The most precious things in life can be
things that are not so obvious to see.
Diamonds, emeralds, or even gold
can always be bought or even sold.
People to me are worth much more
because they cannot be bought online or in a store.
People can change your life
even when you’re confused and have strife.
So, you can buy
diamonds, emeralds or anything you want.
But to me what's worth much more
is the precious gift of your heart.
The thought of you makes my heart sing
You inspire a fire with yellow joy you bring
And I can dandelion dream do anything
Even esteem skating upon Saturns rings
If love is a timeless black hole
I’d be hopelessly consumed
Left my planet of silver soul
To space travel with you
Not knowing the sky
Is not as big as our love
Time can’t fly or divide
What universe has for us
Anything you ask of me
Will get a cranberry reply
Anything you want baby
For you set my star on fire
I find delight in the night
And safety displays in day
For a body’s last delight
Engage you in a new way
Galaxy sings a song of peace
And you mentally take me there
Words fall like candy confetti
Stars shine in your heavenly hair
We are one in spiritual bliss
There is a symphony of harmony
There is a unique mind kiss
As you teleport your love to me
I am ready to emerald explore
Wherever we may travel to
For love is a planet I adore
A pleasure to explore with you
Hopes and Dreams
By Michelle Morris
14/11/2024
You had so many Hopes and Dreams
You crashed and burned and died
So many Lifetimes over
But like a Phoenix you will Rise
Take the burned out ashes
Of all those Hopes and Dreams
Scatter them up to the wind
An offering to Heavenly beings
Take the opportunity
To create a brand new start
You can choose anything you want
Just be prepared to play your part
The Universe has your back
But you are the one with the power
You need to focus on materialising
Your dreams into empowerment
It may often feel daunting
Seemingly endless miles of dirt
But from dirt comes Nature's bounty
Creating beauty in all your work
Becoming a Master of your Life
Igniting Passion in your Soul
Your Heart and Mind are at One with Source
The Universe's Magic unfolding
Now with new Hopes and Dreams
You can fly high up to the Heavens
Touch God's Face with your fingertips
And enjoy His warm embrace
© Michelle Morris, 2024
I'll whisk you off to Paris
I'll even fly the plane
There'll only be one passenger
And that one has your name
You'll sit right beside me
I'll show you how it's done
High above the ocean
Towards the rising sun
And then as we approach her
Awakening from the night
Drowsy streets and boulevards
That glorious City of Light!
Bon jour amour, good morning
Parlez vous Francais?
Don't worry, I don't either
We'll take a class one day
A quick nap then we'll get up
Walk to Arc de Triomphe
Arm in arm, boutiquing
For anything you want
May I please have the pleasure
Of taking you by hand?
A touch that I would treasure
My lady, you're so grand
And when day one is over
A toast of Veuve Clicquot
To you my precious sweetheart
Forever I'll you know
Paris has two nicknames
The one I wrote before
It's true, the lights are glorious
But the next one I like more
This name suits it better
It fits us like a glove
Beautiful together
In the City of Love
old man invited me to lunch
I was young; he was an ancient antique
what would we talk about? I asked.
Anything you want, he replied.
I felt weird about it.
I was young, cute sexy, sassy.
He was old, stooped, gray, wrinkled.
I said “Maybe another time.”
He knew I was lying.
Gave me a sad look
Fifty years later I remember his look of disappointment
Wondering what I missed.
Perfection
Pressure her not to change, just so that she fills all of your dreams and all of your desires.
Each and every part of her is all that she will ever be, just as she is no more, no less.
Respect her always, never treat her as if she does not exist, for she is a Woman, she is real.
For she will be true to the one who cares for her, depends on her and above all needs her.
Every goal that she has set has you as part of that goal; be her inspiration, assist her so that you both achieve the goal.
Caress her when she is tired and weary, soothe her soul in her hour of agony, let her know that you are there as her support.
Tell her how important she is to you, show her how much she means to you; just don’t place her on a pedestal for her to fall from.
In a time of disagreement, don’t push her to see things your way, yet listen to her and reason with her instead.
Open up to her and find her willing to know every little bit of your existence, she will accept you just as you are.
Never draw any conclusion about me, ask me anything you want to know, and trust what I tell you to be the truth.
Your thoughts go a long way in determining your future
Positive thinking will allow you to portray your life in a way that only you can picture
Negativity creates a journey to unhappiness along the way
Banish those thoughts and your life will flourish I have to say
We can all become the person that we dream of being
Decide who you are in your mind, then put it out there for the world to see
Form a picture of the life you wish to create, then follow through
Visualization is a tool you must use to become the ideal you
Even while sleeping your dreams can help you to see what you can become
To be successful with anything you want to achieve, you must make it fun
First and foremost you must believe in yourself for any chance of success
Show that you are confident and try to manage your stress
We all have a lot to offer to make this world a better place
When you truly figure out who you are inside, let it out for society to embrace
other people says wrong Whatever you do
The society's answer is punishment because they look at it
Before your eyes and ears is the only way
Your path is always polled
Do not sit under the burden of these criticisms
Focus on your progress and creativity
The reason for your success is you, not others
You should not let yourself be taken away from you
Believe that whatever you do
It can be a way for you to progress
Not just what other people say
But what you feel yourself
So keep going and overcome the criticism
Be with yourself and move forward with confidence
Nothing is great until it begins
Believe that you can do anything you want
We asked her to sing at a certain range. What she had been used to
was changing the tempo to recreate the song: but we hired her
with instructions. We had to retool her gifts. We hired a training coach
with instructions and examples. We wanted to teach and inform since
she had know formal training. During the lessons she said to me
" the way I was raised; you wouldn't let people know these things
cause then everybody would think they were pro!" I told her if everybody
you knew would be interested in this project I would hire them to
support you and your effords at success: not to allow them to bring our project asunder. She then told me: " that Ole Gal of Glotta would come up in here
take the instruction and rail and rile through the lyrics like Lottadale"
Who's Lottadale I asked and she said it was just sometime they said in the woods, when they were camping and stuff. I toold her well follow the instructions and don't flake up the pieces like LottaDale! More flowing and
less recitative: soothing rich tone rich singing. Aria , Aria with background ah-ooh ah's! He told me. Learn it and do it natural, when you have accomplished this you can do anything you want!
Pick a book I'll read it
Any one will do
I always want to have something
That I can do with you
Montgomery, Smith, and Tolstoy
Weren't too complex
But didn't you say Shakespeare,
Was who you wanted next?
How'd you do on Wordle?
It was pretty hard today
Oh, I see you got it
Three tries? What can I say?
How about Sunday's crossword,
Do you have some time for it?
I'll go across and you go down
'Til it's finished, we won't quit
Need song ideas? I'll pick some
Then you decide which ones
I'll play anything you want
I'll take it as it comes
All I'm trying to tell you
Is for me it means so much
That you would do things with me
And share a common touch
Of things enjoyed together
That we both like to do
Like two birds of a feather
I'm the red and you're the blue
So Glad You Have Saved Me
I feel my broken wings
Has healed in your hands
I feel the unspoken words inside
You were all I wanted
And all my dreams are fallen down
Now I’m crawling around
So glad you have saved me
Your warm hands have broken right through
So glad you saved me
I don’t care how you did it, you’ve stayed
I’ve been waiting for you
You saw the world has folded in my heart
I feel the waves crashing down inside
And they pull me under
I promised myself if I have another chance with you
I would give you anything you want, oh
So glad you have saved me
I don’t care how you did it, you’ve stayed with me
I made this whole world shine for you
Because you have stayed
I’ve been waiting for you
With every step you take,
A new road you shall make.
Obstacles may come your way,
But don't let them make you sway.
The road may be long and winding,
But keep moving and never mind the blinding.
For in the end, you will see,
All the effort and hard work will set you free.
When the world seems dark and grim,
Let hope and faith shine within.
Believe in yourself and what you can do,
And soon your dreams will come true.
So don't give up when the going gets tough,
Just keep pushing and never give up.
For every dream is within your reach,
All you need is the courage to take the leap.
So rise up and embrace your fate,
With every step, conquer the great.
Believe in yourself and you will see,
You can be anything you want to be.
My mama said “never give up, whatever you do!”
You can be anything you want to be in America
I’m not entirely sure that’s altogether true
In any case, it holds more promise than Africa.
You can be anything you want to be in America
When you’re down, someone will help you get up
In any case, it holds more promise than Africa,
Where so much more is required than a chin-up.
When you’re down, someone will help you get up
With determination, ambition, and grit you’ll succeed
Where so much more is required than a chin-up
Persistence pays, as Mama said, never concede!
Written November 27, 2022
The head of John the Baptist
Herod Antipas asked the girl to dance
She had her price,
To see her shake those hips
To him it was priceless
Anything you want,
The deal was sealed
Your word is your bond.
Be careful
Of the promises made
On your journey to Blue Mountain peak,
When the blood rushes
And the heart races,
You getting all worked up
Excited and all.
For as the blood flow recedes,
The blood pressure returns
To normal
Heartbeat slows down,
You may regret the offer given
Missile already launched,
And an innocent life is lost.
Kenneth Grant (C)
Everyday reigns as sure blessing from God
commencing on a gracious great Sunday
joyously filled by worship-praises' nod.
Faith greets “good morning” that hails glad Monday
along the Lord’s wondrous mercy and might
extending to uphold hectic Tuesday.
Wednesday does glow through Christ’s radiant light
while Thursday is fruitful by His bounty
to share willingly around bliss’ delight.
Friday’s culminating activity
exalts well the Saviour’s omnipotence
completing Saturday chores so plenty.
Midst the Creator’s loving persistence
everyday is triumphant* existence.
*Psalm 92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
April 22, 2019
10th place, "Anything You Want - New Poems Only" Poetry Writing
Premiere Contest; Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 4/23/2022.
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