The first poem I read when I moved to the USA almost 10 years ago that pulled at me, confused me, because I wanted to know, made me afraid for what if I related to it, grasped me, raw, somehow I knew it meant something to everyone at some point in their lives, oh well,... Continue Reading →
TO FEEL FIRST OR DECIDE WITH INTENT?
I have come to understand that emotions are an interesting part of our existence. They have their purpose no doubt, for how else will we describe that mushy feeling when we are loved or we won a prize or we scored a job. On the other hand, we hate that we can feel disappointment, hopelessness... Continue Reading →
Just A Thought
Nobody owes you anything, even when they ought to, Nobody owes you anything, even when they actually do Nobody owes you anything, even when they promise to Nobody owes you anything, even when they really should Nobody owes you anything, even when it's fair to Nobody owes you anything. You owe yourself the most You... Continue Reading →
MY SOUL’S KEEPER
It's almost midnight and the lights are turned out, but for the burning flame upstairs, soon to be out. As she makes her way up, she starts to wonder, where will her soul sleep tonight, again she starts to ponder. So many things on her mind, so many emotions to feel, will tonight be the... Continue Reading →
THE WAKE UP CALL
Life has a way of bringing us to our knees Usually this event seems catastrophic, but, in truth the precursor to it was as gentle, like the soft caress of a feather on skin, a whisper of warning that soon grows louder a nudge to get our attention lest we head for the fire. When... Continue Reading →
WHEN THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED
Dear Bridge, the waters are troubled again As he stood there, staring at his baby, the daughter he fathered her eyes large circles of confusion, a mirror so deep into her soul She looked at her Daddy in desperation, wondering, pleading knowing he cannot leave her this way Daddy always came to the rescue, she... Continue Reading →
THE FORCE WITHIN
Life hath no greater adversary than the one within Inside us lies the power to self enrich or self destruct faster than external factors can The cascade of a million thoughts every second & even in sleep is testament to a machine that hath no rest period. Calamity occurs when the sounds of these thoughts... Continue Reading →
WHEN ANGELS WEEP
WHEN ANGELS WEEP As the Angel made morning rounds looking down unto earth at twilight a teardrop so big welled up in his eyes, he turned to the other angels and said, " It is almost 5 o'clock in the morning, a new dawn coming, no sign of change: Baby sleeps again... Continue Reading →
ARE THE BEST THINGS REALLY FREE?
"The best things in life are free" I wonder though, are they really free, or do we ignore the price we have to pay because it is often worth it? A smile, thank you, please, I beg your pardon, I love you, I apologize, you matter to me, your presence, laughter, your availability when... Continue Reading →
WHAT’S IN YOUR SUITCASE?
Most journeys are planned; the destination, route, objective & estimated time of arrival We inform people of the trip, some in advance, & others only when we arrive Then we plan our suitcase, this is very important for we cannot take everything Usually a change of clothes, food, money, important documents, a map, laptop, photos, to... Continue Reading →
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