You are Romantic—in a Poetry sense. I addressed the Science of Poetry, And it’s only Love that it meant. It was an experiment, I guess, Until I trusted my Sixth Sense. It takes me that long to understand The Essence Of Romance and its pleasantry lessons Though the Science of Lust Is not lost on…

                                                                    —-tribute to e.e. cummings   I find aspects of their personalities furnished, while I’ve got a sweet garnish.       Men will say exactly this: “In heavenly realms hell has dwelt.” She swells in the glow of them, Though she laughed and ran, Hoping they’d melt.       You can’t eat a…

“I’ve done it, I’ve done it! Guess what I’ve done! Invented a light that plugs into the sun! I hear the pressures of the shoulds, But I’m longing just to Be On my headphones, the music of the spheres Fulfilling all my needs.”                    –Natalie Botero and Shel Silverstein

This is a dream I never knew I had. A dream embedded so deeply. It was so close to me, I couldn’t see its possibility I wonder if I ever can believe That good can be a reality.   I’m making it up but it’s not made up The bed is endless, dreams daily dream…

I do not know the cost of things, But I do know you can offer me The love I need. There is not a question of your worth, It’s just your vulnerability.   Love for yourself is something You did not have in the past, I know. A currency you are bereft of, So now…

I have prayed myself Into complexity. I’ve tried alone To succumb to Thee. I submit as a deep abandoned Angel in my castle.   All to my own self— These writers of my fate Have left me Their hassle. With You, Your Love I admit I wrestle, When all I wanted Is a lover’s arms…

Husband,   Did you know I saw I would cry around you all day When you’re old?   That our children Will sit on your lap, As you blink, peaceful, Sitting still, in your soul.   Life is not good on time I might have learned to be quiet Surrender that laughter of mine.  …

As I lifted weights My hair grew back! Those muscle curls though Almost broke my back!   I had to think So I squeezed my head It almost popped When my face turned red!   Long and shiny Headed for healing No longer balding But my arms were bleeding!   Lifting my face into a…

Soulbrothahnumbah That’s the bank   “Boomshakalakah…..”   Meditate on that Mothafuckah’!   We use you For the groove In your silver shoes   Peace pays back I won’t lie I want something Back in tune.   “Boomshakalakah…..”   I won’t say oldie’s Not a goodie. I don’t play that Loose.   You got the Benz…

When you are lost in a sea of dark thoughts That hold you in sorrow and keep your heart locked, When only cares and wants girdle your life And plague you with mourning and endless strife Know prayer holds you up in the morn of God’s Infinite Light.     Long ago and always, the…