| 3.09.2007 |
| Summer Breeze |
Hot air all around,
Sweat runs from my brow.
Water from the hose won't cool,
Perhaps cold milk from a cow.
Just then a cool calm wind,
Breathes easy on me.
Gladly running again,
Down to the water's edge.
Smiling at the Summer Breeze,
Not to forget her, I pledge.
All the Seasons SeriesLabels: 2007, Emotions, Memories, Nature, Season Series |
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| 3.08.2007 |
| Spring Time Kiss |
A smack on the lips,
A gentle breeze in the air.
Spring time just kissed up,
We have not a care.
Birds coming back home to nest,
Whistling their special song.
With flowers growing everywhere,
We know winter is gone.
All the Seasons SeriesLabels: 2007, Emotions, Memories, Nature, Season Series |
| posted by Lady Boone @ 2:46 PM |
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| Winter Storm |
The wind blows briskly,
The air is filled with ice.
Kids all bundled up,
The snow is very nice.
Men scrap windows,
Shovel sidewalks alike.
Children rolling in snow,
Making snow angels, what a sight!
There was a storm here last night,
But the children don't care.
There's no school,
And there's fun in the air.
All the Seasons SeriesLabels: 2007, Emotions, Memories, Nature, Season Series |
| posted by Lady Boone @ 2:44 PM |
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| 1.19.2007 |
| Thoughts of You |
I was just sitting here thinking...
About the things in my mind.
Facts, fiction, stories, poems,
People, places, and things are what you'll find.
Good times, bad times,
Good memories, bad memories,
Good thoughts, bad thoughts,
Problems, quandaries, and remedies.
One thought of you,
Brings a smile to my face.
One thought of you,
And bad moments fade.
Knowing I can see you,
Brings a smile to my face.
Knowing I can see you,
And bad memories fade.
Waiting to see you,
Brings a smile to my face.
Waiting to see you,
And bad days fade.
Talking to you in my mind,
Brings a smile to my face.
Talking to you in my mind,
And bad thoughts fade.
I was just sitting here thinking...
About the things in my mind.
Thoughts of you,
Yes, thoughts of you are what you'll find.Labels: 2003, Emotions, Love, Memories, My Love |
| posted by Me @ 2:53 PM |
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| Summer Thoughts |
Trees in full bloom,
Bright green in all their glory,
Leaves waving, branches talking
Both telling their winter and spring stories.
Chlorine smells from many pools,
Splashes, giggles, fun, and sun.
Babies and kids goofing around,
Looking cute in swimsuits as they run.
This is as good as summer thoughts get.
All in the Seasons SeriesLabels: 2003, Emotions, Memories, Nature, Season Series |
| posted by Me @ 2:20 PM |
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| 1.18.2007 |
| More Than Words Can Say |
It all came to me on the other day.
As I vacuumed, I pondered what I could say.
Anointed, powerful, a man and woman of God.
Those words fit them to a tee, but there are more words that I can say.
Prayerful, consecrated, fired up for the Lord.
We have Godly examples in front of us each day.
Kind compassionate, caring, those words fit for sure.
Loving, tender-hearted, and long suffering, more and more and more.
Confident, strong, and knowledgeable, those words fit too.
Smart, wise, and understanding, always knowing what to do.
I could go on for days and days and days.
Patient, thoughtful, and generous in so many ways.
Words keep coming to mind that paper will never hold.
Handsome, bold, beautiful, the Lord broke the mold.
Fashionable, stylish, sophisticated, debonair.
Somebody call a fashion magazine.
Happy, comical, and jovial,
All the time.
With them around,
There's no time to frown.
You all do so much for us,
More than words can say.
We could never repay you for all that you are to us.
As for now, we will do our best,
Until God gives you, your crowns.
Inspiration Behind More than Words Can SayLabels: 2003, Church, Emotions, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 10:23 PM |
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| Sometimes I Feel Like Crying |
Sometimes I feel like crying,
Because things seem so bad.
The world has gone crazy,
So many people sad.
What can I do to change the world?
And help this pain they feel.
Sometimes I feel like crying,
But there's nothing I can really do.
Sometimes I feel like crying,
Because life seems so tragic.
Here one moment,
Gone the next.
Life is truly fleeting.
Sometimes I feel like crying,
I don't have the friends I want.
Most of the time, no one seems to care.
I give out all of the love.
And no one returns the favor.
I pray for strength to make it through,
That's all that keeps me going.
Gold help me each day, I pray,
For sometimes I feel like crying.Labels: 2002, Emotions, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 10:00 PM |
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| Kitchen Talk |
On holidays, I always end up in the kitchen.
Pick any holiday you like.
I do it now and I especially did it then.
Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, or Christmas Eve night.
In there sits Grandma, aunts, cousins, and friends.
But I am usually the youngest one there.
It's better than being in the den,
With loud mouth uncles, whose heads are bare.
"Lord, this kitchen sho' smells good," remarks Aunt Kay.
Collard greens, candied yams, boiling chit'lings, and baking ham.
Escape, Opium, Red, and Old Aunt Mable's Ben Gay.
Peach cobbler, some pecan pie, and the pot of cooking strawberry jam.
There's food in the kitchen, on the shelves, and all over the place.
Fried chicken, rolls, and some spaghetti dish.
Green beans, macaroni and cheese, what I wouldn't give for a taste.
Oh, yea, let's not forget the skillet of frying fish.
But you don't go in the kitchen to taste the food.
You go for the gossip, advice, complaints, and fellowship.
In walks Cousin Buton, he says something rude.
Miss Mattie says something funny to him, that woman's a trip.
Grandma's discussing the state of the world.
Stacy chimes in, "Somebody needs to be beat!"
Aunt Frances shakes her head for the lost boys and girls.
As little Johnny B screams, "When do we eat?"
They show him out and change the theme.
Back to the "good old days," not now, no, Lord, please.
Someone remarks of Dr. King's dream,
And then they start to tease.
"These kids today don't know nutin' about a struggle or a fight!"
"Don't know nutin' about hunger, fear, or life."
"Just know how to cause trouble and watch TV late at night."
"Now come on Grandma, we don't cause that much strife!"
"Child, hush your mouth and sit on down."
Then they all start in on me.
Why must I always suffer because of a few clowns?
So I just sit down and take it, that's the best thing, you see.
The tirade is over and I'm free at last.
Oh, Lord there they go discussing, what else, men.
They remark of men present, men future, and men past.
They call them dogs, heroes, wimps, among other things.
But the mere mention of Rev. Abernathy, joy bring.
"Salt of the earth, pillar of the community."
"Oh how the man has a beautiful voice to sing."
"He ain't handsome, that man is pretty."
They go on and on and on...
They get on my nerves with that man.
Then Aunt Sharon asks me to sing a song.
"Baby, sang "Hold to God's Unchanging Hands.""
I don't want to sing and that's obvious,
So, Grandma breaks into the first verse.
We sing all four verses and the chorus.
Don't tell anybody, but Mrs. Kelly's singing is the worst.
We finish singing, then the sermon begins.
Aunt Sadie, the Missionary, has the remedy.
"Some of these children's souls we need to win!"
"Jesus is the answer, Jesus is the key!"
She goes on with us as her congregation.
"Amen, hallelujah, that's right, gone gurl!!"
We listen, we smile, as she gives her great oration.
"Jesus, the answer for the state of the world!"
In walks Bobby crying, cause he got hit in the eye.
Ms. Mattie wipes away the tear and gives him a kiss.
Grandma says, "Gone outside and don't you cry."
Then she yells something at Trish.
They all look at me,
"Don't you be in no rush to have no kids!"
"Gurl, let them bad tailed boys be."
"You can learn from the things we did."
"Keep your legs closed and your dress down!"
"If you act like a lady, you'll be treated as such."
"Don't get a reputation for running all over town."
"These kids are always in a rush."
"Don't play around with sex, it ain't for little kids."
"When you say no, make sure you mean no."
"Don't let him move into your house, move into his."
"That way if you need to leave, you can just go."
"Getting married entirely too young."
"You can get married when you can't do nothing else."
"Just wait awhile and the right guy will come."
"You don't need a man, you can fend for yourself."
"If he hits you, shoot him!"
Bertha has always got something strange to say.
Although, she should know after being married to Tim.
"Baby, there are other ways."
"She needs to get an education.
So she won't need a man."
That's the advice from Aunt Shun.
She's always willing to lend a helping hand.
"Chile, one big heart break is better than a bunch of little bitty ones."
"If you let a man break your heart once, he'll break it again and again."
"Forget about these tired people, when you need them they usually won't be around."
"If the truth be told, in life you will only have two or three true friends."
Grandma finally speaks up in my defense.
"Ya'll better leave my baby alone.
She ain't like the rest of ya'll, she has sense.
Somebody go tell Harry to get off my phone!"
We have finished talking and the food is all done.
They set the table and bring in the food.
Into the dining room, everyone runs.
Uncle Rev. Johnny Ray says grace and it's all good.
I want to stay and help clean up.
But Grandma tells me to go out and have a little fun.
I pick up my plate and my cup,
Place it in the kitchen and I'm gone.
I go out into the night and give thanks to Lord,
As Sheena and I take a short walk.
Through the window, we can see Uncle Jesse dealing the poker cards.
I must admit I really enjoy all the kitchen talk.Labels: 2002, Emotions, Family, Holidays, Life, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 9:56 PM |
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| Mr. Preacher Man |
He came to our church and joined in the service.
But, it's what happened after church that made me nervous.
You know how mothers can be,
In reality, it's just more work for me.
She invited him over for a meal.
If my look could have killed.
He came to the house, sat and ate.
Why do preachers put so much food on their plates?
We retired to the "good" living room,
With clean carpet and all.
Can't you picture the lovely paintings on the wall?
I had to go to the living room too.
My father's only request,
"Impress the company, act like you have some sense."
The grown-ups talked of many things, unimpressed.
My time could have been better spent.
This man talked a little too much.
On and on,
I wish he'd hush.
The phone rang.
My father had his escape.
Then Mom left the room,
Much to my dismay.
Now what would I have to say to this man?
"Hey, hiya doing?
Can you do the latest dance?"
His start for the conversation...
"What did you get from the sermon?"
I did not have an explanation.
I hadn't paid attention in church.
I guess the consequences for having no answer was his majestic oration.
He stood up, with Bible in hand.
He read a scripture, this preacher man.
The text of his sermon was A Black Man Helped Jesus.
Hey wait a minute, that I didn't know.
He told the story of Simon of Cyrene.
And told how Simon helped our Holy King.
He told how he knew Simon was black.
His answer makes sense now that I think back.
Simon was from Cyrene, a place in the "black belt" of Africa.
His voice got high and he let out an "I, I, I, I, I."
(Ya'll didn't know I could do that did ya?)
He tug at his ear.
He paced the floor.
Preacher man was preaching and that's for sure.
To me, his lone trapped member.
But this sermon I would remember.
He told of how Jesus died on the cross.
So my little soul would not be lost.
He said that Jesus was the propitiation for my sins.
"Just open up your heart and let Him in!"
For some reason I was entranced.
It didn't even seem weird when he did a Holy dance.
He pulled at his tie, he clapped his hands.
Out of my mouth surprisingly came an "Amen."
He drew to a close about two times or four.
BUT he couldn't close without a story, just one more.
He told of African-American triumphs and how God made a way.
He said to remember God in this new day.
He declared that we should be proud of the Easter holiday.
Because a black man helped bear the sins of mankind on this eminent day.
He actually sang a song.
"Because He Lives," melodic, strong.
Did a tear really come from my eye?
Naw, it was a speck of dust that made me cry?
He left the living room and the house.
I went to my room.
I was quiet as a mouse.
I wiped the dust off the Holy Book.
I turned to the scripture I had heard,
To take a look.
At the Bible I stared, "Who was that man?"
I don't know his name,
So, I call him "Mr. Preacher Man."Labels: 2002, Church, Family, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 9:55 PM |
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| Sunday Morning Service, Part Two |
Continued from Part One
"Are you ready for the choir?",
Asked Elder Jangleton as the musician
played some notes.
The directress took her place.
As the soloist cleared her throat.
"God is everything to me,"
From the choir as they rocked and clapped.
Liz sang a verse.
She asked the people to clap.
The song is over.
The audience gave its applause.
Then Ronnie took the mike
To sing "I Will Trust In The Lord."
Somebody said, "Hallelujah."
Somebody said, "Gone and sang."
Sis. Greer raised her hands.
Through the rafters Ronnie's voice rang.
Sabrina Ransom read the announcements.
So everyone could hear.
"Take heed accordingly."
Eeh Marlowe is playing with her ear.
Time for the welcome.
Here comes Cevelia Merchant down the aisle.
All the guests stand.
As she welcomes them with a smile.
"What time is it?"
"It's offering time."
"What time is it?"
"It's offering time."
Sister Quester officiates the offering
With her usual style and flair.
$100, $50, $20, 5.
People in the sanctuary stand,
everywhere.
The preacher stands
For the preached word.
Now I know she ain't nodding.
"Look at Mother Mattie Byrd."
He gives honor.
To whom honor is due.
He says a few other words.
Then his greetings are through.
He read his scripture.
Matthew 6:24-34.
He said, "I'd like to use for a subject
"Push Button Faith.".
A few people said, "Yes."
Somebody said, "Amen."
Sis. Barrea frowned at her kids.
And Missionary Turner raised her hand.
He talked for a few minutes,
About fast forward and rewind.
He told us some things.
To contemplate in our minds.
He went on a little while longer.
Then he began to tune up.
Before he got too happy,
He told the organist to catch up.
He said, "Uhh huh," and "Oo yea."
He said, "Lord, have mercy."
Bro. King stated, "Amen."
So did Deacon Percy.
He tugged his ear.
He waved his hand.
He said, "Push button religion."
Then I saw a few people stand.
We were having church.
And that was for sure.
He drew to a close about two times.
Maybe it was four.
He told one more story.
Then his voice began to slow.
He said a few more words.
Then, he let us go.
Outside in the vestibule
Things are in disarray.
Kids screaming for their mother.
And David looking for his Uncle Donald Ray.
Rabin walks by me.
I think I may just die.
He spoke to Sis. Myles.
Then he told me hi.
"Girl, you better bring your behind on!"
Lord, why is that boy talking so loud.
I grimace at my brother.
As I push through the crowd.
There stands Sis. Jenkins,
In her purple dress.
What is Minister Talton talking about?
I sure like his vest.
I hop in the car.
And wave at Bishop Pervis.
I can't wait until next time
For Sunday morning service.Labels: 2002, Church, Family, Life, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 3:10 PM |
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| Sunday Morning Service |
"What a friend we have in Jesus,"
My brother songs in his usual off key tones.
"Lord, why must that boy always sings,"
My mother moans.
I look in the mirror,
As I continued to get dressed.
Today is the day,
The Lord will truly bless.
The breakfast of champions.
"Wheaties" of course.
My brother is still singing,
But now it sounds worse.
Dad makes a face.
Then he screams,
"Boy, be quiet,
Cause you can't even sing!"
My brother shrugs his shoulders,
Then walks off with a frown.
My mother goes and hugs him,
So, he won't feel down.
We grab bibles, purses,
And all else.
I had to go back,
To get Mom's keys off the shelf.
We arrive at the church,
Not a moment too late.
We missed early morning service.
It started at eight.
Sunday school is just beginning.
The Superintendent does his bit.
The classes are called to order.
And everyone sits.
Sis. Faye explains the lesson,
Showing her years of experience.
Then Jason asks a question.
The answer made sense.
Ester counted how many were there.
And took up the offering.
As Trina picked something out of Brandon's hair.
Sunday School is finally over.
We gather in the hall.
We talk. We laugh.
But mostly we hold up the wall.
We clown and we talk some more.
Deacon Chauncey yells,
"Ya'll are talking too loud!"
Sherron makes a face.
Herbert echoes, "Ya'll are talking too loud!"
I blink for a second.
Then I stare.
Uhm, my Lord.
Rabin looks good standing over there.
Wait a minute here.
Let me get my mind on track.
Out of the corner of my eye,
I see Rabin staring back.
We sing the morning hymn,
"I'll Fly Away."
Then Rev. Lester says, "Bow your heads,
Then, he prays.
He prayed for the nation.
And every man.
He prayed for healing
All over this land.
Elder Phillips read a scripture.
Verse by verse.
I saw Mama Narist
Put something in her purse.
Time for testimonies,
So the blessings people can tell.
The first person to testify
Was Minister Ray Shell.
Then came Missionary Stacy Bearse,
Energetic as ever.
She told the story of
How God saved her son Trevor.
Then she told another story.
She sure said a lot of words.
She ended enthusiastically,
"What a mighty God, I serve!"
Part TwoLabels: 2002, Church, Family, Life, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 3:09 PM |
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| Christmas Time One Mo Gine |
It's Christmas time one mo' gine...
Let's celebrate Jesus, tell a friend.
Come and go with me to a modest house on a street called Calico.
Little kids running outside and Uncle Ufrain answers the door.
The smell of collard greens and candied yams.
Boiling chitlings and baking ham.
Loud mouth men sitting in front of the T. V.
Papa Joe talking 'bout "Come over here and hug me."
Reluctantly I go,
So he won't call my name no more.
I sit down next to Aunt Dorothy Jean,
To catch a glimpse of the T. V. screen.
"Somebody tell cutin' Kwame to get his big afro up out the way!"
There they go talking about them good old days.
I think I'll go and check up on Aunt Kay.
She's sitting in the "good" living room breaking it down.
If you seek knowledge, she's where it can be found.
She's telling us how we need to stick together.
She's telling us how we can make the world better.
And the knowledge goes on and on.
Who's Big Bertha talking to on the phone?
I step to the kitchen to peep the delightful scene.
There's Mrs. Jones, Aunt Bonnie, Sis. Faye, and Grandma Seriene.
And ya know I can't forget about Aunt Mattie Pace,
Singing that song about God's "Amazing Grace."
We hug and they say come sit down.
Then they ask why do I where a frown.
"There's nothing to do, no one my age.
Just a bunch of kids and old age."
"Child sit your little skinny self down right here.
I got a little secret to tell you my dear."
"In this room sits knowledge and wisdom beyond belief.
Gone on over there and bring me that plate of beef.
You can learn alot from this old age,
About happiness, sadness, grief, and rage.
About poverty, wealth, security, and fame.
About the past, the future, and things to change.
If you take the time to listen as we speak.
You can find the knowledge you seek."
I look away for a minute and smile real big,
"Give Grandma a hug and go get them kids."
I grab a roll and run through the house.
Oh Lord, I think I just saw a mouse.
Then I turn a corner and run outside.
Here comes Michelle and Donnie from their bike ride.
In the house, we sit at the table.
There's a big old smile from Aunt Mable.
A pray from Uncle Rev. Deacon Brother Pastor Paul James Jones sets the dinner off.
"Someone pass the turkey, the dressing, and the green beans.
Tell Little Jerry to watch that cough."
Everyone fills their plates with good food cooked with love and care.
People and family came home from everywhere.
"Save room for some of Sis. Faye's peach cobbler and Mrs. Jones' pecan pie."
One more bite I may just die.
We retire to the den and Stokley begins to play on the ivories.
I sit next to him and we proceed to sing the melodies...
That make faces smile all around,
And I no longer wear that frown.
The talent show is done,
When the last chorus is sung.
We all say goodbye.
We hug and then we cry.
And the day is over, time to go home.
And for the next Christmas long.
Driving down the highway, I pause to think a bit.
I take the time to ponder and reminisce,
About relatives who have passed and gone away.
Who had the misfortune to miss this special day.
Like Great Granny Sue and Uncle Johnny Ray,
And little cutin' Ronnie who was shot while at play.
I turn on the radio and listen to the soulful sounds of Patti LaBelle.
As the Christmas story she melodically tells.
I can't help but smile because I know they're in a much better place.
Filled with God's love and that "Amazing Grace."
I can't wait until next year, cause it will be Christmas one mo gine.
Time to celebrate Jesus and tell a friend.Labels: 2002, Christmas, Emotions, Family, Life, Love, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 3:03 PM |
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| And The Banner Yet Waves |
In Memory of September 11th
Inspiration Behind this poem
Staring at a flag, half-mast,
I pondered what it could mean.
All the beautiful colors,
Such an elegant scene.
Why does this banner yet wave,
Over this land of the free,
This home of the brave?
A loaded gun in hand.
One way to become a man.
The enemy he has killed,
For freedom to be revealed.
A friend or two he has lost,
What a tragic, tearful cost.
The night, it draws to a close.
Yet the fighting rages on.
They die, we cry, "Bye, bye."
We mourn for the ones long gone.
A declaration goes forth.
Independence and much more.
A battle fought worthwhile.
Those who died, we'll miss for sure.
Brothers, uncles, and fathers too.
Many died for me and you.
AND THE BANNER YET WAVES!
Inspiration Behind this poemLabels: 2002, Emotions, Memories, Tribute |
| posted by Me @ 2:57 PM |
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| In God's Hands |
It gets hard at this stage of life.
Society says that I should be one way,
But that's not so for me.
Late bloomer I've been all of my life.
I move at a different pace.
Always my milestones, accomplishments, and endeavors
Come late for me.
Never thought much about it, until now.
It has finally caught up with me.
Now that I want to do things.
Live life to the fullest.
Everyone else is busy with responsibilities and daily toils.
At first, it seemed like a negative,
But now, it's wonderful.
No weight to tie me down.
I can live life to the fullest.
I am happy-go-lucky.
Do what I want to do.
When I want to.
It's a really good thing.
The money is mine to be spent on me
Or on whomever I deem worthy.
I answer to God and no one else.
I use common sense of course,
But still I go when I feel it
And reappear when I feel it.
It's a good life.
My success is not predicated on what society says.
Because if the truth be told,
I could be baby less
And my husband in jail for having made me baby less.
Thank you, God.
Intervention in the person of my father.
So when I think of my state in life,
I can smile proudly and say,
"Don't worry about me."
"My life is in my hands,"
"And I have my hands IN GOD'S HANDS!"
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Inspiration behind this poemLabels: 2002, Emotions, Life, Love, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 2:35 PM |
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| Thoughts Back |
Scary, strange, wonderful all at the same time.
Wondering what is to become of my feelings.
Mixed emotions about it all.
Concentrating on the thoughts at hand seems hard because of distractions all around.
Frustration, aggravation, stress from one source gets me down.
Thoughts back to those few stolen moments, makes my heart leap.
Secret thoughts of an embrace perhaps even a fulfillment of the wish I wanted most.
My fingers can only touch what my lips can't.
A chance encounter, but worth the risk.
My nerves are rattled.
My rope is stretched as far as it can reach.
Added weights from all sides weigh me down.
Tears fill my eyes.
Emotions that need a release.
Walls closing in all around me.
No tranquility to be found.
Thoughts back to that day I found relief.
A stroke sent chills that comforted me.
A sight for aching eyes.
I close my eyes and I see the image.
Alas, that only makes me hope for more of the same.
Me against the world.
One lone girl against the masses.
Overwhelmed by it all.
Ready to give up.
I wanted to scream and tell it all
But that would leave my feelings exposed and vulnerable.
But it's safe locked inside.
I want to say, but I still can't say what I feel.
Thoughts back to a moment of attentiveness
Lets me know that it's okay, whatever I reveal.
There's that irritant yet again.
An interruption of the blissful thoughts back
That were shared even if I only dreamed it all.
Having these thoughts back makes it worthwhile.Labels: 2002, Memories |
| posted by Me @ 2:21 PM |
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