Sir, I hear you are looking to hire
If so, I’m your man. I can help you retire
Excellent, young fellow, though it sounds too good to be true
Well, sir, after taking a good, long look at you ...
So glad ‘I can keep my doctors on my new insurance plan’
My endocrinologist’s next opening is June 07, 2027
Today I got a reminder call for tomorrow’s appointment with the insomnia specialist
Had to take a pass on the meeting, for it wasn’t in my book
As the year I made it, (2014) I had not by insomnia been overtook
And as for my Primary Care Physician, before I saw him, he retired
So I saw his partner, who with duct tape together had been wired
I asked him if he was actually a PCP for car mechanics
He smirked, then howled ~ said he’s just obsessive-manic
I can do it by Paulin Zihindula Muchiza.
If i know the thing i'm doing, i can do it.
If I trust my self i can do it.
i'm not, Afraid of any thing that I'm doing, because I know God is with me.
Any thing that I'm doing in my life
I put God first because I love him.
Every body can do any thing they want and we can help one another to
Ashive our dreams.
.
well
respectfully when'yuh
miss
lean your
i'mean
thuh'um softly
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revealing
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meant
The More Selfish
The Sacrifice,
The Better For
Everything...
In Darkness,
Or In Light.
So, What's
Illuminating
The Darkness?
Over There?
-Gray Squirrel
07-20-2026
heat lingers
scent of sassafras in air
cold tea is tempting
oh how i envy the moon.
the light in the darkness.
the light i can never enjoy.
the light i will never be.
oh how long it’s been.
lost, trembling in the darkness.
was the light ever real ?
i don’t understand.
there is no light.
not for me.
it’s left me.
it’s left me like…
like everyone else.
Ghosts of my past
Still try to haunt
Manifest to demons
Demons of destruction
They broke so much
Tore me apart from the inside out
Took control
Made me miss precious moments
Cost me my life
For such a long time
Reflections don't shy away from the truth
But lies is all I saw
It's been a war
A battle for change
Thought all the weapons were accounted for
Then suddenly out no where
They attack nightly
Knocking me down
I wasn't able to rise above before
But now I stand and deliver everything I once hid
It's the reality of an imagination that was built for change
I knew it was time to move forward not back
Bring those I care for up not down
I was the demon inside outside I was numb
Not no more
Not today
It's all about consistency
It's all about hope
It's takes one small step to create footprints they all will remember
I am here now ready for what lies ahead
No expectations and no set plan
It's freedom in me to be the one that changes it all
On my way
Catch me if you can
Because once the chase is over
You will see how wonderful I can be.
I see my dream house.
Sits on a hill surrounded by nature.
Ready and waiting for me.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
This casement can be a delay
I can see a reflection faraway
But I will never cease to pray
Until the best days obey
Now I can fly with my wings
Despite all that clings
I love my inner joy that sings
Keep moving in grace of springs
I ain't capable of living in the mix
Betwixt the less and the nix
Now growing up among the cliques
Is a threat that energize my fix
I seek out the moon
waiting for passing clouds
I know you are there
teasing me tonight
longing for guidance moonbeams
a sign in darkness
finally you crown
gracing me with your smile on
my pale white skin
I predicted no one likes me.
Like the universe in between my toes.
Everyone communicates sometimes.
Or gives into a trash can.
I predicted no one likes me.
Because maybe the terrible things that could happen are a space ship I can’t steer this thing.
I predicted no one likes me.
Maybe it’s just a soft anger.
Or a gentle slurping of my emotions.
I predicted no one likes me.
Next time maybe I’ll block it out.
Like the stranger I can be.
Yahweh is good, A strong defense in the day of distress,
And He knows those who take refuge in Him.
Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who proclaims good news,
Who announces peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah;
Pay your vows. For never again will the vile one pass through you;
He is cut off completely.
Nahum 1:7, 15
I can hear.
Yahweh speaks the truth
forcefully
with mercy.
Understanding my distress
His words are perfect.
I can see.
Yahweh breaks darkness
with wisdom
and warnings.
Eternity in clear sight,
He is praiseworthy.
I can feel.
His love engulfs me.
Safekeeping
assures me
I trust Yahweh with my life.
His might perseveres.
I can sense.
He calls me to share
the good news -
Jesus Christ
whose death purchased my pardon,
peace and paradise.
A pretty sunset, outside afar
Waiting to make room for a star
Simple but completely ignored
People making up games, some bored
Waiting for the end of the day
So, they can relax in their homes' shade
Everyone comes from a different place
Moving in their own pace
Having big and small goals
And all with different roles
Most trapped in their bubbles
Not a desire to venture out, face troubles
Peacefully looking at the birds fly away
All I can do and all I can say
Is the sky is starting to fill with grey
I hope I continue having a good day
One barista cracks daily jokes.
What did one bean say to another?
Come on be brew-tally honest.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
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