Naptural Mermaid

Naptural Mermaid Mar 2020

A virus helped me to stick to my self-care
I like my skin routine and combing my hair
Reading books of poetry is my new love affair

Pains of the past but I shall not be in despair
My God loves me who am I to fear
Breath of fresh air and aromas of home cooked meals

Geez, How I took advantage of the breeze
Is this depression? My mind is starting to run a mock
I'm going to keep busy to get out of this yuck.

May I no longer confuse stillness as lack of progression
May I enjoy this time of rest knowing Jah Bless
May I use all the tools the Lord has given me to move forward
May it be instilled within that God is with me all along

Naptural Mermaid Mar 2020

The Storm

God told the storm
To let it rain
He equipped me with an umbrella and I’m okay

Commanding, bring the puddles
Stomp your feet
Learn to dance in the rain until it shines again

God told storm
To make me brave
How I’ll follow the examples of the rain.

To shed fearless…all my pain
So I got down on my knees and began praise

God told the storm
To cover me
Hiding me from all my enemies
I can’t believe it! I complained about the rain
for it was my Lord providing refuge that I prayed…

God told the storm
To clear my path
So I may move on from the past

He’ll help me grow strong
Knowing he’s my peace
I can count on Jesus constantly

May you find peace in this poem/song.

Naptural Mermaid Feb 2020

I’m Bored

If you’re so bored, why don’t you explore?
It’s cold outside which I can’t ignore

If you’re so bored, why don’t you pick up a book?
But nothing excites me or has me hooked

If you’re so bored, why don’t you sing a song?
My hearts yearns for a rhythm that can’t be sung

If you’re so bored, why not draw it down?
My brain is tired from overthinking and I can’t seem to draw it out...

If you’re so bored, why not call a friend?
Everyone is busy working or networking

If you’re so bored, why don’t watch a movie?
It doesn’t feed me and again, nothing is exciting

If you’re so bored, what can you possible do?
I sat here and wrote this poem for me and you.

#boredom

Naptural Mermaid Feb 2020

Love Me

I yearn for my poems to love me
The words hold so much truth
An emotional intelligence
That will surpass my youth

No shame for feeling
Just moments of bliss
Is this truly my wish?
Will they take me in

Each of them are called by a different name
Hold on to variety of sentiments
Will they all hold me accountable
Lord, knows I don't want the blame

Maybe I'll start to write poems as gentle as my touch
May the kindness manifest in all my writings
So I can finally lean on them and use it as a crutch

Naptural Mermaid Feb 2020

Young Heart Run Free

Be true
Don't be no fool
Only love you

Naptural Mermaid Feb 2020

Fall Into You

Young girl
You still have time in your youth
Enjoy this journey
Don't let them use you but be utilized

Young girl
May you choose to grow and not change
Enjoy this journey
Don't let them play

Young girl
There's a beauty inside of you
Enjoy this journey
Don't forget to tell your story

Young girl
There's a lion inside of you
Enjoy the journey
Don't get mean but please be tough

Naptural Mermaid Feb 2020

Petty Lover

Craving for me to stay
Abusing me with your irrational ways

Pretty Brown Eyes
Why must you antagonize

This could have been a summer love
Thank God, I was brave enough to rise above

Pretty Brown Eyes
Why must you antagonize

As you proclaim this two way street
Your love for me was filled with dead ends and defeat

Pretty Brown Eyes
Why must you antagonize

As you testified how you liked your head between my thighs
Eating away because you were too cowardly to amplify

Pretty Brow Eyes
Why must you hide from your truth

You know you loved me
I guess... it's deliberately obtuse