IF CUPID WAS THE JUDGE...

The world was never in support of our union,
There were the prejudices, the criticisms, the skepticism, and then religion,
Family deserted us and left us alone,
Even close friends wouldn't accept us, their hearts hard as stone,
We were treated like outcasts, and what was our crime? Being in love,
But in the midst of all these I was sure, we were together for a reason, and our love was from above,
So I held unto you,
But as I reminisced about these events in our lives, and all that has happened between me and you,
I thought within myself; if we were summoned to the Love Court, and Cupid was the judge,
I believe his verdict would have been "guilty", for we were both guilty of only one crime, the crime of true love,
 But we would have been discharged and acquitted, or may be sentenced to life in "lovement"
I guess only Cupid would have understood,

Baby, we live in a world where the free flow of love has been stifled by the cruel and cold hands of discrimination,
We live in a universe where the freedom of true love has been stolen by the criminal and corrupt arms of segregation,
The society pretends it doesn't care, but when the force of love transcends the borders of religion and race to unite two people,
It jumps on them, and tries to tear and pull down the walls of their love, jeopardize and bastardize the state of their union, to make it cripple,
But if Cupid was the judge, I know he would have sentenced us to a world of lovers,
For committing the crime of love, a world where true lovers abide forever, together,
A world where we are free to fall in love and love one another,
So, I guess only Cupid would understand,

For if Cupid was the judge, our race and religion wouldn't matter,
If Cupid was the judge our nationalities wouldn't hold any water,
If Cupid was the judge our differences wouldn't matter, and our love wouldn't suffer,
Really if Cupid was the judge it wouldn't matter if you were black and I was white,
If Cupid was the judge it wouldn't matter if you were Anglican and I was Presbyterian, right?
So, I guess only Cupid would understand...

IS THIS FEELING MUTUAL?

You knew when I said I wanted to be a friend,
I was only trying to get to know you, I really wanted to be a lover that will stay till the end,
You knew when I sent you diamonds, pearls and flowers,
I wasn't just tickling your fancy, I was trying to get your attention, so I can rain my love upon you in showers,
So baby, cut to the chase, and let me know if this feeling is mutual or not,
For as much as I know, and I really know, my love for you is like a blazing fire, so red and hot,

I buy you clothes, rings and earrings, take you out on dates and give you lifts,
On your birthday, I send you cards, roses and gifts,
I'm really not running a charity organization, neither am I trying to be Mr. Clause,
So, girl, please tell me what your heart is feeling, so I could decide my next move; to press play or pause,
'Cos I'm like an archer on a mission, your soul is my target, and the Bull's eye is your precious heart,
I want to establish with you, a bond so strong, we can never be torn apart,
So girl, please quit dilly-dallying, cut to the chase, and let me know if this feeling is mutual or not,
For as much as I know, and I really know, my love for you is like a blazing fire, so red and hot,

I'm ready to die for you,
I'm ready to be there for you,
I'm prepared to take a bullet for you,
And I wouldn't mind catching a grenade for you,
And when I do, I wouldn't throw it back,
I promise to always have your back,
You are beautiful both on the outside and in side, I think you are the one for me,
And I have a feeling that within your heart is a place I want to be,
But baby, am still confused as to what your mixed signals say,
So please cut to the chase, and lead me unto a clear way,
And let me know if this feeling is mutual or not,
For as long as I know, and I really know, my love for you is like a blazing fire, so red and hot,
I've proven my self and it now depends on you...

Copyright Lysious. All Rights Reserved.

TWO OF US TOGETHER...

Life is never fair,
Sometimes it hurts us so bad and leaves us bare,
And even in our best strides we still break down and cry,
It is perplexing, a puzzle to which I do not have an answer, so don't as me why,
But, baby, in the midst of our struggles, and troubles,
One thing is guaranteed-if we stay together, just the two of us by each other, we would make it through every hustle and bustle ,
'Cos with you by my side, I will survive,
And with your presence in my life, I will always keep hope alive,

My dearest, I thank you for loving me,
Thank you for believing in me,
Thank you for accepting me with my every fault,
And forgiving me when I fell short,
You picked me up when I fell, and gave me a second chance,
You answered when I called, even though I broke your heart in the first instance,
So now that my life is being jostled by life's storms,
And I almost sinking, loosing my form,
I'm asking you to please stay with me, 'cos two of us together, make an unbeatable team,
And with you by my side, I know I would make it to the end of the tunnel and catch a glimpse of victory's beam,

For I remember when I first met you,
You told me all you wanted was a man that would love you for you,
You were ready to abide with me through the honey and the money, to be my one and only,
And you were prepared to remain with me when it gets tough, and I'm left lonely,
But when our paths crossed, I had nothing to present,
I was optimistic, but my poverty was more realistic, so true love was my only present,
And on the day of our anniversary, I couldn't buy you diamonds and pearls, but you didn't mind, you knew it will only get better,
So, when every one else saw bleakness in my future, you saw a glorious picture, bigger and brighter,
And when I finally rose to the top, I turned around and behold you were by me,
But now that the going is getting tougher, all I'm asking is for you to remain with me,
As you have always done,
For I know that with two of us together, standing by each other, the victory will be won.
I love you.

Copyright Lysious. All Rights Reserved.

LOVE IN WINTER...

Snow flakes falling,
Cold winds blowing,
Trees and leaves, dried and wilting,
It's Winter, and every one seeks the warmth of Summer,

But as I look around, the roads covered in white,in a pile,
Cars stuck in the snow, trying to wad through the white, to the next mile,
I am reminded that sometimes, like Winter, my life becomes cold,
Sometimes the flakes of troubles and struggles leave me shivering and cold,
Baby, it's at such a time as this that I need your love,

I need your love in the winter of my life,
When the blizzard and snow storms of hardship and challenges descend on me with strife,
When I am trying so hard to wad through the pile of fallen "snow of slowness", and I'm stuck,
When in the process of my motility through the unpaved path of my life, I hit a rock,
When every one else seem to have left me in the cold and loneliness of my Winter season,
Baby, I would need you to keep warm and strong as I press on with reason,

So, this is my proposal: please be bye me in the Spring of my life,
When all around me is green, clean, and blossoming; and I'm looking so alive,
Continue with me when my Summer comes, and the heat of things set me on a glorious adventure,
When there is so much joy and celebration in the air of my life, and all I see is a bright future and a sunny picture,
And please don't desert me when my Winter comes and I'm stuck in the snow storm of challenges,
When my progress slows down, my green turns to brown and my clean becomes dirt, and I can't make any changes,
Please be my Love in the Winter of my life,
Keeping me warm and strong, helping me stay alive.

WHAT MATTERS MOST...

So sharp like I'm blade, popping in my shades, clothes so "designers", looking very nice,
Living very large, my mansion on a 16-acre expanse, cruising in my Porsche, my life sweeter than sugar and spice,
A money hero, writing checks with a whole lot of zeros,
Money so "many", I have it many, this is not funny, like the capital of money, I conquered poverty like Cairo,
But in the midst of all of these, I ask, "Are these really What Matter Most?"
Or is there more to life than these?

For I rather be the hope of the helpless babies,
Than the titillation of desperate ladies,
So, I ask again, "What Matters Most?",
To expend money selfishly on myself, looking like I'm straight from GQ magazine,
While others roam the streets with nothing to eat, not even a dime?
To rule a the top, not considering those at the bottom, basking in the fame and power I now possess,
Forgetting where I once was, while others gifted and talented like myself , waste away without a chance to show their prowess,
I want to be on radio,
Ruling the airwaves, like a king of the stereo,
Yes, I want to be on T.V,
Own my own show like Mrs. Winfrey,
I want to be a media mogul,
Be the people's idol,
So I work very hard, never staying idle,
But then I pause to ask, "is that What Matters Most?"
Or is there more to life than these?

Would I exchange my soul for wealth,
Living life without a single thought of death?
Would I exchange high ratings for bad and degrading content,
Would I tell the people what they want to hear and not what they need to hear, with intent?
Would I fold my arms and watch many die unfulfilled without realizing their full potentials, ever?
Would I rock designer shoes, while many walk bare-footed in the hot, scorching sun of the summer?
And yet I say, "I'm living the dream"
Would I live in a mansion, totally indifferent to the others plight,
While many lie out in the cold of the winter, with no shelter in sight?

Really, What is it that Matters Most to You?
The fame, the wealth, the accolade, and the acquaintance of a powerful crew,
For I realize that when we are faced with death,
Our lives hanging on a thread, we are almost out of breath,
Then all the things on which we lay utmost importance, become irrelevant,
All the materialism unto which we hold with tenacity, becomes insignificant,
All we become concerned about is our soul,
To make it alive becomes our only goal,
It tells me that above all the fading materialism of this world and the vanity of our mortality,
Is our soul, our final destination and eternity,
So, I ask; when the curtain is drawn, and your work here is done,
And you appear before the almighty, what shall be your story; What Really Matters Most to You?

HOW BIG IS GOD?

As I reminisce about some of the old Christian songs we sing,
I'm reminded of one that says "we serve a very big God",
But as I consider the lyrics of that song, within my heart I could hear a thought ring;
A God that created the heavens and the earth must be a very big God,
So, here goes the question, "How Big is God?",

When I consider the depth of the Atlantic and the width of the Pacific,
As I look across the Himalayas, and gaze in awe at Mt. Everest, within me, a feeling is specific;
It's a feeling that leaves me awe-struck, and amazed,
Then I stare into the vegetative complexities of the Rain forest zones in my mind's eye, and I become dazed,
Just immediately, that thought is re-awakened-a God that created all these must be a very big God,
And the question remains, "How Big is this God?"

After much meditation, cogitation and contemplation, there is a revelation;
Within me as to how big this God is, the glory of His might has filled my comprehension,
The purity of his personality, and the mystery of his divinity,
Is beyond the realm of man's mortality,
Did you get the picture yet? Stay with me,

He is a God so big, he holds the sands of the seashores in the palm of his hands,
He is a God so big, he measures the span of the firmaments with the breadth of his hands,
A God so big, he sits on His throne and yet the whole world is before him,
A God so big the seas and waters are parted by the blast of his nostrils,
Yet, some still ask, "How Big is God?",

And I tell them, this God is so big, he is at every place at the same time, so I call Him Omnipresent,
He is so big, that even the mysteries of science to Him are simple, so I call Him Omniscient,
Listen, this God is so big, his more powerful than the most powerful, so I call Him the Omnipotent,
In case you are still asking, "How Big is God?",
Look no further, for here is your answer;
This God of whom I speak turns the gigantic forest trees into dancers,
As they sway from side to side by the wave of his hands,
Ah! This God is so big that the hills and the mountains respond in one band,
And mother earth quakes, when they hear the sound of His voice,
But, my joy about this God is that in spite of his size and might,
He still hears me when I call in the middle of the night,
He still dwells in the body of an infinitesimal me, by His spirit,
He still loves me and cares about my soul and spirit,
He still hears me when I call, and picks up when I fall,
Now you know that this God is big enough to fill the expanse of the earth with his presence,
And yet wonderful enough to occupy the small space within my entity with His spirit and presence,
Hallelujah! 

WHAT'S LOVE?

As I considered this beautiful thing called Love,
And how people are quick to say, "I Love You",
Without knowing what it means, or what being in love would involve,
I am inspired to share my thoughts on this subject with you,
So, I ask; What's Love?

Is it lust or "lost", is it infatuation, passion, deception, or may be titillation,
Is it a mere feeling, or an inner excitement, sentiment, a carnal embodiment or a sexual embellishment,
Is it a one night stand, "a forever stand", a short term stand or an entirely impossible realization,
Is it only a fairy tale, fading fantasies, unrealistic day dreams or an ephemeral excitement,
What really is this Love?
Is it true, real, godly, divine, heavenly and sent only from above,

Well, after much cogitation, after much meditation, and after much contemplation,
I am awakened and enlightened as to what this Love really is and to its true description,
For once, it is not lust neither is it "lost", it is far from infatuation even if it may start as infatuation,
It could be a true passion, but it is certainly not deception for it doesn't wear a camouflage, and it is not an instant titillation,
It is not a one night stand, no, not at all, it is certainly a "forever stand", for it lasts forever if it is real and true, And in a misinformed and ignorant world like ours, this Love is still a possible realization-this too, is true,
Love is not a fairy tale, it is not a fading fantasy or an unrealistic day dream or an ephemeral excitement,
But this Love is true, it is real, it is godly, it is divine, it is heavenly and is sure from above-this is not a fallacious inducement,
To make you accept this concept, but a beacon to lead you along love's true path,
For true love is selfless, sacrificing, it is giving, it is considerate, it would die for its own, and remains even on a difficult path,
Need I say more? True love is not selfish, it is not proud, it doesn't hurt its own, it is always there and ever present, it is all these but lust, and infatuation-it doesn't lead on a deceptive and destructive path...
So, the next time, you feel like saying, "I Love You", be sure you understand what you are saying and mean it.

N/B: What's your thought on love, let me know as we draw closer to this Valentine's day...

Copyright Lysious 2011

ALL SHE WANTS...

I hear brothers sometimes, complaining about how their ladies are too demanding,
They talk about how they demand gifts, jewelries, attention and even pampering,
So some brothers these days no longer pay attention to their ladies,
They don't pay attention to their needs and feelings, and even when they buy gifts, it's so they can get a taste of their bodies,
So, there is no longer sacrifice or compromise in a relationship these days, neither is there true love,
What a Shame!
But as I contemplated on this scenario, a thought struck me,
And a realization was awakened within me,
It's a thought and a realization which I find to be true with every woman no matter her likes, dislikes or preferences;
That sometimes, all the woman wants is a simple compliment, that tells her how beautiful she is,
Sometimes all she wants is a simple "I love you", telling her how appreciated she is,
Sometimes all she needs is a long passionate kiss on her lips, telling her how loved she is,
Sometimes all she desires is a tight hug and a close hold, through the night, telling her how comforting and satisfying her warmth is,
Seriously, sometimes that is all she needs, instead of always demanding for sex and whining about how demanding she is; think less of yourself and more of her for once, and see how wonderfully that would work for your union,

When was the last time you called her, "honey",
When was the last time you laughed at her jokes even though they were not funny,
When was the last time you bought her something special when she didn't ask for it, or it wasn't her birthday,
When was the last time you served her break fast in bed and wished her a blessed and fruitful day,
Really, when?
When was the last time you really listened as she talked about how her day has been,
When was the last time you looked her in the eyes,  told her you loved her, and even called her your queen,
When was the last time you rubbed down her stress as you massaged her, while running the bath for her,
Brothers, a woman needs to be appreciated, made to feel loved and told how much she is worth,
She needs a man who is ready to "buy" and preserve her love no matter how much the cost,
Really, sometimes it is not the money, not the flash or the cash, the glitz and glamor that she needs,
It is just a man who thinks more of her and less of himself-that brothers, is all she needs.

Someone to Love...

So many times my heart has been broken,
So many times my emotions have been shaken,
Because I was quick to love,
Because I was quick to see every girl in my life, as an angel sent me from above,
I was always the first to say, "I love you",
I was always the first to say, "I'll be there for you",
But time and again, they've all turned out to be the same,
They've all turned out to bear the same name-
Opportunist, infidel, heart-breaker, and heartless,
They all did what they wanted, never cared for me, their behaviors so mindless,
So, right now I am sick and tired of this thing called love,
My soul is saturated with true feelings, and my heart is overflowing with love,
But I am more careful to release my heart, so I am searching and looking for Someone to Love,
I'm looking for someone to love me for me, someone who I can truly say, is sent from above,

Yes, Someone to Love me,
Someone to be there for me,
Someone to tell me our love is meant to be,
Someone who would be there when the riches are abundant,
And someone who remains when the wealth becomes absent,
Someone to call me "honey" when I have the money,
And someone who will still call me "honey", when I don't have the money,
Yes, someone to be the light in my seasons of darkness,
And someone to be my happiness in my days of sadness,
Of a truth, my soul is saturated with true feelings, and my heart is overflowing with love,

So, I'm searching and looking for Someone to Love,
I am looking around my neighborhood, combing through the woods, searching across the oceans, and flying across the globe, in search of my true, true, really true love,
And I pray I find her.

ALL I ASKED...

Never knew loving you would be a mistake,
Never knew your love was a wrong pill to take,
For ever since I fell in love with you, and made my intentions known, it's being all pain,
Ever since you came into my life it's been all pain, without gain,
It feels like loving you was a crime,
A crime for which I'm now doing time,
In the jail of tears, sorrows, and heartbreak,
Baby, I thought you were the real deal, but now it's clear you were just fake,

All I asked was for you to love me the way I loved you,
All I asked was for you to reciprocate the true care I showed you,
I wasn't asking you to die for me,
If I did, I am sure you wouldn't agree,
Girl, like Bruno Mars said, I was willing to catch a grenade for you,
I was ready to take a bullet for you,
I was even prepared to die for you,
Because I really loved you,
Because I was willing to give it all up, just to be with you,
And all I asked in return, was just a little caring,
Just a little loving,
Just a little feeling,
Nothing colossal, nothing out of this world, just a little love,

Is that too much to ask from someone you love?
Is that too much to ask from some you care for?
Baby, tell me if that is too much to ask,
If only you had told me from the onset,
If only you had informed me from the start,
I seriously wouldn't have spent my money buying you gifts,
Taking you to the movies, buying you pearls, diamonds, and giving you lifts,
Really, you should have told me,
That this love was not meant to be,
For I made it clear from the start, I didn't want to be just a friend,
But also a lover, who would be by you till the end,
But you betrayed me, and on the same night you accepted my proposal,
I found you in another man's arms, but you were in denial,
Worst still, that other man was my best friend- baby how could you have been so heartless,
And when I confronted you about it, you denied, telling me, "it's not what you think"-that's just senseless,
But after all is said and done, I just can't help it; I still love you, and would still take you back, if you would repent, turn around, and this pretense cease,
For all I asked, all I'm asking, and all I'll continue to ask is that you be true to yourself, and be real with me, baby do this for me, please.














 

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

It was the night that marked the end of years of waiting for that divine gift,
Which God commanded to be used and shared within the nuptial circle, exclusively,
It was the night when my heart, spirit, soul and body experienced a joyful lift,
As she stood before me stripped of her clothes, in the purity of her sexuality and the beauty of her body, totally,
My lower member experienced a lift, and after that night I was certain our sexual bond will leave me with no guilt,
For we were now joined in holy matrimony by the Father,
It was a night to remember,

It was the night when our spirits and souls were united sexually,
The night when our bodies touched and rubbed against each other, as we partook in God's gift, so pure and holy,
That night, heaven smiled on us, the full moon beamed at us, and even the gentle breezes of the night sang for us, as I passionately kissed her sensuous lips,
Oh, it's a night I will never forget, for as I drew from her sexual treasures, and she moaned to the thrashing of her hips,
I was reminded that this night was worth the years of waiting,
And as I went in between her luscious thighs, I was grateful, there was no compromising,
For I recalled when erroneously, and out of ignorance our peers told us there was no sense waiting,
And as she sank down and took me in her mouth, excited by the warmth of love that enclosed us, I knew this will forever be a night to remember,

She was my first and I was her first,
And ever since that night, only her fountains have quenched my thirst,
Of a truth, heaven was behind our union, and the almighty sanctioned our marriage,
Two love birds, always flocking together, forever inseparable, like a dual carriage,
That's what we are to each other, indeed, our love was meant to be,
She knows this, so she doesn't let any other taste of her sexual treasures, she keeps them just for me,
I love her, she cherishes me, I adore her, she respects me, she calls me "honey", I call her "sweetie",
And as long as we both live, we will never forget that special night-the night of our honey moon.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BOY

Drop-dead gorgeous, legs so straight and spotless, face so smooth and fine, her skin so tender and original, under the sun, it glistens,
Her lips so tender and sensuous, her words so smooth and soothing, whatever she says I'll listen,
Yeah, that's the kind of girl I want, but don't be deceived!
For I'm not your average boy!
Neither am I looking for a girl I'll play with like a toy,
Truth is all that glitters is not gold, and because beauty is ephemeral,
I'm rather attracted to inner beauty and character, that which is eternal,
And I'm more attracted to that which is invisible, in stead of that which is visible, so that I don't find myself running from that which is visible, when I finally know that which is invisible,
I hope I didn't lose you? What I'm saying is, though beauty is what I see in a girl, her character is all that matters to me-that, remains a desirable,
For I rather marry a girl who is not so perfect on the outside, but who is perfect on the inside-one with character, who can be to me, a mother and a sister,
One who loves me for me; who can be a soul mate and a lover,
So you see, when it comes down to it, I'm really not your average boy!

Baby, baby, please don't look at me like a player,
For am not like every other brother,
So when I try to be smooth with you, I'm just trying to win you over-so I can be to you, a true friend,
You know, a companion who is always by you, always there till the end,
'Cos I'm not your average boy,
Neither am I looking for a girl I'll play with like a toy,
So when you see me looking so sharp, staring in you direction, I'm not trying to impress you so I can go between your legs, no!
All I'm trying to do is to impress you, so I can get to know you better, find out the color of your heart, and may be tie the knots with you, before asking about the color of your panties, you know,
Yes I'm willing to listen with interest, attentively,
And at night, when you say you want to be held closely,
I'll do just that, because I respect and honor you,
And I'm willing to do everything I can to make you feel loved, because I truly love you,
So you see, when it comes down to it, I'm really not your average boy!

NOT YOUR AVERAGE GIRL!

Violets are blue and roses are red, true,
But I love pearls, jewelries, gold and diamonds,
I eat ice creams, chocolates, veggies and almonds,
I use Victoria's secret, carry gucci bags, love Louis Vuitton, and rock Prada,
I like a man straight from GQ magazine, good-looking and well-chiseled, yeah, a man whose bank account does not stagger,
But I'm not your average girl,
'Cos even if I love pearl,
I wouldn't exchange my feminine pride for the world's treasures,
Not for a million dollar, no!
And I wouldn't give up my feminine sanctity for short degrading moments of sexual pleasures,
Not even for a billion dollar, no!
So, you see, when it comes down to it,
I'm really not your average girl!

Most women like a man who would make them glow,
Some women desire a man who makes them feel loved and cherished-this I know,
But when it comes to me, I like them both, you know, like the best of both worlds,
I love to ride in Bentleys, Rose Royce and Lamborghinis, like the queen of the world,
I like a man who says to me, "baby, I'll buy you anything you want",
And who would say to me, "I'll take you anywhere you want"
But I'm not your average girl,
'Cos even if I love pearl,
I wouldn't date a man who wouldn't want to see the color of my heart, but is interested in seeing the color of my panties, yeah,
Neither would I marry a man who doesn't want to get into my heart, but would do all he can to get into my underwear,
I too desire a man who respects me, and would listen with interest when I talk, attentively
You know a man, who would understand that sometimes at night, all I want is to be held very closely,
I wouldn't let a man between my legs, so that to my requests, he would listen and heed,
Neither would I jump into bed with any man who can take care of my needs,
I believe in chastity, and virginity-keeping one's self till marriage,
So I can hold my head up high, walk with strides of pride and steps of dignity, cos my life is really not a dual carriage,
I believe in the dignity of labor, working hard to get to where I want to be,
Not waiting for a man to come and taste of the treasures in me, so he can bring out the best in me,
So you see, when it comes down to it, I'm really not your average girl!

LET GO AND MOVE ON! II

...Truth is, I still think of her,
I wish she would come back to me, and we go back to just how we were,
I even wish I never embarked on this journey,
But then I realize that this journey was what it took to reveal to me whether she was just for the money, or she was truly a real honey,
I still sit by the phone hoping Cupid would remind her of me, and push her to call,
But now I know it's just a waste of time, for she never answered when I gave her a call,
I even check the mail, hoping she would send me a greeting,
But it seems to me that I have become to her a forgotten case, not worth sending a greeting,
What do I do?
Stay and cry, and continue mourning the departure of this special one?
Or Let Go and Move On?

I still stare at her pictures for minutes, even hours-she's become an obsession,
I even stay up late thinking of her-she's become a mental possession,
I still remember our vows-to respect each other and remain chaste till marriage,
Together we would chase our dreams like a dual carriage,
But she betrayed that vow and lost her virginity,
She betrayed my trust and lost her chastity,
But inspite of that, I still want her back in my life, for my soul has remained sore,
Ever since she walked out my life's door,
What do I do?
Stay and cry, and continue mourning the departure of this special one?
Or Let Go and Move On?
I have decided to Let Go and Move On,
And so should you!

Yours may not be love, it might be a lost business venture,
It might be the loss of an investment or some other venture,
It might be the loss of a true friend or a loved one, may be in death,
The departure of this person, people or thing, seemed to have stifled your breath,
You cry everyday, hoping you could turn back the hands of time,
You mourn everyday, hoping you could go back in time,
You live in regrets everyday, hoping it never happened,
But here is the reality-it happened!
So, please quit mourning,
And usher your life into a new beginning,
You have mourned enough,
You have cried enough,
There are better days ahead, and your future is still very bright,
You can still be the winning head, you still have within you, a bright light,
So, please Let Go and Move On!
For except you let go of the good you might never get the better,
And except you forget about the better, you may never see the best!
Be wise!
Peace!

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LET GO AND MOVE ON!

Sometimes in life, we desire that the things we love will be forever,
Sometimes we desire that the people we love will stay forever,
We even wish our hearts will never be broken,
And that our trust in those we have taken to heart will never be shaken,
But life happens and we loose the ones we love,
Not because they died but because they betrayed our trust and discarded our love,
So, what do you do?
Stay and cry, constantly mourning the departure of that special one?
Or to Let Go and Move On?
I say, Let Go and Move On!

She was the love of my life,
My first love, the only one I really loved in life,
She was perfect, or may be I thought so,
Her beauty was spotless, both inwardly and outwardly, or may be I thought so,
I fell in love with her as a teen,
She was the most beautiful girl I've ever seen,
She was all I wanted in my love-life,
I loved her so much, I prayed to God, asking Him if she was going to be my wife,
Together, we seemed like the perfect couple, meant just for each other,
It seemed like we were destined for each other,
Until I went across seven seas and over seven mountains, in search of greener pastures,
Then, her true nature was revealed, for our love became a forgotten venture,
I guess physical distance for her, meant emotional distance,
For physical distance was all it took to reveal her true essence,
She was just a heart-breaker,
She was nothing but a smooth talker...

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TO BE CONTINUED...

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UNCENSORED LOVE

Who says a black boy from the "South Coast",
Cannot tango with a white girl from the West Coast, (no pun intended!),
Who says a light-skinned brother from the South side,
Cannot marry a chocolate-skinned sister from the West side,
Who says,
Baby, they said we could never make it together,
People said we were not meant for each other,
They never gave us a chance to show our love,
Even when it was clear that love was from above,
But I've got news for everyone out there,
It's a new year, and I'm taking this love to another level, yeah,
Okay, I don't mean sex! No! Remember the vow we made,
To remain chaste till we are married, yeah, that's what we said,
Girl, all I'm saying is, this year, I'm prepared to give you Love Uncensored,
Love Uninhibited, and Love Unrestricted, that's what I seek,
We are done playing hide and seek,
It's time to let the love out!
And live the love out!

Who says a poor boy from Mississippi cannot date a rich girl from California,
Who says a black girl from New York cannot be with a white boy from Florida,
Who says,
Honey, they said we were incompatible,
They said our lives together would be double trouble,
They never gave us a chance to be together,
Even when it was clear we are destined for each other,
But, baby, it's a new year, and I hate to burst their bubbles,
I'm going to cut to the chase and put an end to the juggles,
I've got news for everyone out there,
We are taking this relationship to another level, yeah,
And again, I don't mean sex! Remember the vow, we made,
To respect each other till marriage, that's what we said,
All I'm saying sweet heart, is, I'm ready to give you an Uncensored love,
I'm prepared to give you an Unrestricted Love, I've decided to give you an Uninhibited Love, that's what I seek,
'Cos we are done playing hide and seek,
It's time to let the love out!
And live the love out!

MAKE THAT CHANGE!

Okay, so it's a new year,
And you made it thus far. Congratulations, yeah,
There is still a lot of excitement in the air,
That's good,
But let's take off any hood,
That may keep us from putting the year in perspective,
And doing the things which would bring to fruition, the dreams which in our lives are prospective,
Truth is, while so many will continue their same old ways, afraid to rearrange,
If you want to turn your situations around, you must be prepared to make that change!

I believe your life is ready for something new,
And there's a feeling in my spirit the universe is waiting for a change by you,
I don't know what changes you have to make,
Or what choices you have to take,
But here is what I know-this year, the right decision,
Will put your life in the right direction,
Please, take this seriously, and make that change,
And do what it takes to rearrange,
Put your life on the right path, and take in an air of fresh breath,

Honestly, this year, there would be some discouragements along the way,
But you have to brace yourself, stick it out and hold on, all the way,
This can be your best year ever, or your worst year ever- it all depends on you,
Concerning your dreams, visions and goals, you can't afford to give up! Stay true,
To your resolutions, stay true to your commitments-lose that weight, quit that bad habit,
Quit that relationship that is threatening your peace of mind, stop it,
Whatever changes you have to make, go on ahead with it,
You can write that book, you can start and finish that project, yes! You can!
I don't mean to be cliche' with that last phrase, but truth is, whatever your mind can conceive, this year if you believe, you can achieve, yes! You can!

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STRONGER WITH YOU!

Sorrowful nights, painful plights and darkened lights,
Hopes dashed, visions dissolved and dreams ailing,
Love tested, trust wavered, baby, through the fights,
Through the hardships, when our foundations began failing,
And the world predicted we wouldn't last long,
We stayed together, never stopped singing our love song,
Baby, we made it through, 'cos you were by my side,
I am stronger and better with you by my side,

I almost gave up, when the rains of sorrows came pouring down,
The thorns of disappointments pierced my soul, and my heart left broken,
Truly, my assets were destroyed and my world came crumbling down,
My patience was tried, my perseverance evaluated and my faith-shaken,
I thought I was going to lose my mind,
But I am grateful to God for you, you could have moved on and left me behind,
But honey you stayed, you stood bye me,
And together we made it, you and me,
Darling, I am stronger and better with you by my side,

Friends deserted, folks parted, and even family abandoned,
But baby, you stayed,
Stronger and better, I am, with you by my side,
Loved ones departed, brethren varnished and fellows disappointed,
But baby, you remained,
Stronger and better, I am, with your love on my inside,
The wealth was blown away by the winds and the glamor by the waters was washed away,
But baby, you continued, always by me, making me stronger, day by day,
Thanks for loving me! Thank you!

BECAUSE GOD'S ON THE THRONE...

It's a brand new year,
I'm so grateful to be alive,
My eye just let out a tear,
But as I reminisce on the events of the year past,
And upon my gains and losses, a thought of stock-taking cast,
I can't help but meditate on the prospect of the new year,
I can't help but cogitate on how the lord has brought me thus far, here,

So, as the new year rolls out,
There are so many things I'm thinking about,
There are some things I'm unsure of,
And yes, some things that I'm afraid of,
But as these thoughts run through my mind,
And these feelings I can't leave behind,
I am reminded by The Spirit to look to the hills,
From whence my help will come, no matter how I feel,
For because God's on His throne, it is well,
I (you) will succeed through this year, and excel,

I may not be sure of how to pay the mortgage,
But because God's on the throne,
I know it is well,
And I'm sure I will,
A single uncoupled sister, I'm not sure if I'll get engaged,
But because God's on the throne,
I know it is well,
And I'm sure I will,
A single brother, I'm not sure if I'll find that special sister,
But because God's on the throne,
I know it is well,
And I'm sure I will,
A working class mother,
I'm not sure how to juggle the kids, work and my husband,
But because God's on the throne,
I know it is well,
And I'm sure I will,
An ordained minister, I'm not sure how to cater effectively for the flock of God, this year,
But because God's on the throne,
I know it is well,
And I'm sure it will,
An up and coming artist, I'm not sure if my big break will come this year,
But because God's on the throne,
It is well,
And I'm sure I will,
Time and space will fail me to touch every aspect,
But I hope you get the idea and see the prospect,
The list continues but whatever it is,
This shall be your year of CONGRATULATIONS,
And come what may, you'll make it with stars,
Because God's on the throne!
Happy Prosperous New Year!
Congratulations! You made it!