ELI

May the lord continue to be with you. In the tenth month, and the rest. May your stresses turn into lessons learned and blessings received. May you crack the safe and win big. May you learn to trust the process. May you learn to understand what love is, For real, And may you never take it for granted. May your feet be gifted wherever they are planted. May you be fruitful and multiply. May you grow to trust God. Forever and always, LIJ.

I prefer to not see you covered in L’Oréal Paris ... I'm a fan of seeing things in their original state. And so I prefer not to miss when you wash that Hourglass Illusion off; And take away the misconception that everything is perfect... But either way, you're worth it.... I mean like, cause, none of that really defines you. That Dolce and Gabbana only wastes precious time and money. And Merle Norman , he makes you feel "special", but by who's standard? I'm observing what God is discerning baby, I want to know where your heart is standing... Because I know where my heart stands; And I prefer to be with you. So, don't hide under that urban decay, Or harbor yourself under lip gloss that tastes like candy. The material things, they decay. But, I want you to be my cover girl , And , hello flawless , you're gorgeous; Down to your bare minerals ... ...

Maybe you were my biggest temptation.   Maybe you were my biggest regret.   "I'm mad I didn't.", "I shouldn't have."   Decisions.   Situations turn blurry when hearts race in tandem and we're in a hurry and it's the heat of the moment and your naked sitting on the edge of my king size bed.   My eyes got blurry.   I was nervous,   I was sweating.   You grabbed my face and told me you wouldn't neglect me but that was a lie because after we finished you dipped fast like Usain Bolt racing jet skis.   You put your clothes back on and you left me.   Feeling empty.   Feeling further from God than I was prior to that moment.   My breaking point, how could I break? Up to this point, I haven't had sex for 23 years, I was waiting for marriage -   how could I break?   At this point;   I'm re-finding myself.   I'm refining myself.   I'm redefining myself.   I ...

It was never supposed to hurt this bad. "I love you, but I have to let you go." I have to let you go... You see because the pain is undesirable, I can't describe it, it's indescribable; I take the meds the docs prescribe but I - I just, have to let you go... You had my heart so tight, Wrapped up in your web. I tried to escape it but-- I just could not. Felt weak. Not just in my knees, in my mental state. I'm doing 150 on the interstate, multitasking, writing while I drive- I know it's wrong but I have to get out of this place. You caught me broken hearted. I was vulnerable and could not move. I was rushing for something to get into. Thought I was ready to find love, Who knew that it wasn't you? I thought it was you. My dream never came true.

You can take your mask off. Your hearts broken but, you can take your cast off. And we can heal together. See things revealed together. Open up to each other, You know, build together. Your last man was a jerk.  Facts. And you just quit the habit of relapsing. Power moves. You got power tools; And that brain inside that pretty head of yours, is so powerful. I know you're hurting still. Don't hide from me, let your feelings be revealed. No second guessing, you should talk it out. Because nothing is going to get fixed if you keep pushing me away. How could you fix your lips to lie to me? You can cry to me. You know I'd live for you, most likely die for you. He put his hands on you? I'll do some time for you. And still Come home and wipe the tears out your eyes for you. Do not break down on me. Remove the mask from you, do not hide from me. Please, I need y...

You, should have loved her when you had the chance. But now she's gone - it's out of your hands. You have depleted your use of the word "sorry." She wishes not to know you. You, should have loved her when you had the chance. But now she's gone; There's no last dance, saved. No more kisses.   No more "I love you", no trying to insist it. She’s out of your life; And wishes you never existed. You, should have loved her as a man is taught to love a woman. But now she's gone, you've exhausted the moments. You've depleted her energy. You left her believing that she has nothing. You should've loved her. You should've treated her like she was something; Special....

I can feel her pain-full heart tugging. My heart's lost and I don't have anything else to pull on. We're both lost. We're both lost. Caught in the sea of regret and doubt. Praying to God that he'll help me out. I want to be in love. I know that I'm destined to be. But, right now I guess, we're both lost. Lost. Lost in a cloud of marijuana. Lost in a pool of ever clear, 90 proof. My memories leave me when the night reaches. And hers... She needs me. I can feel her pain-full heart tugging at my sleeves. She needs me like hearts need beating, She doesn't want me to leave. And I know that I'm destined to be. But right now....

I promise to write to you. Every Thursday.  And I keep my promises under lock and key, So you know my word is safe. Ever since that one Monday that I saw you but never got to mention that I love you, I love you to hell and back and then some. And then some more; I'll be the guy that lights candles and throws rose petals on the floor. The guy that you can call, will have my pedal to the floor, if things get salty I'll be there to add some sugar to the moments. I remember when I saw you walking down the street with your head down, you was at your lowest; And then we talked and then that made you happy. A perfect stranger at the moment, not knowing what this would come to. And that was Wednesday, before you left I told you, every Thursday look for letters. And you know I keep my promises under lock and key, And the locksmiths me; And I'm hiding the extra one inside of your heart so that I can always find yo...

Your eyes. Have you noticed how they shine? Remind me of oceans. I’m crying tears laughing; At the fact that you might not read this and feel my passion. You got something about you. I mean, besides your body which is God-made perfect. Your soft lips of which I'd love to get a taste. But I can wait...

Even when she's getting ready for bed, with a scarf on her head.     She’s beautiful. With no makeup, so vulnerable, Open to criticism. But none from me. I just, honestly criticize the loveliness of her eyes. No blush. But her cheeks turn rose-colored when I say; "Your lips are so soft, if given the opportunity, I’d kiss those every day." She never been this spoiled. With words or with deeds.

You can keep your shoes on here. Whenever you’re around I don’t really care. Anything is yours, I oblige, and I will share. Even my mother says that you are perfect.

Beautiful Black women, This poem is for you. Full of allurement and grace. Perfectly crafted. Not a spot of flaw or misalignment. God must have really took his time... Black queen; Though such a description's a rarity. I think you're a queen. The way you withstand society's severity. In their attempts to break you down. Woman from which all life has been breathed. No one can take your place, Reclaim your space. Your heart is full of pure gold. Amidst the danger, you never fold. You're never to be played with. But your love warms the coldest of souls. Black woman: You bring peace to others even when there is no peace within yourself. You keep others lifted up even when you feel down yourself. “Black woman” the definition of, Selfless. The image of, Grace. The one that set the tone, For God's beautiful creation... Signed, A Black Man,

I used to love her,  Until she lost me.

How much would it take for you to say that you love me? Admit that you trust me. I admit that I'm lucky. Been praying for the day I find somebody that's worth mentioning in poems. And ever since I met you, been writing non- stop.

A poem is only a brain full of thoughts, Until it is written. Imagine it. Melded carefully From your brains' matter. Sealed in a bottle of clear, pure words. Set adrift on the lakes of time. Life’s restless surge, Sieging with no sign of ending.   Until a few congruous feelings from hearts never met Pluck it from the sea And recognize a message; That illuminates their souls. Readers find writers; Never the opposite.

I can feel the distance. The tension , I can cut it with a double edge serrated kitchen knife. The anger from when you stated, “I will never leave you.”  Still lingers . I am bitter . I have never been this bitter. You have traded me in for whatever, whoever has taken you. You broke your promises. Your loyalty doesn’t run as deep as you’ve claimed it ran, Come to think of it, I doubt that you have any loyalty coursing through your veins at all. It seems like the only thing that is keeping you alive is the Hennessy  that runs through your blood stream. You traded me for nights out? You treat me like I’m just a trend. I can say that I have grown up, but when it comes to moving forward – You’re just too stuck on looking back then…

I’m sorry if I pushed you. I never planned to try to force you, to love me. I had no idea that you were so scared. You made it easy for me to wake up in the morning. Looking at my phone, anticipating a good morning text. I couldn’t wait to leave the house for once, Anxiously waiting to see you in person. I have never experienced feelings of love before you and I got locked in a gaze. You left me stunned and in dazed. Much like a wild fire, you set my heart ablaze. And when I dreamed I felt your lips, It was that moment that inspired the words upon this page. I’m sorry if I pushed you…

How many times does a man have to break your heart before you learn your lesson? Stop second guessing. He’s not with you, not for you… There’s a difference. You break your back to show him copious amounts of love. You give, and he just takes and takes and takes. What kind of “man” does that? Then again, I’ll ask you, what kind of woman stays? And why? Does your self-esteem need a transfusion? Does your tolerance need boosting? He forgets your birthday, he breaks promises and dates, and he doesn’t even call you. And you say that he’s all for you… No disrespect but you act like you’re stupid; You don’t want to be alone but, to me, I would rather be alone than with a person so ruthless. Does he even tell you he loves you? You say, “He used to” But, DOES HE. EVEN. TELL YOU. HE LOVES YOU? “He will change.” And you are so gullible to believe it. It is like a dog returning to its vomit, You make me sick; You keep going back to the s...

On a much grander scale my nerves sit; Rattled. You came in, you saw me, you made me conquer my fears., Baffled. How did I ever get so lucky? I mean blessed., Funny how, just seeing you mentally, can make my heart beat out of my chest.. Driving the back roads just to skip the high ways; I think I love you. So I'm on my way. You know that I miss you., I love the way your, black skin glistens,  In the sun; You are the one. queen. You are the rose that grew from the concrete. You would tell me all your feelings, You let me in on your flaws, faults, and all. You met me half way. queen. Your kind is rare. Do not leave me and alienate me. I can smell your cocoa butter covered skin. queen. The reason that I hold this pen. Your heart is my muse.  I stand right outside, Let me in. to you.