She held fast to the white petaled flower
She clutched it hard in her hand
She treasured it every minute, every hour
It was the real thing not the contraband
The beautiful petals hang firmly on the stalk
The white complimenting the green
The white shining in the rays of the sun round the clock
The white its rich, pure and clean
The white petals soft to the touch
She felt as she touched the flower to her cheek
Gentle and tender, velvet and such
She sought for such others to pick
The white petals returning her gaze
returning her smile
Like they read into her soul maze
igniting her sense of style
Maybe the white was drawing her
closer and closer to her destiny
Maybe the white was deluding her
taking her further and further into her enchanted spree
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The ghost of a good life.....
That which haunted her
That which dwelt within her that was no more
She was and now is not
The ghost of a good life
She reminisces with a smile
How happy she used to be
How happy her mother would have been
but she's now a ghost of a good life
She lived with her grandma now
who is so proud of her achievements
she became a mentor to many young girls
but remains the ghost of a good life
Everybody loved her, spoke well of her
she was married with children who were loved too
A school teacher admired by many
then became a ghost of a good life
who will take after her
who will carry her legacy
she waits for her children to be older
and relieve the ghost of a good life
That which dwelt within her that was no more
She was and now is not
The ghost of a good life
She reminisces with a smile
How happy she used to be
How happy her mother would have been
but she's now a ghost of a good life
She lived with her grandma now
who is so proud of her achievements
she became a mentor to many young girls
but remains the ghost of a good life
Everybody loved her, spoke well of her
she was married with children who were loved too
A school teacher admired by many
then became a ghost of a good life
who will take after her
who will carry her legacy
she waits for her children to be older
and relieve the ghost of a good life
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
In the mind of the heart....
He had said He loved her
and she had said it too
They were to be together forever
Or so they thought
They had been seeing each other a while now
each moment more exhilarating than the last
So in love with her he was
And in love with him she was
Looking into each others eyes would be speech
holding each others hands was communication
They were certain
They were sure
It was meant to be
The bumpy rides came and shook their little union
They drifted apart but soon got close again
They learned how to deal with this
The conflict would keep them apart no more
They soon talked about marriage
They were a serious bunch
even to the detail of how many kids
They laughed together
When she cried he comforted her
And they laughed some more
He held his head up
He was going to be great someday and he knew it
He wanted to share his future with her
She supported his hobby and passion
He supported her dreams and ambition
They made a great team
They would make a great family
or so they thought
Her eyes were on him alone
Her heart was with her studies and family
The divided attention took a toll of her
She had to let one go
All wanted her time, her love, her attention
How could she let her education suffer from lack of dedication?
How could her family be last on the list?
She let him go
she was sad and so was he
He wondered why?
He always asked
Why him and not a balance sought after?
After all the bumpy rides he thought they were better than that
They could have made it
They could have done it together
She had only one year left
It could have been managed
He supported her
He let her go
Her eyes were still on him, her heart broken
His eyes were on her, his heart broken
If their hearts would have decided
They would have remained together forever
and she had said it too
They were to be together forever
Or so they thought
They had been seeing each other a while now
each moment more exhilarating than the last
So in love with her he was
And in love with him she was
Looking into each others eyes would be speech
holding each others hands was communication
They were certain
They were sure
It was meant to be
The bumpy rides came and shook their little union
They drifted apart but soon got close again
They learned how to deal with this
The conflict would keep them apart no more
They soon talked about marriage
They were a serious bunch
even to the detail of how many kids
They laughed together
When she cried he comforted her
And they laughed some more
He held his head up
He was going to be great someday and he knew it
He wanted to share his future with her
She supported his hobby and passion
He supported her dreams and ambition
They made a great team
They would make a great family
or so they thought
Her eyes were on him alone
Her heart was with her studies and family
The divided attention took a toll of her
She had to let one go
All wanted her time, her love, her attention
How could she let her education suffer from lack of dedication?
How could her family be last on the list?
She let him go
she was sad and so was he
He wondered why?
He always asked
Why him and not a balance sought after?
After all the bumpy rides he thought they were better than that
They could have made it
They could have done it together
She had only one year left
It could have been managed
He supported her
He let her go
Her eyes were still on him, her heart broken
His eyes were on her, his heart broken
If their hearts would have decided
They would have remained together forever
Friday, May 21, 2010
You are free to sin no more!
You were only 30 and you thought you made it huh?
Trying to dart me but your mind was still far
Telling me you were for real and yet you were from a bar
Saying you loved me and yet on the side was another her
Cruising in your "Bimer" rolling like a higher flier
Winking at the ladies and flirting like a player
Hitting the roads daily different chic in the rear
The weed made you high you still wished you could get higher
You kept with the trends cause you wanted be cool
You turned 42 and still wanted to make girls drool
Showed them the money made them drop out of school
Nah maen that wasn't right, you were not bright you were just a fool
15 years on the job you were a don at the big place
threw your money to the girls at the clubs and local base
lied to them over and over with the same catchy phrase
you had nothing to show but you still ran the rat race
you were almost 50 had many kids but no wifey
you didn't support their youngins you said it was a tad pricey
you thought you were a free man-always a player, your policy
you tossed and turned for meaning but your heart was still icy
You got sickly and weak at about 52
In your death bed all alone there I went to see you
You looked so old and worn and no one to see you through
You were sad and mad and told me that you wished you knew
At the funeral save the priest, I was the only one there
You must have thought it would have been an all a flair affair
We buried you and for you I said a solemn prayer
You had no one left and no legacy to share
It was indeed sad how your life ebbed to nothing
All you knew was partying, drinking and sniffing
I loved you but when I warned you you weren't listening
I withdrew and went my way to find a more solid living
I found that Jesus was the answer and I heeded to His call
My life is no longer empty and I love Him above all
I have learned about Biblical men like the apostle Paul
Whose heart's desire is to be a fire that's the higher call
I have a loving husband and two kids for family
I would have been dead if Jesus hadn't saved the sinner me
Now I can live happily for I have the victory
Day by day by His grace and His unfailing mercy
Trying to dart me but your mind was still far
Telling me you were for real and yet you were from a bar
Saying you loved me and yet on the side was another her
Cruising in your "Bimer" rolling like a higher flier
Winking at the ladies and flirting like a player
Hitting the roads daily different chic in the rear
The weed made you high you still wished you could get higher
You kept with the trends cause you wanted be cool
You turned 42 and still wanted to make girls drool
Showed them the money made them drop out of school
Nah maen that wasn't right, you were not bright you were just a fool
15 years on the job you were a don at the big place
threw your money to the girls at the clubs and local base
lied to them over and over with the same catchy phrase
you had nothing to show but you still ran the rat race
you were almost 50 had many kids but no wifey
you didn't support their youngins you said it was a tad pricey
you thought you were a free man-always a player, your policy
you tossed and turned for meaning but your heart was still icy
You got sickly and weak at about 52
In your death bed all alone there I went to see you
You looked so old and worn and no one to see you through
You were sad and mad and told me that you wished you knew
At the funeral save the priest, I was the only one there
You must have thought it would have been an all a flair affair
We buried you and for you I said a solemn prayer
You had no one left and no legacy to share
It was indeed sad how your life ebbed to nothing
All you knew was partying, drinking and sniffing
I loved you but when I warned you you weren't listening
I withdrew and went my way to find a more solid living
I found that Jesus was the answer and I heeded to His call
My life is no longer empty and I love Him above all
I have learned about Biblical men like the apostle Paul
Whose heart's desire is to be a fire that's the higher call
I have a loving husband and two kids for family
I would have been dead if Jesus hadn't saved the sinner me
Now I can live happily for I have the victory
Day by day by His grace and His unfailing mercy
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
I am a woman worth fighting for!
I am a queen, not just a pretty princess,
A beautiful woman with more responsibility not less
with an intelligent mind and common sense
with a mind of saving even as little as two cents
I am a nurturer, kind and caring
A woman that is soothing and loving
At home and at work I am encouraging
A designer and mentor at the forefront in home making
I am a Partner, my audience of one is captivated
I am supportive, to my love I am committed
A woman who is submissive to her one knighted
Through good times and bad with Him I am elated
I am a friend faithful and true
A woman to be counted on through through
Attractive features I have from every view
My inner beauty is God-influenced and made anew
I am a daughter of the most high my heritage to enjoy
A woman of great influence not to manipulate but employ
A glorious female I am busting with joy
When God created me, He was not hoping for a boy
I am a dream girl and I will soar
Dedicated to all Machinists women who are worth fighting for...y'all are diamonds and I love you.
To all women out there, you can possess what you confess. Look at yourselves in the mirror as you read this and believe every word! YOU ARE HIS DREAM GIRL!
A beautiful woman with more responsibility not less
with an intelligent mind and common sense
with a mind of saving even as little as two cents
I am a nurturer, kind and caring
A woman that is soothing and loving
At home and at work I am encouraging
A designer and mentor at the forefront in home making
I am a Partner, my audience of one is captivated
I am supportive, to my love I am committed
A woman who is submissive to her one knighted
Through good times and bad with Him I am elated
I am a friend faithful and true
A woman to be counted on through through
Attractive features I have from every view
My inner beauty is God-influenced and made anew
I am a daughter of the most high my heritage to enjoy
A woman of great influence not to manipulate but employ
A glorious female I am busting with joy
When God created me, He was not hoping for a boy
I am a dream girl and I will soar
I have broken up with my past it bothers me no more
I am a woman who believes she is what God says she is
I will arise and shine! I am a woman worth fighting for.
I am a woman who believes she is what God says she is
I will arise and shine! I am a woman worth fighting for.
Dedicated to all Machinists women who are worth fighting for...y'all are diamonds and I love you.
To all women out there, you can possess what you confess. Look at yourselves in the mirror as you read this and believe every word! YOU ARE HIS DREAM GIRL!
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Easter Story....
Though Pilate found Jesus without fault
Though no man did Jesus assault
The people shouted Crucify Him!Crucify Him!
All the people wanted to do was kill Him
Lashed, mocked, hurled with insults by men
whipped and laughed at again and again
Simon from Cyrene carried His cross
The people wanted to crucify Him with no remorse
Some women cried, mourned and wailed
But Jesus told them not to on His way to be nailed.
two criminals were led out with Him
One on the left and one on the right of the man who had no sin
Father forgive them Jesus said
Soldiers mocked, rulers sneered He was dismayed
One of the crucified criminals insulted him too
But the other didn't and Jesus told him he'd be in heaven before he knew
Darkness came over the whole land on every side
Curtain of the temple torn in two then Jesus died
"Surely this was a righteous man," the centurion said
but Jesus-without sin had died and bled
Joseph of Arimathea took the body and wrapped it
In linen cloth and into a tomb he placed it
Where none had been laid before
and a stone was used to seal the door
Early the third day women came with perfume and spice
they found the stone rolled away much to their surprise
Suddenly men in shiny clothes stood beside them
and gave them the good news that Jesus had risen!
The women told the Eleven what they had heard
but they thought the news was too absurd
Peter went to the tomb himself to see
saw the linen on the tomb floor and wondered if it could really be
Then on the way to Emmaus two were talking
and Jesus joined them as they were walking
they did not know him and told him of things he knew
and they persuaded him to stay with them too
When Jesus broke bread before them they eyes saw
and when they realized He actually rose they were in awe
they went and told the elven what they saw and that it was true
that Jesus is alive and appeared to them in full view
Jesus then appeared to them and said "peace be with you"
They were startled and frightened, like a ghost went "boo!"
And He told them to look at his hands and his feet.
To believe it was him in flesh and bones, no deceit.
He then asked them for something to eat
They were amazed and gave him fish as a treat
He then led the eleven to Bethany where he blessed them
he then left them and was taken up into heaven
So you see Jesus came and died and rose again
For you and I - for our sins He was in pain
His pain not in vain, the lamb that was slain
that we may not die but life in Him to gain.
~~~~~~~~Luke 23-24 (NIV)~~~~~~~~~~~~
Though no man did Jesus assault
The people shouted Crucify Him!Crucify Him!
All the people wanted to do was kill Him
Lashed, mocked, hurled with insults by men
whipped and laughed at again and again
Simon from Cyrene carried His cross
The people wanted to crucify Him with no remorse
Some women cried, mourned and wailed
But Jesus told them not to on His way to be nailed.
two criminals were led out with Him
One on the left and one on the right of the man who had no sin
Father forgive them Jesus said
Soldiers mocked, rulers sneered He was dismayed
One of the crucified criminals insulted him too
But the other didn't and Jesus told him he'd be in heaven before he knew
Darkness came over the whole land on every side
Curtain of the temple torn in two then Jesus died
"Surely this was a righteous man," the centurion said
but Jesus-without sin had died and bled
Joseph of Arimathea took the body and wrapped it
In linen cloth and into a tomb he placed it
Where none had been laid before
and a stone was used to seal the door
Early the third day women came with perfume and spice
they found the stone rolled away much to their surprise
Suddenly men in shiny clothes stood beside them
and gave them the good news that Jesus had risen!
The women told the Eleven what they had heard
but they thought the news was too absurd
Peter went to the tomb himself to see
saw the linen on the tomb floor and wondered if it could really be
Then on the way to Emmaus two were talking
and Jesus joined them as they were walking
they did not know him and told him of things he knew
and they persuaded him to stay with them too
When Jesus broke bread before them they eyes saw
and when they realized He actually rose they were in awe
they went and told the elven what they saw and that it was true
that Jesus is alive and appeared to them in full view
Jesus then appeared to them and said "peace be with you"
They were startled and frightened, like a ghost went "boo!"
And He told them to look at his hands and his feet.
To believe it was him in flesh and bones, no deceit.
He then asked them for something to eat
They were amazed and gave him fish as a treat
He then led the eleven to Bethany where he blessed them
he then left them and was taken up into heaven
So you see Jesus came and died and rose again
For you and I - for our sins He was in pain
His pain not in vain, the lamb that was slain
that we may not die but life in Him to gain.
~~~~~~~~Luke 23-24 (NIV)~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Live
Give even when you will not receive
Have faith even when its hard to believe
Do not give up on what you want to achieve
Keep it up and let up and live
Smile even when you want to grieve
When someone wrongs you just forgive
Stay longer when you want to leave
Be happy and let up and live
Buy gifts its not late on Christmas eve
Travel the world, see Paris and Tel aviv
Meet people, Jane, Mary and Steve
Have fun and let up and live
What are those plans up your sleeve
Don't just dream wake up and live
Be truthful do not deceive
take your time but let up and live
Be cautious not too naive
Good intentions may be what you perceive
Bad treatment may be what you receive
still take heart and let up and live
Have faith even when its hard to believe
Do not give up on what you want to achieve
Keep it up and let up and live
Smile even when you want to grieve
When someone wrongs you just forgive
Stay longer when you want to leave
Be happy and let up and live
Buy gifts its not late on Christmas eve
Travel the world, see Paris and Tel aviv
Meet people, Jane, Mary and Steve
Have fun and let up and live
What are those plans up your sleeve
Don't just dream wake up and live
Be truthful do not deceive
take your time but let up and live
Be cautious not too naive
Good intentions may be what you perceive
Bad treatment may be what you receive
still take heart and let up and live
Monday, March 15, 2010
Forever to live in my heart.....
When I was just two years old
I remember you helped me recover from the cold
Sometimes I was heartbroken when I was little older
For me you were my rock and a soft shoulder
Never did I lack to eat or clothes to wear
whenever I needed you, you were always there
Two children you raised and loved to the grave
With all your heart you cared, your time you gave
Your joy with me you shared, you smiles and good cheer
In sadness you held me close and you were ever near
A strong woman you were and a great mother of two
Your love for us was great and for this I truly thank you
A while ago you got sick and I was scared
You were brave for us and you still cared
Terminal ailment was what the doctors said
But you fought the pain, you were not afraid
You were strong and resilient to the very end
Spreading joy and cheer wherever you went
One day it got worse and you were in the hospital bed
Everyday I said a prayer for you, many tears I shed
A minor surgery went wrong so the doctors said
I didn't want to believe it, I didn't want it to get to my head
The day you died is still etched in my mind, my heart bled
I had prayed and I wondered why God didn't heal you instead
Life without you is hard and unbearable
Days go by and and healing for me is a fable
How would I go on without you here
How would I live if you are not near
My heart cries out for you mom
You were the one who would bring calm in the storm
Sometimes I wish it was all just a bad dream
Sometimes I am so upset and I want to scream
I wonder if this pain can be cured by taking medicine
Or even balm that can heal my heart from deep within
I cannot believe that I will never talk to you again
Or even see you again, the pain, I cannot explain
I wish you were here to dry my tears
to heal my hurt and calm my fears
With your gentle hands and consoling voice
I know your gone now and not by choice
I still think of you and cry at night
I pray that one day I will be alright
I know now you are in a better place
Even though I will never see your face
Someday I pray my heart will heal
Because right now pain is all I feel
I love you mom, this is like a new start
But I want you to know you are forever in my heart.
~Dedicated to Julie Gitu who lost her mom. Love you Jules.~
I remember you helped me recover from the cold
Sometimes I was heartbroken when I was little older
For me you were my rock and a soft shoulder
Never did I lack to eat or clothes to wear
whenever I needed you, you were always there
Two children you raised and loved to the grave
With all your heart you cared, your time you gave
Your joy with me you shared, you smiles and good cheer
In sadness you held me close and you were ever near
A strong woman you were and a great mother of two
Your love for us was great and for this I truly thank you
A while ago you got sick and I was scared
You were brave for us and you still cared
Terminal ailment was what the doctors said
But you fought the pain, you were not afraid
You were strong and resilient to the very end
Spreading joy and cheer wherever you went
One day it got worse and you were in the hospital bed
Everyday I said a prayer for you, many tears I shed
A minor surgery went wrong so the doctors said
I didn't want to believe it, I didn't want it to get to my head
The day you died is still etched in my mind, my heart bled
I had prayed and I wondered why God didn't heal you instead
Life without you is hard and unbearable
Days go by and and healing for me is a fable
How would I go on without you here
How would I live if you are not near
My heart cries out for you mom
You were the one who would bring calm in the storm
Sometimes I wish it was all just a bad dream
Sometimes I am so upset and I want to scream
I wonder if this pain can be cured by taking medicine
Or even balm that can heal my heart from deep within
I cannot believe that I will never talk to you again
Or even see you again, the pain, I cannot explain
I wish you were here to dry my tears
to heal my hurt and calm my fears
With your gentle hands and consoling voice
I know your gone now and not by choice
I still think of you and cry at night
I pray that one day I will be alright
I know now you are in a better place
Even though I will never see your face
Someday I pray my heart will heal
Because right now pain is all I feel
I love you mom, this is like a new start
But I want you to know you are forever in my heart.
~Dedicated to Julie Gitu who lost her mom. Love you Jules.~
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Rain overflow....
Large buckets of water
Tanks even
not droplets
like an IV drip
that's what she wanted
Rain overflowing
Flooding her field
not drizzles every 3 months
that was her desire
Showers of blessing
Isn't that why they are called showers
and not drip taps
because the water is in plenty?
that was the expectation
Lots of water in lots of doses
Lots of rain when the need arises
unlimited flow continuous overflow
not drops, drips or drizzles.
Tanks even
not droplets
like an IV drip
that's what she wanted
Rain overflowing
Flooding her field
not drizzles every 3 months
that was her desire
Showers of blessing
Isn't that why they are called showers
and not drip taps
because the water is in plenty?
that was the expectation
Lots of water in lots of doses
Lots of rain when the need arises
unlimited flow continuous overflow
not drops, drips or drizzles.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Letting go....
She felt that holding on was much easier to do
She thought of the pros and cons and did a review
How she longed for the good old days when it was easy
Such heavy decisions did not make her queasy
She woke up, dressed up drove off to work was the norm
Then it happened and that was the beginning of the storm
How to alleviate herself from the predicament she knew
the straight and narrow was the route she would pursue
the road may be rough and circumstances tough
but she knows the one who is More than enough
That He will never leave her nor forsake her
So she can let go and let God be her chauffeur
She thought of the pros and cons and did a review
How she longed for the good old days when it was easy
Such heavy decisions did not make her queasy
She woke up, dressed up drove off to work was the norm
Then it happened and that was the beginning of the storm
How to alleviate herself from the predicament she knew
the straight and narrow was the route she would pursue
the road may be rough and circumstances tough
but she knows the one who is More than enough
That He will never leave her nor forsake her
So she can let go and let God be her chauffeur
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