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Feb 2020 · 46
Sign Sign Everywhere
Edmund black Feb 2020
Sign,  sign , sign
everywhere
Everywhere’s a sign
Yet
you still don’t see it
because
you only see
what you want to see
when you want to see it
Can you see the sign

🛑

Stop
Negotiating
What
Shouldn’t
Be
Negotiated
🛑

Your worth

~~~~~
Feb 2020 · 86
In My Sleep
Edmund black Feb 2020
Some days
          I dream of
                   True love
But
                      Most days
                                 I dream of
                                             True dreams
Feb 2020 · 96
Like A Breath
Edmund black Feb 2020
Poets don’t write
All the time
because
We love it ,
We write because
We “must”
Because
If we don’t
There is an ache inside
That just won’t let us be
I write at times
When I have no clue and
Without thinking
Sometimes like a breath
When there’s Nowhere to hide
No shoulders to cry on
I write to encourage myself
and many others
No matter how much
The world trying to minimizing life
There’s always a way to shine
And the truth forever remains
The sun is in us all
In sadness and pain
Joy and laughter
Rich and poor
I write to remind myself of
The value I hold dearly inside
A visionary truly
Like a first class flight
To a limitless potential
Writing is indeed
My fuel to grow
Letting go of my old
Releasing the pain
Like starting anew
While faith unfolding
Like flowers in light
Constantly flowing
A rhythm and vibe
A magical ride
To the great unknowns
My currency is inspiration
My destination is love
But sometimes
Out of nowhere
I’ve run out of thought
Just
        like
    A breath!
Feb 2020 · 41
Kiss 💋
Edmund black Feb 2020
Oh, the pressures to win her heart
Where, oh where, shall I begin
               As I was fallen like sheets of rain
She expressed that
        Like the blood running through her veins that,
She has a certain type
                   And she expressed that ,
I wouldn’t make a perfect match
         Turning my heavenly intention into hell
                      Just like a bouncer at the door
  She refused to let me in
              Minimizing devotion
                        And like an invisible man
She walked and see right through me
                   Like the leaves during the storm
She blew me away without gravitation
                   And like a muted sky
She never heard the sweet words I whispered
         But little did she know that
One day with a single rose
Stemmed with a kiss
            I would steal her heart
                   Like a thief on the cross
And hold onto it forevermore.
Oct 2019 · 299
Self-Deception
Edmund black Oct 2019
One truth
One consistent voice
One authentic face
One vision
One clear perception
One profound impression
You are naturally beautiful when you are oneself
Oct 2019 · 135
Food For Thought
Edmund black Oct 2019
They’ve said
When the heart is weak
The mind tango along
Temptation whispers
Then it shouts
I know to desire
Something I shouldn’t have
Is against all my beliefs
But I must admit
What a delightful scenery
She almost reminded me
Of the crab cakes dinner I enjoyed
Last night
Plumped and juicy
Just couldn’t wait
To get my fine *** home and
Sink my teeth into them
But anyway
Let me explain
I took a glimpsed towards her
Oh boy I drooled and drooled
Like the lobster bisque chowder
Or was it the New England ?
That's besides the point
I swear
Everybody ought to try some
But anyway
Her cherry painted lips ,
looked so pleasurably plumped
Just like a New Zealand mussels
In other words the best money can buy
Her exotic profile had
My mind running wild like fine wine
Made it almost unbearable
To control my emotions
I’ve said hello
Unexpectedly
She smiled and winked at me
Quickly, I’ve made my way towards her
Quicker than a Maryland hard shell *****
running away for it’s life
Secondarily Conversations sparked
And let me tell you this,
She sounded confused and in disbelief as I was
I’ve asked her what was on the menu
She expressed
She wasn’t sure what to get
For everything seems
So deliciously appetizing  
As she stared into my soul from head to toe
And for sure you know I had to return the favor
Suddenly,
I couldn’t help thinking
Hoping for a small chance
That She would make me
Part of her menu
Wishful thinking I tell you
Body smelled so tastefully satisfying
Just like cotton candies
Just the way I like it
Her Peanut butter complexion
Forevermore drove me insane
Hair resembled black pasta
Originated from Italy
The natural glow of
Her skin reminded me
Of my favorite olive oil
Imported out of India
I can almost taste the aroma
I started to imagined
Her kiss tasting
Like Strawberry smoothie
Simply delish
She shook my hand
Told me her name
Was Filet Mignon
I couldn’t help noticed
Her touched felt
Just like an Angel cake
And the lord knows
How much I adore Angel cakes
Especially when accompanied by
The perfect bananas split
Butter pecan sundae for desert
I tell you wouldn’t that be
The perfect treat
Sweet with the right
Amount of sour
I bet she is foreign
Her outfit was
So delightfully intriguing
Like a whole Maine naked lobster out the shell
And I must say,
It’s been a while
Since I’ve traveled abroad
And luckily
In her flirtatious ways
From time to time
I would noticed her taken
A seductive glimpsed towards me
Like I’m some sort of toothsome
Seafood salad
Maybe she is hungry
Just as I am
And
Being the generous
Gentleman that I am
It would’ve been
My desire
To feed her hunger
And perhaps,
She could provide
The main course
As I provide the deserts
Just the way she loves it
And of course to top it off
Caramel Candy stick
always on the menu
If that’s what her heart desired
Now as it seems like
We both have the perfect ingredients
That’s needed
For an awesome enjoyable meal
All that needs to happen
Is for us to nut
Out of the grocery store
And noodle into a place
Where we can start cooking
The perfect meal
And I guarantee it would’ve been the best meal of her life!
Oct 2019 · 702
Poetry
Edmund black Oct 2019
Your vision lies
But
your mind has eyes
Poetry challenges you
To use them
And
See reality perfectly clear
Oct 2019 · 448
Illusion
Edmund black Oct 2019
————
A poet has many faces
But apparently
When I look into the mirror
I could no longer see
No other I
Nor the man in the mirror
But,
The mirror itself.
The End!
Oct 2019 · 363
Brilliance
Edmund black Oct 2019
Brilliance is something
we all possess “IT”
But,
So is darkness.
The brilliance
of darkness
Is to roam
freely  inside you
And In your solace
your generosity
It’ll Turns off
all lights and try
To deceive you
In believing
you’re living
once more
But,
What a prison
to live once more

Nevertheless
so is the brilliance of God
It’ll shine his light
within every crack
Of your soul that
darkness were
too lazy to sealed
And with his light
shining through
What a blessings
to die inside
To burn the worst
part of yourself
And rise again
from your own ashes
From your own despair
and rise once more
Stronger.... brighter.....
forevermore beautiful
inside and out ....
and born anew !
Oct 2019 · 390
Caterpillar Girl
Edmund black Oct 2019
——-
Wide awake
In my fantasies
I see
The truth of you

Fallen hopes
Broken wings
Shattered dreams
While smiling for the world

But it’s undeniable
Betrayals have left their scars on you
Like season blues

Many ways, any way
Love shall insulate your heart
When endure the darkest day
With the stormiest weather

Reach deep within
For there is magic
Inside
Listen closely
To the music of your life
playing inside
Like an orchestra
Playing a symphony

Without words hanging on
For dear life
No doubt,
This journey deemed to lead you
Into the dark unknown
Like a vast empty desert

Hold on, keep pushing
I proposed the forward motion
Until your destination comes into view

Darling be brave in your solitude
And remain in tune
Until you arrive
where the Flowers
Are stunningly beautiful
Calm and liberated
      
Even you
Won't recognize
         Your beauty
     On the other side
              
   Fly
                Away
Your path is chosen, you just have to discover it within.  On the path, you have to travel by yourself but there will be guides along the way to help you arrive at every destination. But don’t focus so much on arrival...some of the most important lessons are in the journey, in the “getting there”. The most important reason for going from one place to another is to realize what's in between. And finally the reward awaits you!
Oct 2019 · 395
Think About It
Edmund black Oct 2019
A    Rose  Is a Rose , No matter
If        it      has     its    beauty
Torn      into      pieces
And
Yet     we’ve     failed
Miserably
To    see
our
Selves
L
I
K
E
A
R
       O
              S
                       E
Edmund black Oct 2019
Some of the best things in life are the times spent with you.

From the kisses
To the way you make me feel
To the ways you elevate me
All the way to the lazy days of summer by the lake and carefree laughter galore.

YOU are my hero, my light. My steadfast rock that carries me through from one point to another on a day by day regardless of my stubbornness

YOU are my love , my best friend, my shoulder to lean on whenever I can.

You’re my all

The number one woman in my world

Willing to stand guard with an ever watchful eye,
For my heart safe keeping , to protect my vulnerabilities

Thank you sweetheart for loving me

Happy,
Just because It’s Thursday
It’s true I don’t often displayed my love life too often to the world because
When you find true love, it is a treasure to be protected. Treasures are not to be displayed for the consumption of others to agree or criticize. They are to be protected, invested in and cherished in private. A private life is a happy life! There is a fine line between privacy and transparency.  Guard your treasure! ❤️
Edmund black Oct 2019
There is no gift
Greater than the gift of love
                  
No brighter feeling than
The selfless act of loving
                        
There is no
Satisfaction greater
Than the exchange of
The heart

Baby what I’m trying to say
Is that
I am full of love

If I give you my heart

           I hope that,
               You’re
               not
               full
               of
        sh———T
Oct 2019 · 639
Missing
Edmund black Oct 2019
In seeking
Your love
I’ve made my way
To the realm of wisdom
A kingdom where self love
Seats proudly on the throne
Where I’ve discovered
Under the cold sun
Deep In the abyss of a cloud of your counterfeit love
That I’ve been one of the missing all along
Where I’ve been calling thunderously to be found by You
Didn’t you hear me calling for You ?
Sometimes you have to let go of things and people you love in order for you to be found.This is never easy.  In the words of one of my mentors, “You are pruned if you do and pruned if you don’t.”  In my own life, I’m currently grappling with letting go of something that I would rather not in pursuit of what I truly need and want.  These decisions get easier as you mature and become keen on what you need and want most.   It is my greatest prayer that we all live authentic lives, even when it cost us in the short term. You can do this and you will be stronger for it.
Oct 2019 · 276
You See
Edmund black Oct 2019
It’s dangerous
Roaming inside the truth

You close your eyes
Strange things happen

Illusions disappear
Sight takes over

Your whole world
Turns black
And
When the light comes on
Reality shines bright
Brighter than your desires

And
Even worse
You’ll see
That the truth will
Not set you free

I’ll tell you it’s scary
But it’s worth it

Because
Now,
You’ll understand
The difference between
Sight And Vision


You’ll See
Oct 2019 · 1.5k
Lust
Edmund black Oct 2019
I am

Waiting

In earnest

To see what comes next



I am

Entrenched

Almost rigid

As the urge rises


I am

Uncertain

Desperately seeking

Yet, I see no end to where I am



I am

Luckily lucky

Forevermore grateful

Her body’s poetry keeps me grounded


I am

Yet,

Stronger

Slowly smiles

You think I could be the one


I am

Imperfectly perfect

Yet,

I am

bright and warm like the sun in the sky
In your eyes


I am

Joyful

Sunlight beaming

You beautifully brighten up my day



I am

Still

Quietly reflects

On our special moment

From time to time



I am

Refreshed

Eagerly awaits

To move forward once more you asked



I am

But,

Exactly

Who and where

I am supposed to be



I am

In her tight embrace,  in love

A bond that cannot chip away nor be described
In simple words



Darling

I am

Loved
Oct 2019 · 382
I’m Not A Poet
Edmund black Oct 2019
But,
Every chance I get to express myself poetically I take. But the truth is my heart belongs to nature,where the bird’s my stereo, the ocean’s my mirror, the trees my home and where my heart kept bubble wrapping for my safe keeping. Therefore I’m not a big fan of social media,  and I’m sort of shy, startling isn’t it lol. Though it hurts at times , sometimes I silence my voice and I hide from the world often ..behind a wall of ink , in the back of a crowded page near the exit ,close to the end of every story so I can make my escape ..seems like I’m always in the shadow  of my mind, unless I’m obliged into the light whose melody from time to time ( in my French accent ;) ) entices me to come out from behind the wall,to bleed my songs of enlightenment for those who need it. Those who may not be able to sing beautifully as always in the moment of pain, sadness, sickness, darkness and to uplift those considered to be defenseless when all roads turns to black,  literally. Where I share little bits of pieces of my personality and spirit to put a smile on their faces. Where Everything is Art, everything is poetry starting with myself. Only time I know how to take flight , and be free!
What’s good with y’all today.... Sending love your way!
Jun 2019 · 555
Every Season!
Edmund black Jun 2019
Today
I’ve planted some seeds inside my soul
To strengthen my core to blossoming the spirit
Of mine and yours
So tomorrow all the blessings meant for me and You ,You , and You will soon be ours
Harvest season my friends ? Well, unknown
But I’m proud of all the seeds that have been planted
I can only pray my seeds of wishes for the world
One day will be granted.
A wish for a world out of darkness
Where hunger and hates
Would be a thing of yesterday
Where the devil’s name  
One day would be a ray of hope
For nowhere in the crevices of the world
It would have any power
To convince anyone to be DarkHeart
Everyone, Everything with a positive mind
No more needs for or to keep any defenses
A brighter world where everyone’s are proud ***** donors
Give each other’s our hearts our love and save our energy to enhancing the earth
As we all rise again and again and again together
A wish for a world so bright,  everyone would be required to wear shades, wouldn’t that be lovely ?
But first, we must water the seeds “ Together “as one and I promise you this my friends, there’s no telling how much we’ll grow and blanketing the earth with flowering love in every season!
Jun 2019 · 629
I Am A Man
Edmund black Jun 2019
who is also...

a sharp mind

a gentle, kind soul

a curious intellectual

a civil right leader

a work in progress

a loving father

a humanitarian

a leader

a passionate lover

a hopeful romantic

With a lion  heart, a soft touch and peaceful presence...

Richness is about being who you are in each exquisite moment granted to you

I’m always me
~~~~
~~~
~
Jun 2019 · 652
Another Midnight Song
Edmund black Jun 2019
—————-
Roses are red violets are blue
Remember way back when , when patience had a hold of me ?  
I remember how I drove you insane when I used go fast
Well, boys being boys , I always wanted to be the first one to get to the finish line.
Like driving a brand new automobile ,
Selflessly always thought I was the only one on the road. Taking advantage of the situation, burning rubber and left you in the dust.
Could never understood why you wouldn’t chased after me
To emerge and merge with the motion of the moment
Why it took you so long to catch up with the waves of the motion .
Could Never understood  why you wouldn’t leap forward, as I travel across the stars,  the moon , the whole universe as I chanted in tongue
Girl lol  I remember the sour on your face but I never understood your reason before more of the great unknown becomes known. For it reveals a new understanding deepening the range of clarity. expanding scope and the warmest mystery. Now vow to ignite the guiding light of passion in a moderate submission while gazing into one another
Now as I accept my invitation to welcome the full scope of the landscape . Now I swear , pledge to appreciate and love the motion of a steady ***** prolonging ride
Now I pledge to love and accept the importance of time as I enjoy a little longer the magic in the mirror, listen to your whisper in the wind, feel your rain upon my skin and become one with the heat of the road as we enjoy the allure of all the butterflies when the roads finally merge and arrive simultaneously at the end of the rainbow. like the hands of time as the cuckoo clock sings another favorite midnight song, roses are red , violets are blue
Girl you’ve always been my favorite song when we arrived at midnight …… I only wish I could   Stop the hand of time and park here forevermore!


#younglove #teenagesex #understanding #storyteller!
Jun 2019 · 1.3k
Love Letter To Myself
Edmund black Jun 2019
Be Happy
~~~~~~~~
Unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you honor the truth that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.
Jun 2019 · 871
Know It
Edmund black Jun 2019
Never put your heart in the hands of anyone who treats it common.  They will never see the treasure you are!
Know your worth, Remember your worth, Expect your worth, and Never settle for less than your worth......
You’re Worth It
Jun 2019 · 404
Read
Edmund black Jun 2019
Read
Leaders
Read
But
Always
Question
Everything
You
Read
May 2019 · 833
Shine Anyway
Edmund black May 2019
Say what you want and do what you say
Forget what the naysayers are saying.
Baby you were born to shine
Don't believe anyone
Who tells you any differently.
Remember
Not everyone will be comfortable
With your sunrise
some people will misunderstand it,
Some people may mock it,
Some people will envy it…
But whatever you do
Baby shine anyway
You were not meant to shrink away
From the glory and grace
intended just for you.
Embrace each sparkle
Embrace every crumbs of the light
Please do not runaway from it
Because others failed to see you through
Soon you’ll realize that
By shining, you'll inspire others
To do the same.
Soon, the world will be brightened
And taken out of darkness
As they begin to realize
And understand their purpose as well
Because of You
Baby please do shine
Travel inside yourself,
You may be surprised how bright
You’re burning inside
Baby let the world feel your heat
Baby, Would you please do shine ?
Don’t be angry when people cannot love you the way you want them too.  It is your sole responsibility to mind your boundaries not theirs.  If you cannot find synchronization then let them go.  Is it disappointing and painful? Of course but no more than continued disappointment.  Love yourself enough to stay in peace.
May 2019 · 941
Under These Sunsets
Edmund black May 2019
When
Champagne
And
Chocolate
Comes
Together

Magic happens

          
You And Me ;)
May 2019 · 405
Thank You
Edmund black May 2019
Home  is a powerful concept...if you can find that in the heart of others . A place that is safe, a place that too often bright and welcoming without judgement, a place to be understood, a place that celebrates you and looks for you, a place where the sunsets are always beautiful, a place that lights up upon your presence ...if you can find that where ever it may be ...Do not let go.  Home is truly a magical  place where we love one another . Home is You beautiful people  Diamond Crazy Kristy, Santita, CJ Love, Fawn , Perry, Crow, Micrography- D, Pattie m, Luz Hanaii , Pegan Paul, , Cné , Star BG, Sue, emnabee, Omni, Temporal Fugue, Valsa George, Tash McKay , Lora Lee , Donna, False Poets, Kim JOHANNA Baker, Lily, Suzy, tinhearts, Nat lipstadt , Lori Jones Mckaffery, Elena, Joey,Mack, Gods1son, Khoi-San, Poetryjournal, Sheila Sharpe, Sjr1000, Polar, Monlight, Diya, M-E , Salmabunu Hatim , Jules just to name a few and etc
I am humbled, appreciative, grateful for all the love and your generosity with kindness. What we’re experiencing here is love manifested as poetry.
My love is real
~~~~

Love , love , love always bring healing to the incurable.



                   Thank You From The Bottom Of My Heart ❤️ Thank You
May 2019 · 1.7k
I See Color
Edmund black May 2019
I often wonder why people say love is color blind? See, I don’t think love is color blind at all. Love does not require sameness to love. No, love sees every color and every shade, uniqueness and relishes in everyone. Love seeks to understand and give freedom of expression to every brilliant color. It doesn’t demand general labels such as black, white, yellow etc. Love has perfect vision that sees , embraces and celebrates every color
In everyone and everything
See , I see color and kindly let me enlighten you

It’s Beautiful


~~~~~~~
❤️
May 2019 · 926
Love Well
Edmund black May 2019
It’s
Not
Difficult
To
Love well
                  
            Unless you’re selfish

THEN IT’S IMPOSSIBLE
The greatest lesson humans will ever learn is to love and be loved. Love Well ❤️
May 2019 · 576
Are You Ready?
Edmund black May 2019
When
I find you ,
Believe me
I will know

I will feel your
Spirit in my skin
We will alter reality
And
Create forever

Do not hide your face
From me
If you think I am the one.
I can go there if you’re ready
But are you ready?

Who
Are you if you are ready
If you’re ready, I’ll be ready
Make me your art
Make  my heart as one with
Your own beating heart

I can already see where
We begin and we haven’t
even begun

It seems like
You’re already familiar
With the sun
Unafraid of the Sky

Matter of fact just lay
Just stay a little bit longer
Let’s watch how the tides rise
How I rise a little bit stronger
Watch a little magic in the sky
Watch how the vibes rise
A little bit deeper
Penning poetry to your
Heart beat

Art speaks in tongues
Your mouth so beautiful
Life is beautiful
So ugly so beautiful
A billion holes in my heart
But  it still bleeds sun

Take from my heart
Warm yourself
With the longing
Can I set in your arms
Rise again in the morning
But only if you’re ready
Are you ready?
I don’t want you to pretend
I want you to be sure
Are you’re ready ?

Who are you
If you’re ready?

When your heart
Knows for certain
I’ll be right here
Waiting to be read
As
We dance the night away

only
If  you’re ready
Are you ready ?
Edmund black May 2019
Many people
Never achieved desired ends
Because  they refuse
The necessary means!
you must do the necessary in route to the desirable...

I don't expect you to chase me...I expect you to pursue my heart.  
I may be the treasure you’ve been looking for.......
Morning Thoughts!
May 2019 · 499
When Poetry Knocks
Edmund black May 2019
They say it’s always best to listen in silence
When you have a moment and in need of solitude.
But last night I dreamt of poetry
It has come calling, knocking  on my dome
Thunderously Whispering in my ears
Even though at times
It’s hard to understand it’s language
Even though at times
It drives me so (bleeping ) insane
Voices ,voices everywhere
At times The only way to make it stop is to fade-away
Because
At times it can be blinding
Like looking directly into the sun
At times it can be unbearable
Like having your heart broken
Into a million pieces
At times it can be dazing
Like having your head submerged
Underwater and your whole world
As you know it, Suddenly disappear
Like you’re swimming inside the clouds
A drift of forever lost moments
But whether I try avoid looking ,
Or refuse to listen to it’s voices
My desire to seek the secret of the Stars
My desire to kick wide open the Sky to see what awaits
Has my eyes darting
My mind racing
Heart beating
Ink cravings
Smiles and Frowns
Gracing my face
As if poetry wants to give me
Another reason
To leap forward
Another reason
For another Edmund black ambiance
Another reason
To dance once more
And another reason
To gifting myself for something
Greater than myself
A reason for a purpose
To share my love of words
To enlighten, to illuminate and to touch the infinite
Even when at times
Nothing else exists
So whether I love it or hate it
I’m always honored to obliged!
May 2019 · 507
BRB
Edmund black May 2019
BRB
It’s been a cold season
For Love
Up there alone,
So I’m hoping
To bring it back now
As spring has knocked on my door
Exposing it to the sunshine
It Deserves ;)
To be loved by these beautiful beautiful souls from afar, who embraces you and engages you in a freedom to feel
And to be understood for exactly who and where you’re supposed to be , is the most powerful expression of love!

Thank You all for the love in my absence.

Thank You For the endless wonder You are!
Mar 2019 · 752
Lust , Love , Regardless
Edmund black Mar 2019
As the evening blues
Makes its presence known
With calling attention,
Undeniably you’re my therapy
And my favorite pain
I could always feel the magic
In your seductive smile ,
When the night takes flight
On dreams painted with love
With strokes of desire
Lust ,love regardless
As the heat rising
Adrenaline in my veins
I Forever and more crave
For your soft sweet torture
Like a kiss from a Rose
Your sweet and sour kind of love
My desperate kind of love
That has me torn in pieces
Soft sarcastic kiss
Soft spoken lies
Soft magical moments
Soft sweet fragrance of love
Soft lips Stem with thorns
Makes my poetry bleed
Flowers and rain
Laughter and pain
I may fall, I may fly
Still, Forevermore Long for the touch of your sweet lips
Breathing against my flesh as we dance the evening blues
Into the promise of the morning, joy….
Lust , love regardless
You’re independently mine as I am yours ……...
Mar 2019 · 1.4k
Confusion
Edmund black Mar 2019
You know ,
Confusion is a clear
Symptom of abuse.
Healthy relationship
Are always clear
Like the deep blue sky
on a sunny day.

You always know
Where you stand
Like the deep blue sea ,
You do not  waver

Yes,  it is not always
Easy to let go
But
You’ve got to find a way
To let people go
And
Institutions that bring
Confusion in your life
Pruning is necessary to maintain a healthy relationship   Often times a healthy relationship  comes, not in the addition but in the editing. #pruned #growth
Mar 2019 · 1.0k
Baby My Only Fear
Edmund black Mar 2019
Baby
can you see
Through the tears? 

I can see the pain
Through your smile
You think you hide

I could see past
The illusion
in your eyes

Dry your eyes
Rise anew
Because baby
I see you
And
I feel you
With my soul

It is not an illusion
I want to love you forever
In a billion different ways

Darling
My only only fear

Forever,
may not be long
enough
Mar 2019 · 365
I Am Poet
Edmund black Mar 2019
From the heartbeat
of Mother Earth
through the soft clouds
above sunny skies ,
walking with Angels
dreaming of heaven ,
a man on the moon
dwell with the stars
an affair of the mind
shines brilliantly bright
in deep gratitude,
I am poet
because I adore
how it feels to be free!
Mar 2019 · 751
Silent Battles
Edmund black Mar 2019
Sometimes I just want to disappear
And live inside my head
Because in my head, the world is so much more beautiful....
But life of a poet is kinda like, the life of an alcoholic. Because
No matter how hard you try to stay away from writing  or reading .... You just can’t get enough!
Jan 2019 · 1.1k
Untitled
Edmund black Jan 2019
I told someone the other day that I often feel out of place, even out of time. I feel like a book in a society that has no patience to read, much less comprehend, any longer. Some of my pages are fragile and very few get to read those. However, transparency is how I’ve turned my pain into purpose. It’s how I connect with and sometimes help other people through their own struggles. I accepted this feeling of being out of place...I understand it to be partly because of my commitment to peace in a world ravaged by conflict, strife and war. But I’m forevermore committed to being an active presence of peace and to help others find it.
Be at peace!
Jan 2019 · 115
Poetry From My Core
Edmund black Jan 2019
There’s something
In the wind
It feels like moisture
But my flesh
My eyes remain dry

There’s something
In the Sky
It seems like darkness
But my path remains
Forevermore brighter

Every step taken
Is forward motion
I ebb and I flow
As the tide of the ocean

Fluid like movements
There is no doubt
I am here to stay

No way to contain my thoughts
The world not done justice
If I simply shut my mouth

The poetry deep inside my soul
I seek and I find
My spirit not bound
To my body or mind

Endless poetry
My true state of being
The world  finally now know
The poetry from my core
Jan 2019 · 2.0k
As For Me
Edmund black Jan 2019
As for me
I just came to
have some fun
~~~~~~~~~
But if you’re kind ,
****** me
with your words
~~~~~~
Speak of your heart
To my soul
And
feed my soul
With your love
~~~~
I’ll make you mine
~~
;)
Jan 2019 · 1.4k
Acknowledge
Edmund black Jan 2019
We
Don’t prepare
For
Our  best in life

But
We have
To be prepared
For the worst

The
Man or woman
That loves you
At
Your worst

Is
The one you give
Your best



That’s true love!
I can only  hope you acknowledge that , before They fade into the wind
Jan 2019 · 1.1k
Let Me Catch You
Edmund black Jan 2019
Now that
I see you clearly
My eyes are
fixated on you,

My arms are reaching out
Towards you,

Listen closely
My voice is whispering
To you,

Your desire
Is my command
        Your wow
            Is my vow,

Baby
Let me catch you
          Before you fall
Jan 2019 · 466
The World Is Broken
Edmund black Jan 2019
The world is broken
No one wants to hear
A good story
They  would rather
Hear the saddest one

The world is broken
When it is easier
To hate than to love
When it is easier
To hide behind a bottle
Letters, labels, dollars,
likes or a flag

The world is broken
No one is free
Our children are not the future
They’re crippled cancer
A dismantled dancer
Given no answer when asked
Will I eventually walk again
They breathe a shallow breath
Mumbling their kind of gospel
Feeling trapped
Hoping we catch on

The world is broken
A woman or a thing
Depending on who you ask
Her dignity dies , her diamonds
Ravished and ridiculed
As cheap left with nothing
But a press on smile
That crumbles in the dark


The world is broken
A man looses his pride
In poverty, body pressing
Against the pavement
Days spent slouched over
Into tomorrow
People say he’s broken
He’s a disgrace depends
On who you ask

The world is broken
We avoid clocks
We Want no reminders
Of time merciless venoms
We want no reminders that
We are all dying , not as slow
That we would like to believe
Tears flood the homes that houses us
And usually we cry a river
when there’s no one watching

The world is broken
Men and women aren’t
Even safe with their tears
Compassion is a thing of yesterday
But the Moon stays glorious

The world is broken
We mistaken fear for strength
Cowardice for courage
We’ll go to war with everyone
But ourselves,
The neighbor bleed
All over the tulips
While we worry about the garden

The world is broken
There’s a coldness in the air
And
Nobody knows of MIRRORS!
Everywhere you look in this world people are hurting. Socially, relationally, politically, domestically, emotionally, financially, physically...etc...etc. There are times we get lost in our own pain and compassion drains from the holes left in our hearts.
Jan 2019 · 1.3k
A Poet Never Dies
Edmund black Jan 2019
Life last only
a short time

So few love
Can ever be shared

So few words
Can ever be said

It is not an illusion
my reason why ,
I bleed poetry

To make my life magic
Before I fade away
Let my pain now die
Grant me one wish
I ask of thee
The gift of poetry
To keep me alive!
Jan 2019 · 600
Dig Deeper
Edmund black Jan 2019
Do you ever stop and consider the depth and condition of your soul? What attitudes and dispositions do you allow to poison and lurk in there?  Or do you fill it with the seeds of kindness and gentleness and service? We alone are responsible for our souls and what we give into this world. I’m not content to be a handsome tree that cannot nourish those around me with goodness, kindness and gentleness. All the degrees and diplomas hanging on my wall will not comfort a hurting heart.  Being learned will not guarantee being wise.  The depth of your soul is entirely up to you...dig deeper and find yourself for yourself!
Happy New Year beautiful people! I pray 2019 is a year of abundant success, peace and joy for each of you!  I wish that you find the richest love for yourself and with others!
Dec 2018 · 1.2k
Untitled
Edmund black Dec 2018
Poverty is not
An individual failure.
It’s an engineered system!
Wishing all my friends a happy holidays !
I am in Haiti until January 9th . Limited access to the internet and email!
Missionary mission!
God bless.... love you all!
Dec 2018 · 540
Tis The Season For A Reason
Edmund black Dec 2018
⚜️
I
AM
WHAT I
AM AM A
TRUE BELIEVER
IN THE PURPOSE  OF
HUMAN LIFE IS TO SERVE
SHOW  COMPASSION AND THE
WILL TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED
BECAUSE I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THE PURPOSE  OF HUMAN LIFE IS TO BRING
LIGHT , CHEERS AND HOPE TO THE LESS
FORTUNATE BECAUSE  WITHOUT HOPE WHY WALK WHY SLEEP ? WHY TRY WHY BE ? NOW WITH THE BIRTH OF  JESUS CHRIST RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER LOOK FOR THE   SAD   FOR  THE DISAPPOINTED SEE THEM AND HELP THEM BECAUSE THEY NEED YOU  THEY YEARN FOR YOU TO GIVE THEM HOPE AND
A REASON TO SMILE BRIGHT FOR THIS
CHRISTMAS
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SEASON
Let’s keep the reason of Christ in Christmas for He is the reason for this season!
MERRY CHRISTMAS BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

With Love Always
Edmund black!
Dec 2018 · 1.7k
My Rhythm , My Blues
Edmund black Dec 2018
As you can see
From
My perspective
I’m an old soul

Rhythm
and blues
Is where
My mind dwells...

At times
Some , would give
Their all  
To tango along
With my rhythm

But
They don’t give
A **** about
My blues ...................
Nov 2018 · 125
King
Edmund black Nov 2018
People often want the title
and privilege of a King
but rarely want the
responsibility of governance

Governance begins with yourself
When you begin to deny
your own selfish wishes
So that you may better serve
your Queen

Then and only then
will you begin to develop
the capacity of a king

Stop
claiming the title
and
not the responsibility...

Too often people asked me
What is the key
to a man finding
His Queen

I simply reply with

A Queen
knows the difference
between a King and a pawn
Face her future
Be accountable
Be selfless
she’ll recognize You
Nov 2018 · 1.4k
It’s Simple (10W)
Edmund black Nov 2018
It’s
    

Simple ,


I
  

Want


The
      

Woman


That
      

Prayed
          

For
        

       Me
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