What greater poetry is there than this? The voice of God breaking through the abyss? When all was dark and void in this place, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters face. And God said let there be, and there was And He called it what it was and it was good. Light separated from dark, day from night, The seas and continents, oh what a sight! See all the plants and vegetation- The stars and moon to guide creation Waters swarming with living creatures, Birds ... read more
An Analysis of A Team by Ed Sheeran
It wouldn’t take many people long to name a song by Ed Sheeran. Perfect, Thinking Out Loud, Shivers, and others have played on the radio so often that even non-fans could recognize them. Once, at a youth event I attended with Army teens in Germany, Perfect came on the speaker. The whole room sang the first line in unison and some began ball-dancing along to it with their friends. The song that made Ed Sheeran such a recognizable singer is A Team, a social commentary on homelessness in the ... read more
Hope
People have used the word “hope” since as early as the tenth century B.C.E! Its first recorded use is in the Old Testament book of Psalms. (Bible Hub Timeline of the book of Psalms) In its original context, "hope" meant to put trust in, or to wait on something or someone. It referred to something definite and sure. Hope carried a connotation of comfort and confident reassurance. “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise ... read more
Four Leaf Clover
You were a blue birthday balloon With a string that I forgot to clutch Now you’re drifting off to the moon While I’m hollering at the sun If we met again would you know my face Or would I recognize you? I have changed since I left that place You’ve probably done the same too I guess that’s just growing older But I wish we’d done it together Cuz you are a four leaf clover And I doubt I’ll find another I still hope your favorite band Wins a Grammy or an ... read more
I started an Insta poetry account!
These past few months have been very busy for me. I moved from Wiesbaden, Germany to El Paso, TX, and I'm preparing to start college in a few weeks. In addition, I've also been creating posts for my Instagram account, @prickly.pear.poetry! From February 2022 to spring 2023, I was on a break from Instagram. I decided to take a break from it because it was taking up a lot of my time and headspace. During the time I was off Instagram, I discovered a new hobby in poetry! I decided to log ... read more
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