We took off from the starting line
at the same time.
Running the race in different directions.
Seeking affection from the opposite persuasion.
1st Kiss, 1st Crush, 1st Love.
Dating, relationships, relations.
Jumping hurdles of all kinds.
Investing body, soul, & mind.
This race at times becomes a relay.
As we pass the baton to our team mate,
who dropped it in midstride.
Leaving us alone to chase something in the distant future.
As we turned the corner,
we unknowingly began to approach one another.
In first passing, something happened.
We felt an unspoken passion!
I gave a little, he took a little.
She got to know a little, I got to grow a little.
It’s the little things that add up.
That make you know you’re with someone you can’t pass up.
This relationship could have hit the wall.
But after the 1st year
we decided to give it our all.
To give each other our hearts.
A fresh start.
Finally face to face.
Nothing missing, nothing broken.
We’ve come full circle.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Real Woman
I met a real woman
A real deal woman
A know how to get on her knees
With hands together or hands up
A pray and praise saved woman.
A someone special
She’s precious woman
A know that God is Love,
and Love is Life woman.
A brighten your day
Spark up your night woman.
An educated, sophisticated
Adventurous, travel the world woman.
Once was a girl, has put away childish things,
now a woman, woman.
A when I see her, she all up in my mind.
Got me thinking about her for days woman.
A no nonsense, handle her business, don’t play woman.
But yet a playful woman.
A smile, laugh, joke, tickle and giggle,
not afraid to act silly woman.
A confident, comfortable in her own skin,
Stay stunting, walk is mean woman.
A you don’t have to tell her,
She know she a real woman, woman.
A down for her man, hold his hand,
never fake, a helpmate woman.
A stand by his side with pride woman.
Make sure you fly, by her side woman.
A fix your lunch, zip your fly, straighten your tie,
send you out the door to conquer the world woman.
A pack a picnic, walk in the park, play ball with her man woman.
A take me out to dinner sometimes on her dime woman.
A woman that makes it easy for you to
want to do for her woman.
An all night out with her man dance woman.
A stay in the house all night with her man,
candlelight, fragrance nice, massage right, lingerie out of sight,
body tight, romance woman.
An out with her girls, that’s a must.
It’s all good, she earned my trust woman.
A not easily influenced by others, but make her decisions woman.
A grown woman.
A know how to make a house a home woman.
A virtuous woman.
Won’t hurt you intentional woman.
Actions speak louder than words.
So, she’s the type of woman that,
you know.
Saying, that I care, is one thing.
But I’ll peel my flesh back out of place.
And bust through my chest plate.
To expose my heart
And show her I love her, woman.
A want to bring her home to your mother woman.
An ask her father for her hand woman.
A put a ring on her finger, that’ll bring the temperature down woman.
A wife woman.
A love her husband unconditional woman.
A mother to her children woman.
I met a real woman!
A real deal woman
A know how to get on her knees
With hands together or hands up
A pray and praise saved woman.
A someone special
She’s precious woman
A know that God is Love,
and Love is Life woman.
A brighten your day
Spark up your night woman.
An educated, sophisticated
Adventurous, travel the world woman.
Once was a girl, has put away childish things,
now a woman, woman.
A when I see her, she all up in my mind.
Got me thinking about her for days woman.
A no nonsense, handle her business, don’t play woman.
But yet a playful woman.
A smile, laugh, joke, tickle and giggle,
not afraid to act silly woman.
A confident, comfortable in her own skin,
Stay stunting, walk is mean woman.
A you don’t have to tell her,
She know she a real woman, woman.
A down for her man, hold his hand,
never fake, a helpmate woman.
A stand by his side with pride woman.
Make sure you fly, by her side woman.
A fix your lunch, zip your fly, straighten your tie,
send you out the door to conquer the world woman.
A pack a picnic, walk in the park, play ball with her man woman.
A take me out to dinner sometimes on her dime woman.
A woman that makes it easy for you to
want to do for her woman.
An all night out with her man dance woman.
A stay in the house all night with her man,
candlelight, fragrance nice, massage right, lingerie out of sight,
body tight, romance woman.
An out with her girls, that’s a must.
It’s all good, she earned my trust woman.
A not easily influenced by others, but make her decisions woman.
A grown woman.
A know how to make a house a home woman.
A virtuous woman.
Won’t hurt you intentional woman.
Actions speak louder than words.
So, she’s the type of woman that,
you know.
Saying, that I care, is one thing.
But I’ll peel my flesh back out of place.
And bust through my chest plate.
To expose my heart
And show her I love her, woman.
A want to bring her home to your mother woman.
An ask her father for her hand woman.
A put a ring on her finger, that’ll bring the temperature down woman.
A wife woman.
A love her husband unconditional woman.
A mother to her children woman.
I met a real woman!
Solomon James
Don’t be like, be better than me.
My ceiling is your floor, stand taller than me.
The sky is not the limit, reach for the stars & beyond.
Actions speak louder than words, but your word is your bond.
Always remember, you only have 1 mother.
She loves you, always love her.
Treat women like you want your sister to be treated by others.
Look out for your brothers.
Love your wife as God so loved the world.
Be ready to die for that girl.
Look a man in his eyes.
Shake his hand firm, walk with pride.
Grow to be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
What you want, you can have.
Your great grandmother, we call her “Granny”, always says,
“The Lord will provide”.
Knowledge is power. Don’t take it for granted.
Trust is earned. Respect is demanded.
Only follow those that are going somewhere.
And when it’s time for you to lead, don’t move in fear!
Keep in mind that intoxicating situations, may lead to devastation.
Only God can judge you, but stay out of the courtroom,
unless you become a lawyer.
Be proud of your heritage, embrace your culture.
Travel the nations, see the world.
You reap what you sow, so sow in good ground, it comes back 10 fold.
Laugh, smile, play.
Give, forgive, pray.
Everyone’s path is different.
No one’s journey the same.
Along the way, you’ll make mistakes,
but take responsibility for your actions.
No one else is to blame.
This letter goes out to my unborn son,
Solomon James.
My ceiling is your floor, stand taller than me.
The sky is not the limit, reach for the stars & beyond.
Actions speak louder than words, but your word is your bond.
Always remember, you only have 1 mother.
She loves you, always love her.
Treat women like you want your sister to be treated by others.
Look out for your brothers.
Love your wife as God so loved the world.
Be ready to die for that girl.
Look a man in his eyes.
Shake his hand firm, walk with pride.
Grow to be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
What you want, you can have.
Your great grandmother, we call her “Granny”, always says,
“The Lord will provide”.
Knowledge is power. Don’t take it for granted.
Trust is earned. Respect is demanded.
Only follow those that are going somewhere.
And when it’s time for you to lead, don’t move in fear!
Keep in mind that intoxicating situations, may lead to devastation.
Only God can judge you, but stay out of the courtroom,
unless you become a lawyer.
Be proud of your heritage, embrace your culture.
Travel the nations, see the world.
You reap what you sow, so sow in good ground, it comes back 10 fold.
Laugh, smile, play.
Give, forgive, pray.
Everyone’s path is different.
No one’s journey the same.
Along the way, you’ll make mistakes,
but take responsibility for your actions.
No one else is to blame.
This letter goes out to my unborn son,
Solomon James.
Tic-Tock
When your watch stops
And the tic of your clock doesn’t tock.
Time waits for no one.
When the flow of blood slows,
through your veins
to your feet and your brain.
And the beat of your heart cease
And they pronounce you deceased.
Time waits for no one.
You can’t buy it,
cheat to win it,
or steal it from a vault.
When you’re 65
And you look back on life.
You’ll ask yourself,
“Am I living,
or am I just waiting to die”.
And you’ll realize
Time waits for no one.
And the tic of your clock doesn’t tock.
Time waits for no one.
When the flow of blood slows,
through your veins
to your feet and your brain.
And the beat of your heart cease
And they pronounce you deceased.
Time waits for no one.
You can’t buy it,
cheat to win it,
or steal it from a vault.
When you’re 65
And you look back on life.
You’ll ask yourself,
“Am I living,
or am I just waiting to die”.
And you’ll realize
Time waits for no one.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
What's in Me?
I was watching that Gatorade commercial
And got to thinking,
What’s in me?
Sure I got the usual
Bones, blood, and muscle
But I’m talking
what’s in my personal, individual, one of a kind make up.
What’s in me?
When I look closely,
I see…
A man with a plan or two, and a few in reserve
I see…
A 5’4”, 140, caramel complexion stallion filled with passion
A baron that don’t know the meaning of stop,
I only slow down, switch gears, and switch lanes ‘til I speed up again.
A brother with persistence in him, meaning there’s no limits to him.
I am filled with Christ,
Walk with his swagger, act like he act, call me a character
Filled with Leadership qualities, my supporters follow me
I do play basketball,
So yeah, Gatorade is in me too.
Take a look inside,
What’s in you?
And got to thinking,
What’s in me?
Sure I got the usual
Bones, blood, and muscle
But I’m talking
what’s in my personal, individual, one of a kind make up.
What’s in me?
When I look closely,
I see…
A man with a plan or two, and a few in reserve
I see…
A 5’4”, 140, caramel complexion stallion filled with passion
A baron that don’t know the meaning of stop,
I only slow down, switch gears, and switch lanes ‘til I speed up again.
A brother with persistence in him, meaning there’s no limits to him.
I am filled with Christ,
Walk with his swagger, act like he act, call me a character
Filled with Leadership qualities, my supporters follow me
I do play basketball,
So yeah, Gatorade is in me too.
Take a look inside,
What’s in you?
When I Think
When I think about that time I did a 180
On the on ramp to Rt. 80
In the rain
With on coming traffic staring me in the face
But no traffic came, I put the car in reverse
Did an about face, and went along my way
At a bit of a slower pace.
When I think about that time
I was about eight or nine
Playing Star Wars with my cousins
I stuck my head up from behind the boxes
And caught a Duracell size D in the eye.
Now I have 4 eyes, but at least I didn’t go blind.
When I think about the time I got robbed by 4 dudes,
coming from 4 ways, on 1 street,
rolling up on 1 Steve.
No where to go,
I still broke out for sure.
But they caught me and flashed a gun for show.
Took my money and chain,
The shirt off my back and my briefcase.
Once again,
I backed up, did an about face,
And hopped the first bus to anywhere.
I could have been dead, but I’m still here.
When I think
on the goodness of God.
On the on ramp to Rt. 80
In the rain
With on coming traffic staring me in the face
But no traffic came, I put the car in reverse
Did an about face, and went along my way
At a bit of a slower pace.
When I think about that time
I was about eight or nine
Playing Star Wars with my cousins
I stuck my head up from behind the boxes
And caught a Duracell size D in the eye.
Now I have 4 eyes, but at least I didn’t go blind.
When I think about the time I got robbed by 4 dudes,
coming from 4 ways, on 1 street,
rolling up on 1 Steve.
No where to go,
I still broke out for sure.
But they caught me and flashed a gun for show.
Took my money and chain,
The shirt off my back and my briefcase.
Once again,
I backed up, did an about face,
And hopped the first bus to anywhere.
I could have been dead, but I’m still here.
When I think
on the goodness of God.
81st Floor
If you think having sex on Earth is good
Imagine having sex in Heaven
On cloud 9 times 9
Open them pearly doors to the Kingdom Suite
Sex on the 81st floor.
Lips connect
Chest against breast
But no blood, no flesh
Two become one
Spirits mesh
If you ever gave me all of you while making love
You’d send my spirit soaring, bursting through the clouds
Riding high on cloud 9 to the second power
For a thousand hours
I’m giving new meaning to the term
Spread your wings.
Have you hitting chords
as if a harp were in your voice box as you sing.
Enter your space, that transcends space,
and time is of no essence in this infinite love session.
You’d receive an orgasmic experience,
surpassing human intelligence.
You couldn’t fathom the reality of sex on cloud 9 times 9
to the second power of the 81st floor,
that’s 1,687 more.
I always said I’m looking for perfection.
Well you’re the perfect woman.
You’re my angel baby, my lady angel.
We’re a match in the making is an understatement
Truth be told
We’re a match made in Heaven.
Imagine having sex in Heaven
On cloud 9 times 9
Open them pearly doors to the Kingdom Suite
Sex on the 81st floor.
Lips connect
Chest against breast
But no blood, no flesh
Two become one
Spirits mesh
If you ever gave me all of you while making love
You’d send my spirit soaring, bursting through the clouds
Riding high on cloud 9 to the second power
For a thousand hours
I’m giving new meaning to the term
Spread your wings.
Have you hitting chords
as if a harp were in your voice box as you sing.
Enter your space, that transcends space,
and time is of no essence in this infinite love session.
You’d receive an orgasmic experience,
surpassing human intelligence.
You couldn’t fathom the reality of sex on cloud 9 times 9
to the second power of the 81st floor,
that’s 1,687 more.
I always said I’m looking for perfection.
Well you’re the perfect woman.
You’re my angel baby, my lady angel.
We’re a match in the making is an understatement
Truth be told
We’re a match made in Heaven.
Diamond Eyes
We caught a gaze from each other
And then a smile
A mutual connection
An electric vibe
Coming from both sides
No doubts, I’m certain
Your eyes literally sparkled like ice white diamond
I thought it was the lights
But as I peered deeperI realized it was the brightness of kindness
The likeness of Christ inside
Pouring out from the windows of your soul
Although I stood motionless,
Soaking up the moment
That striking allure
Brought me to one knee on the inside
Those precious lips
Provoked thoughts of a kiss
Running the spectrum from delicate to passionate
When we spoke
I was relieved that
Your words and personality
Matched everything else that I already knew
Sexy, beautiful, pretty, cute
Intelligent, sophisticated, pleasant
Attractive in every way
You have it all.
Your exotic tone
Enhanced by your flawless skin
Drew me in to the perfect proportions you posses for your frame
Which fit like Eve of Adam’s rib perfectly with my stature
Revealed by the embrace of a friendly hug before we parted ways.
Lovely lady lets fly to heaven
We’ll keep company with the angels
And when we land
Experience Heaven on Earth together.
And then a smile
A mutual connection
An electric vibe
Coming from both sides
No doubts, I’m certain
Your eyes literally sparkled like ice white diamond
I thought it was the lights
But as I peered deeperI realized it was the brightness of kindness
The likeness of Christ inside
Pouring out from the windows of your soul
Although I stood motionless,
Soaking up the moment
That striking allure
Brought me to one knee on the inside
Those precious lips
Provoked thoughts of a kiss
Running the spectrum from delicate to passionate
When we spoke
I was relieved that
Your words and personality
Matched everything else that I already knew
Sexy, beautiful, pretty, cute
Intelligent, sophisticated, pleasant
Attractive in every way
You have it all.
Your exotic tone
Enhanced by your flawless skin
Drew me in to the perfect proportions you posses for your frame
Which fit like Eve of Adam’s rib perfectly with my stature
Revealed by the embrace of a friendly hug before we parted ways.
Lovely lady lets fly to heaven
We’ll keep company with the angels
And when we land
Experience Heaven on Earth together.
What a Difference
What a difference a day make
From moonlight to day break
Ever go to sleep in peace
but wake up in the shakes?
Had a best friend turned 2 faced
and both is fake?
Ever go from “I LOVE you baby!”
to “I HATE this heart ache!”?
Had a dream job
Turned to “Clean out your desk, It’s your last day.
And you’re not getting paid.”
Now you back in your momma’ house
On your momma’ couch
‘Cause you had to give up your own place.
I’m just saying
What a difference a day make.
When you can go from
Doubting His name
to renewing your faith.
From being lost
to finding your place.
When you can go from
Being condemned,
to His mercy and grace,
From shouting Fuck You!
To “Now I Pray!”
When you can go from Sinner to Saved.
I’m just saying
What a difference a day make.
From moonlight to day break
Ever go to sleep in peace
but wake up in the shakes?
Had a best friend turned 2 faced
and both is fake?
Ever go from “I LOVE you baby!”
to “I HATE this heart ache!”?
Had a dream job
Turned to “Clean out your desk, It’s your last day.
And you’re not getting paid.”
Now you back in your momma’ house
On your momma’ couch
‘Cause you had to give up your own place.
I’m just saying
What a difference a day make.
When you can go from
Doubting His name
to renewing your faith.
From being lost
to finding your place.
When you can go from
Being condemned,
to His mercy and grace,
From shouting Fuck You!
To “Now I Pray!”
When you can go from Sinner to Saved.
I’m just saying
What a difference a day make.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Poetry Globe
When I travel overseas
Call me international dollar
Accepted everywhere, across hemispheres
Grad school scholar
Verbally poetic
Spiritually prophetic
Caribbean immigrant
Kingdom citizen.
Travel this globe
In hopes of finding poetry
Spewing from native tongues
With a loud voice
Carried by a deep breath
Pushed forth by strong lungs.
This poetry is known for
Invoking emotion and
Stirring up comotion
Propelling your highs
Soothing your lows.
If you think you've reached your peak,
Wait until you hear that next poet speak
It'll light a fire under your feet
like hot concrete.
Everyone has a story to tell
and poetry does it well.
What's your story?
Call me international dollar
Accepted everywhere, across hemispheres
Grad school scholar
Verbally poetic
Spiritually prophetic
Caribbean immigrant
Kingdom citizen.
Travel this globe
In hopes of finding poetry
Spewing from native tongues
With a loud voice
Carried by a deep breath
Pushed forth by strong lungs.
This poetry is known for
Invoking emotion and
Stirring up comotion
Propelling your highs
Soothing your lows.
If you think you've reached your peak,
Wait until you hear that next poet speak
It'll light a fire under your feet
like hot concrete.
Everyone has a story to tell
and poetry does it well.
What's your story?
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