reflections of me,
while she sleeps,
I watch and pray,
so peacefully,
my responsibility,
a gift,
a blessing,
new to society,
a dream come true,
something unique,
my new favorite color,
the pain left as soon as you came,
I'll protect you forever,
so many reflections of me...

My teacher gave us an assignment to write,
An essay about someone who inspired us in life,
I wrote about my mother, it wasn’t hard to see,
That if it wasn’t for her, there would be no me.
It enlightened my heart in a special way,
As my teacher read the essay of the day.
She read each line with emphasis and grace,
and all the tears began to roll down her face.
It made my heart smile, and I felt really good,
To know that my teacher really understood,
That raising a child should be an inspiring thing,
Even though you're a single parent, it isn't hard as it seems,
Mom taught me everything, whether wrong or right,
She had an enormous impact on my life,
Through tremendous opposition, but loving connection,
She taught me bravery, and not perfection.
True Story.

Love is feisty, but love is sweet,
Love will wake you up out of your sleep,
Love will wait, love doesn’t move,
Love is real, love is smooth,
Love is gentle, love is dancing,
Love is not confusion, but understanding,
Love is peaceful, in the mist of rain,
Love is bold, love is not ashamed,
Love has no limits, love finishes strong,
Love is not one minute, but all night long,
Love is forever, until the end of time,
Love is like the moon; it will forever shine.

I never thought that bitterness would ever get the best of me,
And my dreams of happiness always felt like distant memories.
Always finding excuses, to cover up my misuses.
So regretfully, I successfully played the cards that had been dealt to me.
Always longing for longevity, always critiquing my capabilities.
Always ignoring my inner feelings, helped create more disabilities.
Always thinking about possibilities, never owning my insecurities.
Allowing bitterness to just take from me, everything I knew I could be?
Expectations of my relations, always faking and mistaken,
Never claiming, always blaming, things on everyone around me.
Now I’m learning, and I’m living, because I realized that I’m human,
And mistakes are only choices, when you listen to certain voices.
Then you’ll realize, you can’t compromise, getting older, makes you wiser.
And you’ll pass the test, when you try your best, always striving to go higher!

Some couples love for the camera.
Some couples love for social media.
Some couples love for an audience.
Some couples love for the reaction of others.
Some couples love because of temptation.
Some couples confuse love with intimacy.
Some couples love each other at certain times.
Some couples love for the children’s sake.
Some couples love without really understanding what love is.
Some couples love the thought of being loved,
But, some couples really do love each other.

do you remember asking me for my number
making your mind wonder, like, who is this pretty girl
making you wait after class,
making you walk fast,
who knew this relationship would last 25 long years
My man!

I remember, you walking to see me in the snow,
just so you could get to know me.
I watched as you slip and fell down on the ground,
you looked around to make sure that no one saw you,
time flew! just as birds do, and your still,
My man!

I remember, you asked to marry me that day,
I said, “No way! Let’s wait a while.”
it wasn’t until we had our first child,
I knew that I was the girl for you.
right here is where we stand,
I'm your woman forever, and baby your still,
My man!

When you’re feeling alone, and really scared,
You have to remember that someone cares,
When everything you do, seems to get you nowhere,
You have to remember that someone cares,
When problems seem too rough to bear,
You have to remember that someone cares,
When broken promises, leave you in despair,
You have to remember that someone cares.
When problems of life, seem too hard to repair,
The thought of knowing that your support is near,
Should give you the encouragement to persevere.

I see you watching me,

Like I watch TV.

I know you like me,

Too bad I have on a ring.

I walk by, and you always stare.

Even on my lunch break, I see you there.

Don’t waste your time,

Because it’s clear to see,

That somebody in this office,

Is crushing on me!