it is all about perspective I believe
not that my faith is big enough yet
but a short while ago which
seems like an eternity right now
my problems seemed as large
as I could have ever imagined in
self-inflicted short-sightedness
today they appear to me like
a fully grown elephant squeezed
into a miniature bird cage
the feeder quite empty apart
from nutrition for the truncated beast
key thrown away with no way to escape
pull out tray full of detritus
bar spacing tightly wound together
replacement thumb screws digging deep
into my skin parchment heart and soul
they say when it rains it pours
I was not prepared for the deluge however
apocalyptic floods and overflowing torrents
locked in a weir bursting all it contains
one more dry tear
and my drowning is complete
maybe someone can rescue
the cage and the trapped animal
When it rains, it pours,
but you cannot see
the tears that race down my face,
mixing with the showers
that force my clothes
to stick to my skin, my flesh -
wounds you cannot see.
You stand and stare,
yet my world has crumbled
into pieces I cannot gather.
You have sucked the energy
from my body, my soul, my mind.
Yet, you stand there,
while it pours,
and you cannot see
a single drop.
When it rains it pours
Of this, I’m sure
Time flies
By infant cries
It’s who you know
That helps you grow
Mother knows best
You know the rest
Grass isn’t greener
Self doubt is meaner
It takes a village
Don’t burn that bridge
20/20 hindsight
These all, are right
Don’t count your eggs
With absent legs
Crawl before walking
Think before talking
Occurs in 3’s
Birds and bees
One day
Isn’t far away
Just do it
Anyway
“When it rains, it pours”
Often turns out true
For one thing gone wrong
Sometimes starts a slew.
So an E.R. trip,
Which would be enough,
Then a tire near flat
Leads to other stuff.
Like no transport home
From a birthday meet,
Since the E.R. car
Had the booster seat.
Frantic texts and calls
‘Til things got resolved,
But the story then
Gets much more involved.
‘Cross the ocean, flights
Somehow got delayed.
Then a phone got lost,
Leaving all dismayed.
But the downpour stops
And the sun comes out.
All the ups and downs
Are what life’s about.
Locked in a cage,
Bound by chains,
I’m a prisoner of fear,
Full of growing pains
And afraid of change
In a future that is near.
From all the struggles,
I seek release,
Relief from what troubles,
The ability to be humble
And a way to achieve inner peace.
I no longer swing
From the ropes of shame,
Instead I sing of
The beauty after the rain.
Break free,
Of doing the same,
Day to day,
So afraid of change.
Don’t fear uncertainty,
Or the retrograde of mercury.
Welcome each blessing
As a new beginning
And life’s way of testing,
Look for the deeper meaning.
Life is full of hardships
That try to make you afraid,
But don’t let those hangups
Keep you ashamed.
Remember,
Faith over fear.
When it rains it pours
And that’s why we pray.
God reached down
And lifted the cage,
He cut the chains
That bound me to solid ground.
He knew that I was meant to be free
And now,
Even through blinding fear
I can see.
Written by: Rodgers Ja Brown
Why you gassing dawg
Why you coming to my table without asking dawg
I know you hate me with a passion I ain't mad at y'all
Jealous and envy shall follow you
You stuck on my name tryna f*ck with it
But I'm a big number you ain't in my league
I know you f*ck with every classic in my catalog
And it go worth your business team think it's lootlove
Cashtime with my team I'm a big Fish
Money is a big thing I'm focused on
I don't need a green screen when I pull stunts
Cause when you the real thing niggas get touched
And it's Super unlocked
I don't give a f*ck about your number one spot
Corporate's sleeping on me need to set alarm clocks
Word to all workmates crossing my network guap
Big dreams since I was a little boy
I'm stressed, went to the medical school and dropped out
Middle finger to the press
Tried to give a f*ck but I ain't got a f*ck left
I'm blessed
Tried to be civil until I saw your Instagram page
But I was out on leave paving a road for bigger things
See when it rains it pours. I think we all need change
I show real love and respect to the real ones!
Ego Ego go away
come back some other day
is the Ego like rain
When it rains it pours
so if you are hard
you will flood when that Ego shows up
sometimes like the weather there will be an alert
"Flash Flood expected move to High Ground"
Ego Ego go away
come back some other day
today I want to spend the day with family and friends
Ego Ego go away
in a flash that Ego can pour on my parade.
Ego Ego go away
I need a life vest to survive this Ego Fest
oh what damage it will cause
Ego Ego go away
1/10/21
It's gone
Far beyond
Phenomenon
Continually I stood strong
She asked for it, so I gave her the footlong
And put on a good song
Any problems I took on
And pushed on
Noticing anything that looked wrong
With some help from a good dog
It was clear as day, or put odd
Didn't bother me, others were offended and said "Good god!"
Bleeding now
Never was a meeting ground
Why are people so quick to put another human being down?
Just another thing I can be without
Often I took the scenic route
For a long time I've been speaking and reaching out
The results have been leaving doubts
Wasn't always of the same accord
Sometimes a sprinkle, and other times when it rains it pours
Why are you playing your
Cards wrong, that is one thing you'll be paying for
Already been down this road
Began to get old
It really started to hit home
Through life some tiptoed
Others were reckless, and it showed
By the s*** load
In the same or different zip codes
Water flows wrapping around the ground and goes
fluent feeling crevices and gaps- when it rains it pours until it evaporates~
11/21/20
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr © 2020
Have you ever heard of the saying…
When It Rains It Pours?
Well that saying became real
in my life a couple weeks ago.
And it made me super depressed.
Everything thing in my house
seemed to breakdown( two things)
I didn't have any money in my
savings or on credit card.
So it's extremely important to
save up money for a rainy day
because one never knows what
emergency will happen.
I learned that the hard. I strive to
do better in the future. As you know
we all learn lessons from life
experiences.
Well you may ask me what broke
down?
Let me tell you what it was……….
My refrigerator and the plumbing
in my bathroom, stopped working
almost at the same time.
Is the problem solved?
I am working on it.
Am I still depressed?
No, although those things
happened it could be much worse.
My kids are healthy,
I have a roof over my head,
lights, gas, food, bed and a deep
freezer( thank God for a deep freezer).
9-18-19
Alexis Y.
There’s an old saying ‘When it rains, it pours’
I’ve learned how true that statement really is
Due to the powerful, many have lost everything
We, too, are experiencing the crunch
What little we have left, dissolving before our eyes
Life sucks! But we must go on
When it looks as if all others have turned away
Have faith in God above & believe in yourself
When the whole worlds got you down
Come to Jesus He'll replace the frown
Those troubles of this world not yours
And just remember when it rains it pours
Come on in to the arms of Jesus
He'll cover you mind, body, heart and soul
Stop and believe
Stop and receive
are You listening
Stop and believe
Just receive
When the whole world is spinning
Come to Jesus graciously creating
Those rejoicing happy moments grandeur
True happiness comes from the creator
Come on in to the arms of Jesus
He'll cover you mind, body, heart and soul
Stop and believe
Stop and receive
are You listening
Stop and believe
Just receive
05/19/18
written by James Edward Lee Sr.©2018
I'm that guy that checks on you after 8 hours of work
I'm that guy who watches your messes then cleans up the dirt
I'm that guy that will help you, yeah, you're coming first
But am I doing too much?
I'm that man who understands you when the world ignores
I'm that man that knows for sure, when it rains it pours
I'm that man who reaches to open every closed door
But am I doing too much?
You're that girl that see's me as her least important
You're that girl who puts me below a hair appointment
You're that girl who says my choices were inadvertent
I'm sure I am doing too much.
Why am I here and not there?
Because the sun shines here and
Caresses my face, freckling my skin.
Because the birds are here and
Sing promises of freedom and flight.
Because when it rains it pours and
Washes away the memories that hurt.
Because at night a sea of stars smiles down and
Reminds me of the nights of youth.
Why am I here and not there?
Because the sun there is unforgiving and
Scorches my skin, leaving it blistering and red.
Because there seagulls cry and
Break the calm and bleed my ears.
Because rain occurs in drizzles and
Teases with a taste before leaving my throat dry.
Because city lights block the stars and
Forget the magic of the heavens.
Why am I here and not there?
Because you are there and home is here.
ALONE
Every day I couldn't wait to get out
Hope that day will come about
Everyone is gone so what's the rush
It can't get much worse than to sit in hush
I listen to stories of grandeur and in existent glamour
The days sure do seem to go on forever
Can't sleep for all is black
This is slow time I'd rather lack
My life sure didn't measure up
Not for nothing times sure is tough
Living the dream before I got trapped behind these bars
Now the darkness lurks and life's afar
Never thought I could feel such hurt and loss
I am a rock covered with moss
As the saying goes
When it rains it pours
Dear God I need salt to purify my wounds
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