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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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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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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POEM: No 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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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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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"
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Moving forward

It's pet peeves time again. What really riles me up? Anything stupidness does. However, I can't stay peeved for every foolish thing. I have one grey hair and I'm happy with it. I am not trying to get anymore right now!

It's all about learning from mistakes and moving on. As you read this post, you're probably thinking that the ribbon is being unraveled but it's not. You just have to learn to move on. Life is not that serious. It's short and you don't have to try to fit in with the popular crowd or follow the popular creed. Just do you and be happy with your choices. Try to make the best decisions and enjoy the simple things. Appreciate life and love yourself!

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POEM: All I need

In my place
at my pace
in this little place
beside a small case
all I ask for is
Peace
a small release
no rice and peas
an unsigned lease
as I head to the east
all I need is
Peace

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POEM: About Play

It's not everyday
that you have the most to say
but in some way
you just feel to play
instead of being gray
come what may
you'll have to pray
you have debts to pay
and you carry your tray
but be a ray
of sunshine or a bale of hay
let's sit on the Cay
picks whelks on the bay
and be happy like a Blue Jay

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Where do you stand?

No one likes to fail or look bad. Most of us try our best to excel at everything we do. However, there are days when we don't feel like pushing forward and putting out our best. During these times, we have to pray for balance and still try our best. Sometimes, I am guilty of that too and it may make me insubordinate. I don't want to be a disloyal employee but sometimes when you feel that there is unfair treatment, you tend to react. We are all only human and will feel hurt, discomfort or ill-feelings.

No one is perfect and I for sure never try to be. I believe that people should use their best judgement and that we should try to comprimise and be good to each other. I get annoyed when I am asked to do things and do not get the credit. It's always someone else to look good even if they get a bigger salary. I get even more peeved when persons are supposed to be qualified and they can not carry out their duties. Therefore, others have to do the work for the incompetent.

These are the things we face but we just have to keep going. I want to stay simple me. I'm not looking for the biggest salary or position. I want respect for what I can do. I want the opportunity to excel and spearhead projects. I want a lot of things and I am putting myself in place to do what I need to do. A job is a small part of me because there is so much else in life to accomplish.

I may fail at some things and I may look bad once in a while but I will keep pushing. I know my experience and education so those who want others to do their work will eventually be found out. I know how to do mine!

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