Save a life by remembering your blessings, your faults, And the times you denied that you ever had any You will then understand what you see
Leave your urges on the sidewalk Go inside the space that you created Then create space to draw on the wall
Cut the strings of restraint from your fingers This is what you call freedom We are not puppets; you, a puppeteer.
Next time you lift your arm, grab the edge of a cloud Find the message of the souls lost too soon Maybe they found the knowledge needed To Save A Life.
Everyone who I’ve felt strongly about—whether family, friends, romantic relationships, or something in between—have all left me with something, after we parted ways, that will follow me for a long time, if not the rest of my life. As for you, it’s a few things. It’s you consistently taking the time to express gratitude for something, anything—even if it doesn’t directly impact you. It’s your care for Earth and society, even as it crumbles around you. It’s your care for yourself, too. It’s your soft touch and your admirable passion and commitment. It’s you being present. The passion and attention you give to others. You’re raw too. It’s like mama Earth made you herself, so you’re not able to be anything except for raw, natural, and spiritual. Each time that I called you pretty or beautiful, that’s what I meant. Each time I pointed out the galaxies in your eyes, that’s what I saw.
But the thing about you that I’m sure will stay with me the longest is how you always took the time to appreciate the flowers on the edge of concrete—things that the average Joe and Mary walk by every day without noticing, probably. It’s not to say that you stop to smell the roses, but it’s more that you make sure to give the proper attention and acknowledgement to the flower that push through and grew from the concrete. That says a lot about you, and I look forward to practicing that in my own life. Thank you.
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I hope you all are having a wonderful day and week! I haven’t been posting poetry this week because I’m actually working on a small poetry book/series. It’s going to be free so I hope to be able to share it with as many of you as possible. Comment if you would like to have a copy of the series.
Anyways, while surfing the internet–searching for what’s out there–I came across this company that caught my attention: Keiken. I thought the name was interesting. Looking more into the organization, I became captivated by the work that they do.
I’ve never written about other companies on my pages before, but after checking out their page and reading about what they do, I decided to support them more. Additionally, what they do is right up my alley: support people’s creative endeavors. I have a brief summary of them below. Please, CHECK THEM OUT!!! 😀
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Keiken Media does a broad range of things to support the creative community, and the environment. For the next few days, I will be posting more about them! Keep an eye out for that, and definitely check out Keikenmedia.org!
After many pictures out in the open I’ve come to realize that you know the sun thinks so Too.
Everything about you is nothing short of natural. A Natural Miracle.
Maybe nature does know what love is Maybe there’s something about it that we are all addicted to Maybe we love not knowing about love Maybe we want to fall for an idea. A piece of imagination.
Maybe this poem has derailed. Like my mind does, each time I see a picture Of you.
Nostalgia is a beautiful sentiment. Whenever I write from that place in me, it’s always a beautiful journey into some of the most addictive places in my emotions, in my memory. Full video will be posted tomorrow!
Some time last year, I was at a poetry show where I was performing. As I was waiting to go on stage, I started chattin’ this cutie pattootie up. At one point, she said, “haha! So what do you do? Write funny poetry?” Right when she asked that, it was my time to go up on stage. Long story short, I flamed the stage! Now, this story has NOTHING to do with this poem, but thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy the video! 🙂
Tell me about how you spend more time collecting Dad jokes As opposed to doing your school work
Tell me why pain makes you laugh Right before you yell “yooo that’s fucked up! Oh my Goddd!! I’m definitely going to hell for laughing at this” Tell me the story of that one time you did that one thing So ridiculous, That you fell, got injured, Yet you proved that laughter is still the best medicine
Tell me about how you spend more time collecting Dad jokes As opposed to doing your school work
Tell me why pain makes you laugh Right before you yell “yooo that’s fucked up! Oh my Goddd!! I’m definitely going to hell for laughing at this” Tell me the story of that one time you did that one thing So ridiculous, That you fell, got injured, Yet you proved that laughter is still the best medicine
It’s been kind of bland around here, So spark the dark; spark the talk. Tell me how you walk with a spark And the reason? Well, this world is simply too dark
Tell me how you walk that walk, You talk that talk. And it’s all good when you in the hood How you belong on a stage, next to Eddie Murphy But I guess, for now, we’re gonna keep your jokes to the back of the classroom
I need a funny story! I wanna know why That rooster was chasing your long legged aunty, in the yard Tell me how She ended up running all throughout town with a broken sandal even after the rooster flew away Tell me how is it that roosters fly in your stories!
David was able to beat the goliath, blah blah blah We’ve heard that story too much This world is rather sad, and my poetry is not doing it any longer So tell me, if it’s no bother This time, let us try humor
I actually carry with me a folder on my phone that is filled with dad jokes One day, I hope to go to Las Vegas to pick up some fine honeys with them But until then, imma practice on my co-workers who have no choice but to listen to me As I laugh at my own jokes.
It’s been mighty serious around here I need something to make my heart jump. Jump start my heart. So call this comedy. Call this your stage. Perform. Tell me something. Make me smile. 🙂
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