Sapphire

I am a Queen

I am rare

I blow my own horn

Maybe you should fix yours too

I can't hear you from the top

Success is my only noise

I am not meant for the weak

My blood irks at simpletons

I will look at you deeply

Body like Sapphire

Pleasing to the eyes

But none for the hands

Look at your own life

Tell me

How I fit in there?

Sorry honey

Feathers can never hold up gold

So hush your unfortunate lips

Stand still, you might see my splendor flourish

Listen, listen, my glory's prized speech

"I am a Queen

I am Strong

I Rule"

It's too big!

Now I know that all of us have that overpowering egotistic nature. It's not bad from time to time to remind yourself, and those around you, who you really are.

Sapphire is a piece which exactly describes this. Bent but never broken, only you can fuel your zest and potential to reach and exceed expectations. You are your own king! I hope you enjoy it.

NB: I am not that cocky, but push my buttons and you'll ignite a flame of arrogance.

-The Libran-

Rain

Rain on me, sweet love

Sink right into my soiled heart

Parched and torn

Cleanse my afflictions, precious one

And let me see your beauty clearly

Pour down, tender being

Wash the guilt, the hurt, the anger away

Your presence floods my sanity

It drowns my sense of calm

Like a tide you came in unexpectedly

Like a ricocheting wave you carry me lazily

I am content, I am happy

I feel the love trickling down

Into my bruised soul

Your smile is my desire

Your touch is intoxicates my senses

Drown my troubles

May they flow beyond imagination

I live for your magnificence

Rain, rain on me, my only

Droplets of your unending care trickle down on my heart

Your power is within what you have washed away

Your storms are perfect for my peaceful hells

Drippety Drop...

We all love or loathe the feel of rain on our sun kissed skins..

Rain tells of a broken heart revived, cleansed and soothed by a lovable being, basically he or she has come to the rescue! The sad and lonely soul isn't as gloomy anymore, and like the effect of rain on dry ground they have been refreshed.

Stay cool!

-The Libran-

Mother

My child, listen closely

It is said that at the end of the rainbow lies a pot o' gold

You hear, but never be deceived

I have cradled you in my arms

I have loved you

You are my pot of gold

My child, heed my call

My heart pains, it aches

My heart is plagued with a disease so fatal

It will kill my soul

My heart bleeds for you

My heart is crippled by my love for you

I will catch you when you stumble

Have I not taught you your first words?

Have I not held you by the hand,

And led you into the road of bliss

When I look into your eyes

I see my life

My child, it pains me to see you grow

To  know that one day,

 you will be weaned from my breast

I want only the best for you

Because I have a duty toward God

To nurture you into goodness

Yes this is my debt to the Father

For he has blessed me with you

May my smile bring you happiness

May my words bring you comfort

May my prayers help you

When you have fallen from grace

May you never  forget me, dearest child

May you never  forsake me when I grow old

I wish this and more

Because I am your Mother

And there's more!

We're getting there! Okay I had a hard time trying to choose which piece to put up after She.. but I can say the following piece will touch most .. actually all of you. 

I decided to  crown it as Mother, as it entails a mother's hopes and wishes for her beloved child. I believe that all mothers, living or resting, deserve honorable recognition for the sacrifices they have made for us to be where we are in life. Truly blessed we are.

I dedicate this one to my one and only mama, she has been all I need till now and I thank God for her.

-The Libran-

She

She will dance a sensual dance on the waves of your heart

Like a judge she will leave no stone unturned

Only the strong can withstand the poison of her beauty and charm

The rest waste away like the sands in the hourglass

She will refuse to be subdued

The curves of her confidence are fit to woo every ounce of your soul

Undisputed, she will claim you and have you for herself

She will not stop, she rules

She defies the odds of nature

She has upset every rule that has been commanded against her will

Her lips drip of nothing but the sweet nectar of  womanliness

She has nothing to lose, she has your heart in her soft palms

She embraces her feminine venom, she owns her show

The world is her stage

The moon is her light

If you are brave, then cross her path

But the weak, she blots out of existence

She will rule

She will conquer

Majestically, she will rise

The Queen of her own heart

And maybe yours

If you look closely

If you submit

If you dare

You will know

I am She

Oh poems, where art thou - there you are!

World... I'm Back!! Okay, as promised I am going to upload my very VERY very beloved and treasured pieces - poems in layman's language (LOL) - and I think it's time I gave you a taste of my weirdness!! I'm still starting out obviously, having created 20 pieces if I remember well - more to come!

So the first piece is crowned as She.. a very intimate, fiery and confident showcase of a very robust and independent woman who will not surrender at any cost to get what she wants (duh - it's ME of course haha). It's one of the first poems I wrote in 2014 after a long break at it, as I had started out in high school around 2009. You'll read the rest as I post!

Enjoy


-The Libran-

Suicide : Society's crime

Taking someone's life is evil of course, but taking one's own life? Beyond unimaginable. Cases of people committing suicide have the same old causes: depression, loneliness, rough upbringing, just sadness that one person feels and endures ALONE. Where is the rest of society when this person decides to end his or her own life? We are all consumed with our own battles we forget that  sometimes other people need that one extra lift from us. And when we ignore, we think everything is well until you find them lying lifeless on the cold floor. Too late.

It's time we intensified education toward suicide and its impact on society. We need to stand collectively and fight this silent evil, who knows, maybe your loved one is contemplating it right now. Just saying. 

It won't take much to educate and support one another. Offering moral support and words of affection clearly doesn't need a degree. It's stupid for society to pay a price for suicide yet it causes it. Step the game up, DO SOMETHING TODAY.

Check on your loved ones always. When going through rough patch, talk to someone. Cry in their arms. Say it all. Even counseling helps, it won't go to waste. But hey I'm not here to reiterate stuff that's been emphasized already. We know what's to be done so let's not relax and bank on the fact that we're always going to be told what to do. Suicide is heartbreaking. But what's even more heartbreaking is that it's a crime that's being committed not by by the victim. They are not to blame.

Society, you're guilty as charged.

Silence is truly golden

Young world! I know I've been quite silent on my posting...I can say 2014 was quite the hectic one! On that note...allow me to say (embarrassed though) happy new year to you all! I'm just hoping you didn't bring excess baggage from the past year (....I swear mine followed me....LOL). Let's hope we'll be able to share a whole lot this year - oh that reminds me...I've had my beautiful overactive brain try on poetry! I swear it will be worth the wait! Stay tuned (..or stay reading? Gosh I embarrass myself eek!).Awesome stuff is coming your way! 😙

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want" (Psalm 23)

Who run the world?

This issue has men taking their defensive side faster than I could say, "Women are the stronger sex". Of course opinions will always remain opinions unless backed with concrete evidence. So until then, allow me to indulge...

Biologically speaking, don't even get a sister started on this! So we define women as emotional creatures...yes we may blow things out of proportion...yes we may fuss about the most trivial things...and yes, don't even think about touching her favorite ice cream in the refrigerator...especially when it is "that time of the month". I love how we all use this expression - "Uh-oh, it seems like it's that time of the month for Sally". I know most men find this amusing but I totally feel like it's one of the worst curses cast upon womankind. The cramps, the raging hormones, the discomfort, EVERYTHING. And it has to be repeated monthly for the rest of our lives! -Well, except menopause, which can be really testing. I don't think our fellow men could ever put up with the torment we go through during our menstrual cycle. I swear if men  went through this, the world wouldn't be a safe place to live in! Seriously, think about it...

Secondly, childbirth. Inasmuch as people describe it as a beautiful process of bringing forth another human to the world, I won't lie , I am dreading that day. Imagine having to withstand excruciating pain for a whole 18 hours (I pray this doesn't happen to me) . Apart from this, it is quite unfortunate that some women  die during childbirth.  Uhm, duhhh C-section! some would say. Yeah but it does leave a scar on that beautiful body won't it? Either way, it is a real test on women. I feel that this shows how women are flexible and can adapt to any given situation. Once again boys, you wouldn't pull through this. This is why we hate you even more when we're trying to push out that damn son of yours, and wonder why he had to take your big head. 

On another sad note, it is alarming to know that in some parts of the world, abuse of women is still a pressing situation. I'm talking about sexual, physical and even emotional abuse. In my life I've had the opportunity to see for myself what it takes to be a strong woman. Single mothers do not exist because of the mistakes they made. Sometimes their partners neglect their duties , and being the cowardly fools they are, they run away. Of course you say raising a child requires input from both sides, but what will you do if you're left to finish the race alone? Mothers will definitely go a long way to cater for their children, even if it means sacrificing your happiness for it. And widows. And oppressed wives. If women can be subjected to such type of pressure, they are definitely are the stronger individuals. 

It's a man's world at the end of the day. Because of this, women have to fight an extra battle to be recognised and appreciated for their capabilities. I believe that, if you know who you are in this world, nothing can stop you from achieving your goals. Women, we run this!

Change

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, to have the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference". Amen. If you ask me, that quote is sexy. I love the truth and depth in it. It makes me wonder what it is about change that we are afraid of. I feel that as human beings, sometimes we don't know when to embrace change or when to stop forcing change.
Miley Cyrus. Her controversial conversion to being a baddie has caused quite a stir, and believe me, a number of people haven't come to terms with her brand new vibe in a positive way. But when is change good? If the individual in you has become a cause for concern. When you have negative energies flowing around you, it's time to flip the table. It may be troublesome friends, maybe associates at work, your dressing sense (some of my friends do need MAJOR help on this one), the way you carry yourself. If all these and more are pulling you away from your true self, don't be afraid to take matters into your own hands. But then again, there are some situations where you can't do much to change it. It may be that one friend who is reckless but still needs you as a pillar of strength. You can't run away from that sometimes. All you can do is try to bring them to the right course of doing things. They decide for themselves to change or not. But if all efforts have failed, don't let the person or situation bring you down. 

You need to advance.

Stop expecting change where it is far from happening. Open your eyes and be able to distinguish between situations which are flexible enough to allow for change and those which will remain the way they are. And for those which cannot change, smile, accept and move on. I have learnt to live with these type of situations. Of course I hope for the best, but I also have to remember that if I can't change it, forcing matters into my own hands will not help. I'm glad and I won't fool myself.

Confidence

The butterflies in your tummy when you have to make a presentation in a class of 100 students. The terrifying moment when you have to stand up and make a speech in front of intimidating individuals. If there is anything I seriously need to work on, is the ability to exude confidence in and around social circles. I see myself as the natural, shy and reserved observer in a group of people I am not accustomed to. What is it about the simplicity of being confident that makes it the hardest task ever? Seriously, how do some people get away with it?

I believe that self confidence comes from the realisation of your self worth. It would never mean anything if you embraced your insecurities instead of yourself. You are an individual, sophisticated, unique and unchallenged. There will never be another you. God created you in His divine image and to Him the glory belongs. 

Let others talk you down all they want, but all you should know is you have the power to become remarkable and recognised if you stopped caring about what the world has to say. They will always have an opinion. See yourself as a successful being capable of anything and everything good. In no time, your light of confidence will blind those who never believed.