PRAYER for August 20, 2012

Heavenly Father,

Breathe in me love, faith, patience and kindness. Let me a shining light and a vessel filled with love. Lord, let me not be a hindrance to anyone. Instead may I be strong in your faith and energized to serve you better. Help us to help each other Lord so that we can use the givens you have given us to proclaim your goodness.

In your name I pray.

AMEN

POEM: Old School Reggae

old school reggae makes me feel good
sets me in a good mood
makes me smile
for a good while
as I reminisce
on the good times
that old school feel
is enlightening
and I do enjoy it
and I shake and
do a little skant too
old school reggae
I enjoy you so

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POEM: Float Like Butterfly

I'm looking for the right spot
to keep food in my pot
cause I know I've got
a lot
to do
and whether or not
you agree
I'm being the best me
and I'll be
heading up the road
not like a toad
but like a butterfly
lovely, charming
and catching your eye
and that's what
I wish you would
aim for
cause there are doors
that are opened for all
but we can not stall
and stay in limbo
take the opportunity as it's thrown
and break your coccoon
and become
a butterfly

Thoughts after Isaac & Zeek

I have been sharing poems for a few days and since Tropical Storm Isaac has sort of passed, I can write a paragraph or two. There is a lot going on around us and one of the major things that happened was the crash of Zeek Rewards. I never trusted it.

The safer ways to make money online is through writing and advertising for companies. I enjoy the writing and the pay eventually grows. I am able to learn a lot of new things as well. Writing works for me but I don't know if it can work for many. Most people want to get rich overnight. I am a slow and steady kind of girl. I just want to be satisfied and pay my bills on time.

To my readers, please pay attention to the many warnings - if it is too good to be true, it most likely IS! Live within your means and save what you can.

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POEM: Alive

Beware
Be care...ful
but not full
of yourself
cause the self
is one a part
of the whole
and we
have to be wise
not sly
not shy
not a spy
but alive -
a life
that can inspire
a fire
in some
heart

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POEM: My Peace

My piece is my peace
which never ceases
but instead releases
my love
my heart
and my soul
because as I go for the gold
I will stand strong and bold
and while I was told
that I was not good enough
I am tough
and I've made it through the rough
spots that came
that tried to out my flame
but in this game
I never stop
I never doubt
because I am on a route
that will take me far
and despite the scars
I'm gonna rise above the bar
and reach the pinnacle
so don't be cynical
cause this woman's peace
will never cease
and I will
persevere

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POEM: Weird Poem

I try to be real, not fake
and I sometimes try to bake
cookies, not cake
but I can take
a walk by a lake
but for goodness sake
don't step on a rake
and don't run by the snake
because you'll turn into a flake
and start to shake
like a drum that quakes
You don't dare call me Jake
and don't try to wake
my spirit's insanity
cause vanity 
is not in my vocabulary
and bigotry
was deleted from my dictionary
so as I play with these words
I hope I struck a nerve
or made you smile
even just for a while
cause this style
is mine
and it's surely not fake
or a flake
it's just me
in my abstract poetry

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Poem: Dull

I might not be the sharpest pin in the cushion
nor the brightest bulb in the pack
but I know that Jesus loves me
just as I am
so while you may sit and wonder
make up stories about fantasy
I've got my eye in focus
cause my God
does not discriminate
or encourages hate
so while I may seem dull
or poor or not so hot
it does not matter
cause God's got my back
and I'll make it

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Prayer for August 13, 2012

Dear God,

I bring this prayer to you in humblesness begging for your mercy upon us. You are an awesome God and you made miracles in the past, today and you will forever. I pray asking for your Holy Spirit to guide us along the way. Keep us on the sheltered side, Lord and order our footsteps. Teach us to be patient, kind and giving. In your name I pray.

AMEN

POEM: My Prize

My eye is on the prize
and while I'm not always wise
I am a hard worker
definitely not a joker
cause poker
is not my style
and while
you may think and do
differently, I'm true
to my word
cause that word is like a sword
and it's best to stay on the right side
and glide with time
to develop your mind
cause one day
you'll find your way
and then you'll see it will pay
cause nothing good
ever comes the easy way

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Umm.. yes, my hair is all natural

This hair craze is very interesting. I've been wearing my hair without relaxer since 1996 and I am happy for my choice. I have thick and lovely hair that is manageable and fun. It really tickles me that only now many people start to appreciate unrelaxed hair. My fellow blogger, Lekishma, shared how people would tell her that they can't manage with natural hair.

Um..are they serious? They prefer spend to hundreds of dollars on hair burning lye. My girl JujuBee, she is a miracle worker when it comes to hair. She can hook up your actual hair or give you a great weave that you can use in transition or as a protective style.

Ladies, it's your scalp and your hair. Treat it well. I know I won't be wearing any relaxers or texturizers.  I prefer to be bald. Dreadlocks are too high maintenance for me. I have a mortgage to pay and can't be bothered with all that drama.

Hmmm I feel an afro coming on!

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Controlling People

People always want to control you and tell you what moves you should make in your life. You have to think and stand up for yourself. The popular opinion is like pop music - it fades from memory. I'm not saying that you should ignore positive advice, but you have to have a mind for yourself. People have tried to control me and I am not into that nonsense.

I can remember a former boss encouraging me not to start college studies at UVI. I have my degree today. I can remember another one telling not to go to Cornell University. I have my transcript today to show. Another told me that when I start his work, I won't have time for poetry. I have a poem that can be shared for every day of the year.

They all think they know what's best and many don't have their lives together. I can give life stories - not for every situtation but some worthy. People watch me and think I have the world but they don't know what I have sacrificed. Actually, I don't care what they think. As I said in one of my FB statuses the other day, when I buy from Red Cross and hunt the $1 deals, I know I owe noone.

I wrote the other day about a forward woman and I am proud to say that I have not had to ask her for food, clothing or shelter. My God is my real joy giver and people will always just be simple minded people.

So, if anyone is on your back, ignore them or get away from them. Don't wait to snap.

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New Challenges

I have tried so many things in my life and I am not daunted by a challenge. I have been given an opportunity to take on a new challenge and I am going for it all the way. I was able to appear on local radio last Thursday and asked my children to listen in. They seemed to be fascinated when I asked them how I sounded. They say they would have been scared. They heard an older child express fear of performing in public and seemed to have taken on this word in their vocabulary. I am trying to convince them otherwise.

I find that some children at their school lack confidence. This lack of confidence really hampers you later on in life. I want my children to be the best at what they choose to. My daughter is an artist and athlete. My son has a great singing voice. I am a poet and writer. If they do not want to pursue where they talents are strongest, I will not force them. However, I will show them where my talents have taken me.

I don't have a silver spoon despite what many people think. I work hard for what I have. I make sacrifices many would not. I am taking on this challenge with full courage and plan to succeed with my God's help.

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Prayer for August 2, 2012

Dear God,

Thank you for another day that we are able to breathe the air and experience life. Your blessings are countless and for this we are thankful. We are humbled by your wonders and acknowledge how small we are compared to the your great miracles. Father, your love is limitless and extends far beyond our expectations. You comfort the sad, encourage the broken, heal the sick, love the criminal and you never leave the righteous forsaken. No mortal can do what my God can do and Lord, we praise your name for this. We pray for your continued mercies and miracles as we walk daily in faith that your love will never leave us.

AMEN