air
Absolute Heaven
"Again,
again, it's been so long,
yet the feeling still runs
deep inside.
As though not a second
separated this and the last,
my heart racing
my fingers fluttering.
To spin a tale,
weave a rhyme,
picking up a rhythm
lost to time.
The reason?
Inconsequential,
or unimportant,
rather.
It's been so long,
it seems,
but currently at ease
letting flow out
what some call the soul,
others call just words,
or poetry.
The goal
in the end is to spark a flame,
light up a mind
with imagery.
Personified,
the thousand miles
traveled,
just to have another light
come into my life.
Again,
the slow boil of the machine
turning over to toil
and burn and smoke
and chug along the engine
of mine,
the mind
that writes.
Taking corners too fast,
imagery still spinning
left and right,
picking up speed
and becoming a runaway,
such mass and inertia
turning energy
into nothing less than unstoppable.
To write again,
to sing, or dance,
to do what you have done
because it is who you are,
it's every fiber of your body,
every sliver of your soul...
is intoxicating,
gratifying.
It's heaven,
absolute heaven.
When you're below the beloved Ocean
of Life,
it's waves and currents
holding you underneath.
That moment you see the surface,
the ballet above
of the light dancing
and beckoning you up for air.
That moment you swim up,
the sun becoming brighter as you draw closer,
the cold water becoming clear,
you're so near,
the warmth of the top
felt through,
but you're not quite there yet.
Swim!
Swim harder,
reach for the surface,
because that exact moment
you burst through,
inhaling that open,
sweet, succulent air
of inspiration...
filling lungs, body,
mind and soul...
it is
absolute heaven;
to be inspired again. Gorgeous."
*Treat Today Like There Was No Tomorrow*
December.3.2003
Trisha Barrek Hopkins
Live your life there is no time for sorrow
Is what I use to tell myself to believe
But then I realized I have little time to borrow
As God will always protect me
So I can live another day
So I can be here tomorrow
So I can live my life free
And each night I pray
To the lord above
To protect those That live so far
To whisper "I'll be okay" to those I love
Because we share the same sky
The same star
Let them know I have a long time before I die
Don't get lazy with yourself
For one day when God wants us
We will eventually have to die
And the angels will lead the way with no fuss
The ones left behind can do nothing but cry
So this I do say
Treat today like there was no tomorrow
Because you never know
When your time may come your way
And that bright warming light
It will show
Gods angels in sight
First thing to go is your sight
Then you frightly gasp for air
As forever will be night
And even though you past
People will always reunite and care
Because the feeling is still there
It will always last
So when you are here on earth alive
Your goals
Go for it don't let it pass you by
Because you could be the next to drop
And your unfinished business
It won't get done....right there it'll stop
The things you wished you've done
Your chance for that you'll miss
Because now God with your soul he has won
So before you're a distant memory
In a persons mind
And your name is put on a stone
Treat your life so kind
Be gentle be kind
Love those you secretly love
Before they are left alone
Because you're on your way to God above
Treat today
With respect
And thank God your alive another day
Because you may no longer be here tomorrow
You just realized that time you had
You no longer can borrow
It's really not that bad
Remember live your life like it's your last
Because before you know it
You'll end up one day in the past
And a candle will be above your grave lit
Copyright
Too Bad
I speak my mind.
Don't like it?
Too bad.
I bear you my soul.
Don't like it?
Too bad.
I believe that all beings and
life forms are all the same,
and different,
at the same time,
and that we are slowly losing
our connection to this concept
as a species, and it is destroying us.
Don't like it?
Too bad.
I believe there is a sanctity
that lies within each individual,
every animal,
every life form.
Don't like it?
Too bad.
Don't like my
style of self-expression?
My authenticity?
My 'attitude'?
My disgust with closed-minded people?
My honesty?
My truth?
It's just plain too bad.
I love yours, and I hope
one day we can meet halfway.
4:20 PM 6/28/2013
©
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zIW8qDPhos
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Whispering Alliance
Weather, pressure, hot and cold,
Swirls around in the heavens until it gets old,
Tumbling down across rivers and streams,
Through mountains and valleys, canyons, ravines.
Painting the clouds with a paintbrush unseen,
Whistling and howling, of where you have been,
Of all of the elements, I've always loved you,
It's because of the unity you often imbue,
A thundertorm isn't the same when you've left,
When you're there all the poise is indeed so bereft,
But gusty, blustery, flustery wind,
When you strum up your fury,
We best not be thin-skinned.
Copyright 2013
Blind love~realized disguise~rap of life~line~time
aches & pains sever the line.
the train i've been tryin' to ride,
came off the tracks.
so here I am,
i'll just sit back on this dirt ground,
the air is thick with fog, while the sky cries,
there's a blue & black cloud bringin' me down..
money burning all around, while you starve & whine-
out of food now.. without love you've spent too much time.
i'm not a mother fucking slot machine,
so quit shoving in your two, three, four, five cents,
i'll spit it right back out!
while you're at home, feeding your addictions..
greed, alcohol, drugs & sex..
i'll be taking care of all these convictions.
you're not good at fuckin manipulation,
cause in your words I can taste it,
the lies you've coughed out,
fucking corn syrup, cough syrup,
preservatives, fucking sick shit.
disgusting scent, you reek of dishonesty.
I never believed in you, cause you never believed in me.
i'll be gone before you can count to 3..
never again will you see me..
blind, kind, innocent blackness seeping into your mind..
darkness consumes, your night is full of gloom.
into the heavens you cannot see,
because the pits of hell have taken over,
run away, lest it devours me.
sorry I couldn't help you,
the rope you tied around my neck got worn & broke.
so to this i'll take a toke,
the sheets were torn,
your eyes bled melting plastic,
& your heart withered in scorn...
Not Landing
Do you really think that I'm scared to die?
Go ahead and shoot me through the eye
Do you really think I'm afraid to live?
Giving into everything that I can give
Death is nothing more than an open door
Life is a journey and nothing more
Cracked but not broken;
Shattered by words unspoken;
Glued and tied back together;
By myself, friends, and whoever
Do you really think that you can hurt me
Yes you can and that's a guarantee
But do you really think your bruises will last forever
No, NO, they NEVER!!!
Do you really think that I am weak?
All the shit I've been through, dare I speak?
Bitch, I'm still standing
In the air and I'm not landing
"Orphanne' "
“A crippled; crawling, curious girl,
stumbled into light.
Her fractured, hopeless, dreary world,
is given second sight.
Her heart hardened and doubled;
broken now, into.
Her manic thoughts so troubled,
daily now, renewed.
As memories mirror an attack,
by tragic childish fears;
the smile you see is now unmatched,
caressed by happy tears.
The enemy of stolen time,
now it’s become best friend.
The youth she had to leave behind,
has been restored again.
Her faith though kept still; shaken,
grew higher than the storm.
The nights that had been taken,
now feel so safe and warm.
A life of bitter ashes;
replaced by dreams of dare,
the sorrow of the past has,
vanished into air.
From believing no one loved her,
to convinced that Some One does.
From accepting she must suffer,
to receiving special love.
From cringing in a cold cage,
to soaring high and free.
From leading lady, on a stage,
to praising out of key.
The mask hiding the glow,
has fallen to the ground.
Revelation knowledge flows,
peace can make a sound.
This change came slowly,
and remains a mystery.
He forever Holy,
searching for..just…me.
It is Cold, in My Room
It is cold, in my room.
Cool air circulated by fans
caresses my body.
It captures my warmth
and slyly carries it away.
It is cold, in my room.
The air between my roomate
and me is frozen
We refuse to talk about
the elephant in the room.
It is cold, in my room.
The temperature drops
degree by degree.
The breeze is strong,
causing me to shiver.
It is cold, in my room.
Silence fills the space,
cold politeness is false.
We now dislike each other,
she makes me miserable.
It is Cold, in My Room.
Blue Waterfalls
Ugonna Wachuku
Slowly, whistling winds and waves
embrace my soul on this voyage to
new reality.
Like a river, I follow my course
through beckoning landscapes and
simple seas.
Through moonlit forests of home
and beauty, I walk to the beat
from nature's heart.
There is silence in the air.
There is a song in my heart.
There is unfolding desire to
be all that I must be to you
and to humanity.
Down river roads and pathways,
I follow your footprints to
mountain tops where bald eagles
teach eaglets the mystery of
calmly soaring through life.
From high grounds and moving
landscapes on peaceful sea shores
hidden within you, the story unfolds.
From mountain tops of glory and
beauty, you call me to fish and
dine with caring angels.
There will be yet
another voyage.
When, finally, we arrive at those
headwaters, there will be blue
waterfalls and glad dolphins to
welcome you and me.
These blue waterfalls will be
our compass for the journey
ahead. Smiles and songs will
flower us to bountiful life.
Waterfalls of blue will define
our love for humanity!
And when I meet the coming,
new morning of hope and inspiration,
I will shed tears because your loving
blue waterfalls will be
my caring companion
for life!
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Blue Waterfalls
~ Critiques/Comments ~
Abritelite .
Your BlueWaterfalls took me on a journey that I really enjoyed. Keep them coming in :) abritelite
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Renee' Quinn
welcome home..... you have found a place that your work will be loved and amired.... this one just made me feel like I was floating along on a raft.... you have such an amazing and powerful style..... once again... I welcome you home.... and hope that you stay with us a while.. Renee'
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Farah D
another lovely piece. Beautiful and calming images takes you on a beautiful journey. The kind of poem that i could read over and over again.
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Melvin Lee
A wonderful sense of peacefulness in this poem, Ugonna..Smilesz. Thanxs for painting such a unique and mesmerizing journey for the mind of every reader. Glad to have read it. interesting title too. :)
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Mona Omar
blue waterfalls is a lovely poem full of beauty
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Charisma *T.A.* Makatita-P
Thank you for this wonderful journey.....enjoyed every line. Charisma
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Angel Wolf
Mesmerizing beauty is the essence of this poem!! You create a lovely feeling with this "most perfect" poem. Angelwolf
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Teresa Jacobs
Such a beautiful poem. You always know how to weave your words to create such magical places.
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Robin Schmidt
This paints such a picture in my head, I can picture everything the mountins the rivers.. everything its amazing!!I love it!!
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2002-02-01 15:09:59
Betty Hattersley
Wow...what a poem
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2002-02-25 17:04:38
Lesa Gay
I experienced this picture as if I were there. Thanks for the beauty! ~Lesa~
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2002-02-28 14:22:12
Douglas Lazard
Hi Ugonna, There is so much peace in this poem... It take the reader down a wonderfully slow and comforting ride through it's life! I love poetry of water and waterfalls and have written much on this topic myself. I've a feeling I have met a wonderful new friend!
Peace and love ~~~~ Dougie ~~~
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2002-03-01 11:09:25
Tim / manatee Marshall
HI,i give this my best teake (widi) wish i'd done it !
love what your eyes see and your fingers write
L&P
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2002-03-17 14:17:30
Bernard Shaw
A most beautiful piece of poetry. I sense the underlying tones of simplicity with a vivid journey to a long lost part of what was once common to all the peoples of this earth. A small touch of paradise. Flows well and tells a story that nature has been telling us for generations. I am very impressed and will be reading more of your works. I feel that you have a natural talent in telling us what to look for in our daily lives. A piece well away from the humdrums of normality. Thank you for sharing. bern
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2002-05-02 10:45:18
mona
beautiful poem
2002-08-03 15:24:26
Eunice Perkins
Such a feeling of serenity and peacefulness makes this wonderful to read.
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2002-08-07 10:47:05
Geneva Becker
I really enjoyed the voyage. I love the imagery.
Thanks also for stopping by on my page. I am a graduate student now, with no time to truly write. I envy you...
Geneva
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2002-10-31 02:30:57
Patricia Jones
A heavenly poem. It simply surges with beauty you wish you could live in forever.
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2002-11-12 17:53:41
Karyn Indursky
This poem is absolutely beautiful. You walk me through this journey while making my emotions raw with love, curiously, wonder. I felt as though I was away from today and stepping into a clensing when I let go of dirty thoughts, feelings, notions to be be more than cleansed, but freed. If that wasn't enough you let me have one person to go along with me. I loved to have the allowance of company because it allowed me to share myself and a world to love. Thanks for the wonderful read.
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2003-05-02 08:27:41
Ruth Lovejoy
Your love and respect for nature and an acute eye to the falls for its beauty is very evident here..Great piece!
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2008-01-13 15:17:50
Theresia A. Makatita-Poortman
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Once again I walked in to read some of your poetry and I really enjoyed reading them. I enjoyed Blue Waterfalls thouroughly, keep up the good writing.
Theresia
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2008-04-04 06:54:53
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