“Our Struggles – A Poem for Us and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Being that 2010 was such an eventful year;

My mind, body, and my soul now know no fear.

Unemployed, struggling to survive, and barely making ends meet;

Believing in GOD and me, conquered many a defeat.

Head-of-household, trying to raise a teenage child;

Many days seemed so hectic, making life less than mild.

Trying to hold onto a meaningful relationship with your significant other;

Only to lose the battle to ongoing problems faced with your child and your mother.

Struggles big; struggles small.

No matter who you are, struggles plague us all.

Struggling to survive, surviving just to struggle.

Not knowing where to go, where to run, or even where to snuggle.

Beating your fists up against the wall;

Not knowing where to turn or whom to call.

But, nothing compares to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle; that between black and white.

And by joining in the celebration of his birthday on January 17^th, it is as J. J. Evans “Good Times” often said, “Dyn-o-mite!”

A Valentine’s Day Poem (“Love Is A Many Complicated Thing”)

She loves you; she loves you not.
He loves you; he loves you not.

First, you spend every waking moment together.
Then, you can’t wait until the day you find someone better.

Then, that special day in February suddenly comes creeping around.
And buying that lovely gift or doing that extra deed, you’re now bound.

Do you still take your selfish girlfriend out for that a very pricy dinner?
Do you still show him love, regardless of his recent blunder?

If you’re lucky enough to have the love of a lifetime,
Don’t take it for granted, since another may be waiting in line.

Don’t panic if you don’t have someone to wear that shiny, new bling,
Just remember, you’re not alone because, “Love Is a Many Complicated Thing

Friendships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friendships are like a fine glass of wine.

 Savor the taste while enjoying the fruits from the vine.

If we continue to be friends, please promise me this,

Never do anything to put this friendship at risk.

I like the friends I’ve made today.

They make me laugh, think, or feel a certain way.

Being of sound mind and body, I am able to stand tall.

Since you’ve made me feel like the world isn’t so bad after all.

You contribute to making this planet a better place.

And your presence in my life, fills an empty void of space.

Thanks so much for being a friend.

Because you’re one reason why my heart is no longer on the mend.

Commemorating Memorial Day

Memorial Day means different things to different people. For some it is a time for sadness; for others it is time for joyous celebration. Whatever your reason, you commemorate the lives lost and the lives that still live.

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Sneak Peak: Movies for August 2009

With the warm, summer weather in full force, more movies are set to hit the strip.

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The Beverly Hillbillies

My favorite tv sitcom of all time is “The Beverly Hillbillies.” back then, Jed, Granny, Elly May, and Jethro tried to fit into modern day life. If they tried today, I wonder what they’d say.

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My Classic 90′s Music Album Review: “It’s About Time” by SWV

For me, the 90′s was great time in my life and I was really into artists like Guy, Montell Jordan, and SWV. “New Jack Swing,” was the rave on the airwaves and the dance floors. And, my all-time favorite girl group, SWV, was burning up the music scene.

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The Best Beaches for Your Summer Vacation

Summer is coming and the kids will be getting out of school. Now is the time to think about that much-needed vacation with family. These beaches are appropriate for the entire family and they are easily accessible from most major highways.

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Relationships

Being a divorcee, I thought this poem would be perfect, in a world where so much uncertainty seems to be the norm.

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“Quarantine” – a Real Horror Film

Seeing this 2008 American horror film really made me sit up and take notice. Being an avid horror movie fan, I was not prepared for the ending.

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