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My Beautiful Queen

My Beautiful Queen
By MEH3

I can call you cute,
fine
sexy
all them sorts of things 
Or even Pretty,
Classy
Foxy
something with a nice ring
But I will rather call you my Queen
Someone a King desire
You have that elegant style
so tastefully fine
I mean God just whispered and told me 
she is so divine
A supreme being
only missing her crown
With that angelic voice
halo time
A smile so ravishing 
more than attractive
something like fascinating
She walks in a room and everybody notice her
without saying a word
She is not conceited but 
has that confident strut, 
likes all eye on her
and she is not even trying to flaunt
Is those wings by her side
because she looks so heavenly, 
Beautiful,
Exquisite,
Pulchritudinous!
Meaning....your appearance is so pleasing to the me
Just understand you are more than a woman 
You are a Queen
The most powerful piece 
Nobody can compete
with your style and grace
Royalty resides in you 
Just continue to remember you're more than a woman 
You are my Queen to be!

#ItzMeThePoet 
12/9/2015

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015



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Masquerade

Masquerade 
By MEH3

One soul
Two faces
Behind the mask you wear
Hiding from the real you 
Trying to figure it out
Living in doubt
Thinking you have it all figured out
Until you looked in the mirror 
not recognizing the reflection that is there
Adjusting the frame
Only to realize the mask was still there
Oops, there we go (as you remove the mask)
Refreshing to see the real you
At least I thought
I guess that is the person I feared
The real you
The one who doesn't care
What happened to your heart
The kind, gentle you
Hold on, do not go 
turning your back on me again
Oh there you go
As the mask reappeared
What a beautiful smile
that seemed to be there
A loving soul
Would you like to stay for a while?
Let's converse
since I have you here 
Wait, why so angry now
Is this a curse
Thought I found my queen
Then I noticed 
This was a Masquerade Ball

#ItzMeThePoet

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The Storm Is Near

The Storm Is Near
By MEH3

As I sit in this field
I looked in the sky
And noticed a storm is near

Thinking 
Should I run in fear
Or sit and see what's near

As the wind got stronger
I started second guessing myself
Like, why am I still sitting here

But something came over me
And I wanted to see 
What the sky will look like once it passed

Even though some may say 
It's dangerous 
I saw it as an opportunity 

An opportunity
To look fear in the eye
As this storm passed me by

In the midst of my storm 
I stop worrying about how it would end
And let go of all my fears

Even though I felt lonely 
A presence of peace 
Came over me

And I realized that
I was being protected
To see a brighter day

I felt my situation getting better 
As I continued to pray
On this dark and stormy day

Even as I was in my storm 
I looked beyond it
And saw gleams of light

It was like He was challenging me
To allow Him to move the clouds
And shed some light

I heard a voice say
Don’t waste a perfect storm
So I continued pushing forward 

I noticed that it was working,
And the storm that's here
Will soon pass

After every storm comes the calm
So, I changed my thinking and said
Clear skies getting near!

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015

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The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect 
By MEH3

I want to fly around
like a butterfly 
Enjoying the breeze on 
a pleasant summer day

To spread my wings I must grow 
from this little seed 
That was left on a leaf 
to find its own way

But some day
you will say 
look at him fly
While I am soaring in the sky

Not understanding my molting stages
Only to go hide
inside this cocoon of mine 
In order to fly

I am so excited 
to start this new life
A new beginning 
What a sight 

I realized that 
my caterpillar days
was the only way
for Him to transform me into what I am today

So, as I enjoy this splendid summer day
I must say that today 
looks a lot better 
than my yesterday 

Realizing that a small change
can turn into 
an amazing day
As I experience this butterfly effect!

#ItzMeThePoet
12/14/15

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Sun Set As the Son Sat

Sun Set As the Son Sat
By MEH3

As the sun set 
The son sat
Realizing that he has so much left
Even as the sun set

But the son sat there wondering what's next
He was so caught up in the beauty that he saw as the sun set
Never realizing the potential that he had
Until the son sat

But he was so paralyzed by the sunset
Wishing he had someone to share this moment with staring off at the sunset

Than he noticed 
He was like a rose
That hasn't even bud yet

Sitting there waiting just to be next
The next one to blossom 
And be on exhibit 

But the son concluded that he was still in the unfurling stages
Just trying to open up next
And allow his buds to set

As the sun set the son understood that in order to blossom 
He had to watch what he fed his rose plant

Because too much fertilization 
Could only lead to death

So as the son sat he became wise 
He thought….
In order to make a rose sprout 
He couldn't be blinded by the beauty of that rose plant
Because pruning is vital part of that rose success 

Remembering to nurture his rose
Especially, before the sun set 
Because even though a black rose is special 
It still represents death 

So the son sat his mind on courage 
Because he never realized what a rose meant

As the son thought 
In order to grow 
he has to be ready for the sun to set
Because tomorrow's sunrise will only allow the sun to set....

Think about it 
Make sure you feed yourself the correct things you need in order to grow
Because sometimes we feed ourselves not knowing 
That it may lead to death
So step back for a minute 
And realize that watering that plant leads to success 
And we all want to grow, we all need to grow
Allowing others to see our success 

From A little seed 
That was planted in the ground 
Not knowing how it would grow
But the son was being patient to see his rose success 

The son planted these seeds to allow God to water his rose plant 
As the son continues to pray 
That He allows him to grow 
Each and every day
So, as the son sit on the beach 
And watch the sun set 
He realize that 
God is not done with him yet

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015



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Friends Before Lovers

Friends Before Lovers
BY: MEH3

They say we cannot be friends if we cannot be lovers
But I say we have to be friends to be lovers

They say friendship will never last
I say friendship with love can always be a blast

They say just give me one night to love you
I say give me an eternity and I will show you what love is

They say sex is made for an one night stand
but I say love making is made for two who started as friends. 

So to be lovers let's start being friends
Understanding the real meaning 
and not just trying to get in each other pants

Because at the end of the night 
I want to hold you tight
listen to all your fears 
and make you understand that I am all ears

I am here until the end 
Not just the night
Until the end of time 
Because I want to do this right

I mean, we can go at it 
and have fun for the rest of the night
But what is the real meaning
if it is only for one night

I want to make this last forever
and I am not Keith Sweat,
But I am willing to make this bet

That if we become friends before lover 
every challenge that comes before us
has no chance to destroy us

But this is only meant in the sense of Holy Matrimony 

So, do not get me wrong I will love to stay for the night
but it really would not be right
Because I want to take a knee 
and ask you to be my wife

So let's continue to be friend, 
So that we can grow to be lovers 
That is all I am saying 

Friends before lovers 
Let the challenge begin

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015

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Down For the Count

Down For The Count
By MEH3

1....2....3
That was a devastating blow

4....5....6
He is beat up, defeated it is OVER!

7....8....9
Hold on
What do we have here?

Is he getting back on his feet!
Ooh my God
It is a miracle

After that one
he looked like he was
down for the count

Just when I thought it was over
and felt I was defeated
He got me back on my feet

I took blows
from my head to my toes
been shook, shaken and beaten  

When they said
"Down he goes"
They thought I was done

Little did they know
He had a plan 
for his son

They said..."stay down"
"Don’t get up"
"This is not for you"
"Just let it go"

He said NO!!!
I got you,
I will fight your battles until the end

So get up
and get back in
I will carry you to a win

A victory,
a champion
you will never give in

But I was thinking 
"I cannot"
"I give up"
"he wins"

He said, looked at me
are you doubting me again?
I never said it would be easy
You have to stick in there until the end!

You thought it was over
But I have a friend
Who is above all those
Who counted me out

You thought I was done
But it is was not in His plan
He said do not worry about it
and gave me a sneak peek at His hand

Looking forward
I got excited
and jumped to my feet

They said he is crazy
Chopped liver
Done, Complete

But as I caught my second wind
I thought
well let the fight begin

I am ready,
yeah ready to win
I have no worries, no doubts
so let's get it in

Because now I have the faith
that He will be by my side
That He holds my hand

He carried me on His back
Fought that fight
and of course He got that win

Even in defeat He got me back on my feet
I will never be down for the count
Until that day we meet

Even then 
it would not be the end
Because I have eternal life

When you thought it was over
He extended His hand
picked me up and gave me another chance

He knew I was a sinner
but He showed me
the true definition of a friend

He told me He will be there until the end
Even though He knows I will sin again
He said He will not depart me

So I got up being determined to never give up
Understanding that I am not down for the count
I am just being patient until then

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015

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Something New

Something New
By MEH3

I cannot take you with me
So I have to say goodbye
I must say I did enjoy the ride
Even those rough times

Oh, but I will not 
forget about all the good times
You see, you made me expand my mind 
Now, look at me

Can't say we didn't have some adventurous 
merry-go-rounds 
But what is life 
without a few ups and downs 

You see you birth new life
Now it is time to grow
from a little seed 
to a well-formed Palm Tree

You never imagined my future 
But it is time to let the past be the past
and let you go
As I still reap from what we sowed 

I cherished our time together
not taking a second for granted 
We watered those seeds
and provided sun as needed

So my tomorrow is promised 
to be better than my past
You exposed me to some challenging times
but what is life if you can't enjoy a glass of wine

Meaning, changing the bitter moments 
into sweet times
Getting stronger during those weak times
Slowly smoothing out those rough edges
only to improve over time

Please keep in mind 
over time we all break down 
It is a necessity for growth
So, remember life is like a glass of wine

So please don’t frown
I could never forget about what we had
I am only smiling because of what's ahead
You allowed me to move on to better days
due to the road we paved

As the old cliche goes
out with the old, in with the new
Fifteen is ending
my sweet sixteen is past due

You taught me so much
and when I look back 
I can truly say
fifteen you was my back support 
pushing me to my greater days 

You exposed the fake and kept the real
I am so thrilled, we didn't get kill
Unfortunately, we allowed him to steal some of our joy 
but sixteen will be full of sweet times to enjoy

Sixteen you represent true love
and true love has sixteen distinctive things 
that represents the quality of love 
So, see fifteen you helped me find my purpose 
in order to walk in true love

Fifteen,...smile we will always have history 
but unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye
In order to create my new destiny
So out with the old and in with the new
I looking forward to something new!

Matt 20:16 - For the last shall be first and the first last

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015

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If Tonight Was the Night

If Tonight Was The Night
By MEH3

If tonight was the night 
that I asked you to be my wife 
it seems so right 
Because I am ready to start a new life
Yes, a new life with you
while enjoying the view
of having you by my side

But it would not be right 
to show you my hand 
So in the meantime I am coming up with a master plan 
A plan to take your hand as I promise to be your man 
Through the thick and the thin
Making sure I mend 
All the broken pieces
until the very end

Because I want to be your man
and even your best friend
While we enjoy this love coaster
laughing, joking and even crying
I will be your heart with ears
you can whisper to me all your secrets and fears
take my shoulder girl, it's yours 
I promise to be your protector and provide all your needs

Being that romantic guy you want me to be
Surprising you with flowers 
planning picnics under a Willow Tree
Even taking exotic trips
with meals we cannot pronounce, Mi Amore 
because you deserve the world

So do not go far
please stay near
Yes, near my heart 
making sure we are never far apart 
Because no matter how far you are 
you will always be in my heart
I even pray that if I do not see another day
that you understand that on this day
I was the happiest man ever to be able to say 
Yes, I do love you more and more each day. 

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015

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Under the Covers

Under The Covers
By MEH3

They say put your head under the cover when you’re scared
But that’s only temporarily to block out the fears
We learned at an early age how to hold back our tears
Only if we learnt that it was ok to face our fears

At times we needed to cry but heard
Don’t cry baby, dry your eyes everything will be alright!
Even when it hurt and the pain was deep
We were always told to be tough and get back on our feet

But only if we were taught to stop hiding under the cover
Maybe today we wouldn’t be so quick to get stuck under the sheets
But face those barriers and turn doubt into faith
Ask yourself is that what you do today?

Put your head under the cover and say everything will be ok
But God said “fear no evil, for you are with me
His rod and His staff thy comfort me”
But we were taught to hide from evil and the things that we feared

To hide from the dark
And once the light appeared
Everything will be clear
And the shadows over there will disappear

Instead when we came up we still saw the shadows of fear
What if that was God standing over there?
Did we just hide from a blessing only because it was dark 
And we couldn’t see exactly what was there

Because we were too busy putting our heads under the cover
Instead of facing our fears
God could’ve be trying to show you what was near
But we are programmed to hide when we are scared

WOW!
The things that we thought was to protect us
Only put blinders on us 
Not allowing us to see our real Protector!

Today, when difficult times are near 
We still hide our heads and try not to see what’s there
I challenge you to stop hiding in defeat
Get on your feet and continue this journey

Because the false beliefs 
Of hiding under the cover 
Will only allow you to see
The darkness under the sheets!

So remember don't hold on to grief
Because of our false beliefs 
It's your time to allow yourself to feel
And stop peeking from under the sheets

But Face your fears 
And shed a tear
Then you will have new beliefs 
To teach 

The next generation 
To actually fear
Hiding under the sheets
Because it will only lead to more grief 

Under The Covers

#ItzMeThePoet

Copyright © Melvin Hodge Iii | Year Posted 2015

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