You Don't Hear Me Yo

I feel like I'm talking loud
and saying nothing

Meaningless words
falling on deaf ears

CAN YOU HEAR THE WORDS COMING OUT OF MY MOUTH?

Broken promises, shattered dreams,
patronizing words, unanswered questions

Saying what you think I want to hear
blank stare

My silence isn't meant to be golden

Life deferred, the faith is strong
have to push on

I've lost my voice and my tear ducts are dry
my barren arms tell the story

It's just me, myself and I
cause you don't hear me yo!


© 2011

Righteous Demons

Who can be called a Righteous Demon?

Doing dirt on the low
thinking no one will know

Sleeping with married women and men
now that's the sin that will do you in

Talking out both sides of your face
all the while claiming God's grace

Sunday go to meetin'
Monday thru Saturday be a cheatin

Falsely preaching Gods love
that you know nothing of

Passing judgement with haste
look in the mirror at your own face

Walking around like you're above all
but in truth you are so small

Should be dropping to your knees
asking for forgiveness please

But all we can do is pray for you - cause Righteous Demons need love too.

© 2009

Sad and Pathetic

This is dedicated to that sad and pathetic one
You know - the one who has to bee seen and heard
talking loud and not saying a word.
Poppin that ish behind the safety of a computer screen
but when you're called out ain't nowhere to be seen.

You know - the one who think she all that.
Flittin around like she the queen bee
but in actuality wishing she could be me.
Brown eyes turn to green every time my face is seen.
It's ok boo, I like being me too.

You know - the one who think she Miss Popularity and so cool,
but everybody laughing behind your back and calling you a fool.
Trying to claim someone you ain't never had,
shaking my head cause you so damn sad.

Need to shut off the computer and get yourself a real life.
Living in your delusional world thinking all is copacetic,
but the real truth is you're just sad and pathetic.

© 2010

Distance

As the sun begins to kiss the sky in my
part of the world,

The stars twinkle brightly through the
moonlit haze in yours.

Coffee brewing while I scramble to get ready
for the work day.

You plump pillows, tuck sheets, and prepare
for a restful slumber.

Staff meetings, conference calls, endless mounds
of email populate my day.

Sweet dreams, mild snores, visions of sugar plums
carry you through the night.

A text message "I Love You" flashes across our phones.

My work day ends, and yours begins -
a reversal of roles.

Still we manage to find the time -
to spend,
to nurture,
to be...
Lovers across the miles.

© 2005

Confused

is it that i'm lost in a confused world,
or confused in a lost world?

© 1979

I shall pass through this world but once.
If therefore, there be any kindness I can show,
or anything I can do, let me do it now...
For I shall not pass this way again.
~ Etienne DeGrellet ~

If I Should Die Before I Wake

If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take
I pray for forgiveness for the wrong I've done
I pray for my grandsons that a world change will come
I pray that the races can find some peace and harmony
I pray for tolerance and unity
I pray that government officials will stop working for special interest groups
I pray for the safety of our youth
I pray they find a cure for aids - without it we won't see better days
I pray for the homeless and the poor - that this country will start to do more
I pray that people learn the simplicity of life - instead of the constant
turmoil and strife
I pray the beast called Racism is slain
I pray that trust and freedom will come to reign

An even if none of this is meant for my eyes in this lifetime to see
I pray it will still come to be

This may all sound idealistic but when it's all said and done
I pray for a world when we can all stand as one...

If I should die before I wake

© 2010

Our Connection

Erotic, Hypnotic, Mesmerizing
Scintilating, Tantilizing, Urgent
Excites my mouth, Blows my mind
Happy, Sad, Good, Bad
Real time - All the time
Makes me laugh, Makes me cry
Soothes my soul
Security, Warmth, Loyalty
Make me shiver, Leaves me breathless
Works my nerves, Gives me goose bumps
Up, Down, Right, Wrong
Always there
Best friends, Lovers, Soulmates
2 Halves = 1 Heart
Intense, Whimsical, Faithful
Spiritual
Physical
Mental
O
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M
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Where I Want To Be

© 2008

On This Day

Mend a quarrel
Search out a forgotten friend
Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust
Write a love letter
Share some treasure
Give a soft answer
Encourage youth
Manifest your loyalty in a word or deed
Keep a promise
Find the time
Forgo a grudge
Forgive an enemy
LISTEN!
Apologize if you are wrong
Try to understand
Examine your demands on others
Think first of someone else
Appreciate, Be Kind, Be...
Gentle
Laugh a little more
Deserve confidence
Take up arms against malice
Express your gratitude
Gladden the heart of a child
Take pleasure in the beauty and
wonder of Life and the Earth
Speak your love
Speak it again
Speak it still once more.

© 1982