By QC Poet
My name is George Martinez,
I grew up in Pacoima, California, in the late 1960"s.
I've always had a love for Creative Writing, Poems of Life, Love, Spirituality, Native American and Mexican Indian Tales and music.
Growing up I was given a couple of nicknames by relatives and friends.
The first was "Chochee", from an elder cousin who preferred to call me that over "Georgie".
The second nickname I was given by friends was "Little Crow", as a result of my Eldest brother sharing the following tale told by our father;
"When you hear a crow cawing, look to see what direction it is facing for you will be receiving news / word, either good or bad coming from that direction". This we found true more often than not.
This is a collection of Love, Life, and Hope Poems I have written dating back from 1975 to the present day (2019).
After a thirty five year plus aerospace career, I am now permanently disabled and attempting to complete a book of life's stories and poems.
I am extremely Grateful to all of those who taught me to Pray, Love, Live my Life, and Follow the Teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to ask for Guidance, Forgiveness, and Protection in our Life's journey.
It is with my Hope and Prayers that to the Readers of this collection of Poems it will bring Smiles, Gladness, Hope, Compassion and Joy to the Reader.
This collection of Poems are Dedicated to my wife Angela, and to my Mother, whom I promised to create and complete a book.
| Author Notes |
Note,
Some characters appearing in this work maybe fictitious. Some names have been changed to protect their privacy. Any resemblance to real persons living or dead are purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 George Martinez |
By QC Poet
Like a rose you can be beautiful with petals so sensual and sweet, enough to make me want to kiss you from your head to your feet.
Like a rose you can be dangerous with your tongue as sharp as a thorn, yet it's you who has always been there - seems like since the day I was born.
So like a rose I'll handle you with caution and try not to get on your last nerve,
and I'll always try to love you - the way you rightfully deserve.
This poem is dedicated to my wife Angela, May God continue to Bless me with your love.
Copyright(c)2012
George Martinez
| Author Notes | A semi poetic journal through a Mexican American couples Life's, Love, Struggles, and Challenges from over a forty plus year period.(1974 to 2019). |
By QC Poet
Just Beyond
Just beyond the tree,
was something I could not see.
Just beyond the shore,
I fought till I could no more.
Just beyond the haze,
I learned and was amazed.
Just beyond the light,
was the answer to my plight.
Just beyond the breeze,
was a moment in life to seize.
Just beyond the moss,
was the ground I thought I loss.
In Memory of Robert Martinez 4/15/65 to 5/4/05
Copyright2002 George Martinez
Originally conceived and written by George Martinez in 1996.
| Author Notes |
Copyright 2007
Me and You 40yrs of Poetry and Short Stories by George Martinez |
By QC Poet
Heal your Soul
Troubled man, what are you thinking?
You can't solve problems drugging & drinking.
He knows that you're hurting, he knows you worry,
he knows you are tired, why die in a hurry?
Heal your soul, and let your troubles go.
Heal your soul, then you will know,
no matter what you did, or what you do,
the Lord's the only one, that can heal you.
Let him fix your life, let him end the pain,
let him care for you, so much for you to gain.
There is no problem he can't break, you have a choice to make.
You have to take a stand, come on grab his hand.
The problems in your head, the answer in your heart.
Do you want to end up dead? Or do you want to make a new start?
Heal your soul, a better life you'll know.
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Commentary poem on addiction,
Prayers for Healing all addictions. Coppyright 2006 George Martinez |
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My Mind, Body, Spirit & Emotions
My mind only seems to run in high gear,
my body is weary like the end is near.
My spirit has had many demons to slay,
my emotions keep changing from day to day.
My mind thinks it knows all there is to know,
my body not telling my mind where not to go.
My spirit cried out beware of this trip,
my emotions too confused to get a good grip.
My mind and spirit in such a great fight,
my body and emotions beholding this sight.
In the end my spirit has won,
my mind, body, emotions, and spirit are done.
The battle moves on to fight the good fight,
with Gods loving hand - to make all things right.
| Author Notes |
Battling personal Demons,
and Life's Challenges. Poems of Prayer and Hope by George Martinez |
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To Whom Do I Turn?
Changing events in my life make my stomach churn,
Like a bitterness in my soul, I'm feeling it burn.
My mind asking constantly what still have I to learn?
With material & stature what else is out there to earn?
At the top of my game, something more I still yearn.
With more questions than answers, whom did I spurn?
To find true happiness, it is to God's will I must turn.
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Poems of Life, Love, Pain, Regret, and Struggles written over a Forty plus year period. (1975 to 2019)
Copyright 2006 George Martinez |
By QC Poet
The lonely boy sat and stared,
far into space his eyes had glared.
Nobody bothers, nobody cares,
nobody gives, nobody shares.
Nobody listens, nobody tries,
nobody talks, nobody cries.
When will I find somebody like me?
someone to love, and help set me free!
Until then I'll just have to say,
I'll drop to my knees and continue to Pray!
| Author Notes |
One of the first poems I wrote while in Jr. High School
Copyright 2006 George Martinez Revised 12/21/18 George Martinez |
By QC Poet
My Prayer
Thank you Jesus, the Lord of my life,
for blessing me with a wonderful wife.
Through rich and poor she's always been there,
with love for two men and four grandchildren to spare.
Thank you for making my boys good men,
for making my grandkids the best of my friends.
Still struggling to reach our hopes & dreams,
worrying about money never enough it seems.
I give you all the Thanks and Praise,
for in your name this family is raised.
I've no need to worry cause there's not doubt,
in you I have a friend with clout.
Daily problems are washed away,
did I thank you Lord,
for this beautiful day?
| Author Notes |
Poems of Prayer and Hope,
Original Copyright 8/3/11 written by George Martinez, Revised 2019 to Include all grand kids and fact my boys are now men. |
By QC Poet
The Look In Your Eyes
The look in your eyes,
Caught me by surprise,
Cause I didn't realize,
The damage that would arise,
The faith that can demise,
A pain too big to size,
Now I try to rationalize,
till I think I can hyponotize,
my feelings that I did disguise,
because I thought myself as wise,
Now I sit here and try to surmise,
And ask forgiveness to the skies,
For the look in your eyes.
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Poems of Pain, Suffering, Regret, Sorrow, and Pleadings for Forgiveness.
Copyright 2006 George Martinez |
By QC Poet
Scar Tissue
Like an old wound we don't let heal right,
All of our conversations soon turn into some fight.
What did I say that you view as a slight?
Why is it my tongue we both have to bite?
All of my flaws have been in plain sight.
Is nothing left in me to shine in your light?
Slain so many of my demons with help of God's might.
Less the pain I've caused you to wish me this plight.
Be comforted knowing as you begin to re-ignite,
My wounds still bleed when I hold them tight.
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Copyright 2006 George Martinez
Poems of Love, Life, Pain, Suffering, Regrets, and Redemption. |
By QC Poet
I've Done All I Can do
I've done all I can do,
to erase the pain I've caused you.
I've done all I can do,
to make you smile cause you're blue.
I've done all I can do,
to restore the faith you had in me.
I've done all I can do,
to show you the love I have for thee.
I've done all I can do, but now it's going to be up to you,
to forgive me the things I've done.
And to decide if we are still one.
I've done all I can do,
to continue my life with you.
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Copyright 2006 George Martinez
Poems of Life, Love, Pain, Suffering, Regrets, Healing, and Redemption. |
By QC Poet
Warning: The author has noted that this contains the highest level of violence.
I remember when I was young,
The music was wild but, the words were strong.
Now we hear the music has changed, words unclear and the lyrics are strange.
Songs of violence and hate increase,
but Who will sing a Psalm of Peace?
Life can be hell but no excuse,
for our hate and drug abuse.
Everyday a Soul is lost,
no shots fired, what is the cost?
The War's within and it must cease,
but Who will sing a Psalm of Peace?
Don't get caught in the earthly grind,
take some time to clear your mind.
We start out partying but then don't know,
what else it takes to rock and roll.
Taste of the fruits but don't get drunk,
Know your limits then your problem has shrunk.
And as your taste for highs decrease,
you will sing a Psalm of Peace.
Copyright2003 George Martinez
Revised 2006
| Author Notes |
Our Lord is Truly a Forgiving Lord,
There is no Mountain to Big for Him to level, no problem to Big for Him to solve. Believe and Trust with all your Heart, Mind, and Soul. Amen. |
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To Live is to Sleep to Die is to Awake,
How else would we know what is real and what is fake?
Death has always been a part of life,
A means to an end of our earthly strife.
Time moves on while life stays seemingly still,
What ever happened to that thing we called Will?
Is it a Will to live or is it a fear of Death?
Of not knowing what happens after our last breath.
Our Ancestors believed there was something to come,
A belief still shared not by all but by some.
Some try to postpone what will surely come someday,
Others try to jump in front of Death's way.
No need to worry or be in a hurry for the clock has been set -
So, Live, Laugh, and Love without any regret.
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A Spiritual Awakening?
Soul searching poet seeks Life's answers. #NeverForget |
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For those who care,
Who with Love give and share.
For those who try,
Whose cuts are deep and yet get by,
Life is sweet it's a special treat,
To know you are there,
Some Love we will share.
For those who care,
Who with Love give and share,
There is no greed we fullfill each need,
Because you are the one,
We have such fun,
And if we fight, no one was right,
Our love is so deep,
A bond we will keep,
For those who care,
We will always be there.
Copyright1984 George Martinez
| Author Notes |
Written in 1984 inspired by my wife Angela.
I met her in 1974 we started datng in 1975 and got married in 1979. Me and You Is a song by Brenton Wood, it talks about a couple getting away from it all and having a ball. Silkscreen shirt I made for her in the ninth grade in print shop 1975 |
By QC Poet
Dedicated to my Wife Angela;
Last December 8th, 2018, we together completed over forty three years of Love, Life, and as a Family.
By the end of last February we thought it was something I might not get to see.
The dialysis therapy sessions pain the weekend before had taken most of the fight I thought I had left in me.
As I cried emotionally on the floor that night in my mind I prayed to the Lord, to Please set me Free?
Then I finally told you I believed I was through,
you looked and said to me; "our Children will have to hear that from you"!
I started contemplating the things to them I could say,
yet I still wanted my words to come out the right way,
then this time my mouth decided not to play.
Providence then leaps out of the fro,
Destiny will yet get to have her woe,
Chance still had a Blessing to bestow,
Faith with its power of prayer to show,
Fate then decides It's still not my time to go.
So I'll try again with your Love,
because we really fit like a glove,
and thanks to the help of new Family and Friends,
I'll continue to Pray and to make my amends.
With Love.
George
| Author Notes |
Dedication to My Wife Angela
Poem written in my unique format at times using photos, metaphorical language and phrasing in my poetry. |
By QC Poet
Dedicated to my Wife Angela;
You are our God's gift of Love to me,
Without you in my world I wouldn't exist to be.
I was young, wild, out of control, a sight for one to see,
With many demons to slay yet you still didn't flee.
The compassion and bravery you show, still is heavenly,
Because of your Love, I've learned the true meaning of living in glee.
My spirit has calmed yet my emotions at times still will tend to get free,
New struggles you've faced and yet, we still are we.
Our family has grown and we've aged like the redwood tree,
Deeply rooted in Faith you've help end my spree.
The good fruits we have sown have branched out with positive activity.
The saplings shine bright and filled with God's proclivities.
I Thank God everyday with the best of what's left of my abilities,
Thank you, with a kiss and a hug, or maybe a shrug, wrapping my arms around you despite my disabilities.
With Love.
George
| Author Notes |
Forty Three plus years of Love, Life, Struggles, Challenges, Blessings, and Messages from Me to my Wife Angela.
Some additional poems and observations thrown in poetic form. Any resemblance to real persons living or dead are purely coincidental, Names, Characters, Places maybe fictitious or changed to protect their privacy. |
By QC Poet
Something is happening to me,
I'm beginning to feel quite strange,
I'm thinking there is more in life to see,
I Want To Change!
I read about a Man who leads people like sheep,
some people thought he was strange,
I heard his words and works are good to keep,
I Want To Change!
They say he could work Miracles to make the deaf hear and mute to talk,
They say he healed them in crowded cities and out in the open range,
he did this to the dead, possesed, sick, and to those who couldn't walk,
I Want To Change!
Those in power and wealth also sought his works to analize, transpose, and retort,
so whether in mind, soul, or heart you've also drifted apart or become just a little estrange,
I have some good news and I am here to report;
Let Jesus into your heart believing then yell to our Lord; I Want To Change!
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1 Timothy 4:10
That is why we labor and strive, because we put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially those who believe. |
By QC Poet
Ghosts of Life,
Help to create our Screams!
Often confuse our Remembrance,
Stir up Doubts and Fears!
To make you forget Jesus;
Saves!
By; George Martinez
2/14/2019
| Author Notes |
Ghosts of life,
A Remembrance Ghost contest entry. Photo selection Day of the Dead Heritage Remembrance Picture. Believe! |
By QC Poet
Walked out my house I thought and then Looked Towards the Sky,
then looked at my feet to not trip on to my spinning head!,
Thunderous Clouds of every color hidden behind sun Light did also Testify!,
The Dark clouds in the shadows of Truth's Righteousness still aren't really Dead!,
New Storms of various themes and colors will again flyby!
As for me I'm still asking for Forgiveness for Sins that I Do Till I Die!
So I today walk and talk thinking face to the sky!,
Saying Prayers of Forgivenes, Remembrances and Hope for our Families,
If anyone of you have brainy glasses you may also know why!
Lightning flashes of like weather and timeless memories when we've been not quite at ease?
Thoughts of life's tried light and Dark cloudy solutions soon go past flying, Bye!,
You Think, Think, Think then Feel it Again, Oh My God Your Will Please!
You quickly rid thoughts from Mind with Their Catastrophic Scenes,
Cloudy Hues of purples, blues, reds, yellows, and even greens, Indigo!
What does our weather's cloud watering Changes from the greenest pastures to the driest Ranges Truely Mean?
See the Sun through the Mist you've long resisted and then we can know,
Memories formed from Timeless Emotional Clouds prepare in Coloring the Storm it Brings.
Thunder and Lightning then strikes leaving its Marks on your Soul!
So Clap your hands with a Thunderous Boldness!
Let your Face show some of that Lightning!
It will Break any developing Storms Coldness!
And the People's Lives You Are Brightening!
With Hearts shining with Goldness!
The World then would be a lot Less Frightening!
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By;
2/16/2919 Every capitalized word Across and Down, Creates Rain In The Sky 2; Rain In The Sky 2 Walked Looked Toward Sky Thunderous Clouds Light Testify The Darks Truth's Righteousness Dead New Storms As I'm Forgiveness Sins I Do Till I Die So I Saying Prayers Forgiveness Remembrance Hope Families If Lightning Thoughts Dark Bye You Think Think Think Feel Again Oh My God Your Will Please You Mind Their Catastrophic Scenes Cloudy Hues Indigo What Changes Ranges Truly Means See Sun Mist Memories Timeless Emotional Clouds Coloring Storm Brings Thunder Lightening Marks Soul So Clap Thunderous Boldness Let Face Lightening It Break Storms Coldness And People's Lives You Are Brightening With Hearts Goldness The World Less Frightening A 2 for Tuesday Contest Idea. |
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When 9 out of 10 Surgeons say a Monostich technique wouldn't quite work!
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Photo Credit to; Free Internet Download: Stitches
That time I Had to have intestinal surgery and had to ask if it leaves a giant scar. By; George Martinez 2/17/2019 Surgery Survey Results A Monostich poem entry |
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As a partying preteen I had this dream,
As to what my girl might be like,
Will she be wild, will she like to scream?
Will she like taking the bus or like to go hike?
Growing up quickly would our Love last?
Would we be running on a mental bike?
We aged, Loved, Fought and Lived many of life's issues,
I've added all of my own,
Have our Crys and sets of Tissues,
But we Both Feel Pains down To the Bone!
With all its bells and whistles,
I couldn't make it, You really did, God's Love Shown.
The day you told Me You had a Family Not Grown.
Still stumbling through the thistles!
With Gods Good Scoops also Born,
Each add to our Love of Family Life,
Sunny days in between Life's Storms,
We're Just a tiny piece called Humanity,
Not always part of Life's Norms?
And I'm Guessing that Sounds a lot like - InSanity?
Then You're the Space in Between My In - Sanity, But Not by a Cause, Not by a Reason, Not by My Vanity,
But My Reason To Live Through This Humanity!
Happy Belated Valelintines Day? missed it again Doa!
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I know we went to eat in there somewhere, and I'm sticking to that.
2/28/2019 By, George Martinez Contest Entry submission |
By QC Poet
Everyday of my life,
Finding you here by my side,
Gives me the Will to face its strife,
Happily, to go on any obstacle ride,
Angela my Love and my wife.
I don't know where I'd be today,
Just to still have you by my side,
Keeps me here with my grandkids to play,
Love definitely has its challenging stride,
Angela, the proof of God's Love sent my way!
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A Name is included due to No Apparent Notice of it being A Blind Contest Submission requirement.
The first ABC above is the original concept entry for the contest submission, the additional (second) ABC was created and added after I noticed that it was Allowed in the contests Rules when the contest was posted. My Love My Wife ABC poetry Contest Entry Submission By; George Martinez 3/03/2019 |
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Witty Animal 5-7-5
Contest Entry Submission Nutty Squirrel Club By; George Martinez 2/09/2019 Picture Credit; Free download, Istock.com with authors adds. Notes; Squirrels are small and considered clever animals. Several research studies report their Intelligence is very focused on one thing, gathering food. When storing provisions their minds are uniquely adapted to include a ridiculous memory to remember where they stored it Some dispute these findings. Squirrels were number 4, On the 20 most Intelligent and Clever animals on earth, according to a 3/06/14 Inspirich.com article. Dedicated to; My Nephew; Roy Jr, aka Junebug 8/26/80 to 9/02/10 Demented Squirrel Clan |
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Queens Time
By; 3/11/2019 I've been struggling a bit giving up my stubborn Leader ways (as a Manager/Supervisor), the last fifteen years, Directing crews it's been hard giving up my director ways even at home, now that I'm permanently disabled (double amputee with a recent Kidney transplant). Cinquain Poetry Contest Entry 5 lines, with line scheme of 2,4,6,8,2 syllable count(s), on any subject Photo Credits; Pinterest and Twitter Downloads with a little of authors touch-up Definitions; A. Dethroned: 2 syllables 1. remove from power (a ruler, especially a monarch) 2. remove from a position of authority or dominance. B. Insurgency: 4 syllables an active revolt or uprising. C. Required: 2 syllables compulsory, essential, indispensable, desired, needed. D. Revolt: 2 syllables rise in rebellion, riot, mutiny. E. Kingdom: 2 syllables country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen. Realm, domain, land. F. Remediable: 5 syllables possible of being cured, treatable, remedied or rectifiable. G. Switch: 1 syllable 1. A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit. 2. An act of adopting one policy or way of life, in place of another; a change, especially a radical one. |
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A bridge to new frontiers constructed and true,
or a path to Damnation built sinfully by rue?
Near by trees whispering wisdom especially for you,
leaves drop like warnings that'll make all of us blue!
Seasonal waters run bringing refreshing new life,
where we built a bridge to overcome it's rife.
a downhill life pathway t'was cut by God's knife,
rocky flowing obstructions shaped by its strife.
The path below climbing stone trails set by time,
lush green vegetation soon again will entwine,
many floating troubling issues clouding our mind,
while mysterious chills are traveling up our spine.
Life continues in cycles in this earthly grind,
bringing new solutions for people to find,
on complex quandaries that's why we shine,
and trust in the Lord that all will be fine.
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Life's Bridges
By; 3/26/2019 Bridge Photo Free Verse Poem Definitions; Rue: Bitter regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) Rife: Especially of something undesirable or harmful of common occurrence; widespread Quandaries: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. |
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Remnants of Yesterday
Pix Challenge Photo Contest Entry submission By; 3/30/2019 |
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Love
By; 4/06/2019 1-5-7 syllable 3 line Contest Entry Submission; Notes / Definitions Goggle search results and Dictionary.com, 1. Heartbeat: the pulsation of the heart. * a single pulsation of the heart * an animating or vital unifying force. 2. Pulsing: throb rhythmically pulsate. * modulate (a wave or beam). * apply a pulsed signal to (a device). 3. Rhythmical: periodic as motion, or a drumbeat. * having a flowing rhythm. * of or relating to a rhythm. 4. Palpitations: A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness. When Two Hearts Beat As One; For the trials and tribulations faced in Life! |
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Faithfulness
Faith 5-7-5 Contest Entry Submission. By 4/07/2019 |
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The Gold In Them Hills!
A Nature Stroll Contest Entry Submission Photo Credit; My family's recent 4/02/2019 visit to the California Poppy Reserve, Fairmont California. Nots; Many people with their families were speaking Japanese or Chinese, Swedish or German, Spanish and English smiling and co-existing with care or worry, This is America's Greatness! |
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Cloud Angel's
Belief's Contest Entry Submission By; 4/17/2019 Photo Credit; Author's Photo's and Additional tracing Notes; All writings and references contained herein Are My Own Interuputations, No Offense is Intended to Anyone's Religion or Belief's and Do Not Consist of My Complete Belief Set. Definitions; References: Merriam-Webster dictionary 1. Scour; intransitive verb meaning; To move about quickly especially in a search transitive verb meaning; : to go through or range over in or as if in a search 2a. Holiness; adjective, : emphasizing the doctrine of the second blessing (2 b.) Second blessing; : sanctification as a second gift of the Holy Spirit that follows an initial experience of conversion Biblical references; Colossians 3:2 KJV Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth, Psalms 69:34 KJV Let the heaven and earth praise him, and everything that moveth therein. Psalms 113:6 KJV Who humbled himself to behold the things that are in heaven, an in the earth! Acts 17:24 KJV God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Mark 9:7 KJV And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. |
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Space,
By; George Martinez 5/05/2019 Free Verse, Write about Space Contest Entry Submission - This time let's write about space, it could be something about the universe, your special place, personal space, ect.. Be sure to sign in with your title. Photo Credit; Pixabay Free Download |
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It's Time Daddy-o!
By; George Martinez 5/08/2019 BEATNIK Pix Challenge Words Used meaning Translations available by reading; Beatnik Dictionary posted 3/14/2019 at; Https://scifibeer.com/beatnik.htm About Beatnik Culture; https://www.britannica.com/art/Beat-movement/images-videos Please Visit Websites Noted For Clarification of (Beatnik) Words Used for Word Context Translations. Thank you! |
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Sidewalks and Pathways
By; George Martinez 5/19/2019 Write a free verse poem about sidewalks. Resources; Assessment Projects City of Los Angeles engpermits.lacity.org Notes; I Apologize for the Additional Capitalized Words, I tend to Capitalize Certain Words as I Write - This is to Emphasize those Words, I also Read the End Result of the Capitalized Words to Find Additional Insight to the Poems Meaning or Sometimes it ends up being Just - Yoda-ish Babble! |
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Summer Breezes
6-17-2019 By; A 5-7-5 Poem Contest Entry Photo Credit to; Internet Download from anthologyfabrics.com Search word; free summer breeze under images Notes; A Feeling Summertime's Heat beginning here in Lancaster, California - heat's inspiration. noun: Reciprocation; Dictionary.com 1. An act or instance of reciprocating. 2. a returning, usually for something given. 3. a mutual giving and receiving. 4. the state of being reciprocal or corresponding. A Senryu 5-7-5 is primarily concerned with human nature, a Haiku 5-7-5 is primarily concerned with physical nature. Seals & Crofts sang a song called Summer Breeze released in 1972. https://www.youtube.com/watch?=MsW8rXPcnM0&feature=share |
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Fifty-One Forty-nine, 5149?
By, 6/24/2019 Faith Topic Poetry Contest Entry Submission Photo Credit; 51-49 Free Internet Download 5149 search plus Author Modifications / Editing. |
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Mother's Strenght
By; 7/08/2019 A Loved One 5-7-7 Notes; Write a 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 poem Addressing a Loved one. |
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Passion and Love
By; 08/08/2019 Write a Rhyming Poem Contest Entry Rhyme Scheme as follows; aabb, abab, aabb, aabb, abab, aabb, abab, aa. Notes; Dedicated to My Wife Angela, On August 8th, 1975 (44 years ago today) We started Dating, This December we will be Married for 44 yrs. Praise Be to You Lord Jesus Christ! |
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Birthday Wishes!
By; 8/25/2019 Share A Cinquain Poem A cinquain is a short usually unrhymed poem. But writer can use a rhyme scheme if desired. Poem can be written about any subject, you decide, rhyme scheme (if any) and meter - but; Must follow the syllable rules as specified. Each line has a specific number of syllables, Line 1 = 2 syllables, Line 2 = 4 syllables, Line 3 = 6 syllables, Line 4 = 8 syllables Line 5 = 2 syllables Notes; My family is Celebrating many Birthday's This Month (August) Including Mine! This is the inspiration for this poem. Photos Top Left to Right and Down in Order of Celebrations! |
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A Colorful Couple
8/28/2019 By; George Martinez Pix This Challenge Photo Submission Notes; Write a poem of your choice based on the image shown(blue alien/flower girl), post no sooner than 8/26/2019, Please review post of other members in the club. |
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Diamond's In the Rough!
By; 9/05/2019 Gneiss is Nice, or Rocks Rock Poetry Contest Notes: Four (4) lines of rhymed or unrhymed poetry describing or narrating something related to rocks, minerals, or fossils. 1. This poem Relates Grandkids Valued Morals, to the Future, Minerals, Stones, Fossils and Music. |
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Laughing
By; 9/12/2019 Write a One Line Poem Notes; A One Line Poem Contest Entry Submission. Photo Credit to Free Internet Download123RF .com plus Author Add-ons. |
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As Autumn Arrives
9/29/2019 By; George Martinez A Free Verse Poem Submission Notes; Northern Meteorological Seasons, Spring runs from March 1 to May 31; Summer runs from June 1 to August 31 Fall (autumn) runs from September 1 to November 30; Winter runs from December 1 to February 28 (February 29 in a leap year). |
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Uneasy Feeling
By; 10/12/2019 Take A Walk Poetry Submission Notes; 1. Photo taken Friday 2:53 pm in East Lancaster, California- 10/11/2019 Take A Walk Poetry; Go out for a walk and take a camera, smartphone or tablet with you. Snap a picture of something interesting and write a poem about it when you get home. Post the photo along with the poem. 2. The photographed Turkey Vulture's maybe a bit behind schedule according to the attached article; https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2016/09/17/community/the-annual-turkey-vulturemigration/2936.html?m=true 3. YouVersion Verse of the Day with My Cloud photos are available for printing on my Facebook page. |
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When Neglect Was Detected
By; George Martinez 10/27/2019 Pix This Prompt; A Detective Story, Compose a poem interpreting the image. Notes; A Friendly Reminder ! The capitalization is Purposeful to my poetry, For emphasis on certain words to be Read line by line again making Another message in Most Cases. |
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My Mind's Star!
Dedicated to Veronica Para Con Amor from and, By; (Nino & Tio) George Martinez 11/02/2019 A Mask Inspiration Poem; As my Mind See's my Niece's Birthday this year. Notes; This is a Dual Meaning Poem, Please Read again from Top to Bottom from Left across to the Right and Down For a Second Similar Poem interpretation. |
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This Mad, Old, Upset Man
11/08/2019 By; Chochee Medina (A.K.A.) George Martinez - Pix This Photo Challenge Submission for; Park Bench Drama Notes; A Chapter 47 addition portion to my in progress bookt; The Two of Me, (see by information) 1. Mad; as used in this poem's context is meant to describe a person that does "Weird" things at "Strange" times. 2. "Abuela" refers to a fairly common Spanish word meaning; "Grand Mother" or "Grandma" in Hispanic cultures. 4. At a few Court Ordered Alcoholics Anonymous meetings I attended years ago - the Term "Stinking Thinking" could be referenced as "Not Thinking Clearly" due to the way alcoholism affected drinkers brains. Topic; Here's the image for this round of Picture This poems. Write a poem of any style based on how you interpret what's going on here. Post anytime. Try to read each others work. Have fun. No deadline. |
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The Gift of a Monkey Mug
By; George Martinez 11/21/2019 A Roger's Refrain Poem Submission Notes; Revised 11/24/2019 to Meet 8 syllable requirement; For Roger's Refrain Poem information Please See; Potlatch Poetry Rules / Information. Original post attached below. 1. This poem incorporates 3 of the George themed cartoons / nursey rhymes I heard and was teased with (until hearing it a million times and objected the references) 2. Pacoima, California, is in the San Fernando Valley. 3. The Acronym (Q.A.E.M.) is an abbreviated designation for a Quality Aerospace Engineering Manager. The Gift of a Monkey Mug I once received the gift of a Monkey Mug! As a child I was outspoken and a bit smug, Kids called me "Georgie Porgie" just to bug! A memory that had returned due to the gift of a Monkey Mug! "Curious George" also came back in my mind today! Another monkey mug memory for me to play, I've never been curious is Not something that I'd say! Has this George any reason he came back in my mind today? Born darker skinned and with my hair cut short! My elder brothers called me "CG" as a joke of some sort, Till it made me angrily fight them just for the sport? Because I looked like a little monkey with my hair cut short? Then "George of the Jungle", I was called as a teen! Though I was in good shape and had longer hair I was pretty mean, Instead of Ursella, Angela was the name of my queen! Pacoima was the "urban jungle" I played in and what it was called as a teen. Angela began to change me and help me avoid that involvement in my life, And still stood beside me as I dealt with its associated strife. We then grew in Love together through Life's cuts and bruises that hurt like a knife, She was the one for me and helped correct my part in that involvement in my life! Though I did get into legal types of troubles in my teen years because I was a bit of a thug, I ended up an Ex-Aerospace / Q.A.E.M., monkey mug coffee drinker doing a chug-a-lug |
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My Faith
By; George Martinez 11/11/2019 Notes; A 4 Line 1,5,5,9 (20) Syllable Poem on What Faith means to me. Photo Credit to; search word faith on my YouVerse bible app., this is a Verse of the Day, with Authors cropping and frame. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 KJV |
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An Aging Sage
By; George Martinez 1/15/2020 In A Minute Poem Format Photo Credit to Free Internet Wisdom Download Qoutes Search. Notes; If I am ever to be Venerated for Possession of Wisdom, Judgement and Experience ~ This is What would I'd relay to our World. The Minute Poem is a poem that follows an 8,4,4,4 syllable count structure. It usually has 3 stanzas that are exactly the same. So: 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4 syllables. A traditional Minute Poem has 12 lines total. It has 60 syllables. It is written in a strict iambic meter. The rhyme scheme is as follows: aabb, ccdd, eeff. Definition; Sage (noun); 1. a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom. 2. someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience. 3. (adjective), sag�·er, sag�·est. wise, judicious, or prudent:sage advice. |
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Light As A Candle
By; George Martinez 1/17/2020 A Candlelight (Light) Challenge Potlatch Poetry Club Submission Photo Credit to; Author's Photo Collection Collection Notes; 1. The challenge this week--Candlelight does NOT have to be about candles, light, etc. can be about ANYTHING). Author's choice of topic. ***17 lines ***centered on page ***syllabic as follows: 5-5-5-4-4-3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-7 ***Rhyme scheme: aabbccxxxxxxxxxxx (x is UNRHYMED) No deadline. This is A poem on my Belief that once one becomes Aware of God's Light and Glory, this internal flame will continue to kindle within you, even in the mists of Any smothering darkness that is around us. |
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Don't Hang Up the Phone!
By; Chochee Medina (A.K.A) George Martinez 2/14/2020 A Pix This Photo Challenge Poem Submission Notes; Hi everyone. What does this image say to you? Tell us in a poem. Thanks to Robyn Corum for submitting it. * Please try to read each other's work. *No deadline. Dictionary.com 1. Louse; (4)Slang. a contemptible person, especially an unethical one. 2. Deft(1)dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever: 3. Scoff; (3) to mock; deride |
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Social Distancing
By; George Martinez 3/14/2020 A Cinquain Poem Contest Entry Submission Photo Credit to Free Internet Download, plus Author Add-ons (color filter) Notes; If we still Socialize We Are Not Distant! The term ain't (is not) was used purposely for syllable compliance. What is Social Distancing? A = an Oxymoronic idea Definitions via dictionary. com; A. Social; adjective; 1. relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations:a social club. 2. seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; riendly; sociable; gregarious. 3. of, relating to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society:a social event. 4. living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation:People are social beings. B. Distancing; verb (used with object), dis-tanced, dis-tanc-ing. 1. To leave behind at a distance, as at a race; surpass. 2. To place at a distance. |
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A World Not Defeated
By: George Martinez 3/20/2020 A World Poetry Day Submission Notes; Pray, Love, and Peace! https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-poetry-day Held every year on 21 March, World Poetry Day celebrates one of Humanity's most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Practiced throughout history in every culture and on every continent, poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for dialogue and peace. |
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Armor the Faith Up!
By: George Martinez 3/20/2020 A Corona Virus Poetry Contest Entry Submission Notes; Photo Credit to Free Internet (star wars) Download Plus Author Color Manipulation. Knowledge of this Pandemic Kills! Meanwhile Americans Are Dying; 4 U.S. Senators are Under Investigation foor possible Insider Trading on This Corona Virus? 3 Republican,1 Democrat! ~ SO Far! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51976484 |
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A Fan of Fanstory
By: George Martinez (A.K.A.) Chochee Medina Write a 20 Word Poem, FanStory 20 Years. Notes; Write a 20 Word Poem Topic; Fan Story's 20 Years! Written in part for a future Chapter in My Book; The Two of Me A Big Thank You and Congratulations to Fanstory's Staff and Members / Contributors! For the Stories, Poetry, Reviews and Mentoring. Blessings to All of You and Your Families! |
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Diamonds and Jade
4/09/20 By: George Martinez (A.K.A.) QC Poet A Rhyming Poem Entry Submission Notes; Photo Credit to Free Internet Download plus Author Add-on Frame and Coloring. Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize |
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