I said assurance was better suited
Trying as we might
gaining an insight into my life
He told me he was Ismael
who served me a Mezze for breakfast
Friend I told you to stay
Watching the grey clouds loft by
alongside West Norwood
If I would have known you wouldn’t be here
I would have stopped worrying about the small stuff
I would have held you tighter and said “I love you “more often
If I would have known you wouldn’t be here
We would have had your celebration of life party a weekend earlier
If I would have known you wouldn’t be here
I would have locked the doors and kept everyone out of our house
People say time heals all wounds however, these wounds still hurt
People say you are pain-free however, we could have controlled your pain
I am happy you are in heaven with your family that left before you
I am overjoyed that your cancer is gone and you are a healthy man
I am thankful for every second, every moment, every day we spent together
Guess what else? I am mad I am sad; defeated because we couldn’t save you
And yet I know you are with God and that death is an amazing part of life
You are saved, you are whole, and you are still you
I miss and love you baby
Simplemente Gracias
Ismael Carl Rodriguez 03/08/'64-07/04/'20
Written on 10/25/2021
Ismael ask his mother, as he climbed upon her knee
Please tell the story one more time, the one that’s about me
His mother smiled kindly, said let’s get into bed
and once he was all tucked in this is what she said..
You didn’t come from mommy’s tummy
But that doesn’t change a thing
You are my son for evermore
to me you’re everything
When you were just a little babe
the Lord called Daddy home
But don’t you think for a moment that we were left alone
He watches over us from heaven
as he sits beside the throne
He talks to God about you
and he’ll watch you till you’re grown
You were meant to be our son from the moment of conception
God gives children to their parents and you are no exception
You didn’t come from mommy’s tummy
But I was meant to be your mother
You are my son forevermore
I would never want another
03/30/2021
Written for Nursery Rhyme 3 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper
I-n
S-acred
M-arriage
A-lmighty's
E-ssential
L-aws
&
L-iterally
E-mploy
I-mportant
L-esson's
A-dmonition
Topic: Anniversary of Ismael & Leila Gumawid (January 17)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I-mmeasurable
S-weetness
M-irthfully
A-pplies
E-xtraordinary
L-ove
&
R-ightfully
U-sing
T-he
H-appy
L-ife's
E-uphoric
D-elight
D-espite
A-nguish
Topic: Anniversary of Ismael & Ruth Ledda (June 19)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I-nspired
S-cribe
M-arvelously
A-uthors
E-xcellent
L-ines
&
L-etting
E-vent
I-mplement
L-ove
A-s
G-reeter
U-ses
M-atrimonial
A-nniversary
W-ith
I-mportant
D-edication
Topic: Anniversary of Ismael & Leila Gumawid (January 17)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I-t
S-eems
M-arriage
A-nd
E-ndless
L-ove
&
R-eally
U-se
T-he
H-eart's
L-ifetime
E-verlasting
D-evotion
D-espite
A-dversaries
Topic: Anniversary of Ismael & Ruth Ledda (June 19)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I-nspired
S-cribe
M-arvelously
A-uthors
E-xcellent
L-iterary
G-reeting
U-sing
M-essage
A-bout
W-arm
I-mportant
D-ay
Topic: Birthday of Ismael M. Gumawid (September 27)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I-n
S-acred
M-atrimony
A-n
E-ndlessL-ove
&
L-ets
E-vangelical
I-nstruction
L-ast
A-s
G-od
U-ses
M-arriage
A-dvancing
W-edlock's
I-mp ortant
D-ecree
Topic: Anniversary of Ismael & Leila Gumawid (January 17)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
The custom of sacrificing halal animals
On the day of Eid-Ul-Azha
Derives from a fact of
Prophet Abraham and Prophet Ismael
Which is known to many people
Across the globe.
God can take away from you
Any time He wants
Your parents, your brothers and sisters
Your children and your friends
He can even torture them to death
Before your very nose
God is kinder and crueler
Than human beings
Although His kindness
Is many times more
Than His cruelty
That’s why
We should sacrifice halal animals
In order to please Him
On the day of Eid-Ul-Azha.
Prophet Ebrahim held his son in his arms
He knew the child will come to no harm
Tears of happiness shone in his eyes
He seemed free from earthly ties
Allah had commanded him
He knew the task ahead was grim
His faith would be tested today
There were no hurdles in his way
He laid Ismael on the rock
And prepared to sacrifice him for the Lord
Just then the Almighty revealed
That Ebrahim was healed
His Sacrifice is accepted
He has been elevated
A willingness to sacrifice
Desire, greed and lies
Makes a true and pious man
Who fits perfectly the divinely plan
Where Are The Words …
I Am Looking For Words …
… That Will Give Meaning
To Meeting You, This Evening
And What Can I Say ? …
What I Long To Say …
Instead of, Good To See You Friend
And Oh, How Have You Been ?
… Such Polite Conversation
Is Safe Presentation
Nothing More … So Much Less
I Need Hunger- Honestness
Packed With A Passion
Full-Out Conflagration
Instead of A Shy, Dulcet Tone
I Wanna Torch-Talk You, To The Bone !
Use Words, To Sear You To Your Soul
Singe, Deep Inside Your Soul
Soft and Husky In Confessions
Words, That Demand Actions
Emotive, Elusive, Essential
Elocution of The Quintessential
Romanticism Expressed …
The Pleasure Of Your Face, Eagerness
In Bold Explorations, Evolved
From Virgin-Feelings of First Love
That Make It Seem … Like Last Night
Invoking Future Visions, So Bright !
Oh, Where Are The Words ? …
I Am At A Loss For Words …
So Many Things, I Want To Let You Know …
Instead of Just Saying … ‘ Hello ’…
For: Ismael Nieves
Who Has Such A Passionate Style To His Poems
(and Also, The Little Joke of Big Words Between Us …
Hope You Enjoy This One Kiddo - Smile)
Her life became a wilderness
For not being a symbol of barrenness
Therefore, she walked through vast wilderness
That echoed lifeless barrenness
Mortal tongue that once did approve
‘Build my family’ now did disapprove
Abraham although displeased couldn’t reprove
What Sarah his mistress already did approve
“Water! I want water!” Cried Hagar’s son
Truly this situation carries no fun
Nothing remained of the water and bun
Hagar and Ismael encountered death under sun
She left her son to cry on the ground
Lifting her voice she turned around
None to weep with her was found
God’s help felt there was so profound
Like Hagar, are you a single parent?
Struggling in this earth a temporary tent
Desperately fighting your emotions to vent
Look at the ‘Invisible Comforter’ God has sent
Like Abraham, are you a worried parent?
Separation of your children cannot prevent
With unspeakable emotions to vent
Look at the ‘Invisible Comforter’ God has sent
Whoever or whatever state you may be
The eyes of the Lord run to and fro to see
Waiting to hear your cry to set you free
If wilderness turns a watered garden – there is HE