| Are You Strong Enough to Live :)..laugh and love
Posted: 5/27/2008 6:16:33 PM | Hiya Mr Different...I hope you and Little T are having a spiffy kind O day.Your kindness and friendship are so deeply embedded within my heart.Words can never express how much your friendship and caring have meant to me during the time weve known one another.Youre my favorite hiking buddy,phone friend,and just such a truly amazing individual..I think its wonderful the way you give direction and guidance not only to your own child,but the way you reach out to other peoples kids within your community..The things you do and the ways you make a difference in peoples lives is truly admirable and inspiring.Being able to relate to one another as we do is a precious gift...and I feel blessed to call you my friend...Loved the groovy new poem sir...write on Kat
a quick spontaneous poem:)
I saw loves first blossom blushing upon an apple tree
As an elderly woman clutched with graceful hands
Her precious silver beaded rosary
Her prayers ascending to heaven
Upon the heartbeat of the sun
Such mystery and wonder
And the day had just begun
I heard an orchestra of crickets
Their concerto music danced upon the breeze
As fans of summer unfolded in ocean waves
waltzing emerald colored leaves
I felt the kiss of innocence
And a sense of peacefulness within me
As if the sunlight rays came downward
And their light cascaded through me
Illuminating truth,and the things I thought Id missed
It all began the day I felt
Such melodic tender luminous bliss | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be You
Posted: 5/28/2008 5:58:49 AM | Thanks for dropping by and speaking such kind words Spiffy. I hope that things are going well for you. Look, no drawn out comment section .... LOL LOL. Just basic, simple, and generalized .... well almost. LOL LOL By the way, my apologies to you if things I have spoken have been misconstrued by you or any other person. I'm an idiot at times and forget that the entire picture can not be viewed by others that read. Have a great day. 
I guess we all are children deep inside
Each to varying degree
Depending on the life we've seen
And the conditions that be
I am the warrior child
Learned hard lessons from oppression and fear
Always willing to die and protect
Those that I hold so dear
I still remember the hurt and pain
The intimidation, degradation, and spite
And the helplessness of no one defending
And I learned quick, it wasn't right
I have felt the stinging of switches
As they cut into skin and brought forth blood
And for those that love you to bring forth pain
Things I've never understood
My skin has shown the welts
From a thick piece of leather
And I have lived in total fear
And experienced the harshest of weather
Knives stabbed repeatedly in my heart and back
By friends, relatives and kin
And these are the people that are supposed to care
I see I've gone back to that again
I know what it's like
To be just a young child and wanting to die
To escape the cruelty and coldness of the world I know
As in the bed at night I would cry
And feel the pain that my birth did bring
And it is such a cold, cold hard feeling
When your existence does not bring smiles
But instead sends lives into reeling
And I know how a home has felt like a morgue
With the silence of a library except for a tv
And no questions asked about how my life is
Or what I want or what do I want to be
I have heard the threats and know intimidation
And in my heart I know how it feels and that it isn't right
But now I have no hesitation or fear
To defend others in this plight
So what exactly defines a man
I can withstand the pain of most anything
But I can feel in my heart what other's feel
Especially the songs of hurt that they sing
But I know happiness and exhilaration too
And I have experienced exuberant joy
And I'd die with a smile on my face
If I were protecting my sweet, precious boy | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be You
Posted: 6/8/2008 4:36:20 PM | Thanks for dropping by and sharing your words 5my. I hope that you feel welcomed to drop by again. 
Looking for the words to say
After getting slapped in the face again
How many times does a person turn the other cheek
Before they throw their hands up and say just forget it
Broken promises and hollow words
From a liar does not hold much meaning
Sometimes I ask myself if you would miss me when I'm gone
But they are mere fantasies as you don't even remember me now
I would take the time to say goodbye
But it wouldn't matter to you anyways
But regardless good luck in life
Best wishes and hopes that God blesses you | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be You
Posted: 6/8/2008 4:40:47 PM | Turn'n of the cheek
don't feel the burning or sting
"Just" keeping being YOU
Your heart is plenty strong
I see it in your words
they strike such cords!!!
"Just" another stepping stone walked
upon your journey to the ONE!!!
Miss'd ya.............hugs and kisses!!!!!
(Oh and BTW, do ya think my cheeks got this rosie from pinching them??!!!....lol) | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be You
Posted: 6/11/2008 10:51:54 PM | Thanks a lot Hammie for your very kind words. It is kinda nice to know that I was missed in some sort of capacity. I do hope you shall feel welcomed to visit again and to share your thoughts and words. Have a nice day.
Deep within I know there are a few that might care
But this moment is filled with such sadness
Like a child watching the ice-cream truck ride by
And not having any money to buy any
While others eat it in his presence
Not even that could describe the emptiness I feel at this moment
I feel so friendless
So unwanted
So unneeded
So very very sad
To say that I feel the coldness that the world can be sometimes
Would be an understatement
For I even have to kinda force a smile just for my son | |
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Joined: 2/11/2008
Msg: 557 | |
| Are You Strong Enough to Be You
Posted: 6/12/2008 10:10:16 AM |  Sending you lottsa hugs my friend! Know you are not the only one that feels that very way sometimes.
Without hope we wander aimlessly
With love we conquer fearlessly
Inside the troubled world of yours
Know that others have pain that pours;
With sturdy legs and open heart
we travel lifes long dusty path
It's often when we lose our hope
Something lifts us up ; gives us courage most!
Whenever you think you are holding too much
Think of him; for he has held us all in his love!!
Tomorrow may bring you a new beginning
If not ; then another day!
Look at all you may miss along your way.
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/15/2008 10:05:56 PM | Thanks for dropping by and sharing your kind words 5my. Please feel welcomed to drop by again and to share your thoughts and words. Have a great day.
I smile for I was forgotten
For I knew that I would be
I smile for I went unnoticed
For eyes just don't see me
I smile for my voice went unheard
For my words are not listened
I smile for I am a daddy
And nothing else really matters after all | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/15/2008 10:44:41 PM | Hi JD...don't ever believe you are forgotten...I cry when I read your words and smile when it hit's a home run, I thank you for your words and this thread
I learned to make the bed
You never managed …
I cooked all your favourite foods
You couldn’t be bothered …
Wearing your favourite perfume
Never enticed you to shave
Making me roar
As I opened the door
Walking with a sigh outside
Survived living in a desert
The oasis is no illusion
Living with you was  | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/15/2008 11:10:31 PM | Angel...friend! love ya!
J.D. ...now you are pissin;' me off!
My friend sometimes your poetry has made me think differently!
Mr. Different...thats you!
my friend your poetry has made me think twice when I wanted to cry!
Sometimes your poetry...just made me cry !!!
I think alot like you...
your words always make me think...
of love and determination...
something I always had raising my son alone!
He is the most beautiful young man you could ever meet ...
he is 21 and means the world ...to me!
I know of your heart in your poetry and our page friendship
and I know that your son will never lack in anything
cause he will have more Love than anyone could provide!!!!
So get your heart outta the gutter...my friend!
You could never be a better DAD!
An by the WAY HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
Cause when he is grown and full fledged Man...
like my Son is...
HE will say...MY DADDY was the BEST THAT Could BE~!
And J.D. , isn't that the most important part?
Cause that BOY will love....you
MORE! HONEStly Brother...he will
I am one to tell ya!
I know been there done that...
Only the Mama!
Never feel you are ever not looked upon
Cause that Son will always look to you...
Like no one Else! my friend!
cheer up! xox j. | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/16/2008 12:03:52 AM | extra hugggggggggggzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
for J.d. tonite my friend! I hope you read tomorrow and
know what ? your poetry has made a BIG DIFFERENCE ...in my LIFE!
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| Happy Belated Fathers Day:)
Posted: 6/16/2008 1:24:14 AM | Hola Mr Different:) I hope you and Little T had an amazing Fathers Day .I know how much the two of you adore one another,as Ive had the chance to see it firsthand.The way you both smile at one another straight from your hearts is a beautiful testament to the love and joy shared between the two of you.You are one of the most incredible parents Ive ever seen,and your son is every lucky to have you for a Dad.. I know when you read this youll shake your head and think,"No,Im the lucky one to be his father",which is precisely one of the qualities that makes you such a wonderful father in the first place.:) Have a wonderful night my friend:)Love ya bunches,Kat aka Ms Spiffy   | |
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| Happy Belated Fathers Day:)
Posted: 6/16/2008 2:31:23 AM | spiffy I was told there is penty there
I'd rather say get hems amended
for this man deserves what you intended
I'll wear the white tshirt
how high will you hem your jeans?
for I always knew what you intended
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I am strong enough
to bleed in truth
but not
your wicked ways
to bleed
I ask for your heart
IN abstract...I am always loving you xox
now I know
You hating me
for I caused this
How many stones
your're just a pebble
the result is......meowwwwwwwwww | |
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| Happy Belated Fathers Day:)
Posted: 6/17/2008 9:23:05 AM | Keep'n up with the "Joneses".......lol
Responsibilities to the self
put aside
in good health and being
giving, giving, into the infinite
Father foremost the calling
every sweat drop, wiped away
you were chosen to be the "Daddy"!!
Lucky for him, your son
Blessed are you!!!
(Sorry its a tad late!!! Been real busy around here!!! ) | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/21/2008 11:11:19 AM | Many thanks to everyone for stopping by and sharing such kindness. I hope that you all will feel welcomed to stop by and share your thoughts and words again. Have a great day. JD
My son picked a flower for you
And with his cheery smile and soft, loving voice
And with blue eyes sparkling
Said
"You know dad, me loves ******** and misses her too"
I smiled from the gesture of love he had in his heart
But inside I felt the agonizing pain of knowing the truth
And would never have the heart to tell him
That he is not even a memory
In your heart or mind | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/22/2008 9:38:20 PM | A scarlet sunset with a purple tint
As our journey through the neighborhood begins
We pass by an old stray cat and watch
As he chases a rabbit into an old concrete drainage pipe
And further down the road an old squirrel barks in a tree
And jumps limb from limb
Playing with a bushy-tailed squirrel
That is totally crazy
About halfway through our walk
My son is thirsty
And we remember what we forgot
The bottle of water
As we have our conversation
It is overheard
And a young lady brings a bottle of drinking water for him
I was gonna say don't forget to say thank-you son
But he knew exactly what to do
I thank her for her kindness
And begin again
On our three mile walk
We got back about 8:45 pm
Perfect lightning bug catching time where we live
And as the yellow glow sparkled in the twilight
And those creatures are so hard to distinguish against a dark backdrop
Of both sinking sun and trees
We somehow manage to accomplish our objective
Eight lightning bugs in a jar
Upon the entertainment center with the lights all turned off
We watch them flash off and on
Like a reciprocating flashlight and he laughs
As we talk about bugs, dogs, cats, and life
His little hand holding mine
As we laugh and talk
Innocently and with total love
He says
I don't ever want to grow up dad
I want to stay and be friends with you forever
I smile and give him a hug and a kiss
He squeezes my neck hard and says
You are the best dad ever
I just smile
As my heart is warmed by his love for me | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/23/2008 7:15:49 AM | I've released you from your prison
Now you can run free
And never have to worry
Or even think of me
I was man enough to let you go
I hope you know that I love you
But I can not see you suffer
After all the things that we've been through
And should you ever wonder
If I ever cared
You own most of my heart
The truth with you I shared
I've released you from your prison
Here throw away the key
I hope you know that I love you
Should you ever think of me | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/23/2008 3:11:09 PM | Sometimes being a man hurts
Regardless of the image that Hollywood wants people to believe
Unfortunately I don't need drugs or alcohol to know what I feel
But sometimes I wish I could be deceived
I wish that I could build a wall around my heart
And only let in the sunshine
But alas in the skies above
There is also rain sometimes
I wish I didn't know the feeling of betrayal
Or when someone pushes me aside
Or keeps stringing me along
Taking me for a ride
I wish I didn't know the pain
That another lie or disappointment brings
I wish I couldn't believe in someone with all of my heart
Because sometimes there are songs of lies that people sings
I wish I knew how it felt to be important
Not just some well if there is nothing better to do
Maybe, just maybe, if you are lucky
I might spare a minute for you
I wish I didn't know
How it feels to be slowly pushed out of someone's life
To know I no longer have any meaning
As it cuts my heart just like a knife
But one thing I really do know
Despite the hurt I hold my head up high
And when no one is looking
A tear escapes my eye
History is hard to f0rget
But so is constantly being let down
When I act like I believe the bull crap and the lies
But I can no longer act a clown
I wish I didn't know how it felt
To finally give up and just to walk away
But being a man can sometimes be hard
Regardless what the freak that anyone tries to say | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/23/2008 5:02:15 PM | | Very Good Poem's :) As I Always Expect From Just Different :) I Couldn't help reading what spiffy said, and it seems you are truelly a remarkable man :) so i second her comment :) | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/24/2008 12:37:52 AM | It is good to see you are posting again LukeyD. Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts and words. I am glad that you enjoy reading what I write and I hope that you will feel welcomed to drop by and share your thoughts and words again.
Look woman, there's no need to worry
I know you don't love me anymore
You don't have to say the obvious
But still I wish you the best in what life has in store
And as his arms are holding you tight
I think it's pretty cool
That you have found your self happiness
Hope he doesn't play you for a fool
I hope you get what you deserve
Meant only in the coolest of ways
May you have laughter and enjoyment
For the rest of your days
And though I'm almost forgotten now
I know soon that I will be
So I send to you well-wishes
Before your eyes do not see me
And as I find myself someone that cares
I'll smile every now and then
As I think back on what we once had
Of the where and when
But woman good luck to you and yours
I hope that he does you right
And I hope that all your dreams come true
And all you wish is in your sight
Like you said you withheld your heart from me
Give it to someone that loves you
Good bye to you my friend
And know these well wishes are so true | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/24/2008 2:13:57 AM | JD: Your poetic renderings are very much enjoyed, and are indicative of your depth. As water seeks its own level, thus, you attract kindred, and appreciation is expressed there as well. Godspeed, JD.
TBK
'Heros'
Hail all to the man of hidden strength
Cherished by little ones at length
Coloured pictures there together
Bound heart emotion strong tether!
Strength of Samson loss of hair
Uniformed knighted just to wear
Unequalled that expressed heart
Wee Ones nurture journey start.
Forthright thrust first the sheild
Protecting sword attacker weild
Stronger not than that true gentle
Gentle strength beyond sharp metal. | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/25/2008 10:49:39 PM | Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts and words TBK. I am glad that you enjoy reading my writes. Thanks for adding your poem here. I enjoyed reading it. Have a good day and do feel welcomed to stop by and share your thoughts and words again. Godspeed to you as well, TBK. JD
I sat outside and watched him playing
Scooby Doo freeze tag it was
And I heard his laughter
And watched with such pride
As my son is changing so much
And growing up so fast
Too fast
And it hit me hard
As I heard his laughter
And saw the smiles on his face
And watching how fast he runs
And dang I felt so alone
Like an outsider looking in
As he wants to play with them more than me
It hurt
A hurt way down deep in the soul
That tears at the heart as it is released
Soon he will not need me at all
And in a way it breaks my heart into a billion pieces
He shall be the only one to ever love me
To need me
If only for a few short years
And that fact brings tears from my eyes
I would never hope for death
But today has been so hard
So hard indeed
I saw a few of the neighborhood parents gathered
As the kids played outside
And I watched from a distance
Actually wishing that I belonged somewhere
And I felt the isolation
Actually wishing for just a simple friend
Someone in which I could relate
And the frigidness of that moment
The desperation
Just the simple need
Of a friend that will never be
And maybe I should feel ashamed of the way I feel
But I don't know whether the liner of any casket
Could have felt as lonely as I did today
So out of place
So worthless and lost
So misplaced
So empty inside
My son is such a beautiful soul
And I wonder why did he end up with someone like me for a dad
I do the very best I can
But sometimes I feel
That in the end I will just mess his life up somehow
Being a parent is difficult
Being a single dad complicates things so much more
I look to Heaven for help
But still I do have doubts sometimes
And today has been kinda rough
I wish that when I awoke tomorrow that I knew things would be different
I hope that they will
But tonight will be a lonely night with little or no sleep
But tomorrow I hope to awake
And see the rays of a brand new day
Maybe tomorrow will be different
Maybe
Maybe
Just maybe
I have hope right now
That ..... and a deep seeded belief
That somehow in the end
Things shall be just fine
Just trying to weather the storm is the difficult part
But soon a new sun shall shine | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/26/2008 4:52:13 PM | I guess acceptance is the final phase
And though not always the easiest of things to accomplish
Only through it can peace of mind be found
My thoughts can not control the actions of others
Neither is it fair to let others control ourselves
Dwelling on what is lost shall never bring it back
And delaying evolution only leads to idleness in lives
I attempt to create a stone of my heart
Impenetrable and unfeeling
Metaphorically from the proverbial saying
A rolling stone gathers no moss
I myself attempt to feel by not feeling
And thus to live but not to live | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/26/2008 5:09:07 PM | Oh to learn to love again with you...
Are you strong enough to love .. and bleed?
If I could only catch a spark my bleeding matching my love
I would soon need serious medical attention...
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| Are You Strong Enough to be Strong Enough
Posted: 6/26/2008 11:51:54 PM | Thanks for dropping by and sharing your words lafandlive. Yes, many at the pond could use some serious medical attention. lol lol I hope you feel welcomed to share your thoughts and words again.
Through the truth tranquility arrives
After the rugged waves lie placid waters
A friendly voice from the past
And arms that care embrace a battered heart
To be held once more
And look into caring eyes
And see a smile just for me
A repayment from days of old
When it was I the one that wiped away the tears
And held a broken heart next to mine
A chance occurrence
The grocery line next to mine
And I knew the perfume
And recognized the voice
With no need to look into her eyes
It was nice to catch up
And even more nice to be remembered
And to be held once more
And to hear the words I still love you
A very welcomed relief
A ray of sunlight
In the darkness that I had roamed
For at least there is one that my friendship made a difference
Thanks for the hugs Michelle
And for the kisses as well
And the I love you
I wish I could have told you the same
But you know me ..... LOL LOL
For what it's worth
And you shall not ever hear
Or even read
I love you too
Silent hugs and kisses .... I send to you
XOXOX | |
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