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Premium Member Why Not Me

Why Not Me?                                                                                                    1/25/13
	At times I allow my thoughts to wonder to that one question that brings such sorrow and pain; why not me! I have gone through life not knowing why but have often wondered why not me too?
	I have cried more times than not and prayed for understanding. What could be so wrong with me? I have so much love to give and all I have ever wanted was to have someone, anyone to love me as much as I love them. I want to be the most important person in the world to someone and always come first. 
	I want and need someone to love me. I have so much to give but need the same in return. If I can love unconditionally; can’t someone love me the same way!  I can’t understand how or why I could go through life and never find love. I have prayed my entire life to find my one true love. I have never given up but still find myself asking why not me.
My heart breaks while my mind is torn apart not understanding why I can’t be loved. I have loved so that I just wanted to melt together only to be rejected!
Why not me; is the question that I dare to ponder leaving my heart ripped apart as my screams are heard only by me. I only ask for love! What is in store for me that I have never found anyone that loves me?
At times when these thoughts surface tears follow and sadness fills every inch of my soul. To know I am unlovable is almost too much to bear. My prayers seem to go unheard, as they remain unanswered. I can’t believe no love for me is the answer! So my heart and mind filled with pain and sadness wonder why not me? 
Broken and alone as I continue on my journey through life, my heart guarded by the highest walls keeps love safe inside no longer trusting. Now knowing love will not find me and it’s not safe to ask that question to such a lonely and broken heart. I guard against the razor sharp why not me!
						Debra Knapp

Why Not Love My Locks

What's so strange about it?
The way it curls like a baby  or
The way it stands out on it's own

The way it swings when I walk  or
The way it catches your stare when I talk

Natural roots, they spring into trees of knowledge
The offense you take, the regards you make  and
Hassles I get when going state to state
It's like my whole life's at stake
Damn gimmie a break

(So) What's the big fuss about the Natural Lust
Rejection to European Beauty Standards is what I truly adore
We need more Natural sisters  MORE MORE MORE

MY LOCKS IS NOT A STYLE, NEITHER A FAD, NOR IMPRESSION
MY LOCKS IS A WEAPON, IT HELPS ME FIGHT AGAINST OPPRESSION

I'm not afraid to show it and I'm not afraid to grow it

Information, dedication, and confirmation is wrapped up in my hair
which wraps around my crown-
So thick, So tough, So strong, So long
So Black and untrapped just my appearance is an attack

Come into job interviews with my image misconstrued, unculture myself 
Just to fit what works for you
Cut my hair for what??   NO! Just Leave Me Alone
One half of one percent is still the wealth we own
So if I cut my hair off, what will the Black man own?
Form: Rhyme

Why Not Me

Why Not Me??


     Success is a dream,
     Which all dare to see
                    Some become successful in a short period
                   Then why not me?
Many get their desired wish
many achieve their targets
                Some give away from their dreams
                Some are forced to forget..
Those who achieve the dreams
are called the successful guys 
               but when we walk on the way to success
               there are hundreds of but's and why's
Way to the success 
is always very challenging
                Plenty of expectations from us
                and people around us are always demanding                                
 Dreams are fulfilled
of all the people around me
              They are happy and cheerful
              Surprised and looking at me
Everybody is moving ahead and progressing  
on the way that they see  
               The only question I ask myself is 
               Then why not me? 







Thanks and regards,

Prasad Korade


Why Not a World That Is Free

What kind of world will we leave for our children,
one that is shackled in hate?
Tying their hands in the wake of the future,
sealing the edge of their fate.

Killing of innocents minding their business,
filling the shadows with fear.
What is the plan to relieve all this worry,
now that it’s already here?

Why is it right that we turn against neighbors
just for the clothing they wear?
The color of skin and the faith they believe in,
did we forget how to care?

Racism churned from the bellies of monsters,
pointing their fingers in blame
When will they learn that we’re in this together,
regardless of language or name?

Why do we hide always ducking for cover,
waiting this terror to cease?
When we can stand up like sister and brother
walking together in peace.

We are all people who live on this planet,
being the best we can be.
It’s up to us what we leave for our children. . . 
why not a world that is free?
Form: Rhyme

Why Not Me

Am I too late
Is your heart taken
Without you
Mine is slowly breakin
You dont even notice
She's the only one you see
I'm standing right here 
Begging you to notice me
I'll be patient and hope for the best
I cant make you love me
But pray you come to your senses
It's all a game to her, why cant you see
She enjoys the chase
To her it's just a game
Love should be easy
And simple to see
You say if not her then no one
But why not me?
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Why Not Try Living Your Life For An Audience of One

"Why not try living your life for an audience of one?" Gordon Robertson

"Why not try living your life for an audience of one?"
Instead of living to please yourself, why not try
living your life trying please Jesus Christ?
God's only begotten Son.
Instead of going your own way and getting lost
along the way?  Why not turning your own
life around completely upside down?

If you are drowning your sorrows,
and/or puffing them up in smoke?
It is because by yourself you can 
not cope. You can not survive all by
yourself and on your own.  At 
least if you the only one to lose is you.

If you want to fly like an eagle without
angels wings? And climbing a mountain
which is way too high.  Finding out
much too late you can not fly.
Why let yourself become undone? 
When all you have to do is call upon
the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

All those who call upon the name of the
Lord shall be saved. Call upon the
name of the Lord while he still is
near.  Call upon the name of the Lord
while you still are able to to. Come
tomorrow it may be much too late
for you!

You have no guarantee of living
more than one day at a time.
Why waste another minute of your life?
When Jesus Christ is knocking at
your hearts door!

Love in Christ Jesus!
Roxanne Lea Dubarry
Roxy Lea 1954
Roxy 1954/ October Country
May 23, 2020
Form: Lay


Premium Member If You Want To Have a Friend Why Not Be One

If you want to have a friend, why not be one?
Putting your hope, trust, and faith in that special someone.
Who forever promises you to faithfully remain true to you.
Who will stick closer to you than either your mother or your father.
Who will remain loyal to closer than your sisters or brothers.

For it is our beloved heavenly Father from heavenly heights above.
Who so loved you that he gave you his only begotten Son.
Who would freely sacrifice his life for you even if you were the only one.
Jesus Christ has freely given unto you everlasting life.
He will bless either your husband or your wife.

If you want to have a friend, why not be one?
By spreading the gospel news to every one you meet.
And telling the your own salvation story.  Make it sad, but sweet.
Why not be that faithful friend sticker closer than your mother or father?
By being more trust worthy than your sisters or your brothers.

If you want to have a friend, why not be one?
Loving others the same way you love God's beloved Son.
Praying day by day God's abundant loving grace will soon come their way.
And by becoming a candle light shining in the darkness and the night.
So all the world may see, you faithfully are a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Love in Christ Jesus!
Roxanne Lea Dubarry
Roxy Lea 1954
Roxy 1954/ October Country
January 15, 2020
Form: Lyric

Why Not Suicide

Why Not Suicide.

Have you ever wondered,
Why am I alive,
When it’s all too easy to ask,
Why not suicide?

This question is there
For a reason you see,
It’s the ultimate reminder,
That you can always be free.

A simple flick of the wrist,
And the blood will come gushing out,
One click of the gun,
And you life will be gone without a doubt.

Many will ask,
Why not suicide,
Can I finally be rid of,
All the pain inside?

Go with my blessing,
To a new life with meaning,
To fly free away from the pain,
And a cold body that is still bleeding.

But while your contemplating this,
Just remember,
Those you will leave behind,
Who you promised you’d never surrender.

Why not suicide,
Yes indeed,
Why not end your life,
So you can finally be free?
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Collections

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in His wonderful face.
And the things of earth will
Grow strangely dim in the
light of His glory and grace."***

OH! When your eyes are turned upon
Jesus! You won't be looking towards
Earthly things. Your heart will indeed
Rejoice and your spirit will sing!***

"Isn't He wonderful, wonderful, wonderful?
Isn't Jesus my Lord wonderful?***

Wonderful! Wonderful! Jesus!
Wonderful! Wonderful! Lord!
Wonderful! Wonderful! Savior!
Wonderful! Wonderful! Friend!***

I can see the wonderful glory of the Lord!
I can see the beautiful glory of the Lord!
Shining down upon the world today!***

What more can we give to Jesus?
When He has given all that He had to 
Give us! Should we give Him our Land
and our Silver and Gold!?

When all that He wants is our hearts!
The Golden Keys unlocking our heart's door.
When all He wants is our minds, bodies,
Souls and Spirits!

When all He desires is to be our own
personal friend and redeemer! Once
He has blessed us and kept us!
He sets us free to become a blessing    
To our families, and our friends!

Every day Turn! Turn! Turn!
Your eyes upon the face of  Jesus!
Every hour Turn! Turn Turn!
Your eyes upon your wonderful Jesus!

Every moment Turn! Turn! Turn!
Your eyes upon your wonderful Jesus!
Every twinkling of your eyes
Turn! Turn! turn!

OH! Why not freely give Him that which
Rightfully should belong to Him?

Why not give unto Him the Golden Keys
Unlocking Your Heart's Door!

Love in Christ Jesus!
Roxanne Lea Dubarry
Roxy Lea 1954
Roxy1954/ October Country
January 29-30, 2021
Your eyes upon your wonderful Lord!

Why Not Everyday

a vacation is
a time to hug family
and friends.  celebrate!
Form: Senryu

Why Not

Ask me why not.
It is all that I see,
Selfies and likes,
Our society.

Please ask me why not.
We fight and we moan,
Always offended,
Just to pick a bone.

Then ask me why not.
So hard to handle,
All the obsession,
With racial scandal.

So ask me why not.
Many choose to pray,
Yet we never keep,
Our hatred at bay.

But ask me why not.
We just can't decide,
Our moral compass,
Now a lost guide.

Just ask me why not.
Because if you do,
White is for peace,
We're red, yellow, blue.

Won't ask me why not?
Fine, I'll say it then,
We need to love all,
Like color blind men. 


January 12, 2016
Form: Lyric

Premium Member Why Not

What’s wrong with our culture
That we’re so deathly afraid
To talk about death and dying

It’s a process we will all go through
In one way or another
Yet hush hush it’s taboo
 
Don’t want to talk about it
Don’t want to hear about it 
We’re so tense and uptight

Keeping our thoughts private at all cost
Can’t expect any tête-à-tête discussion
Because people say the oddest things

As the process of our life slips away
What a relief it would be
To share and discuss openly



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Posted on October 10, 2018

Laugh Why Not

The world can bring on a hell of a depression
You feel like you’re in an oppression
So I’d rather make you laugh
Even for a minute or a half
To disconnect you from realities connection
Form: Limerick

Why Not Spend a Moment With Jesus

Why Not Spend A Moment With Jesus?
Many live to please themselves for the moment.
And want to do whatever gives them enjoyment.

The pleasures of life often lead to deep addictions.
And bring into their life unneeded afflictions.

As many live for whatever things may please them.
They’ve allowed a lot of things to fool them.

Many families are being ripped apart and torn.
As any sense of godly morals are often scorned.

As God looks into the heart of man…  What does he find?
The heart is deceitfully sinful in all of mankind!

He sees many lives off course, following a very dark trail.
And knows that everything in life shall one day fail!

As many seek instant gratification for each day…
Perhaps they should take a moment and really pray!

Let’s ask for God’s forgiveness and a healing within.
And seek him now to be cleansed from our sins!

Please come dear Lord!  And touch our life from above!
We need to be satisfied and content with your love!

A moment with Jesus can bring a love that’s overflowing!
An abundant life from him, is what we can be enjoying!

Please come Jesus!  Bring a heart changing revival in this land!
May we build our lives on the rock!  And not sinking sand!

There’s one more thing the word of God wants to tell you!
Jesus brings complete satisfaction, and will never fail you!

By Jim Pemberton   10/04/14
Form: Rhyme

Why Not To Have That Hamburger

Why Not to Have That Hamburger

By Elton Camp

Of course I like the taste of hamburger just fine
But in here, to explain why to avoid it, I’m tryin’
One burger can contain dioxin 300 times more 
Than the “safe” level that doctors already deplore 

Hamburgers are usually eaten along with other things
And from them, fries, and soft drinks, obesity springs
Beef’s high price causes the rainforests destruction
To make more room for profitable cattle production

When a rainforest is cut the soil cover disappears
It becomes worthless after grazing only two years
The constant pounding of cattle hoofs on the ground
Destroys plant roots that make the soil stay around

Because of winds and storms, the soil then won’t stay
And a desert will appear once it has been blown away
Because raising cattle uses up such vast amounts of grain
Not enough to feed millions of humans does then remain

And E. coli 0157:H7 gets into the burger from cow feces
And the deadly bug is the cause, in humans, of disease
The fast-food joint has now become a modern sweatshop
And has brought back conditions in the 20s we did stop

Advertising encourages kids to eat too much animal fat
And will bring serious health consequences due to that
About any beef product it is difficult to say much good
But especially hamburger, please avoid all who would
© Elton Camp  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

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