Section: «Poems»

Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings: artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.); a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").

Christ: The Light Of The World

A nightly vision came to me, as in the dream I slept,Pertaining to humanity and every tear once wept...But God refused to let it lie, without a hope..

© Denis Martindale

Christ, Our Awesome Saviour!

Not one upon this Earth God madeWas like His Holy Son,Lord Jesus Christ came to our aid,Forgiving all we'd done...In His Own body, took our..

© Denis Martindale

Christ, God's Cherished Child!

Before this Cosmos came to be,God knew the future well,For some would spend eternityIn Heaven or in Hell...God had a plan to grant free will,So..

© Denis Martindale

Christ Of Saint John Of The Cross

There is a painting of the scene, the day they killed the Nazarene,As John and Mary, side-by-side, surveyed the Cross on which Christ died.And yet we..

© Denis Martindale

Chosen By The Chosen!

Have you been chosen by the Chosen,The Saviour Jesus Christ,As the Son of God who rose onThe day He prophesied?The King of Kings, the Lord of..

© Denis Martindale

Choose Your Battles!

Spiritual warfare's here and there... as Christians seek God's bestAnd then take care, for life's unfair... with many folks depressed...But..

© Denis Martindale

Choose Days!

The greatest days in history are days we choose God's will,And that applies to Calvary when Jesus climbed that hill,For there, the Lord was..

© Denis Martindale

Choose Day!

Today's the day of salvation for thousands here on Earth,When receiving revelation and they know what it's worth.Perhaps through Scriptures, or..

© Denis Martindale

Chimpanzee

The chimpanzee was quite a sight,When I first saw him there,You see, he looked quite young despiteThe wrinkles everywhere...His bright eyes shone so..

© Denis Martindale

Children's Books That Matter!

When I was but a tiny lad, my teacher gave advice,That there were more joys to be had! And these would make me wise!The library had books galore that..

© Denis Martindale

Child Of The Rainforest

The leopard cub felt mighty good,It was a brand new day,As he surveyed the neighbourhood,Intent on nought but play...Without a single thought to..

© Denis Martindale

Chewing It Over...

Two pandas by a tree trunk sat,Their breakfast close-at-handAnd though some folks would call them fat,How could they understand?Not everything's in..

© Denis Martindale

Cherish The God-Given Chances!

Cherish the God-given chances... cherish the open doors...For that's how God's love advances... and always overpours...It's His new wine, His olive..

© Denis Martindale

Cherish The Choice!

Like each poet, I cherish the infinity of choice,the tickling to-and-fro sensation of creating ideas,sifting through unspoken dreams and..

© Denis Martindale

Cherish The Child

Cherish the child within your careWhile childhood yet remains,Anoint your love with precious prayerRegardless of life's pains...For sorrow comes to..

© Denis Martindale

Cherish Her

If she's the one you love and trust,Who lives within your heart,Then cherish her, for this you must,Your true love to impart!For love compels us to..

© Denis Martindale

Cherish God's Child

If you could but cherish God's child,Revered Saviour within...You'd see beyond this world so wild,Perhaps lost souls to win...If you could but give..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah!

The cheetah nestled in disguiseAmid the scenery,Awaiting still what God suppliesTo creatures such as he...Yet I could see that cheetah's stareAt..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Vigil

The cheetah vigil first beganWhen hunters searched for game,With rifles hanging from each manUntil they each took aim...Then friends and foes were..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Sunset

Another Summer's day must end,The cheetah left fatigued,So there he was, without a friend,Still hoping to succeed...To him, that meant his..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Haven

The mother cheetah settled there,With two cubs still in tow.This was the time to shed her care,Her tension and her woe.The cubs looked timid, as did..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Glow

With those distinctive tear-stained eyesThe cheetah looked around,With ears alert to realiseEach sudden nearby sound...In hunting mode, the cheetah..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Cubs

While cheetah cubs can look as cuteAs little kittens do,We know that we must stay astuteBeyond this point of view.For cubs are on their learning..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Cub

The cheetah cub was way too cute,Despite its face, so sad,Yet with my camera, I could shootSomething so it looked glad...That was my challenge for..

© Denis Martindale

Cheetah Babies

The cheetah babies looked aroundLike sourpusses do,So tired out that they both frowned,As they felt somewhat bluePlum tuckered out! Fatigued, all..

© Denis Martindale