"An acrostic is a poem or other form of writing in which the first letter, syllable or word of each line, paragraph or other recurring feature in the text spells out a word or a message." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrostic)
CORONAVIRUS
By Robin L. Sandos
By Robin L. Sandos
Chaos of true and false information is
constantly dispensed to every ONE.
ONE day turns into ONE week, into ONE month
and soon ONE year, yet we fight.
Round and round goes the news, politics, and
science confusing ONE by ONE, yet we fight.
ONE case rapidly spreads to hundreds, to thousands,
to millions scaring every ONE.
No, don’t wear masks, but wait yes, every ONE
must wear masks to bear arms in this fight.
Alone, hundreds, thousands, and hundreds of
thousands pass as they horrifically lost this fight.
Values tested, beliefs tested, as the
economy falls, as torment is birthed affecting every ONE.
Individuals, nurses, doctors, essential
workers rally ONE by ONE to give, sacrifice and fight.
Random strangers and businesses rise ONE by
ONE donating aide to continue and fight.
United we stand, helping ONE another, never
giving up, but rather coming together as ONE.
Souls, brave, strong and valiant fight on, risking
all, helping, giving, and uniting as ONE.
HUMAN RACE
By Robin L. Sandos
How do we live as ONE?
Ultimately the answer is as ONE!
Mankind exists & consists of ONE race.
And yet we fight this truth of our ONE race.
No religion, politics, or wealth changes our ONE race.
Render the vision of our ONE race.
And make this our future ONE.
Come together and unite as ONE.
Evolve, grow & become our race of ONE!
IRONMAN ATHLETE
By RLS
Into the deep blue mass they swim and conquer 2.4 miles of the unknown.
Racing more than just a race or challenge but an accomplishment of the soul.
One hour, two hours, four, six, eight or more they keep pushing on.
Never giving in but rather believing, pushing, moving closer and closer to finish.
Men, women, young, old, beginners or professionals all with one goal.
Along their journeys their bodies, minds and souls are tested beyond beliefs.
Never quit, never give up but rather push on and finish not one but three events.
Another discipline begins, the 112 mile bike, to conquer and power through.
Taking it mile by mile, pacing, believing, pushing on and conquering.
Heals, feet and legs push, pull, up, down and around pedaling their souls forward.
Leading their strong bodies into transition and onto the 26.2 mile run course.
Every thought, desire, drive, and total determination is to cross that finish line.
Taking in the surreal moments, hearing the cheering crowd, and seeing the end.
Everything trained and fought for has now come to their FINISH as an Ironman.
TRIATHLONS
By RLS
Trifecta: swimming, biking, running FAST
Racing with an early rise of black skies
Into ocean athletes dive, pull, kick, swim
Around others, they fight waves, pass buoys
Transition FAST, QUICK, in, out bike begins
Heels, feet, legs, push, pull, down, around pedal
Last event arrives, bike racked now run
One hour, two hours, five, nine or more
Nothing stops them, willpower, desire, passion
Souls –- strong, dedicated, driven, deliver, FINISH!
BREAKING RECORDS
By RLS
Building strength and speed
Racing hard in the zone
Energy staying strong
Always pushing on
Killing the competition
Instilling the win
Never giving up
Going for it
Rendering the vision
Encouraging it though pain
Conquering the journey
One moment at a time
Remembering the hard work
Demonstrating it all
Saying it’s mine!
DESIRE
By RLS
Dreaming for
Envy of
Solicit for
In need of
Reaching for
Ever wanting
RACING
By RLS
Ruling the road
Advancing forward
Conquering the fight
Idealizing the win
Never giving up
Ground breaking strength
LET’S RIDE
By RLS
Looking at the weather forecast: Rain? Sun?
Estimating the correct time to roll
Time set, group together, let the RIDE begin
Starting strong, holding lines, drafting, pulling
Ride pace turns getting faster and faster
Inside the draft pushing hard, must stay on
Determined, focused, fighting, staying on
End in sight, final push and STRONG FINISH!
CYCLE
By RLS
Cycling, biking or riding
Young ones, old ones, new and pros
Camaraderie, courage, passion
Living, breathing, sleeping RIDE
Every thought, desire is RIDE!
TWO HUNDRED MILES
By RLS
Together we embarked on a courageous adventure
Wanting, striving, pushing for one goal, a finish
One hundred miles was only the half way point
Hundreds of miles were spent training & prepping for this ride
Under the sun’s light from sunrise to sunset we rolled
Numbering the miles & hours as they went by one at a time
Determined, focused & pushing on to finish 200 miles strong
Relying on team work, sag vehicles, nutrition, and mental strengths
Encountering technical, physical & mental challenges along the way
Dedicated & devoted support team keeping us going strong
Managing energy levels, hydration, & nutrition to sustain the ride
Imagining & visualizing the finish of this desired accomplishment
Learning new challenges & struggles to overcome and defeat
Encountering like minded athletes, souls & friends along the journey
Surreal ending & accomplishment of a hard fought finish to an EPIC Ride
EPIC RIDE
By RLS (long version)
Entering the ride we rolled from sunrise to sunset
Picturing and visualizing a finish of a 200 mile adventure
Into deep moments of pushing on, we fight to keep going
Capturing the beautiful landscape around us as we rolled by
Riding wise, determined, & focused to finish strong
Irritating pains from hours in the saddle are ignored
Dedicated support team keeping us rolling on hours after hours
Ending & finishing this 200 mile journey for an EPIC ride with friends
EPIC Ride
By RLS (VT version)
Energy from sunrise to sunset met
Pains ignored to keep pushing on
Imagining, visualizing the finish
Cascading 50 mph descents
Rolling scenic views
Inconceivable Mt Terrible climb
Determined, focused, pedaling on
Energy maxed & finish accomplished
It's true that life experiences help with creativity as seen above and as is seen in the below. I wrote 2 poems after the sad passing of my sister's 3 month old baby girl and then 2 poems one on Mother's Day and the other on Father's Day.
ANGEL
By RLS (this is dedicated to my 3 month old niece Kenzie who passed in Jan.)
Angle who is tiny and young but mighty and strong
New world to explore and shine bright in
Gentle and loving soul that's deeply missed
Expressive soulful eyes of endless love
Life's journey is now guiding us from above
BLACK ROSE
By RLS
Blooms forth eternity
Love that dost not dwindle
Arrive forth modern land
Casualties that pursue re-birth
Kills towards new beginnings
Resurrection of life
Ominous eyes where love prevails
Severed paths evolves new era
Everlasting LOVE
MOTHER
By RLS
Much
more than words can describe
Ongoing
endless support & love
Teachers
of life's lessons & journeys
Heroes
of keeping everything working smoothly
Educators
of the meaning of family, life, & love
Real,
honest, & always there in person or inner voice
FATHER
By RLS
Fun loving, hard working & dedicated to family
Always there in person, spirit or inner thoughts
True wisdom to guide all through life's journey
Helping, caring, & listening always & at anytime
Energy that's always put forth to protect the family
Real, honest, courageous and genuine everlasting love
9, ONE, ONE
By Robin Sandos
No… it can’t be… NO! 911!
Innocence ripped from every ONE!
Not ONE soul secure or sheltered.
Each ONE in an unbelievable ghastly awe!
Energies of ONE charge forth to aide!
Love of ONE ascends above thy ruins.
Evolution of we are ONE begins.
Visions of ONE helping ONE born.
Endurance of ONE species rises.
New divine decree prevails as ONE!
Never Forget 9/11/2001!
Here is a poem I just wrote in honor of all those who lost their lives on 911. I was in NYC and in Interior Design Studio Class at FIT on this horrific day. I remember the day & weeks following like it was yesterday. This poem is for every ONE!
On this day I walked to work to a new waitress job I just got at a restaurant in the West Village. The subway was shut down from where I was on 23rd St. and all the way down town. Of course there was no business for the restaurant that day or the entire next week. On 9/12 we had to close the doors to the restaurant because the dust in the air was now making it's way and over the businesses in the West Village. There was a layer of dust on all of the outside tables. As I walked to work everyday I would pass street light posts with posters of missing people, flowers, pictures of loved ones lost... It was a very surreal moment and ONE I will never FORGET!
VETERANS DAY -- ALL
By RLS
Valiant heroes who serve for ALL
Ever sacrificing and giving for ALL
Tails too horrific to tell yet paid for ALL
Enduring struggles beyond comprehension for ALL
Rising to the ultimate act of courage for ALL
Answering their call to give ALL for ALL
Never giving up but pushing on for ALL
Solders; brave, young, old, new combat for ALL
Demonstrating the meaning of life for ALL
Always willing, always bequeathing for ALL
Yielding themselves so ALL may live for ALL
NEW YEAR
by RLS
Nostalgia of another year of growth & lessons has completed
Endings & yet new beginnings with motivating dreams are set into motion
Wise lessons with new goals are implemented & now embarking on thy journey
Years fly by, but thy growths & lessons last a lifetime & more
Ending this year only to begin another wiser & ready for the new challenges
Around & around the years pass by creating gains of wisdom's & strengths
Realizing the meaning of life is to LIVE EACH DAY TO THY ABSOLUTE BEST!
Thanksgiving
By RLS
Touching & meaningful moments shared with LOVE
Hosting, cooking, sharing, giving, & being LOVED
Atmosphere of beautiful feasts & aromas of all that is LOVE
Never ending stories of memories of lives lived & LOVED
Kindhearted laughter’s ringing musically through the air with LOVE
Siblings, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, cousins or friends, all LOVED
Giving is the name of this great holiday & yes, we all do it with our LOVE
Immaculate rows of delicious; apple, pecan, & pumpkin pies that are yes, LOVED
Visitors from near or far all travel here to share this magical day of LOVE
Inquisitive children run, play, laugh, eat and learn this meaning of family LOVED
Nuances of this majestic Fall setting can only be rendered in one word; LOVE
Giving, living, sharing, young or old, celebrating this day for all that are LOVED
MERRY CHRISTMAS
by RLS
Magical moments of giving, sharing, & loving with family & friends
Early rise with delicious aromas from breakfast fill thy home
Reading holiday cards & gifts while sharing memories of family past and present
Rendering each precious moment in thy heart & soul so one never forgets
Young, old, bright or wise or just plain silly all share in this great holiday
Christmas brings thy family together in a world of so much uncertainty
Here, on this day we embrace and share in each other’s great love for family
Rolling laughter’s fill the home as all are just simply happy to be together
Interesting & peculiar gifts are given for laughs or simply saying thinking of you
Silent moments taken to reflect on those loved & missing on this day
Teasing from brothers & sisters make their rounds at the dinner table
Memories of the many Christmas Days from the past are joyfully shared
At last, as the day comes to an end all are grateful for the family time shared
So… ENJOY this & all Christmas’ as it’s sharing love & life with family & friends
MEMORIAL DAY
By RLS
Men
or women, old or young giving ALL for ALL
Energies
of the ultimate sacrifice met for ALL
Magnificent
feats of courage & strength for ALL
One’s
journey fought & given for life for ALL
Relentless
valor & discipline met for ALL
Illuminating
souls of undeniable courage for ALL
Always
giving & always fighting for ALL
Love
for thy county, family, & friends for ALL
Devotion
of the utmost level given for ALL
Audacity
that never gives up but fights for ALL
Yielding heroic souls, giving ALL for ALL
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