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Mom
Today, for Mother’s Day I wanted to share a little bit about having a mom like mine. My Mom. Where do I begin? There are a lot of women who bore children in this world and it doesn’t make you a mother. Boring a child is the easy part, raising one or more is the hard part. I remember being a young girl and we lived in an apartment when my parents were divorced and my mom had her bedroom in what would have been the dining room so my brother and I would have our own rooms. We used to ride our bikes and blow bubbles and she would…
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Beautiful Scars
I know you’ve known pain, I can see it in your eyes You say it doesn’t hurt and to me that’s no surprise You’ve forgotten how to laugh and no one sees your smile You hide away your emotions ’cause the world has been so vile Your tears could fill a river but they’ve dried up long ago Some people think they relate but they really don’t know Even since your youth, you’ve had a heart of gold But the trauma from your wounds made you callused and cold You have trouble believing people ’cause you’ve been treated so unjust Finally, you let your guard down and decide…
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Set Free
Dope controlled my mind and had me possessed I once was burdened then He gave me rest I once was vulnerable but now I’m secure I once had a sickness but He was the cure I once was captive and Satan held the key ‘Til I asked my King and He pardoned me I once was crippled but now I can walk He’s in the business of miracles and that is real talk I once was lost but now I am found His grace is sufficient, His love profound I once was blind but now I can see Drugs had me bound but Jesus set me free
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Master Manipulators
What is a manipulator? According to Wikipedia, it is a person who applies psychological manipulation. What does psychological manipulation mean? According to Wikipedia, it is a type of influence that aims to change the behavior or perception of others through indirect, deceptive, or underhanded tactics. Have you ever dealt with a person who manipulates to get their way? What about someone who can camouflage their true motives and paint a pretty picture of why something should be given to them or done their way? Often times, it appears that manipulators have your best interest at heart when they truly have an ulterior motive for some type of gain for themselves. A…
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A Stepped On Flower
She wonders her worth, she’s just a stepped on flower Deep down she’s so sweet but her life has been so sour She longs to feel loved but so many people are fake They feed her all their lies just to see what they can take She don’t understand, what has she done so wrong She can’t take no more heartache and she’s tired of being strong She’s mistaken what love was for the feel of being used She traded her self worth for a life of being abused She don’t understand why she’s tormented from other people’s sins She don’t even know it but, she’s got a million twins…
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Time
Time is long yet, time is short Time is in sync yet, falling apart Time is in a hurry yet, can stand still Time is an upward climb yet, rolling downhill Time is a healer yet, time causes pain Time is like a traffic jam yet, driving in the fast lane Time can be used wisely yet, time can be wasted away Time can never be purchased yet, many would be willing to pay Time is like a map, it’s there but it’s hard to find Time is like gambled money, it’s wasted when you are not kind Time can be your enemy yet, can also be your friend…
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Child Of An Addict
Drug addiction is no stranger to me. Growing up, I watched my older brother struggle with it and he still does to this day. I’ve seen what it did to his family and what it continues to do to his son. Today, I watch what it’s doing to our middle child. No, I did not physically give birth to him but I accepted him along with his two brothers when I chose to say yes to Brodie in being his girlfriend and later, his wife. Most of his life, he’s watched both of his parents be consumed by addiction. He and his older brother had to fend for themselves…
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Tarts and Cookies
Some of you may have read the post on Loss regarding the loss of my MaMom (grandmother) whose soul left this earth on November 23, 2020 to be with Jesus. Shortly after her passing we noticed, what seemed to us, the sudden decline of my PaPop (grandfather), her husband. On New Year’s Day, I saw it for myself and became concerned. He was confused as to where he was and even made the comment to my Mom that her mom was waiting for him at home but she knew where he was so he wasn’t in a hurry. My Mom had to remind him that she was no longer here…
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I Am That Addict pt. 2
I am that addict who’s almost four years sober and clean I am that addict who used to be violent and mean I am that addict who now leads an honest life I am that addict who was blessed with a God fearing wife I am that addict who goes to work everyday I am that addict who wakes every morning to pray I am that addict who’s hard times made me much wiser I am that addict who worked his butt off to become a supervisor I am that addict who would bum rides to work and get stuck I am that addict who now has a gas…
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God Restores
Careful with your words and the hateful things you spurt Because the damage is not seen but the tears can’t hide the hurt With a serpent’s words and alcohol on your breath You bid me farewell and wished upon my death I told you I’d see you in hell where the both of us belong Thank God for the prayers of a mother because it made that statement wrong I imagine your childhood and picture what you went through It gives me some compassion and changes my overall view Today, I’ve forgiven you and exchanged love for the hate Because man, that’s a heavy burden and a lot of…
