Skeptic

She said "hello" and "welcome"

She wished this our home will become

She had a bit of a wild look in her eye

Was it excitement or insanity?

She flashed her pearly whites

As she clasped my hand so tight

And said ever so softly

"This here is meant for you"

I never held hands so small

Or experienced His plan so vividly

For in her hand was a piece of poetry

Sent from the lover of my soul!

...to be continued

Rio Grand Valley

Oh mine! I just realized it's been a week since I posted! I have been so busy and so tired from trying to get the new place all homey and cozy. The Rio Grand Valley really is popping! I met some Ghanaians today! I could not believe my eyes! I was so sure there will be no Ghanaians whatsoever. I knew that I might find at least one Nigerian, but Ghanaian? Never in a million years!

Not that I was looking out for or singling the colored folks out but it helps to know that at least one other colored person has a similar experience to yours. So yeah, I met TWO Ghanaian families today and they were very nice people! Now I don't feel so alone.

This place even has an African shop!Say what!?! Guess where the owner is from? Omo Naija ooo!

Plight of One

Wake up early morn

Everyday after you're born

To yet another day of toil

On the not so fertile soil

Till a land that's desolate

And get to school late

I am not that African child

Never played with toys

Never had a voice

My folks did their best

And I have to do the rest

Old beyond my years

Hopeful future not so near

I am not that African child

May have been cast a better lot

May have played with you as a tot

The years may have changed my view

But I never forget how you grew

I pray your future is brighter

And you've learned to be a fighter

I am this African child...

I think about that African child

*image from NubianGraphics.com

Double Take

So I just realized that I have not read a book since summer! That is terrible. I have been watching way too much TV lately and seriously destroying brain cells.(Thank God for scrabble! Which I play almost everyday online! hehe) I started playing scrabble about a year ago and I really like it. I'm not that good yet but I'm getting there little by little. How often do you read a book? What is best the you have read so far this year? Maybe I might need to pass by Barnes and Noble to pick up a few books.

Does anyone know how to break up a 24 hour drive? I'm wondering if we should do 10 hours/day or 8 hours/day or whatever? What are your thoughts?

In other unrelated news and totally vain information, I got the double take a couple times yesterday! You know on those days when you feel great and it seems nothing can bring you down? Yes, that's how I felt yesterday! I had a spring in my step as I walked with my head held high! Heels are the best~! Have a great day y'all!(I'm turning Texan even before I get there!...hehe)

So so surreal

"I can't believe it"

One more week to the long commute

My heart skips a beat when I think about it

Is it excitement or anxiety

I know not what feeling it is

All I can do is be THANKFUL!

Will I see deer in my backyard like I do now

Will I be able to gaze at the wild turkey from my window

How about the beautiful stray cats with mischievous eyes

What of the beautiful birds with colorful feathers?

Will I find comfort in a different view?

All I can do is be THANKFUL!

Weekend Bliss

Yesterday someone asked if I was happily married and I responded "blissfully so!" I didn't even have to think about it. In my opinion, the honeymoon is only over when you say so! Keep LOVE alive people! Make Love, Not War!... hehe

Have a great weekend. Mine is going to be full of "see you later(s)"... it's never good bye!

Thought Processes

Speechless
When you touch my face
Speechless
When you kiss my lips
Speechless
When our eyes connect
Speechless
When you changed the game
Speechless
How you love me best
Speechless
How I can't deny
Speechless
How I can't control...
Word!...
That I love you most!

Forever and a day!

That's how long I feel like it's been since I posted! Pardon my absence from blogging often. I am going through a period of transition and I am a little frazzled and disorganized from it. That's the only excuse I have. Lately though, I have been wondering; what does it really mean to belong? For me, I have always felt a sense of not really belonging to a particular place. Perhaps I am just a restless wanderer? What are your thoughts? Am I the only one who feels like this? With that said, it does not mean I am unhappy or discontent with this state of being :) After all, the only constant in life is change!

Slowly Falling

Feels like I've been in a whirlwind

Slowly but steadily getting out of control

Can't feel the ground beneath me

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Calm the wind and the turmoil within

Chase away the dust and the debris

With You I find a place of rest

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Solace for my tired mind and feet

Comfort for my weary mind

I'm grounded wherever you are

Chase

She followed him for a while

Driving wildly and tailgating

Weaving through traffic

Maintaining a close distance,

Lest she lost track of him

At every "STOP" sign she'd honk

Trying to get his attention

He'd put his blinkers on

Thinking "just go around me already, crazy person"

Until he got to my stop sign

She signaled for me to stop him

Out flew the little lady in a frenzy

To give her dear husband his packed lunch!

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That's how my morning went as I got to the bus stop to wait with my niece and nephew for their school bus. I love older couples! They give me hope! Love is still alive!