Poetry Where You Live: 10/06/2024

Saturday, October 12, 2024

If Uriah had lived

Poem, "If Uriah had lived"

#poetry

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Hetman of their spirit

poem, "The Hetman of their spirit ", based on the life and poetry of #TarasShevchenko, #Ukraine

Channeling Taras

poem, "Channeling Taras - v1", based on the life and poetry of #TarasShevchenko, #Ukraine

In the crucible of war - 2- v1

In the crucible of war - 2 - v1

#poetry #Ukraine #war
#MentalHealthDay

Tell them that you love them

#poetry #family #love

Peace in his spirit

After poem, "peace in his spirit", based on the poem, "To Marko Vovchok", by Taras Shevchenko, about #MariaMarkovich #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine

When you pray

When you #pray

#God #poetry #prayers #humble #faith #LordsPrayer

Forever washing his hands - v2

#poetry #God #Christ #Pilate #Hell #Purgatory #blood #stain

A death sentence - 2

Poem,"A death sentence - 2"

If for nothing else, I cannot and will not vote for @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance, because of their positions on @Ukraine.

Any false #peace would be a #death sentence for #Ukraine and the #Ukrainian people.

I must, therefore, vote for

@VP @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz

cc:

@TheDemocrats @ZelenskyyUa

Friday, October 11, 2024

She is my goddess, my muse

She is my #goddess, my #muse

#poetry #writing

The anguished words of the defenders

1st draft - The anguished words of the defenders

#poetry #Ukraine #MentalHealthDay

Ten years under the gun

1st draft - Ten years under the gun
#poetry #Ukraine

Our hearts no longer separate

#poetry #God #love

Thursday, October 10, 2024

at least one little tear

After poem, "at least one little tear", based on the poem, "Muse", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine

ahead is glory

After poem, "ahead is glory", based on the poem, "Fortune" (or) "Fate", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine

The bite of the apple

#poetry #foliage #autumn #newengland #apple #orchard #family

I have been brought to wait

After poem, "I have been brought to wait", based on the poem "In the Fortress, No. 10", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

a little boy, a little girl

After poem, "a little boy, a little girl", based on the poem "Poems of Exile, N.N. (My thirteenth birthday was now over...)", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

my heart's flying

After poem, "my heart's flying", based on the poem "Poems of Exile, N.N. (Songs of mine...)", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

Fly to me, my darling thoughts

After poem, "Fly to me, my darling thoughts", based on the poem "Poems of Exile, 1847", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

In an alien land

After poem, "In an alien land", based on the poem "In the Fortress, No. 4", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

what a difference

After poem, "what a difference", based on the poem "In the Fortress, No. 3", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

It makes no difference

After poem, "It makes no difference", based on the poem "In the Fortress, No. 3", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

From the tomb a Kozak

After poem, "From the tomb a #Kozak", based on the poem "In the Fortress, No. 2", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

Do not abide in sin

Do not be abide in sin

#poetry based on #Hebrews10:23-39 #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #hope

Do not be condemned

#poetry based on #Hebrews10:23-39 #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #hope

Do not repay

#poetry based on #Hebrews10:23-39 #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #hope

My sanctuary this morning

#poetry #Biblestudy #Taras #Shevchenko #Ukraine

Do not drop your faith

#poetry based on #Hebrews10:23-39

Lean into the battle

#poetry based on #Hebrews10:23-39 #God #Christ #Spirit

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

alone, all alone

After poem, "alone, all alone", based on the poem "In the Fortress, No. 1", by Taras Shevchenko #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #prison #Russia

ll of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

lay my body

After poem, "lay my body", based on the poem "The Testament , by Taras Shevchenko

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taras_Hill

#TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #freedom #independence

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taras_Hill

each child a seed

#poetry #poem #creation #writing

what if cancer - v2

each life precious,

each life important,

in God's plan,

What if cancer

was to be cured

by one dead unborn,

conceived in the womb,

but sent to the tomb,

never seeing the sun,

never breathing air...

if our days are numbered,

our hairs known by God,

a plan before we are born,

couldn’t this be possible,

if we believe in His promises,

His sovereignty, His judgment,

as reasonable as random chance

a consequence of free will,

a burden of choices we make

before the hand of God...

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Edited October 9, 2024

what if cancer - v2

July 1, 2014

what if cancer

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/what-if-cancer.html

Daniel 9:1-15

end times

- consequences for disobedience to God

- righteousness of God

- responsibility of God to punish

- free will

- America, abortion, death of human life

Jeremiah 25:11-12

Jeremiah 25

Psalm 139:16

Psalm 139:13-16

Jeremiah 29:11

Luke 12:7

Psalm 39:4

Job 14:5

and Men’s Bible Study

Patten, ME

I weep for the unborn

#God #Faith #life #law #abortion #ProLife #ProChoice #America

Don’t forget your mother

#poem, "Don’t forget your mother", after poem inspired by the poem, "My Friendly #Epistle", by #Taras #Shevchenko #Ukraine #poetry

Today, my mom would have been 89 years old, but she died in January 2020. Someone said the poem I wrote is about my mom. In a way it is that too.

The poem by Taras is about the people of Ukraine forgetting their past glory and turning to Poland and Russia for a false revisionist history. He was calling them at that time to return to Ukraine's bosom.

God just gave me this to read today when I was already thinking about my mom. An even bigger impact on me than otherwise...

I don't believe in coincidence...

https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=31

The Star has arrived

The actors are all ready,

standing in the flies,

sneaking a peek at the audience,

ready to take the stage...

The curtain has been pulled back,

the Star has arrived,

fulfilling the ancient promise,

commanding the daytime,

until night has come...

#Poetry #God #sunrise #morning #creation #beauty #nature #autumn #sun

all the mysteries of God

all the mysteries of God
#poetry #God #Christ
based on #Colossians2:1-10

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

My body aches for you

They are true words,

from the heart, from my soul,

from my spirit, deep within who I am,

as a person, as a man...

When I say my body aches for you,

it is overwhelming sometimes,

I yearn for our bodies to be joined,

to make love with you, to be inside you,

to feel your heartbeat, your breath,

your skin against my skin,

your sweat on my body,

to be beside you out in the world...

Every time I think of you, dream of you,

I see you in my mind's eye, you, only you

I see your two pictures as I open my phone,

my body reacts physically and longs for you,

for you, for all of you, my love...

To love, honor, and cherish you...

Until death do us part...

I imagine our love making

Do you ever have waking dreams,

thinking about the future...

I was with you in our home,

dreaming about our kitchen

dim after a candlelight dinner,

the smells of the cooking

still lingering, pans on the stove..

Our goblets on the granite butcher block,

wine half-finished in our rush

with tomorrow's leftovers,

our dishes placed on the counter

next to the deep farmers sink for later,

as we had gone to our bedroom

not to sleep but to make love...

I imagine our love making,

our bodies woven together,

moving together, in rhythm,

feeling myself inside you,

my fingers touching you,

urging you to orgasm,

to a moment of release...

Your back arches, rising,

our lips, our tongues exploring,

the words, "harder, faster",

bubble around your tongue,

moans of release, climax, a cascade

of pleasure, as you collapse with me,

sweating in ecstacy...

Sausage - v5

A short tale of whimsy, a trifle,

a bit of confection, of spice,

Forget the frank, the hot dog -

Give me the Fenway sausage.

Lansdowne or Yawkey, just give me the street,

the crowds, the carts, the smells.

Sausage you shrug, you, the reader,

of this trifle, this whimsy -

What do I mean, me the storyteller?

Read on, won’t you please.

Sliced bell peppers and big chunks of onions

gathered, lathered on the fresh bun,

they tempt the palate, tease the tongue,

open wide the bun and spread hot mustard

set the stage, the moment, for the star,

the scorched and blackened piece of meat

reminds me of every sausage, each one,

I have ever eaten before...

So much memory, in the tastes,

treasure beyond measure, of family and fun

of ballgames, tailgates, and the carnie;

a cacophony of moments

dripping with that t same grease.

Do you smell it too, sizzling,

on the smoky hot grill?

My lips curl with a smirk, a laugh,

as i write these lines for you,

as I laugh to myself, again,

of the pleasures of excess

and the lusty gluttony

of eating. . . another one.

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Edited October 8, 2024

Sausage - v6

Edited August 21, 2023

Sausage – v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/08/sausage-v4.html

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