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The sharp blade rips my soul
Handled by my masterpiece
My compass in the middle of the Sahara
And the flame of my bonfire in the harsh winter
I'm an experienced soldier, I've been through this before
And the seed with decades of effort?
It was planted in a rocky soil
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Soldier boy
Soldier girl
Don't ask
Don't tell
Indifferent
Tolerance
Died service
For country
No one
Someone
Somewhere
Was scared
Seldom promise
Seldom tranished
Spiritual Guidance
Reciprocal cadance
Reminds me
Combines me
Died for
Us All
3/3/18
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2018©
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My mind ruled the roost in my little world.
My mind is the fury below the calm water flow.
My mind is the darkness behind the blue summer sky.
My mind is revenge for all the cries in your life.
My mind is your weapon even in hindsight.
My mind is yours forever not just for today or tonight.
My mind is your soldier with all his fears and his knives.
My mind is the prison of my heart for your smile.
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Picture a racehorse without a saddle,
Picture a bicycle without a paddle,
Picture a shepherd without his cattle.
That’s me without your love.
It’s like your love was more of a bubble
Because ever since it burst I’ve been weak till I wobble,
I still see those eyes you call marble,
And I’m certain you’re the only one I’ll ever have.
Picture an hour of rain in a desert
How amused would people be as they gaze-at,
Picture a soldier, who’s just back from war,
How he’s embraced till he doesn’t want to let go.
That’s me in your arms.
It’s like a dream yet feels so real;
I never want to wake up if that’s the big deal.
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Yesterday it seemed like it'd been forever ago
And today it seems like it was only yesterday that you came home
You were so small and so beautiful
It was amazing to raise you and watch how you grew
But i still wanna hold you and sing to you like i used to
And i need you to still need me like you used to
I know that you have what it takes to make it in this world
And the strength of an army and the courage of a soldier to take it all on
But in my heart i'm still so afraid to let go, i don't want you to be gone
Because i couldn't take it i would miss you like crazy
And i would give any and everything to you no question
My whole world, my first love, a true blessing
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Out there is a woman that is lonely and depressed
She doesn't know that she's being missed
Being missed by someone who is far far away
So far that one day he'll be to close to say
To say all the things he wished he had said
To be all the things she deserved from him
This man will come back to claim
All of the things that one day will be
Happiness, love and respect
Is what he will give
To a woman who is sad and depressed
For she will soon learn of the love that's being kept
Being kept by a soldier who is sad and depressed
Only She can fix that which is broken
The love of 2 people which will never be forgotten.
Dedicated to the most beautiful woman in the world, Miss Cortez.
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This is not a message of destruction,
From my heart I still receive instructions,
I am a man who disregard general instructions,
We all need someone anyone to give our attention to,
I hide behind my looks as a form of protection.
May I stop rhyming and whining,
I give to you, by this, an honor Your Highness,
I saw so much of you, even when dehydrated you gave out tears,
By them my heart was of a soldier in to spears.
You see all I need to glitter, in a world that only triumph,
Its hard to find a living when all you have is a doubt,
Hard to find an answer when the question won't come out,
Your only considered mature when you know what love is about,
Farewell to you, a she who scares away the dark,
Be strong woman, one day in love you'll get stuck.
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Hot like chocolate lave cake right out of the oven
Beautiful like the mesmerising sight of the sunset meeting the sunrise
Tender like a bird building a nest to protect her baby eggs against bad weather
Sweet like your favourite dessert that’s worth dying for
Artsy like a modern-day blend of Ansel Adams and Shakespeare
Bold like the reincarnation of 007 with Wonderwoman’s superpowers
Brave like a soldier fighting his arch rivals, defying all odds
Resilient like a warrior, not giving up even with more wounds than blood in his body
Intuitive like a striking fusion of an empath and telepath using her gift to perfection
She’s more special than she’ll ever realise
And for the eyes who see through her heart
You’ll see she’s a trophy worth even more than a Nobel Prize
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My cup overflows.
Water runs from the glass to the rim,
churning forth,
flooding everything that lies in it's path.
What is this?
It seeps
into all the cracks and crevices,
all the dry land.
It fills the earth.
What is this?
It doesn't flow steady.
It increases exponentially,
growing like a tidal wave
until everything is consumed.
What is this?
It is a soldier
willing to die for a fellow comrade,
a best friend
willing to give all they own,
a brother
laying down his life for his kin.
When I die
I want people to understand what this is.
I want it to be so emblazoned on my soul
that people will have no doubt.
The words will tumble
from my lips
until the sky and the Earth
cease to be.
Time itself may stop
but my words
will echo through eternity
because life is too short not to say it.
Life is far too short not to say it.
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“Dear maya”, he wrote, in his bunker somewhere remote
His mind wandered to her joyous smile, seperated as they were, by many a mile,
He penned what came to him instinctively, in a scrawly handwriting,”I miss you lovely”
He wrote about everything but not for long,he wanted to tell her he missed her singing their song.
He wrote about how his home did he miss,his bike, his school and his mother’s kiss
His brother’s dare, his sister’s care,
his eyes glittered as he put it all down,his dimpled cheeks twisted into a deep sad frown,
He wrote about how, of her everything reminded him, his eyes hesitantly filled to the brim,
The distance for a while didn’t his heart tear, oh what he’d give up to at her stare,
Her hand on his heart, never would he want to part;
But close by there was a deafening sound,he knew had to leave, he was duty bound,
He ended his letter;promised to see her soon, in this world of internet, to him letters were still the only boon.
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Fast forward to the mysterious gift known as the present.
I finally accepted her into my monotonous life's content.
I thought my knowledge of survival made me super duper clever.
But even the cleverest has flaws that can make em ever wiser.
Acknowledging it is good but patching it up is even better.
Through her them flaws got exposed like there's no tomorrow.
But as it showed, I didn't anticipate it would bring her so much sorrow.
The amount of pain I brought can only be reconciled by the power of time.
I made a promise that I’ll never leave her for anyone else for a lifetime.
No matter how short we’ve only been together as partners in crime.
I intend to keep that promise regardless of the challenges that may chime!
So baby, I’ll be right here waiting for you through rain or shine.
Author's notes
This is extracted from a verse from another rap I wrote under a different name, the intent of it however, is much like the Soldier of Pain poem I posted.
Hope you guys enjoy it. :)
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There is a difference between what is wrong and what is right.
World War Two was fought by men and women who were prepared
to die for our way of life.
These people lived in a world that we at best can try to understand.
They stared into the eyes of death and died fighting evil to defend
the hopes, beliefs and the children of this land.
I see a man who lived in a world I did not know. Though relatives of
mine were there with him defending all we know. Their stories always
recalled with a solemn painful sorrow. Not a hint of hatred or racism,
just not prepared to let evil overthrow.
The life this man has seen. Stood up to fight one of histories most
evil regimes. The people he will have seen and known, some of those
smiles never came back home. Now he walks for charity. Raises millions
for the health service of this country. I can not find the words to state
my pride for his selfless dignity.
This man is everything right about this country. Though some would
use the spirit of his memory to forward their own philosophy. Can you see
the wrong and right without staring too intently? The real hero who fought
for our country being a soldier for the health service we all need.
Or is it just me?
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She's been through the worst and still hasn't felt the best
The world is weighing heavy, but I hope I can help the princess
for the world, she has to put on her soldier uniform
At heart she's a princess who still believes in Unicorns
She's such a beautiful girl who's had an ugly past
Life has taught her lessons, and you can't study that
To get to her dream, she's having to go through the muddy path
Her dress is marked with dirt, but her fake smile is the most lovely mask
Through the storm and rain, I hope you find a way to laugh princess
Scars and bruises on her body that the man of her past left
A few slips, but you haven't crashed yet
Let me carry you, so you can save all the energy you have left
You can try to hide them, but I know some scars still bleed
You're stronger than me, but let me be strong for you, when you feel weak
I know the world is scary, and you're still going through the storm
But let's ignore that for the time being, and let's go and search for unicorns
She's been through the worst and still hasn't felt the best
The world is weighing heavy, but I hope I can help the princess
for the world, she has to put on her soldier uniform
At heart she's a princess who still believes in Unicorns
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Blooma Yehudis, Fruma Truths
A verse to nurse Barbara's 72nd
"Zos Channukah", warm memories of lights,
Shared stories, & hopefully Chaim's "Maor Tzur",
Stayed tenor, forgive my lapses of soprano heights,
Together, we & gymnast flames soar,
Contemplate, mindfully weigh gold sights,
Shedding cold shivers, absorbing each warm ember,
Kindling hopes, dreams, refuting the "Yavan" nights,
This year's Shabbos brings a Double Feature,
For on our fabled table are two "Dr. Suess" lights,
Art, in aged bent "Judaica" that her mom gifted her,
'Twas prophetic! To choose Barbara to greet,
Shabbos weekly, a Beis Ne'eman for Ger/Baalus Teshuva,
Ballerina/soldier flames cum "Geshmach" dishes delight,
Our "Om..." mantra home, a Chanukah treasure!
Key Lime Pie, Mighty Fine Pudding, Whipped Cream & Pearls alight,
To infuse birthday joy beyond measure!
Chaim chimes "Where would I be without my wife?"
"Bisrat Hashem" may we both endure,
'Til "Meah V'Esrim" in marriage "Bli" strife,
Joan was right, "Barbara rest assured!"
"People like your company, you simply enrich life!"
On that note, Chaim's going to make the effort,
To march (Walk/Talk!) to a different drum & fife,
To listen with heart to Barbara's word,
Giving flight to the 'Bird of Paradise!'
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who can tell a person is wrong or right?
day-to-day each one is a hired soldier..
fighting in their own battlefield..
not to kill a criminal or a terrorist..
rather a person striving for better life..
who can definitely say one's reason for living?
allow me to say that each one is struggling so..
one reason maybe is to earn a living..
one reason maybe is to gain power..
or this maybe one reason to share God's love...
who can tell hundred percent that such person can do harm?
isn't it, only by giving into chances that you can know one person..?
isn't it, through God's eyes we are all equal despite who we are here on earth..?
isn't it , through genuine acceptance that divisions and differences are broken?
isn't it reaching out is fine but alright?
sad to say that persons judge without knowing..
sad to say persons can conclude without even investigating..
sad to say, persons who are educated will look at others just by their race..
sad to say, persons outcast and demeans another person because of looks..
hired soldiers we maybe everyday..
true to say, we must on guard to others..
we must be vigilant to stay protected..
we must use all resources in us to keep living..
however, must we be hired soldiers to condemn and persecute innocence?
by: olive_eloi
19/10/2013 2:12pm
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MINNIE
Entrant.
Act One. Scene Five. A voyage into The Minnie.
Never embark on this imagination without Me
Como dije, te ves hermosa
With gusto sing I the booty song with every strength I can muster.
Lips sumptuous, dripping sweetness is every drop
Pouring emotions on me none stop,
You could have been Miss World
But you didn't miss the world
Mind's masturbating? Yes, I'm hyperventilating,
Sexual desires I am virtuously venting,
Blood, straight from the eyes to the mind to the p**is
Only a mutual affection will start and end this
And nails it; erections killed it;
Miss Camocha's pathway,without a pass,
Smash it, spank it and "dom" that a**
I'm never scared to go on adventure
No matter the extent or measure
Yo a** I treasure even at my leisure
To envision your back-burner
Let's set it off, you're a stunner
It's an inferno....roast dem haters
Barbecue! Who's invited? Flirters?
...my favorite delicacy & I'm munching each petals
My flames lighted up by that a**
Won't dwindle even after you pass
J**king-off, producing in mass.
What you've caused this soldier of 9 lives?
You caused a love bleed, deeper than knives
But no retreat no surrender is my mojo
I'll rock your boat like its a slow mo'.
Exeunt.
VickWizzy
Vick Manuel Poetry {VMP}
Copyright©2017
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This is a dedication to the most amazing girl I know
You make me want to express the emotions I usually struggle to show
You've been through the worst so you deserve the best
I know that anxiety sometimes leaves us both a nervous wreck
When it comes to smiles you have the loveliest
How can a girl still be so beautiful after going through so much ugliness?
Your heart hasn't been cherished the way it should have been
It makes me want to find Cupid and leave blood on him
A world with a million girls, but you're the one on my mind
Even if I'm busy, I'll still give you my time
When you need me, I'll be behind you
I wonder if you know just how beautiful I find you
I want to make you mine and be the one to erase your scars
I won't go a day without telling you how beautiful you are
I wish I could have been there to pick you up every time you fell
Let me be your heaven and make you forget about your previous hell
I wanna hold you close and kiss you all over
If love is a battlefield, then for your heart I'm gonna be a soldier
I want to make you happy in every way
I never thought talking to a girl would be my favourite part of the day
I hate how much you've been hurt before but I want to be the one to change that
Give me your heart and I'll never give you pain back
Millions of girls in the world, but I've never felt like this
I'll go all in for you, when I'm dealt my Chips
This is a poem for Meg, I hope she knows how amazing she is
You're the one I want everything with
I hope you begin to see how amazing you are
You're the girl who I want to give all of my heart
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It is the future a mother would want for her baby
It is the changes a little girl visualizes of what she is as a lady
It is the long awaited moment that a lover would try to borrow
and the road a young confused traveler would dare to follow
It is the chivalric badge a knight wishes to carry
It is the peaceful life a soldier wants to live after a night very scary
It is the freedom a sinner wants to achieve as he says I’m sorry
and the way a fairy tale princess would love to end her story
It is the prince charming a small girl always fancy
It is the depth a diver would swim on the vast blue sea
It is the reason why queen Gorgo would still wait for her king
and the happiness of an ant when it flew on one of an eagle’s wing
It is the castle why the homeless would always pray
It is the treasure why a vagabond would wander everyday
It is the love and trust the prodigal son wants to regain
and the cure a survivor would like to have after all life’s pain
It is a vision beyond the human eyes
It is everyone’s own until one dies
It the dreams why people faces the world stronger
Our very own dream to nurture and our dream to conquer
Dreams that were given to all of us for free
Dreams that give us the determination to become what we want to be
Dreams that make us feel like a soaring falcon
and dreams that grant us the will to move on
Dreams that make us an individual distinctive from the rest
and dreams that made many known and unknown people become the best
Dreams that are becoming diverse as light turns blue to green
Alas! It is now time to dare yourself…Dare to dream!
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In the beginning before you, there was only the desolate darkness.
Just like in the Bible, two people were created for each other.
The creation of a beautiful paradise just for you and I.
To spend our precious time together in lovely bliss forever high.
The only differences are that it ain't called Eden, I'm not Adam, you're not Eve.
And a place where evil cannot enter to taint your pure and jovial soul.
So worry not about the evil snake because I'm there to fend it off.
Your safety and sanity are my utmost priority for eternity.
God gave me full responsibility to ensure this world does not fall into calamity.
I shall share all the burden that you carry so that you can be happy.
To ensure that you and I can sustain our dream to be happy together.
Because only when you're happy then can that dream truly become our future.
For this is my holy duty as your soldier of pain.
Notes
This is a slightly modified verse from a rap I wrote (under the same title of this poem/verse) dedicated to my clinically depressed ex-girlfriend whom I loved dearly to cheer her up but ultimately made her feel worse for some reason and she broke up with me. The verse is about me trying my absolute best to protect my ex from all the pain or sadness that she may be susceptible to due to her depression as making her happy was one of my promises to her, which I failed to honor...
I'm not here for sympathy but I'm posting it here so that at least someone else can read it and hopefully enjoy it. :-)
Oh and it's not meant to be religious either since both of us are not, I just used the Bible as an inspiration for this verse.
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I'm sorry for ever calling you a especially when it was usually a argument about something I did & you asked me to switch
I had it confused I didn't know your significance to this Earth now I know you came & come first
I had to walk through the fire & confront my own demons but it was too late when I woke up & realized I was dreaming
You were gone & you took everything good that was in me I was misogynistic but that's all that I knew how to be you were truly the best thing that ever happened to me
Im ashamed of the amount of disrespect I displayed you are the temple that should be on display not only do I want to hold your hand but I want you to see me become a better man I'll lay my life down to protect your crown & as long as I succeed I'll rest in piece in the ground
I really feel like the black woman is my God and savior if I had Mansa Musa gold it wouldn't be enough to pay you I owe you every breath in my body & every beat of my heart I have a lot of repenting to do so today I'll start
I should have never called you out of your name I should have never made you a unwilling participant in my games I should have never projected my insecurities on to you now that I'm wiser I realize that was the coward thing to do I should have never intertwined my soul with another woman and come home to you transferring those spirits is a dangerous thing to do
I'm sure you'll read this & think of the things I left out but I hope when you read it you'll see now what I'm about the disrespect stops here & anyone who continues should feel fear you are my Queen & will be treated as such I am your soldier any insurgents that dare to touch will bow at your feet when I put the in the Cobra clutch I love you so much
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