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Caterra Jackson Dec 2018
Communication is the key,
and making a relationship a top priority,
even when you see,
the flaws and all the insecurities that come with me,
the funny traits that you embraced all so gracefully,
Helped create a sense that we could overcome anything,
Even when problems arise, your smile surpasses mine,
The different things we do for love and passion,
Are so attractive!
We do it together.
That's how we communicate.
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
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!
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
timidity, and anxiety, always thinking someone’s after me
doubt, and worry, always stressing about things I can’t see
troubles, and trials, distresses of life that always keep me down
hardships, and concerns, the things in life I fear I never learned
fright, and unease, the things that keep me down at night on my knees
watching, and waiting, everything and everyone seems so aggravating
so hard, so long, this uncontrollable feeling of fear
that keeps me from moving on.
Caterra Jackson Feb 2019
And still, I LOVE you.
Even when you say things
that seem to suggest otherwise,
Even when the tears fall from my eyes,
You realize that,
It wasn't even worth our time,
To try and identify the problems,
That seemed so true,
Still, I LOVE you.
Like the soft breeze that blows through summer trees,
You’re always there for me,
It’s only when we’re going through,
When I feel as though, I don’t even know you,
Like echoes in the dark,
Like arrows shooting through hearts,
Beautiful, and painful to see,
At least you belong to me,
And still, I LOVE you.
Just as the waves go up and down,
Like roller coaster rides,
We imitate, we impersonate,
What they do,
But still,
I LOVE you.
#relationship issues
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
TO INFLUENCE, TO USE, TO MOTIVATE, TO MOVE,
TO INCREASE, TO RISE, TO IMPACT, TO SHINE,
TO ENCOURAGE, TO ADMIRE, TO LEARN, TO INSPIRE,
TO STIMULATE, TO STIR UP THE GIFTS YOU HAVE BOTTLED UP,
TO DREAM, TO CARE, TO ENVISION YOURSELF THERE,
TO BELIEVE, TO RECEIVE, TO ATTEMPT, TO ACHIEVE
TO ACQUIRE, TO RISE HIGHER, TO STRIVE DAILY TO INSPIRE!
Caterra Jackson Aug 2019
Will you call me when you make there?
What part of that do you not understand?
I just want what's best for you.
You'll understand when you get older.
Now, I'm here.
Now, I understand.
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
Jealousy is sneaky.
It makes you believe that
you’re not really pretty.
It plays tricks with your mind,
It makes you relate only
with negativity all the time.
Jealousy is fake.
It makes you mistake dullness with greatness.
It leans more on back biting and shade.
Jealousy is dangerous.
Even though you’re Fabulous,
It makes you feel uptight about your lack of confidence.
It makes you feel useless,
It keeps you in malice and offense.
Jealousy lives to compete.
In order to control mind games and accept defeat,
To keep your jealousy on duplicitous repeat.
Caterra Jackson Dec 2018
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.
Caterra Jackson Feb 2019
I want more of you,
I hate to be selfish, but
I want more than the usual,
your love helps the pain go away,
I’m so grateful for you,
Your beauty, your style, your class,
I’ll be sitting here for a while,
just thinking about your smile,
and the way you handle things,
so open-minded, yet fully aware,
so assertive, in fact you care so much,
the conclusions always surprise me,
you listen, and pay close attention,
to the feedback that I give,
then the conflicts go away,
Just like night and day,
Meanwhile, I want more of you.
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
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!
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
Pride tells me that everyone else around me,
Is beneath me,
It says that I’m superior,
And I’d prefer to hang with those,
Who are more on my level,
Pride never speaks about my insecurities,
Because this would expose my vulnerabilities,
Leaving people to appreciate the real me,
Leaving me defenseless,
To not worry about the attention,
That I’m always seeking,
Because it is unreal,
Putting on a facade,
And covering up the way I really feel,
It's time to eliminate Pride.
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
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!
Caterra Jackson Aug 2019
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...
Caterra Jackson Aug 2019
Comparison is a risky game that people play,
But when you’re least expected, it will happen one day.
She’ll walk in, and you’ll begin to feel some kind of way,
and the contaminated thoughts that are down on the inside,
which cannot be seen,
will make it difficult to recognize a natural born Queen.
This battle between your thoughts and authenticity,
Will make it difficult to recognize all of your insecurities.
All of the beauty, capabilities, talents, and dreams,
Become ideas, determinations, and just things,
that you’ll probably work on later.
There are so many things you just can’t hide,
But you’ll never come out on the winning side,
Playing the game of comparison.
Some people struggle with this everyday. Stop comparing yourself to other people, and just be you! You are beautiful!!
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
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.
Caterra Jackson Dec 2018
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.
Caterra Jackson Feb 2019
Some people hate people of color,
But they love the rainbow,
Depending on the color,
It can sometimes change,
Our demeanor or the way we view
The person, place, or thing,
Like being colorful or pale,
Like feeling neutral or something stale,
Colors make people and things more creative,
In fact, they help to control our mental,
In so many ways,
So, could it be the color of our minds?
Or people who don’t want to understand and see,
That everyone should be treated equally,
No matter what their race may be,
But then again, that's just me....
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
Caterra Jackson Oct 25
A True Friend
By: Caterra Jackson


A true friend is someone who really cares.
Whenever you’re in trouble, they’d be right there.
Never late, they’re always on time.
Never forgetting, they’re always on your mind.
To hold your hand, and help you out,
To show you what true friends are all about.
So true, Regardless, always Reliable,
Honest, Legit, and always Dependable,
True friends will remain, like salt and pepper.
When put together makes things much better.
True friends pick you up, whenever you fall.
No matter the problems, whether big or small,
A true friend is just but a telephone call away,
They make you smile,
They brighten your day,
In a special way,
Through your ups and downs,
True friends will always be around.
No matter what....
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
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.
Caterra Jackson Dec 2018
We always want things to work out in our favor,
And when they don’t, we sometimes waver,
The trials of life, that just don’t seem right,
Helps build character, for the next steps of our life,
We always want to pass every test,
To win every challenge, to be the very best,
And when we lose, we get full of frustration,
We begin to question, our level of dedication,
To understand that life is not all about competing,
Helps you understand the difference between losing and winning,
And when you lose, you will have no doubts,
That trying it again, is what life is all about.
Caterra Jackson Nov 2018
Why did my father leave my mother to raise me alone?

I guess he thought that I would never get grown.

I guess he wants me to understand why,

Or maybe that's the difference between the truth and a lie.

Or maybe, it's because he wanted to be free.

But what did that have to do with him and me?

I guess I had to learn to understand,

That being a father, doesn't make you a man.

And even though, I always wonder why?

I still think he’s a really nice guy.

— The End —