My intentions were pure, did I not strip them naked before you
I wasn’t afraid to say that I loved you, it didn’t make me less of a man
Not known to draw first, but this time I felt my grip itchy
Your troubles my own, my troubles on hold
There lurks some magic in love, a price to pay for its conjuring
Tuff girls will break a street cat, it don’t matter that u land on your feet
We pay the price for those before us, and those on tag have theirs sealed
A pot can only break once, but your heart will grow cold feet
It’s all a circle but we can remould the tale, learn from the ruins of war
Love deeply and expect the same, stay loyal and earn fealty
Because all dogs were once noble men and sluts fair maidens
Aiming, Reaching
Somehow teaching
Gaining self control
Accomplishing a goal
Not stopping
Because someone thinks
Otherwise
Reediting trying to revise
All catches you by a surprise
Setting goals
Achieving dreams
Getting it done by all means
Don't need a team
You can do it yourself
Believe in you
Even when no one else does
Protect yourself as if
You are wearing a glove
Show love , keep progressing
Never block your blessings
You can hop or leap
Just remember to land on your feet
And when you land
Don't forget the plan
The plan for you is to never drop down
Even in the midst
Continue to wear your ?? crown
Don't frown, smile
Reaching goals
Are worth while
Stick to it, you can do it
Another milestone kept
Congratulations to thyself
Remember what you've been told
This is how you accomplish a goal
Written by: Concetta Hardnett
01/18/2020
High and mighty, you think you are.
High up in your pedestal, sleek shoes shine from the bootblack's sweat.
High is what you feel up on cloud nine; divine ecstasy, afraid of getting wet.
Highness, of royalty, you reek of old money.
Highness, of power, you forget the small luxury.
You dream more elegantly; you've acquired new sophistication.
You live under great conditions; you've lost real imagination.
Your smile is different, you've forgotten the value of failure.
Your smile is different, you've forgotten your savior.
Sharp as you look, suited and proper.
Conditioned behavior, manners are of pauper.
Fine dining becomes casual routine.
Devouring assets, simple and clean.
Up and up you go.
Will you think of those below?
Your reign will soon be over, make sure to land on your feet.
Don't get too comfortable, recovery won't be sweet.
going crazy is not so bad
floating on air as a result has its benefits
when you land on your feet, surprising is the lightness that is felt
imagine the art of the most beautiful snowfall
the happiness within replaces the stresses of everyday life
you do not worry about the frigidity
the love throughout overtakes and a special kind of peace takes face
the beauty of it all replaces the normal and the bland
colors unknown are exposed exponentially
the aftermath is the start of the ending, but nobody really seems to mind
finally in the external center of an internal yearning, we gladly go crazy....
Don't Ever Look Behind You
It Isn't Very Smart
Even If Your Heart Is Broken
You must Make Another Start
One Thing You Always Count on
Is There Will Be a Change
No Matter What May Happen
Your Life You'll Rearrange
Sometimes It's What You Want
Other Times It's Not
But the Thing You Need to Aim for
You must Come out on Top
So Don't Worry about Changes
They Are Just a Fact of Life
It's the Changes You Don't Want
That Can Give You Lots of Strife
Just Try to Take it Easy
And Remember Who You Are
Always Land on Your Feet
And You Will Go Quite Far
Connie Moore
August 13, 1992
Sometimes in life, things do not go so well,
But there is always someone else who has it worse;
I don’t like praying to God for his help
Before giving thanks for all of my blessings first.
Just when it seems I am in the darkest of night,
I do my best to keep my head help up high;
As long as I keep on the trail of the good and the right,
I know that the bad luck I’m experiencing will soon pass me by.
So bring on the serpents, the pestilence and floods;
Rain fire from the skies and let rivers flow with blood.
My resolve and my faith in all that is good
Will remain strong in my bosom right where it should.
Loved ones are lost; life isn’t eternal;
Physical challenges, we sometimes must meet;
Careers don’t always take the course that we hope for
But persevere and you will land on your feet.
Cry not for me, my hardships I’ll suffer
With determination to come through them strong;
A better man I’ll be when the tribulations are over
And remain ever positive my whole life long.
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