Amanda Mandez

Jul 2016

Valsa George

For long, my house has been lying deserted
My gate has not been opened wide to let in anyone
No guest has so far come to visit me
Tired of distant wanderings
I have come here to listen to the beat of silence
Occasionally broken by the sound
Of birds' laughing wings overhead
Here I have brooding shadows for company
Hermit like I wrap myself in my solitude

Now abruptly when you announce your arrival
I feel excited and equally perplexed
What shall I serve you? I am at a loss
My hearth has not been lighted for long
And my kitchen pots remain empty
I know I should serve you
Something chilled or warm
In my menu, I have a simple surprise
But not of the edible kind
Nor delectable to your palate
But as I have known you since long
I hope it will appease you

In poetry’s platter
I shall serve my thoughts warm,
Garnered in the lonely hours
Of my solitude!

The only dish I have!

Jul 2016

Evna-Luna

NIGHT TRAVELLING BY

STARS GUIDING NEAR*
Passing through the Airs Sphere
trailing every way
Lurking and searching the sky
Passing through a midnight length
Wandering through the cosmic den
As the night travels by
As the night travels too far

Evna-Luna* ©

*The night travels by*

#stars #night #air #travelling

Amanda Mandez Jul 2016

Only You

I wonder if our words tend to stick in the back of our minds, or do we say what we say at the moment because now a days when we speak we don't think we speak to reply ignoring to process what was said.

Staying in touch is the hardest thing. my fears and exceptions about you always win.

The hardest part is not being able to share with only you. In reality I fear I will lose you forever and time will continue to move because you've robbed it from me. Not intentionally but there is a stronger attachment ,physical being.

Your footprints on your heart will only be a memory to keep me alive. My tears will only remind me that I am adapting to another way of life.

Amanda Mandez Jul 2016

Company

To live in a foundation that I've built for mysteries to travel into the walls and every room. No memories to reminisce.

My heart and brain burn out from wasted ideas and feelings that won't ever bring the presence of light from the bedroom to living room.

I box my self in my love seat because I find it easy to know that only I will keep myself company during this milestone in my life.

I smoke every time I think about you, it eases me. The only picture in this room are my lungs; black.

Amanda Mandez Jul 2016

Free

Every other day I become heartless
I've given my love, prove it shown my loyalty and distance has cost me heartache.

My mind plays pictures of what could be but only I see it. I saw a beautiful future with a soul that was handcrafted by God, made a promise to God & myself that I would honour her and protect her if he kept her in my life.

At this point in my life I am willing to break my promise to God,embrace more sacrifices for her but she leaves me no choice but to walk away from my dreams for us.

I wish I could spoil her with my ideas and future plans. She claims we are opposite and priorities are not aligned. Maybe one day she will return but I've given up but still love her and will never love anyone else.
I'd rather wait a lifetime or live a life with a reserved heart.

Amanda Mandez Jul 2016

Locs

A permanent commitment of growth
Strength knowledge and wisdom waxed and positively twisted into the main stream.

Unique & rare is what you are to society. Bold and brave is what you stand for.
A lioness leading this jungle like world, marking her presence to protect not harm.

Informally blindsided by you. You remain loyal to your pack as I roam searching to return to mine and be home.