Sunday, July 22, 2012

POEM: If or And

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I don't know about 'if'
but I do know about 'sure'
and if you're sure
then you can move forward
if you're on an 'if' movement
then you won't persevere
I say "let's go"
cause there's a lot to do
and we are the ones to do it
but if we say 'if'
or 'but'
then the effort stops
it's gotta be
'and' and not for excuses
but for change
for movement
and improvement
so I am sure
that we can do better
I am sure
that we can love stronger
I am sure
we can make change

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Sun & Rain and Common VI Visitors




It's another day in the paradise we call the British Virgin Islands. It started off looking one of those rainy days and there was even thunder and lightening. However it is breezy and clear right now. I guess it's one of the nice things about living in the Caribbean. Sometimes, it is raining while the sun is shining. Also, like today, the sky was cloudy and a light gust blew the clouds away.

Of course, there are those things that can be a little annoying like stray cows. They can do a lot of damage and since I don't eat meat, I won't ask the owner for a piece when he slaughters. But, maybe I can ask him for some money to replace all the plants the cows ate? I'll consider that.

A nice sight is the local fowls which crow in the morning. They do eat fruits that are within their reach. If you're lucky, you might be able to find some eggs but I have not yet. Every now and then there's a garden snake, scorpion or tarantula which I loathe. I don't mind the lizards but I hate the wood slaves or geckos. They make clicking sounds and just looking nasty.

There's also the sugar ants that seem to multiply when there's rainy weather or lack of rain. They find even the tiniest particle and can track sugar down even in the freezer. They taste sweet too! LOL They have invaded my sandwich before and the cheese became very sweet.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

What bird am I?

A woman called me a 'Thrushie' but I don't thief. I am not a peacock cause I don't focus on being proud. I'm not a dove cause I am everything but quiet. I'm somewhat eagle cause I want to soar. I'm part chicken cause I will peck your eyes out even you come near my young. I'm part parrot but I can speak for myself. I could be chickenhawk but that's not me.

I have a little of all but the 'thrushie' thing did tickle me. However, I realize that if I stay stuck worrying about foolishness, then I can't move forward. I'll have to let out the eagle in me and soar higher. However, if you mash my corn, I may have to become that chicken who will peck back. If I have to be a thrushie, let me be one to steal your anger but instead I'll leave you with love.

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Poetic Prayer #2

Dear God,

These days are trying
and many around us are dying
for senseless reasons
and as we pass the seasons
we continue to sin
and think that we are about to win
but the only champion
is the one heading to Zion
safe in the Father's arm
where no one can harm
raise alarm
because Jesus' love brings calm
it help us not to get caught up
but instead to wise up
and focus on God's way
and continuously pray
and not let the devil sway
our hearts his way
we got a work to do
and as we trod through
the rough times and the pain
let Jesus' love reign
because he did on the cross for all
and he picks us up when we fall
our God, the one who takes us through
refreshes us and gives us live anew!

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

POEM: No Shame

shame

I've got no shame in my game
cause I know I'm not lame
and while my hair is not tamed
step in my way - you might get maimed
but seriously, I love my name
and I'm not driven by fame
but God knows why I came
so as I keeping burning my flame
Don't think I'm just the same
as I was back in the game
cause I don't live in a picture frame
and I don't play lil kids games

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

POEM: Top That

BOOM!
I clap
and tap
in rhythm
BANG!
can you hear
the band
as they
play the
sounds of life
CLANG!
as the cymbals
rang
I sang
then jammed
with the music
that never stops
you can't
top
that

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Songs that include 'If'

"If you don't know me by now
you will never never never know me"
Simply Red

"If you get what you want tonight
will you remember me tomorrow?"
Burning Flames

"If I was your girl, oh, the things I'd do to you
I'd make you call out my name, I'd ask who it belongs to"
Janet Jackson

"If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
then my darling, you would be mine"
R. Kelly

"If you love me say it
If you trust me do it"
Brownstone



 

Poem: Sweet by Linette Rabsatt