POEM: No Weapons

I see them coming my way

I feel them in my back

and know they are coming at my heart

literally and figuratively.

NO WEAPONS I say!

It's not a military war but

an intellectual and spiritual battle

I'm not a fighter but a strategizer

Plan for me

Cause I got plenty in store for you

Games – yes wicked games

You think you’ve got me tamed

You don’t know what’s in store

Underestimate me

Cause you don’t know what

You have awakened

Get ready

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Being Picked On

Sometimes we, as human beings, feel that we are being picked on by persons older than us or who seniority over us. However, we need to evaluate what it is about our behavior that people would want to talk, counsel or reprimand us about. Are we too lackadaisical, clumsy, nonchalant, rude, lazy or tardy?

Is it something that we need to evaluate about ourselves and make changes to our thought process, behaviors or attitudes? I can improve me and so can you. Now they say that an old dog can't learn new tricks... Are we old dogs? We are brave cats and we will take risks, try to excel and seek to improve on our weaknesses.

I am constantly saying that people have to be responsible for their own behaviors and I stand by this. Sometimes people pick on you because they want to see the best in you and for you.

Don't be discouraged.

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POEM: I Owe a Poem

I think I owe the world a poem
but I really owe myself
cause when I put down
my figurative pen
that I use to compose a thought
I put myself in drought
because this is my creative
outlet
and you can bet
that it's not writer's block
and it's not that my pen
was locked up
I just got lazy or hazy
and no, I was not
smelling any daisies
but I miss it when I don't compose
it's like I'm not composed
because this is my life
it is my balance
my joy, my passion
so I can't let procrastination win
I have to write
and not only that
I have to share
because a poem hidden
in a mind, in a closet
or in a locked book
can't inspire anyone
so I share my word with you
hoping that you will enjoy it

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New Pet Peeve List

You know what gets me mad:

1. People who do not value your time. You don't have to care about my opinion or agree with me but don't waste my time. I try my best to meet people's timelines and I expect the same.
2. People who do not live up to their responsibilities. There are days I barely have lunch so that I can do what I have to. People are out there doing foolishness and expect to come to you for help. That's definitely an irker.
3. When people try to pull the wool over your eyes like you're stupid when you are not. I might not be the brightest bulb but I can pick up on things. Don't play me like I'm stupid.
4. People who run their mouths about things that they don't know about or that does not concern them. Mind your business and fix your business before you get into someone else's.

I guess I am a little peeved today but sometimes the nonsense is too much. People just need to do what they have to do!

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Follow Fashion is the Thing

When we were going to school we had a slang about "follow fashion". It just meant that some people like to follow what others do whether it is good or bad. It's flattering to be copied. It simply means that you are doing something right.

I tell my children to think for themselves at all times and not to follow the foolishness that others do. Because we "follow fashion", we are in debt, our relationships have broken down and our lives are in turmoil. If you are going to "follow fashion", do it for positive things like getting an education that you can afford, buying a car that you can afford, building a house you can afford etc.

People are fickle and funny and you just have to deal with them and love them regardless. Everyone has their life to live and we are here to build each other up.

Remember, if you are going to "follow fashion", then do it for something positive and not out of envy. Do it because you want to emulate a positive behavior.

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Sub-standard Behaviors Stink

I am really tired of the sub-standard behaviors that many people have adopted in the community. It's really time to step up the game. I'm tired of the lackadaisical attitudes everywhere. Why do we always have to be reactive. Don't let something happen to you. Make something happen for you.

You are the key to your success. You are the engine that effects change in your life. You can't wait for the system to change for you to get on board. You have to change to affect the system. Let other people emulate your good behavior and code of ethics.

We simply have to step up our game and take correction when it is needed. Let's move forward!

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Problem Solving from a Different Angle

I am true believer in doing one's best. Why should anyone settle with doing something sub-standard or even below the acceptable line? I guess maybe I'm a little too much or expect too much. I guess my thinking is from another dimension. I also firmly believe that where I have a choice to say no that I should say it.

I find that people in many cases do not understand boundaries. They just take things for granted. When you realize this, you have to start deciding on how you deal with these individuals. I wouldn't say that I would drop a friend because of one incident. Instead, how can I positively influence him or her to do better. Sometimes my behavior might be the problem.

Regardless of what a situation might be, sometimes personal introspection is needed before attacking the problem. We have to seek to solve problems, not make them worse. Think beyond the seams, consult others and pray for guidance. Sometimes the solution may be harsh but there are instances where tough love is needed to correct a problem.

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