The Bermuda Triangle

So I had this other thought that my friend wanted me to share and too bad if some of you don't like it. 

I call this picture the Bermuda Triangle. For many years, this was me; holding on to someone that wasn't good for me. I felt so lost. To all the single men/women out here wondering where their potential soulmate is, here they are sabotaging themselves and missing out on you. I see this more and more each day, but this is just an example. I'll use another one. Your job tells you that you will be promoted, but they lie just to keep you there. Meanwhile, they've either promoted someone else or no one else. Some of us are afraid to let go of things that are no good for us and that causes us to miss out. We get too comfortable with what we think it ours that we miss what really was ours. I don't know about you, but I'm done being someone's host. Hosts can make it on their own. We just have to know that we can and stop feeding what's hurting us. WE'RE NOT LOST! WE'RE FREE TO LEAVE AT ANYTIME!!

Life Only Values Effort <3

Body Bag Haiku

Looks like somebody
forgot to check to see if 
you were still alive. 

© 2014

The Past

I woke up with two thoughts and I just wanted to share one with you right now.

How many of us are ready to finally make peace with the past? I'm not talking to those of us who just keep going pretending like nothing ever happened; I'm talking to those willing to make peace. That saying about the "past coming back to haunt you" is only true because we choose not to make peace with it. Things could be going great and then here comes your past to cause drama. Things could be going terrible because of things from your past. Stop waiting for closure and close the door on your past. Stop waiting for peace and make peace with your past. Realize that by making peace with your past you'll be at peace with yourself and just thinking about that should make you smile :D

Life Only Values Effort <3

Better

I'm not sure 
if before I met you
I was a ten
but I'm sure 
that I can't let you 
in my heart again
not again
see the last time 
you treated me like a zero
made me feel low
so that's the last time
I need you to be a hero
because it's all a show
you were the one who
I would run to
but I was dumb
so now I see you
as the one
that I now run from 
I'm done
because while you laugh
I'm fine
I may not be a nine and a half
or even a nine
still I'm fine with that
nobody's perfect 
but in fact
somebody's perfect for me
because somebody's worth it
and that somebody is me
so if I'm not a ten 
what am I then

© 2014

The People

I wanted to share something on my heart right now.

Maybe it's just me, but have you ever looked at the people that sleep on you and just scratch your head? Do you ever just ask yourself why? How can they sleep on me with everything I have to offer? If you've done that before or you're doing it right now, STOP IT!!!! Self doubt is not something you need right now. Self doubt leads to self sabotage and self sabotage leads to self destruction. Instead of watching them sleep hoping they wake up, how about we get up and do what we said we were going to do before we cared what they thought of us! With that being said, let them continue to sleep on you; they must be so exhausted. Eventually they'll wake up to the sound of laughter. When they ask you what's going on, tell them it's nothing important just enjoyment from exceeding their expectations! Then tell them to go back to sleep ;)

Life Only Values Effort <3

Blood On My Hands

I told everyone I was fine
when in reality the blood is mine
but still nobody understands
why I have blood on my hands
I'm my own worst enemy
it's like there's ten of me 
all trying to destroy 
everything that I enjoy 
especially my sanity 
right now I'm not even a fan of me
but still nobody understands 
why I have blood on my hands
I recognize the stupid things I've done
more so than the battles I've won
how long will I keep making mistakes
my guess is for as long as it takes
I've chosen to embrace my flaws
and fight in the name of cause
but still nobody understands 
why I have blood on my hands
what would you sacrifice today
to keep your dreams from fading away
I'm willing to do what's necessary 
to leave a legacy nothing short of legendary

© 2014

The Life

I want to share my thoughts with all of you. 

I have no fear of dying, but I will die before my time. We already live a very short life and if we do not take care of ourselves, we will suffer the consequences of our actions. We must understand that our health reflects our lifestyle. We're killing ourselves faster if we have a negative lifestyle (negative people, anxiety, stress, etc..). If we have a positive lifestyle we have the opportunity to maintain balance and to live much longer. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, but we have this day. With that being said, what are we going to do today? We better get up, because we're not dead yet ;)

Life Only Values Effort <3

Nexus Haiku

Does it hurt your eyes
to picture people standing 
together as one?

© 2014

I've Got Something To Say

I was once known as the Spirit of Truth
looking to inspire the spirit of our youth
but I've since left the booth
still with the mic in my hands
and even though hip-hop's in good hands
it's all in a state of mind
so in my current mind state
I still find time
to stimulate the mind
of someone who isn't blind
but may need help to see
their own vision
then they can envision
the person they hope to be
the person they know they can be
that's what we're here for
so they need to hear more
because living in a world of allure
that acts as a lure reeling you in
it's real easy to catch feelings again
only to be cast out like an outcast
so yes they do need to hear more
because I don't fear they'll soar
I expect it
others choose not to respect it
refusing to cease from spreading disease
at least until we're all deceased
but see I'm nothing to mess with
I'll keep spreading the message
even to those who are infected
because truth is we're all connected
which means we're all affected

© 2014

Story Of Your Life

People may look at you and laugh
but you've been down that path
so you know exactly where it leads
to unfulfilled needs and disappointment
where if you feel alone in this 
well that's just the loneliness
when you fail to accept patience 
here come the failed expectations
afterwards you show some doubt
or basically fear of who you're all about
then finally you have self-sabotage
believing that everything you see
is nothing more than a mirage
thus destroying the person you hoped to be
you know disappointment very well 
so maybe you've been appointed 
by someone of great importance
to be the ointment 
that helps anoint the disappointed
but they don't think you're that important
they probably think your failures 
are really failures
and that's when they really fail
because those "failures"
can help someone else prevail
and derail their train of negativity 
which is on a collision course by the way
but of course they can't envision this anyway
they don't think you're that important
then why you are here 
the answer couldn't be more clear

© 2014

Take A Peek Haiku

One should never be
afraid to see what this world
has to offer them.

© 2014

The Stalker

For those of you who just have to know...

THIS is who's been on the Internet talking trash about you, stalking your Facebook posts, following you on Twitter, and checking out your Instagram. Forget about who you thought is was or who you know it is, THIS is who it really is. Now, don't you feel better? Feel free to laugh amongst yourselves or makes jokes that are less than PG, but please continue to enjoy Life! You've got more goals to accomplish :)

Life Only Values Effort <3

Vernal

They say it's when life begins
and when life begins again
so if you think your life is ending
realize that it's just beginning 
burn every intention into your being
so that everything you're seeing
you can make happen
because that gives life meaning 
and if you do any cleaning 
anything that stresses you
or anything depressing 
keeping you from your blessing
should be thrown out 
if it's a person 
they should be shown out 
let them know 
that it's time to let them go
and it's time for you to grow
because you planted the seed
so you'll need to take the lead
when it blooms
but if you want to take way the pain
remove the chains you were bound to
because the Sun has finally found you

© 2014

L.O.V.E. Notes: The Tear

Some of us still shed a tear
for someone who won't even 
bother to look us in the eyes 
understand that those tears 
can take on two different meanings 
either it's our way of releasing 
the feelings we have for that person
or it's shows just how much power 
they truly have over us
do we even know which it is 
there's nothing wrong with crying
but haven't we wasted enough time 
whomever our tears are for 
is still out there chasing their dreams
maybe they're trying not to cry
but we can't worry about that
we've had our moments
now it's time to test our resolve
the next tear better be of joy 
for the blessings we've worked 
so hard to receive 
those you've cried for
will have no choice 
but to take notice of that

<3

© 2014 

You Have No Idea

Every scar tells a story
so if the details are too gory 
maybe you shouldn't listen
or just forget what you've read
these scars weren't always scars
see these scars once bled
and oh how the blood would flow
but if you still don't want to know
that's your decision 
just don't act as though you care
when someone chooses to share
while hoping that somewhere
somebody is listening 
it's not for everyone's ears
but not everyone fears judgement
not everyone's afraid to be
what their scars made them see
not everyone's afraid to admit
that while they didn't quit
or give up hope
they had to find ways to cope
through their slippery slope
so don't pretend to know who they are
there's a story for every scar

© 2014

The Path

I hope someone reads this.

Not everyone will understand the path you chose or why you're choosing to walk that path a certain way. That's why you're walking it and not them. You may not understand fully what you're doing on this path, but you feel better knowing that it's not the path you were on before. You were lost and now you may be wandering, but it's okay to wander as long as you can visualize where you want to go. What you're doing takes great courage; something your critics know very little about. You will be rewarded for your obedience and that reward will come in the form of success. Then maybe your story will help provide others the understanding and courage to find their way.

Life Only Values Effort <3

Childhood Haiku

Whatever you do,
don't give up on your dream to 
take over the world. 

© 2014

Get Up

This is a familiar position
you were in a similar position
the day before
now today your back for more
and your disposition shows
that this position
is beating you into submission
I'm just saying
have you been praying
or are you into wishing
because you don't need intuition
to know that something is wrong
it's a blessing you've lasted this long
you claim to be strong
even in defeat
but then the smoke clears
revealing your tears
and that song on repeat
so on your feet
because your greatest feat
will be your ability to withstand the attrition
and go from sinking in quicksand
to a standing position
you can do it on own too
but you have to stand on your own two
no pills
no alcoholic beverage
no one to use for leverage
just you
that path leads somewhere
but you'll never know where
from where you're sitting

© 2014

Like Riding A Haiku

Sometimes you have to 
remind yourself of just what
it's like to have fun. 

© 2014

Puppet Master Haiku

People act different

especially when someone's

there to pull the strings

© 2014

Ode To Panic Attacks (Featuring Anxiety Attacks)

They say what doesn't kill you

makes you stronger

but you do a good job

of making the pain last longer

giving me a chance to kill myself

you also do your very best

to give me as little rest as possible

so while you're an option

you're also an obstacle

an obstacle I must overcome

because sometimes I just need to vent

instead I hyperventilate 

then it's too late

you appear

ever so anxious to take advantage

of my anxiety 

that much is clear

but I don't want you here

even if you think I need you
I don't need your here either

what I need is peace

what I need is for you to cease

cease and desist 

before I cease to exist 

I'm a living being 

who enjoys being alive 

with a will to survive

so I can no longer be your slave

and continue to take this abuse

I must be brave 

because if I let you have my soul

that is when I loose myself

that is when I loose complete control

© 2014

Selfie Haiku

Remember that you're
in control of whether or 
not you choose to smile.

© 2014

Get Ready

I know what it's like
not to be taken seriously
I showed people the serious me
then they would ask me 
why so serious
it made me so furious
now you're being taken for granted
and you can't stand it
it's like there's no way out 
so you feel stranded 
because nobody cared to ask you
what's the matter
when the fact of the matter is
it doesn't matter what they think
because if this is sink or swim
listening to them 
could cause you to drown
especially if you decide to wear a frown
instead of that smile that kept you afloat 
without ever needing a boat
I know what it's like
really I do 
but it starts with you
so get ready to start anew

© 2014

It's Not Over Yet Haiku

Even if your scared 
remind yourself of one thing;
that you're still breathing.

© 2014

Workout (The Power Of Choice)

Even if it seems difficult to get up
don't you dare give up
how do you expect to live up
to your expectations
if you won't accept patience
like a hospital that won't accept patients
that doesn't make any sense
especially since you wanted change
did you change your mind
or just forget to change your mindset
remember you can do anything
you set your mind to
but you have to set your mind to change
when you train
because if you're always complaining
there will be no need for training
you wouldn't need it
when your attitude's defeatist
you would already defeat yourself mentally
fear would cause you to do that intentionally
but that's not you
and that's not who you are inside
so set your pride to the side
then find the strength to survive
even if it seems difficult to get up
don't you dare give up
push
push
push
push
because that moment when it hurts
that's when you should feel the most alive

© 2014

Indecisive Haiku

One side tells you to
give up while the other side
hopes you won't listen.

© 2014

Fools Rush In

All that glitters isn't gold
yet so many souls have been sold
and for what 
for fame 
so we can mention their name 
because they want to be heard
anyone else find that ironic 
because they haven't uttered a word
well not any word that's made since
not since selling their souls 
just to achieve their goals 
but they saw gold
and a golden opportunity to turn cold
so how are we the turncoats
because we were always there
now they're blinded by the glare 
so we're to care more about who they are
and care less about who they were
that's fine
if that's what they want
all this for a chance to shine
just because they saw gold
when all we saw was their soul
now there's a hole where their soul should be

© 2014

Energy Efficient Haiku

Try not to question 
how your light shines in places
that have no outlets.

© 2014

Making A Scene

Maybe what you said really healed me
or maybe it killed me instead
because it kills me to have these thoughts
these thoughts in my head
wondering if I'm dead
or just playing dead
is my body really outlined in chalk
or am I just tired of the talk
either way
the ground's where I stay
refusing to stand 
unwilling to even get up 
when I should demand
that I sit up
at the very least I should sit up 
just to see if anyone saw me fall
or if anyone saw you shoot me down at all 
because all I felt was the blast
then again it could've been the past 
the past I do adore
the past that keeps coming back for more
although I showed it the door long ago
it still remains a foe
so maybe what you said really healed me 
or maybe it killed me instead 
then again maybe I'm not dead
which means I'm alive
and would continue to live a lie
if I continue to lie here
and act as if I didn't survive
because lying would be the worst
I'd rather drop dead first 

© 2014

Wasting Time Haiku

I can't keep thinking 
of you when there's so much I
have left to conquer 

© 2014

One More

Rise above that darkness you find comfort in
treat darkness like the Comfort Inn
don't stay long
stay strong through it all
even if it feels as though you've been through it all
because what if you haven't just yet
what if you never faced your fears until now
which means you've just met
and you now see what blinds you
could you escape what binds you
of course you could
just be careful not to let pride and ego define you
because they'll have you saying you're fine too 
when you're really not
when really your stomach's in knots 
probably from the stress
so then you take a sedative 
and then another 
and then another 
until it gets repetitive 
but you're still a mess
you've always needed help to stay down
yet this time you seem almost willing to stay down 
it's very concerning 
considering that fire that's still burning inside you
do you really expect the darkness to hide you
with your light being that bright
maybe there's enough in you for one more fight
unless you just like blowing smoke
just know that playing with fire is no joke

© 2014

One Way Haiku

You're going to have to
follow the dotted lines to
see where the road leads.

© 2014

Downpour

You're down
but you're not out yet
if you can just find an outlet
to let out how you feel
you'll find out how to deal
because too many try to find a vein
just so they can try to hide the pain
and you
you're outside in the rain
looking for the pain to wash away
watching the days go by
waving goodbye to your tomorrows
because it's all too much for you
but it's all up to you anyway
this isn't about your ability to cope
it's about your ability to hope
because if you're able to cope
that makes you capable of more
than just coping through a downpour
sure you're down
but you're not out
you just have to find your purpose
your calling
even if you feel like falling

© 2014