Newsletter for the World of Words by Elias Tobias

The Best Love poem chosen

The election is over. Not the one with the presidential job at stake, but for the best love poem by Elias Tobias on the World of Words by Elias Tobias.  And like in most every election, every vote was important. In most public elections, only 20 to 40 percent of those eligible or regitered to vote actually exercise this right, for different reasons I’m sure.  Veterans who fought for this country would like to hear those reasons, I bet.
Now for the winner, Moon Eyes.  It is posted below.
The voters reactions for this choice were important.
Kate Ellingsen said, ” My favorite love poem will always be Moon Eyes.  Great work, Elias!” Jared said, “I’m a long-time reader of your blog, so I’m excited to cast my vote.  I think my two favourites are Moon Eyes and The Symphony, but I’m going to cast my vote for Moon Eyes.  Keep up the good work!”
So here is the winner, and it can be found in the Loves Notes and the 60 Favorite Poems collections.

Moon Eyes

Your moon eyes, bright eyes, collect
the energy of the day and reflect
the excitement of the night.

Your moon eyes, brown eyes, observe
all there is to see, like a baby
seeing the world for the first time.

Your moon eyes, big eyes, remove
all human obstacles to reveal
a new, understanding universe.

Your moon eyes, smiling eyes, relax
the tensions of day, like steam from
a kettle, and they make me laugh.

Listen to the poem: Click here.   Need QuickTime to hear this? Click here to download a  free version here.
Easter Celebration

 Easter Celebration

This month brings attention to the Easter celebration, and the Grace and Glory book was started last month to help prepare the way for this event.  Heaven is envisioned in many ways to many people, but the place is real for those who accept the Lord. Below is another poem for that anthology.

It is the April 2008 Poem of the Month.

Heaven

Before you were born, Jesus,
Lord Jesus, knew your name.
Skin color makes no difference.
In his eyes, we’re all the same.
God saves us from the wrath of sin
when we give our heart to Him.
Ask and you will receive
a new real internal peace.
Blessed with glorious grace,
His love will shine on your face.
Today can be a brand new day
if you only bow and pray.
Give your soul to the Lord,
and he will open the door with
the keys to a place called Heaven.

To read this poem in Spanish, click here.

Videos getting attention

The several videos made for the World of Words by Eias Tobias are continuing to get exposure on You Tube, with the Mexican Love Song being the most popular with more than 200 views in two months.  This is another way for the Web blog to get the Internet.  For the link, go to the Videos on You Tube page on the right side of the site.  Also see the Next Flight video in the Indianapolis area at www.indytube.tv/elias-tobias.

Free, free, free, free, free

The World of Words by Elias Tobias has several free opportunities for its readers to become part of the web blog.  First, it is very easy to send a comment about any poem on the screen.  Go to the right side of the page and see link to the free poetry first-aid section,  read about the free poetry forum for those those have poems to submit to others to read,  get a free poetry poster, check out links to other poetry Web sites, get free tips about how to get published, take free poetry writing lessons, and even  read a short story that makes for good bed-time entertainment.

Free autographed hand-written copy of your favorite poem

Do you have a favorite poem among the 140 or so poems written by Elias Tobias posted on this Web blog? Just send an e-mail to contact(at)eliastobias(dot)net saying that you want a hand-written copy of your favorite poem from Elias Tobias  and you will get that document along with a personal greeting.

But wait. There’s more! Along with each scribed poem, the reader will receive a free autographed photo of Elias Tobias. The poem will be scanned as a PDF document and the photo send electronically through e-mail. This a limited-time offer.

So go through the Web blog, and pick your favorite Elias Poem. The hand-written copy is a free present to those people who respond. Please choose only one poem per request. As you read the poems, and would like to make any comments, send an e-mail to the Webmaster at the end of each post.

That’s enough news for now.

Elias Tobias

Those slow Sunday mornings… 

Burnt Toast

…and then she looked at me
with a smile and said with a
table knife in her hand…
       Make the most of burnt toast
       Man, you gotta use your head.
       Scrape off the burned part.
You need to make the most of your bread.
       …and then I had breakfast.

The Center

Everyone is a little universe, sharing space on the planet,
and we have become complicated animals capable of
doing the most or the least, the best or the worst, the
kindest or the meanest, or the dumbest and smartest.

Each universe is connected because we touch each other
on many levels creating circles of confusion. 
When a person can see through the needs and wants,
the fear and hate, friendship and love, the journey to
the center of each universe begins and ends when there
is only one thing in life that really matters.

The journey is not easy, and usually takes years of
making mistakes along the way, and connections, too.
Some die for different reasons, natural and unnatural,
before their center is discovered. Balance is lost.

But once the center is found there is inner peace which is
Reflected in the outer confidence in decisions made in the layers
that connect with another universe and the planet’s resources.

  Photo by Mike Hall 

My Compass

Sometimes I’m not self-assured,
And it’s difficult to understand.
I lose my way on the sea of decisions
And I drift without a plan.
You are my center, my North
and the limit, my South, too.
You’re my East and West.
The sun rises and sets with you. 

There were no Valentine’s Day personal submitted, but continue your votes for the best love poem on the World of Words by Elias Tobias.  Happy Valentine’s Day, 2008.

To read this poem in Spanish, click here 

  Click on the image to get a free poetry poster of this poem, or click here.

Some  of my religiously-themed poems are more than 10 years old, but they, like the subject, are still in effect after all these years.

Naked Thoughts

Even with my clothes on,
I ‘m naked before you, Lord.
You know my thoughts before
I think.
You kmow my every move before
I blink.
I pray to make your thoughts mine.
Help me to keep my steps in time
with your forgiveness and grace.
I pray to let my soul’s peace
show by the smile on my face.

Candle in the Dark

He lights the candle in the dark
and the light it sheds goes far.
Farther than any man could see.
It illuminates the path to eternity.
He has walked the journey before.
He was here when the world was born.
Jesus preached of a God of peace,
and that His father was in reach.
He said there was a choice to make.
Live forever with love or die in hate.
Surrender the world as your sacrifice.
Jesus did more. He gave his life.
But He came back to light the candle
in the dark. It was bright as a star.
The light will guide anyone to see
the wisdom, the glory and power eternally.

Just Pray

Make a long d.istance call
without any wires.
It doesn’t cost much to
talk to the Lord.
One operator, Jesus, is a direct line
Which is open anytime of day.
Just pray, and the burden
of your problems
will surely go away.

Spring Prayer

Lord, I thank you for this day.
I’m a success in an Earthly way.
The sun warms my heart as I see
the birds fly and bees play.
Wildflower blooms are on display.
The green grass is here to stay.
You sent your Son, Jesus, to begin
A mission to take away our sin.
Then the Holy Spirit took his place.
Lord I thank you for this day,
in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Comparisons of love and nature have appeared in song like “I feel the earth move”  by Carole King, and “Thunder in my heart” by Leo Sayer.  Here is my extended metaphor for a love-themed February.

Force of Nature

You’re a force of nature
when we make love.

You’re vibrations shake the
foundations of the earth causing
the highest mountain peaks  to
turn into fertile valleys of emotion,
and waterfalls form from
fractured rocks revealing
hidden suppressed feelings.

These feelings flow into
my heart and make me
remain through the aftershocks.

I hear the thunder sound
after the lightning strikes
the electricity in my soul.
This is an experience only
both of us could know.

To read this poem in Spanish, click here.

What is the best Elias Tobias love poem?

With Valentine’s Day coming up this month, the best Elias Tobias love
poem is up for grabs as readers of the poetry blog, World of Words by Elias
Tobias have an opportunity to vote for their choice.  After all it is an election
year. Three poems are nominated by the Webmaster, although other candidates
on the site can be chosen. Already the poem “Moon Eyes” seems to be a front
runner, even though it was not one of the first three nominated.  Use the search
feature on the Web blog to speed the search for the poems.
Readers are encouraged to look at the three nominated poems or browse
through through the selections on the poetry blog and send their votes via
e-mail at contact@eliastobias.net. Voting needs to be completed by Wednesday,
Feb. 27. The results will be announced in the March Exponet newsletter.
Contributions accepted.
Elias Tobias is not running for any office, but poetic contributions will be
accepted. if any a reader has a love poem they would like to contribute to
a special reader love poem page by Valentines Day, send them to us via
e-mail at contact@eliastobias.net. Let the special one you love know how much
 you care in words on The World of Words by Elias Tobias.
Free personal ads
If a poem is not in the minds of readers, The World of Words by Elias Tobias
is offering free Valentines Day personal ads to be published on Valentines Day.
All advertisements must follow the publication rules used for publication of
poetry and are due by Feb. 12, 2008.
The personals can be emailed to contact@eliastobias and they will be
reviewed by the webmaster.  Sharp, clear head shots may accompany an ad.
Only one poem should be sent at a time. Like most public Web sites, such
as those connected with state universities, poetry will not be accepted if it is:
1. Racist or discriminatory to any race, ethnicity or country of origin.
2. Sexually explicit or pornographic.
3. Extremely violent in nature or it displays excessive use of profanity.
4. Terroristic in nature or supportive of terrorist activity.

For these three activities and others, go to eliastobias.net
for more information.  Here are the three nominated poems.

Your Love

Your spirit blows around me
     And our journey begins
 
The rain is your love…
     You shower me with presents
     And wash away all the pain
 
The snow is your love…
     You blanket my life in a way
     Only you could know.
 
The sun is your love…
     You light the sky each morning
     And I know you are the one.  

All I Can Say

I need you.
        I want you.
        That’s all I can say.

If I love you,
        If I kiss you,
        You might run away.

If I go slow,
        Then I will know
        You’ll want me today.

I can tell you
        That I love you,
        But I can only pray …

You will want me,
        You will need me,
        For more than just a day.

A Special Love

There is a love that dwells
deep within a caring heart.
There’s an understanding
the two people can’t part
Common trust and security
creates a sense of peace, and
this feeling lasts even when
someone does leave.
This love is constant and
changing as it grows.
This relationship is so special
only two souls can know.