Poem: cheers!

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Praise Poem

cheers to life!

popping open this 

2L bottle of Sprite

yum, it feels good inside!

cheers to growth!

sipping this tasty

2L bottle of diet coke

here's to maturity!

cheers to the stimulus!

thanks for this 

2L bottle of orange crush

love that exciting fizz!

it's a soda day

not alcoholiday

for meh!

safer and tame!

The Adventures of Jamz #14: Alcoholiday

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 PROMPT:

ALCOHOLIDAY

today is #alcoholiday

for Jamz the Great

to celebrate his 

many accolades

like setting a

giant ablaze,

the humbling

of a mermaid,

the repelling 

of a vampire

and the slaying

of a boogeyman

who came for his head.

Jamz thanks his 

friends

for his wins

lauds his sweet

and supportive Mom

and praises

God for His endless

love.

Poem: total dream

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Total __ Poem

she was very

quiet and shy

and meek

and kind

and back then

kids made her cry

she was such a turd

a total nerd

but now

she's a CEO

she's got a 

house of gold

a nice bod

and a lot of dough

it's hard to believe

she was such a geek

cause now

look at her

she's a total dream

Poem: when i look back

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Look Back or Don't Look Back Poem.

when i look back

at our time together

you were so focused

on building an empire

but your plans 

didn't go through

God saw that 

you were not being true

still you will

always be on my mind

my sunshine

my rainbow

my moonbeam in the night

still you will

always be in my dreams

my soul

my heart

my everything

The Adventures of Jamz #12: Resurrection

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 Prompt:

RESURRECTION

Jamz was surprised

at the #resurrection

of Snow White

whom everyone had thought

was dead, not alive

When he kissed

her on the cheek

the whole Earth

shook so violently

An apple skin

fell from her lips

and Jamz could

not believe it!

She asked him:

Will you marry me?

to which Jamz replied:

In your dreams.

and so Snow White

ended up with the Prince

Poem: i don't have a massive following on twitter

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Massive Poem: can be a massive in size poem or can be a poem talking about something massive

i don't have a massive

following on Twitter

but nonetheless

i am not bitter

cause i know about

the evils of Social Media

many accounts are fake

and some may cause

paranoia

i don't have many

followers on Twitter

but it's okay

i'm not bothered

cause i value 

my privacy

and i function

well with 

simplicity.

The Adventures of Jamz #11: Killing

Written for Twitter's

#VSS365 PROMPT:

KILLING

the #killing of people

and animals

was not Jamz' style

except for monsters 

and super-beings

that were definitely

vile

so this is what

Jamz did

when the boogeyman

came hunting for

his head

Jamz backed

him to a corner

took out his

sword and slayed 

the monster

and now the boogeyman

was no more!

Hooray!

poem: the change

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Change Poem

i'm sorry

if you say i've changed

i'm a grownup now

and i've burned from the pain

if you think

i'm a jerk!

look who's talking!

these babe

are your very own negative 

ways

i may have changed

but my heart stays the same

no matter how insane

kind i shall remain

The Adventures of Jamz #10: Heavyweight

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 POETRY PROMPT:

HEAVYWEIGHT

Jamz looked at the 

#heavyweight giant and felt

afraid

where was David

when he needed a friend?

Suddenly the Giant 

threw a punch!

at this, Jamz jumped

then David appeared,

lit a match

and threw it at 

the giant's beard

David and Jamz

then escaped

leaving Goliath

to burn to death.

Poem: triumph (victory remix)

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Remix of an Older Poem

I chose to remix "victory."

i can remember

sometime last year

i was in sorrow

and deep despair

heaven was far

hell was here

i can remember

all the anger 

in the air

but Jesus came through

in the form of you

took me to church

and my holy spirit

emerged

this is our triumph

thank you Jesus!

The Adventures of Jamz #9: Mittens

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 PROMPT:

MITTENS

Jamz was unpacking from 

his trip to the North Pole

he's seen Santa

and his festive abode

Suddenly he found

Santa's #mittens

ones he's used

to deliver presents!

now how will

Jamz return them?

oh he has an idea!

He'll give them 

to the homeless!

so that way,

he'll be following 

the spirit of

Saint Nicholas!

Poem: nature

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Nature Poem

i walked through 

the winter

only in slippers

i slept through 

the snow

with nothing 

but a cloak on

and now i've awakened

and the Springtime

is a lush garden

showcasing the 

beauty of nature

the trees and the flowers

the beasts and the waters

and i was so enraptured

with all its splendor

The Adventures of Jamz #8: Damage

Written for Twitter's

#VSS365 PROMPT:

DAMAGE

all over the world

there's great #damage

and destruction

Loki has unfurled

his love for carnage

on every nation

so Jamz summons Thor

to use his hammer

to set Loki on fire!

but the jokester was cunning

he saw them coming

so he repairs the damage

and walks away harmless

too bad Thor

a god of thunderstorms

blinds him with 

lightning

leaving Loki

with nothing!

Poem: social studies (3 Haiku Set)

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a "Social __ Poem"

states and capitals

history and government

world geography

religions and myths

indigenous citizens

anthropology

maps, charts and blue globes

that showcase the world's nations

love social studies

The Adventures of Jamz #7: Oddity

Written for Twitter's

#VSS365 PROMPT:

ODDITY

the mermaid was an

#oddity to Jamz

she wasn't beautiful

she wasn't photogenic

instead

she was horrible

what she did 

was tragic

she lured men to 

their deaths

so Jamz 

tricked her

by luring her 

to a cavern

and chaining her

there

and cutting her hair

thus,

her reign of terror 

was over...

for now.

Poem: my quirks

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Quirk Poem

i have learned to 

accept my quirks

even if they may seem

absured

to others!

the quirks 

can be embarrasing

but whatever!

i can't do a thing

about them

when they occur!

they

are unpredictable

they start

sometimes when 

i am feeling

comfortable!

go on quirks
just give them
a show!

The Adventures of Jamz #6: Radio

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 Prompt:

RADIO

the alien used the #radio

to entice the world's people

to her massive concert

in New York.

And it was just Jamz

with his friends Diego Diaz

and Susan Lamb

who knew that 

she was a space monster

they warned the people

to stay at home

while they sent

this monster

back to Pluto

And they were

successful!

Poem: you are tough

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Love and/or Anti-Love Poem

you are tough

and you are anti-love

the many ways i tried

for there to be an "us"

you brushed me aside

and cussed me out of your life

you said, "no"

and it was a huge blow

you denied my love

and you didn't give a fuck

you hurt me inside and out

because you had your doubts

yes you are anti-love

but you are wrong

so good luck

i have moved on.

The Adventures of Jamz #5: Ruby

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 PROMPT:

RUBY

the witch wanted the #ruby slippers

but Dorothy refused

saying: no, they're her mother's!

the witch cast a spell on Dorothy

but the spell couldn't touch her

Jamz saw all this and beamed:

"the ruby slippers are enchanted

let's use them 

to get back to Kansas!"

"Good idea!"

was Dorothy's answer
for Jamz.

together they cited a spell

and held each others' hands.

they were so happy
they were returning to Kansas..

Poem: isolation

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write an Isolation Poem

i am full of jubilation

when i am in isolation

from society

i cope better

with my disability

i think clearer

and am more creative

no distractions

just peace and quiet

and so i learn

that my depression

can be curved

when i'm in isolation

The Adventures of Jamz #4: Dab

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 PROMPT:

DAB

Just a #dab of holy water

on his exposed neck

and Jamz was safe

from the vampira's peck

He met her

when he went on a trip

Her name was Lavender

and she had ruby lips

Just a dab of holy water

and Jamz escaped her

It was a small amount

but it held so much power!

Poem: lonely dog

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Poem Using the Following 

6 words:

bump, embrace, fixture, howl, lonely, resolve

i heard a #howl last night

i saw him crying outside

he had a #bump on his head

so i went out and 

gave him an #embrace

and kissed his face

he's a #lonely dog

so i allowed him inside

sat him next 

to the icebox #fixture

and made the #resolve

to feed him milk and burgers

The Adventures of Jamz #3: Street

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 PROMPT:

STREET

the #street was all empty

accept for the cars that passed by

Jamz hurried home

in case he'd meet someone

he's heard of the creatures and frights

that lurked that street at night

the street cast shadows everywhere

Jamz hurried to get out of there

the night was heavy and damp

no one around just scared Jamz

suddenly familiar lights appeared

and Jamz forgot his fears

he's nearing home

very much alive

it was his safe neighborhood

and Jamz felt good

and fine.

Poem: queen

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Message Poem

message for Mary:

thank you for your prayers

i see a change in me

i've become better

my mind's at peace

as the days go by

bad things can happen

and i would cry

and long for heaven

but just so you'd know?

i appreciate you so

always of assistance

you are the mother of Jesus

dear sweet Mary

thank you, thank you

thank you heaven's Queen.

The Adventures of Jamz #2: Blue

Written for Twitter's 

#VSS365 PROMPT:

BLUE

Jamz rode 

with the #blue men

in their car 

towards the lion's den 

it's the weekend 

he thanks the blue men 

cause he's never seen one

they told him 

be careful friend 

the lion

can be a problem

be a gentleman. 

Jamz told them 

no worries 

i'll be pleasant

Poem: luminous

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write an Exotic Poem

Betta was exotic alright

tail, fins, and 

the way she shined

i kept her in glass

cause she had game 

and sass

i fed her brine shrimp

and other fish' roe

these gave her

a luminous glow

Betta was a ray of light

body, wings

and the way she shined.

The Adventures of Jamz #1: Arrested

Written for Twitter's

#VSS365 PROMPT:

ARRESTED

They had Jamz #arrested yesterday

Because of his stubborn ways

He wandered outside

wanting to socialize

but was turned away...

He didn't even wear a mask

as he tended to 

personal tasks

people called him a fool

and he almost lost his cool

Jamz is now staying indoors

and he's on his computer

for hours.

He wishes that this virus

would cease already

Because he wants
to go out and be busy.

Poem: victory

Written for Writer's Digest'

2020 April Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a "The Last __" Poem

i can't remember 

the last time i smiled

before the kingdom 

lost all its goodness 

how i was enslaved 

and taken by the darkness 

how i became wild 

and lost all kindness

but now i see a change

i have regained

a good/clean conscience

i rise again

to defeat my demons 

take back my life

and embrace my Jesus.

Amen.

Poem: alive

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Dream Poem

i'm basic

mediocre

not much to look at

unpopular

undiscovered

but the dream is still alive

i still want to amuse, delight

with my rhythmic verses

my simple sentences

the dream is still alive

i'm using up my time

to gather eclectic sources

with beautiful images.

i'm happy to clarify:

the dream is still alive.

Poem: ode to walt disney

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Form or Non-Form Poem

My Form: Ode

when i think of blue skies

and cartoons that bring sunshine

i praise Walt Disney

King of wondrous dreams

Walt Disney you are 

a gift so rare

no one else

can quite compare!

when i think of the sunrise

and cartoons with lullabies

i thank Walt Disney

King of fairy movies

Walt Disney you are

a gift so rare

no one else

can quite compare!

Poem: someday

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Form/ Non-Form Poem

My Form: Magic 9/ Abacadaba

someday

i will 

be brave

and go out

and play

but for now

write away

be focused still

work hard and pray

Poem: hopeful sky dreamer (3 Haiku Set)

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Form or Non-Form Poem

My Form: Haiku

hopeful sky dreamer

stills mind to calm the inside

prays for the future

confidence in place

the future looks promising

we wait in patience

don't be discouraged

by what you hear about me

i am a good soul.

SONG/ VIDEO: STILL ROLLING STONES (Social Distancing Version) by LAUREN DAIGLE

Title: "Still Rolling Stones (Social Distancing Version)"

Artist: Lauren Daigle and Friends

Album: Look Up Child (2018)

Genre: R&B/ Soul Contemporary Christian Music

Label: Centricity

Released: April 10, 2020

Poem: the purpose poem

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Purpose Poem

my purpose in life

is to gift my family

with bliss and glories.

and make their lives

free of worries

i will give them 

joy and smiles

and banish all their problems

into exile

and finally

i will work and work 
to put an end 

to my curse.

Poem: corona can't

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Spirit Poem

Corona can't stop it

the Jesus Christ spirit

Even though some of us are gone

We carry the torch to live on

No!  Corona won't stop us!

we still have the Holy Ghost

who gives us life and love

the will to carry on

Corona can't stop mankind

God is not that unkind

One of these days 

Corona will be erased

and the spirit 

will still live on.

Poem: spirit

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Spirit Poem

my spirit leapt with joy

when you returned from Illinois

with the good news

that you are cured of the flu

i was so anxious

when they said you have the virus

i sought help from Jesus

to heal your complications

my spirit soars

because Jesus is the greatest doctor

my spirit sings

for the healer of sin and disease.

Poem: controlled

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a Control Poem

i am under 

my lover's control 

i can't get my life 

on the path to gold 

i'm locked up 

i'm being shut up 

my lover has me 

in a prison cell. 

i am under 

my lover's spell 

i can't act or speak 

up for my own self

Poem: stay at home

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a "The__Who__ Poem"

he lives 24 hours at home

no one wants him for their own

he reads books

loves to cook

but never leaves his home

the guy who never leaves home

is not a child but is grown

he prefers solitude

it elevates his mood

i love to stay at home

Poem: wonderful/powerful

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: Write a "The __ Who __ Poem"

This was shared to Poets and Storytellers' United's
Writer's Pantry #34: Writing Is Easy
on Sunday, August 23, 2020

the guy who is so loyal

is true to his betrothed

is grateful cause he knows

his lover is so wonderful

the guy who has no ego

who is so kind and gentle 

is always enduring his trials

knows God is so powerful

Poem: scream

Written for Writer's Digest'

April 2020 Poem-a-Day Challenge

Prompt: write an Ekphrastic poem

This was shared to
Poets and Storytellers United's
Writer's Pantry #32: From Case Studies to Plague Poetry
on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

Edvard Munch's Scream

wide mouth 

deafening death 

hooded fiend 

hairless man 

or child? 

wicked aura 

mental condition 

lonely soul 

lips of abrasion 

greatly wild!