POEM: Your Words

I'm posting
but not because I'm boasting
or enjoy roasting
but cause I've got mad love to share
to the world I care for
I want to inspire and uplift
find ways to solve rifts
cause that's what words are for
to lift, encourage or implore
so use yours today
to share something positive in what you say

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Resting, Rising and Good Music...

Some people don't like to rise in the morning and some don't like to go to sleep. I think I am a mixture. I work well in the subconscious if I have a trip to take - I'll be sure to rise early then. Otherwise, I don't want to rise. I stay up some nights. Like tonight, I'll be up ironing.

I also have an article that I want to complete and I think it's time that I do it. I don't have deadlines and work on my own schedule with writing so I'm free to produce when I want. My full time job requires that I'm there as much as possible between the allotted hours and I try my best.

My kids don't like to go to sleep unless they are tired but somehow they rise early most days to ask where's breakfast.

As for tonight I have my least favorite chore to complete which is ironing. If I am in the mood, I may finish the article.

My playlist to get me in the ironing mood has been:
"Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
"Do You Love What You Feel" by Chaka Khan & Rufus
"I Love Music" by The O'Jays
"Love Train" by The O'Jays
"For the Love of You" by Isley Brothers

I will take rest when it beckons and bid yo a good rest.

Not another joke or joker

I like to live on the lighter side. I enjoy a good joke or a good comedy. I don't think I'm funny but I think I could crack a good joke at least one a year. I would never try to be a comedian because my memory stinks and I know I would start to laugh before I share the punchline.

I could see me up there, "Your're so stupid.....hahahahahah, whew, hahahahahaha......you were asked how much is 2x2......o lord, hahahahaha, and you said (with tears rolling down the eyes) ......2!" I'm surely comedian. People would just laugh at my laughter.

I think it's important to smile and laugh. Some days are very dark and challenges can be daunting but try to find something to smile about. It may be a nice memory or you may need to pull a joke from the internet to get that smile release.

I for sure laugh everyday at something. I try not to laugh at 'somebody' but rather at 'something' they did. I know people laugh at me cause I'm a thrift store shopper or I rock my natural hair but I don't care. At least, I'm not a bother to them. I am smiling and moving forward with my life. So....take a "hahahaha....whew this one sweet...hehehehhe......hahahahah....." today!

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Work...

Sometimes work can be:
a joy
a bore
a tiring task
a frustration
a conflict
a great experience


However you feel about your job, be grateful that you have one. Do the best you can and always keep an eye out for new opportunities!

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The Oddities that Affect Us

People never do cease to amaze me. We can be cool yet calculating. Some are subtle yet devious. Others are serious while being pranksters. A few are just difficult and there are those who are just too easy.

We all have our funny ways and our off days but we still have to deal with each other. I see and experience a lot of nonsense when dealing with my fellow man. However, these last few days have brought me some news that has been surprising and unsettling. I can only pray for healing for all involved.

While we can not predict the future or the action of others, we must still proceed in life with hope and patience.

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Cool Dog

She is a cute but timid little dog that belongs to my landlord. I call her 'Scrappy' because she tags along with her mom, 'Monkey'. Scrappy is a cool dog!

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POEM: We are so confused

Is it me
or is it frighteningly dizzy
how we are living in a tizzy
going quickly to no destination
living like stocks in speculation
it's like we just don't care
even our brother, we won't spare
cause today, it's all about the paper
and building huge skyscrapers
we have forgotten about the community
and are living in disunity
heading fast to no avail
moving like yachts without sails
we have to bring back that brotherly love
not like when we sit from above
and look down on the ants below
and pretend like we don't know
that our people are in danger
and no it's not the strangers
but the people who are our neighbors
so it is me
we have to stop acting like we can't see
how tough life can be
so extend a hand to a friend
cause kindness should never come to an end
this means that both you and me
have to work in unity
it should be every individual's policy
to re-build and uplift the community

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