a heart destroyed
a mind in confusion
and yet a woman
is capable of taking pain
and transforming it into triumph
healthy spirit.
more mental health
and a peace of mind
protect your right
to feel at ease
coffee and a book.
shades and shadows
the smell of coffee beans
sits in my nostrils
the taste of Colombia on my tongue
the pages of my favorite book
between my fingers
my morning bliss
has just begun
internet trolls.
i give silence to your criticism
as you’ve decided to exaggerate
your own importance to my art
i give silence to your opinions
because in my opinion
you are wrong
i give silence to your anger
because i’m happy and in love
i give silence to your opinion
while you remain below
i rise above
sick day.
give your soul a break
if you’re tired of being hurt
just rest awhile
not a victim, victor.
hate me, i love it
get angry, i’ll just laugh
March 17th I.
i got tired of practicing
the self-destruction
of fighting for someone
who would rather fight
against me
that’s not love
March 17th II.
if you’re in a relationship
with someone who
doesn’t respect your mind and heart
it’s time to move on
without that person
if you’re in a relationship
that doesn’t support your joy
and peace of mind
it’s time to move forward
without that person
March 17th III.
feel what you feel but also understand
that most people don’t deserve
an emotional reaction from you
you are valuable
you are grand
you are the essence of strength
don’t let them break you
March 17th IV.
you’re always trying
but who tries for you
you’re always fighting
but who fights for you
i hate this idea of everything
falling upon the shoulders
of a woman
while she’s in a relationship
with a man who makes no effort
i hate this idea of a woman
feeling alone while being
in a relationship
March 17th V.
i learned so many lessons in love
the hard way
i learned that loving someone
doesn’t simply make them the one
i learned that love
in its purest form
can only be provided
and accepted when
you love yourself first
March 17th VI.
there is value in your presence
there is value within your heart
and not everyone can afford
to be with someone like you
that’s fine
March 17th VII.
for me personally
i would not have found love
in someone else
until i found it in its
purest form within myself first
you are the beginning
it all starts with you
the love you long for
must first be cultivated on your own
by yourself
March 17th VIII.
i think what we’ve found in dating
is that sometimes
the people we care for are incapable
of caring for us the way we need
we discover through relationships
that sometimes the person
we fall for cannot comprehend
the love we provide
March 17th IX.
having standards is not a burden
being strong is not a burden
the mate you choose
should always choose you
just you
March 17th X.
the love you accept
shouldn’t hurt you
the relationship you entertain
shouldn’t cause confusion
a terrible terror of love II.
it’s scary how dedicated
you can be to someone
who would rather use their energy
to attempt to destroy you
cost of communication.
know your worth
and never communicate
reply or respond to anyone
who can’t afford to speak to you
or with you
she, you, woman.
delicate yet strong
there’s a certain balance
that only a woman like her
can obtain
she knows what she deserves
and provided anything less
she’ll walk away in search of more
she’s guarded, sure
but she’s ready to open up
to the one who deserves her
6:42.
you’ve been hurt
you’ve made your mistakes
you’ve been called out
of your name
you’ve felt broken
you’ve fallen down
you’ve had to pick up the pieces
of your heart and start over
you’ve been mishandled, neglected
disrespected and you’ve felt unprotected
all of which has caused you to guard your heart but you’re stronger
look at what you’ve been through
you’re a queen who always gets through
you’re a woman who continues to survive
it’s evident.
something within you
is hurting, you’re in pain
and it shows in the songs
you relate to
the quotes and poetry
you double-tap on social media
and of course it’s evident
from the way these words make you feel
but things do change, as you know
things do get better and they will
6:53.
so many things i need to work on
so many fucking things i need to change
false claims of real love.
i find that it’s difficult
to find a heart that wants
to love you permanently
so many “i love yous”
from people who don’t
intend to stay
7:05.
don’t let the pain
of any past relationship
prevent you from finding
something genuine and real
in the future of something new
weak critique.
i’ve come to realize that
negative criticism
often arrives from the lips
of someone incapable of accomplishing
the things you can
the roses.
she is a storm of roses
dangerous but beautiful
8:32.
too often the heart
finds a way to love
the ones who will never
love it back
broken chains.
loving myself more
set me free of you
daydreaming life.
my life rarely fits
the picture i draw up
in my head
having certain expectations
has ruined me
the levels.
there are several levels to love
don’t be afraid to reach
for the highest
a short moment.
the truth hurts
and so we find peace
in lies that create
a temporary happiness
the never-ending never.
hating kills progression
i know this because
all the people who hate me
will surely never surpass me
8:49.
my ego and my soul
have found the perfect compromise
a void.
i felt like a bookstore
with no books on its shelves
a profound emptiness
in my soul
demands never met.
somehow i’d always feel
a deep regret when asking for more
knowing damn well
that having any sort of expectation
would ruin me in ways
that i could never imagine
while my requests were met
with nothing or lack of effort
i was simply demanding everything
i knew i deserved
everything you weren’t willing to give
and i know that now
knowing you.
who are you when no one is watching
can i trust that person to remain loyal
without my watchful eyes
who are you when my back is turned
can i trust that person to be honest
in my absence
i see a lifetime in brown eyes.
the morning comes too soon
your eyes a weary shade of brown
your hair twisted and tangled
restless and yet you smile
the sun rises on your face
shining brighter than before
you lean in to whisper “i love you”
but in this moment, i love you more
March 23rd.
i’ve become a flower and rose
enthusiast because i’ve fallen in love
i’ve come to the realization that loving
a woman
means making an effort to make her smile
at all times
why give her grief and sorrow
when you can give her roses
that scream “i love you”
24 hours.
i do whatever i can
to protect my partner’s peace of mind
when you love someone
you keep that relationship secure and safe
love shouldn’t feel like chaos and hell
a truth I.
holding on to someone
who doesn’t care about losing you
causes you to lose yourself
and self-esteem
i witnessed.
watching you decide
to miss out on real love
because you’d rather hold on
to someone who doesn’t love you
is the hardest part
a truth II.
your opinion of me
will never define who i truly am
and whatever you think of me
holds no importance in my life
surviving oceans.
we’re drowning for people
who refuse to pull us from an ocean
of despair
we’re drowning for people
who tipped us over
forcing us to be submerged
by our own pain
we’re drowning as they watch
without a care in this world
we’re drowning and only we
can save ourselves
mature men.
having many women means nothing
being able to juggle several women
doesn’t make you a man
but the strength and determination
to love and be faithful to one does
further from truth.
amazing isn’t it
the way that every lie that gets told
contains just enough truth to seem believable
a truth III.
the woman who asks for more
isn’t asking for too much
the woman who demands more
is simply in search of everything
she deserves
a truth IV.
and that’s the issue
sometimes when you see what you want
you forget what you need
and what you accept is further
from what you deserve
noncombative.
the beauty in being secure with self
is that you never have to defend your ideas
or your actions
with people who don’t matter
ability.
she has the patience to stay
and the strength to move on
valued.
when a man realizes the value
of the woman who shares herself with him
he adds value to himself
uncontrollable.
seek the approval of no one
never change who you are
to fit the mold that others
have created for you
imitation.
some apologize
because they mean it
others apologize
because they’ve gotten caught
withdrawn but progressive.
i’m constantly evolving
i just wish you were involved
and a part of this change
i’ve been doing this without you
but i’m fine
beneath above.
she desires a patient partner
one who will dig deeper
making sure she reaches
her peak
lower.
understand that a woman’s love
is something that runs deep
if you’re not ready and willing
to reach her depths
don’t attempt the dive
don’t waste her time
inner, deeper.
when i hear the word “woman”
so many things come to mind
my thoughts are overtaken
by great things and visions
i value the essence, mind
and the very being of a woman
see, many men look at a woman
and categorize her by the way she looks
reducing her to her appearance
but i see more than that
i’m willing to go to the depths
of the soul, the mind
its core
the most beautiful woman is far more
than a beautiful structure or what
she appears to be to the naked eye
the most beautiful woman has gold
running through her veins and magic
living within her heart
you are that wom
an . . .
sex, poetry in motion.
let us lie
beside
beneath
one another
using our emotions to convey
express
and act out the actions of our mind
body
soul
and heart
sex is poetry in motion
with a touch of love
adding meaning to what
is already beautiful
you and i
beneath the moon
covered in darkness
let us create
let us write
when together.
touch her in a way that no one
has done before
stimulate her entire mind
with an abundance of words
and leave an imprint upon her soul
create a long-lasting memory
and become something she’ll
never forget