Best Introduce Poems
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Those who lash out when the heart speaks
avoid the many mirrors reflecting themselves
For in this rippled dream,
where perfect does exist
and mistakes are long gone like a Milli Vanilli song,
they fail to see that we are all human…
errors come with the package (batteries not included)
Sidewalk footprints, back and forth
pacing past the entrance to that world
where words have no meaning,
regardless of how they are spoken (or written)
Self-absorbed deeply in the waves
of an ocean tide of fantasy
crashing in white foam feelings, disappearing by sunset
What is it that makes us who we are…
our smile, our fingers, our brand of cigarettes
shipped in plain brown envelopes,
our thoughts, our dreams, the poetry we write
when we need to get it out…good or bad
When lack of judgment drips from the skylight,
illuminating courage to do what we shouldn’t (even in darkness)
Wrong, I was wrong…regret, more than I could have known
I have looked in this mirror, then I looked away quickly,
Ashamed of that face, fell three stories below my heart,
slipped on the disgust splattered at my feet (by me)
Sunk up to my knees…bent, folding, scraped and bruised
but I require no sympathy, for I am not that devil Jagger sings of…
at least I hope not…please allow me to introduce myself…I am…me
Written for the Premiere I - Open Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Rob Carmack
Entered in the: NA the day away Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Lu loo
Let me introduce myself,
to you and only you.
I have dreams,
but none of them have been told.
I have thoughts,
but none of them have been said.
I have feelings,
but they are trapped away,
under lock and key; were they will stay.
I want more,
out of the life I live.
I want to learn,
and gain the knowledge to be a success.
I want to feel all the emotions,
that life has to give;
hatred, sadness, happiness and love.
I want to be,
hated, mourned, rejoiced, and loved.
I want to be seen,
and be present.
I want not to be unseen,
standing by the sidelines, feeling un-content.
I need to know, what my purpose is.
But who am I to say what I need,
demand what I want?
What makes me better than anyone else?
What makes you better than me?
Questions, questions,
with no answer’s.
Still I ask myself everyday,
when will I introduce myself,
to the world, in this way?
My name is Keisha..
I am in love with myself
I don’t need anybody else
I do everything on my own anyway
I do what I want no matter what anyone has to say
Your validation is not necessary
I have a license for self respect and confidence
That I don’t conceal but most definitely carry
I have a strong spirit
I am a lioness on the prowl
I do all things to make myself proud
I possess a gift of love within myself
No one can take away my wealth
I am blessed
Way up like Sean and drake
I pride myself on being real
And guard myself from the fake
I know my worth
I smile through every situation
The good, the bad and the worse
I can take pain like a soldier
I get back up when I’m down
Come back bolder
I am a woman
A ruby, a rare gem to find
I am beauty, inside and out it shines
I have a beautiful soul
And an amazing mind
There’s nothing you can do or say to stop my grind
I am a mother
A hustler
A creation of God so divine
So remember that when you come for me next time!
Hi my name is Teresa my friends call me big T.
I'm crippled with Muscular dystrophy.
I'm unable to walk or write my name.
Life is hard but there's no one to blame.
I thank God for my poetry that I write.
Also for my friends on those poetry sites.
Some days I'm sad and I need to cry.
Some days I'm happy and don't know why.
My husband and family dry my tears.
They're the reason I have no fears.
My love for them is why I hold on.
Hope I'm their treasure when I'm gone.
Teresa Skyles 13-May-10
"INTRODUCE ME"
Hi my name is Teresa my friends call me big T.
I'm crippled with Muscular dystrophy.
I'm unable to walk or write my name.
Life is hard but there's no one to blame.
I thank God for my poetry that I'm able to write.
Also for all my friends on the poetry site.
I try real hard to do what I do.
Writing makes me happy anything else makes me blue.
Some days I'm sad and I need to cry.
Some days I'm happy and don't know why.
My husband and family dry my tears.
They're the reason I have no fears.
My love for them is why I hold on.
Hope I'm their treasure when I'm gone.
Teresa Skyles 13-May-10
Let me Introduce you
Let me introduce you,
To a Man I've never met.
I cannot tell you his name
'Cos I haven't asked him yet.
If you could see what I am seeing
Mesmerized,speechless,amazes,intrigued
What a man of statue
His words say it all
Royalty in its raw form
A monster in the making
Yet his love is so deep,
Thee,amalgamation of culture
As the spear being raised up high
Honouring those old souls
Embracing who we are as a nation
Our hearts filled with joy
And respect is at the tip of the tongue
Thee, dream is being manifested
As we proceed with,which was written
Honouring our commitments
Your majesty is here to stay,
If you could feel what I am feeling
Sense of belonging,maturity,blessings,anointment
What a diverse man
His Royalty with endless love
Everyone must bow
The monster has arrived
The King! King Shaka!
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Shimmy was startled to see her son Will at noon.
I thought you started your new job today, she said.
I packed you a lunch.
I got so nervous, I left it there, he replied.
Can you make me a grilled cheese sandwich?
Her husband, Jake, started to speak, but her look quelled him.
After lunch she offered to drive Will back to his job site.
I don’t have one he admitted. I kind of walked out.
Jake’s face steamed over; he left the room.
I lied to my brother; I told him that Will would make a good employee.
“Is there anyone else who would hire him?” she asked.
Will had already walked off five jobs and been fired from six more.
No, Jake replied. “Nobody”.
Shimmy had spoiled her son so hard, that he was not employable.
Jake would not have married her if he had met Will first.
Will, it is time you grew up, Jake said to Will that night.
Will began to cry; Shimmy patted his back, glaring at Jake.
Jake went to his friend Fred’s house.
“Stepson again?” Fred asked.
Jake nodded.
“Daddy, I want some milk,” Fred’s daughter Monica whined.
As Fred poured it, Jake wondered if they should introduce Will and Monica.
They were both forty-two.
Dear love one
I feel very welcome.
In your home.
You constantly sending me,
A friend request.
I am much obliged.
To accept.
Watching you,
Destroying yourself.
On my behalf.
When you start to have it all.
Your emotions let you fail.
I feed from your insecurities.
Growing bigger every day.
And when you eventually fall,
I corrupt your soul.
Do you know?
You’re stronger,
Than me?
But you let me,
Defeat thee.
All you need is Faith.
And I had to disappear.
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Fear.
The soups and breads were fixed
know seemed to have interest
In that. One commented that the
Chickens used in the soup were as
big as geese, naming one kingKong.
Garlic and margine was used with
Garden herbs to create the croutons.
He would be a one man ed gang to
complete all the tasks still needed to
be done before the party goers arrived.
She like using terms for the chores
which were incomplete and offered to
do them herself, Fee-end she spoke of the
staff lacking to clean both softshelled crabs
and the softshelled crayfish. They should be
I ed of put in the frig she said.
Leaving the crew of one puzzled. A hall of fame
to the genius who invents a robot who isn't afraid
of my tongue lashing. Until the both you and I are
are at best the seasoning of which is to follow.
The need to be on time and prudent.