“Don’t go to play there you might fall.”Guided my elders when I was very small“We understand what you don’t”The big ones always saidI followed them sincerelyAs I thought they had a head. “Never interfere when 2 adults talk.”I watched them in awe and wonderedWhen would I grow that tall?To be included in discussionsAnd understand things... Continue Reading →
I SLEEP IN THE SAME OLD PLACE
I may roam around the world,And appear to be a carefree girl.I sing my favourite songs, and keep seeking where I belong.but whatever be the kind of day,I still go and sleep in the same old place. I’m painting a new picture.And walking in a new time.I do try to make my choices,Sometimes whatever I... Continue Reading →
Someone taught me the meaning of love
Someone taught me the meaning of loveSomeone taught me it wasn’t easyFor he was my shelterHe was my shieldAnd he was the greatest friendthat could ever be. Someone taught me the meaning of loveSomeone showed me it could be rightFor he made me laughAnd he dried my tearsHe was always thereEven in the dead of... Continue Reading →
PICTUREFRAME
If there is anything That could perfect be. It is a picture frame of you and me.Time has flown byThe picture remains.Just as beautifulWe didn’t let it stain. It is picturesqueIn all the vibrant huesThe colours refuse To fade awayIf I want to scare my bluesTo the picture I turn my face. Our friendship smiles... Continue Reading →
DRESS REHEARSAL
Over the times I’ve wiped my handsI’ve looked around I’ve been down and outIt is time for the wind to blow my wayYet, it is also time for the curtains to fall! I’ve screamed. I’ve coughed. They’ve spilt my blood.I’ve been locked behind bars.It is time for the keys to come my way.Yet, it is... Continue Reading →
NOTES
I’m picking up the piecesI’m bringing them to life.I’m walking down the stairsI’m turning out the lights. It’s another empty coffee-cupAnother letter left unreadI left the file on your tableBought the beggar some bread The broken shoe needs mendingMary won’t come home soonI’ve paid the bills for this monthBe home on Saturday by noon. I... Continue Reading →
JUST ME AND I
I ache, I cry, I fall but I won’t die.Wont ever give up I will be fine.Today it seems all gloomyBut it won’t be the same forever.I’ll change the times, I’ll bend the rules.I’ll speak my mind, I’ll beat the blues. I’m made of steel and strength I’ve gotIt may seem like I’m falling apartBut... Continue Reading →
2008’S LESSON FOR ME.
UMBRA I saw the setting sun and wept for the fading light. Through my tears I concealed the view of stars in twilight. I fought with God in naivety while He was painting the hue I was occupied with my ire to witness how gold turned into deep blue. Once the darkness had settled there... Continue Reading →
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