An Everyday Haiku

It's time to wake up,
wash away all that you were,
and be who you are.

© 2014

Someone (Translated From Spanish)

It's okay to have someone to lean on
someone who understands
someone who can put things in perspective
right or wrong 
because it's what you need to hear
not what you want to hear
it's not hard to find someone like that
but it's hard to trust someone like that
if you have someone like that
someone to lean on
keep them close to you
and be ready return the favor 
because it could be hard for them also 
even if it seems easy for them to do
even if they're strong
or even if they're trying to be strong for you
be ready to return the favor 
it's okay to have someone to lean on
do not give them the cold shoulder
when you gave them your tears
now maybe you don't need someone like that
but if you have someone like that 
someone to lean on 
let them lean on you

© 2014

Solo Haiku

There's one thing you should 
know about riding alone:
don't be afraid to. 

© 2014

The Lie

I want to share this thought that I feel is very important.

"I'm not good enough" is without a doubt the single biggest lie you could ever tell yourself. It's a success killer. You don't even have to say it; just thinking it is enough to make it manifest and sabotage everything you've worked for. How did this lie manifest? Your doubts. Your fears. Your ego. Your insecurity. Unless you plan on eliminating them in the near future, those 4 things require around-the-clock monitoring. Those of you who choose to believe that "you're not good enough" have also chosen to fail. I've missed countless opportunities because I truly believed that I wasn't good enough. The opportunities didn't stop coming, but I stopped noticing them. It wasn't until I felt it in my mind and my heart that I was good enough that I could finally accept what I already felt in my soul. I think we should stop questioning who's real when we're lying to ourselves on a daily basis. STOP LYING TO YOURSELF!! If you don't, it will become your truth.

Life Only Values Effort <3

While You Sit There (Translated From Spanish)

You know that they're out there
and they can see you
but you're too afraid to look
you know their faces
but you never say their names
all of your fears 
are on the other side of the wall
waiting
while you sit there in your chair
nervous 
yet calm
uncomfortable
but willing to accept the circumstances
and face the consequences
because it's easier to 
which means it's easy to be lazy
but there is something you should know
everything that you want
is on the other side of fear
so don't be afraid
you have the strength already
break the wall
your fears will crumble underneath
and you can come out of hiding

© 2014

Rope-A-Dope

Your jabs are annoying at best 
I look forward to slipping the rest
just give it a rest 
rest assure this is only a test 
and after I pass
I suggest you grab a vest 
just in case I return fire 
but that would mean gassing you up
with lighter fluid 
and lighting a match 
so why would I do it 
it's too much work 
and you don't deserve the attention
especially when your intention 
is to cause dissension
by creating an illusion 
which would generate confusion 
resulting in my exclusion
followed by my seclusion 
sounds like a plan 
a plan that will never evolve 
because I have a very strong chin
and an even stronger resolve
but keep jabbing 
maybe you'll improve on points
you'll just never prove your point
most likely you'll punch yourself out
George Foreman 
then you'll have to guard your grill
George Foreman 
because I've never been afraid to rumble
so let me speak Ali
then I'll go back to being humble
float like a butterfly
sting like a bee 
I don't have to be
what you want me to be 
I'm free to be me

© 2014

The Belief

I'm purposely choosing today to share this message with all of you.

I'm always asked about what I believe in around this time of the year. Anyone else get asked the same question? What do you believe in? For some, today is a day of great importance. For others, today is simply Sunday. I love to answer the question, because my first response shocks people. I BELIEVE IN MYSELF! Why? My explanation is simple: I can't believe in anything else unless I believe in myself first. It's amazing that we're still being condemned for what we believe in and also that nobody expects to hear that we believe in ourselves. We are all capable of achieving greatness, but we must believe in ourselves. Anything we choose to believe in after that is our decision to make and we shouldn't be judged for it. We must be confident in our ability to succeed. Honestly it doesn't matter to me if you're reborn, on an egg hunt, relaxing, or just blowing smoke as long as you believe in yourself. Darkness falls on us all, but Light shines on all of us as well. Personally, I think we look better in the light!! Believe in yourself and go from there :)

Life Only Values Effort <3 

Why Do I? (Translated From Spanish)

I must confess something
I know the reason why I suffer
it's because I love to suffer
it sounds logical
but this is what drives me crazy
everything I've learned about suffering
and I think I can control it
but I can't
not after my fear gave it its power
now I've been taken hostage
and I'm under its spell
in my mind I can escape
but I can't forget about my heart
certainly not my soul
they both deserve better
I deserve better
why must we all suffer
it must be because I love to suffer
but do you know what I love more
I love myself more
and I have learned a lot
the most important lesson I learned
pain already exists
suffering is optional

© 2014

Come Out

Maybe it's better that I hide
because with everything I feel inside
the only way to keep it inside
is if I stay inside for safe keeping
but can you tell I've been weeping
I'm not happy here
and it's because of my fear
it's clear that what's killing me
not the darkness
but it's so inviting
so enticing
and then there's the light
so bright
both are so protective
at least from my perspective
could they be what's healing me
I must embrace them
because if I refuse to face them
I will remain hidden
believing having courage is forbidden
I guess I shouldn't hide
from what I feel inside
because I will never get out
if I keep letting in doubt

© 2014

The Few

I want to share something that's been on my heart for 3 months.

Anybody who's in a position to help others must understand that they cannot help everyone. I understand that fact better than anyone. I receive criticism just like anyone else and sometimes it's hateful, but I don't waver. I understand there are a few people who are too proud to receive help even if I expect nothing in return. I must also understand that those few may not know how to help themselves.  There's a saying that you have to die in order to be reborn, so I believe that a part of us has to die in order for the rest of us to truly live. While it's true that we can't help everyone, everyone can be helped. There's another saying that you have to destroy what destroys you. Not everyone is willing to accept when they are hurting themselves and they are certainly not always willing to destroy the part of themselves that keeps them from truly feeling alive. Say what you want about me for I'm just a messenger and say what you want about those who try to help empower, encourage, inspire, or motivate. At least we're willing to live to help. Are you willing to die without it?

Life Only Values Effort <3

The Difference Is (Translated From Spanish)

For some of us
we live in a fantasy
it's all that we can see
we can't see the reality
but really
we can see it
we just don't like what we see
we like the fantasy
so beautiful
so wonderful
we believe that we can escape
but there is no escape
we believe that it's better
but that is a fantasy also
maybe our dreams came true
only in our minds
no more excuses
we must be honest with ourselves
in a fantasy
we see what we want
in reality
we see what we are
perfectly imperfect
but still perfectly capable

© 2014

The Blind

Still?!?!?

It's amazing how many of us are blind to what's going on in our own lives. That fantasy world we're living in is like a drug and eventually we'll come down from that high having to face reality. Sure it may feel good to you now, but is that really enough? I started off by saying still, but trust me I know how hard it is to escape a fantasy you want so badly to be your reality. It's almost like putting "just enough" gas in the tank to get where you want to go and back. It's better to just fill your tank all the way. Some of us are putting in "just enough" happiness in our hearts and are content with that. I used to do that and I was blind to the fact that I was hurting myself even more. We're worth more than "just enough". Good isn't good enough anymore and great is just the beginning. With that being said, we need to stop being blind and start being amazing. We see what we want to see and that's why we want what we see. We better start seeing the amazing person that we are and soon before we truly lose our vision!!

Life Only Values Effort <3

Third Time's A Haiku

You could've stopped her,
but you didn't know she came
back the second time.

© 2014

Flying Without Wings (Translated From Spanish)

If I want to fly 
I don't need wings 
those would be a distraction 
I just need two things: 
a dream 
and the will to succeed 
flying without wings 
it's extraordinary 
but it's not possible 
with ordinary beliefs 
how I can fly 
if I carry the weight of doubt 
how I can fly 
if I carry the weight of fear 
how I can be extraordinary 
these ordinary beliefs 
a dream 
and the will to succeed 
it's the only way 
I have to get to my destination 
I have to believe in my destiny 
and my purpose 
my purpose to fly 
and fly without wings

© 2014

Karma

Maybe they hate me 
mad because they couldn't break me
mad because they couldn't date me
because they couldn't make me 
do any and everything they said
but I wouldn't be caught dead
let alone alive
see I don't need them to survive
still they wanted me to believe in their lies
as if to say without them I couldn't rise
all I can say is SURPRISE
guess who's back again
with the passion they said I was lacking in
thought to myself maybe I should pack it in
on second thought I'm a maniac
I should attack again
so that's exactly what I've done
they were expecting me to run 
expecting me to grovel 
maybe write in my journal
but instead I'm writing a novel 
I'll have a story to tell
about how they kept on talking 
and how I've been through hell 
but my feet kept on walking
right now I'm still going through hell
sure it's a little hot
but I think I'm doing quite well
I'm truly sorry if they're not
and they're not 
which doesn't shock me 
maybe they'll learn not to mock me

© 2014

Breakdown Haiku

Life can be painful.
Whether or not you suffer,
that's really your choice.

© 2014

The Invitation

My friend wrote something months back and it got me thinking about something I want to share with you.

Does it seem like people always want to invite themselves into everything you're doing? ¿Por qué no me invitaste? or No invite though? ..I know I've said it before. Now I know it sounds silly and sometimes it's done jokingly, but take a moment to put this into perspective. Think about your heart for example. Some of us had an open heart where all were invited. Unfortunately, we expected them to know how to treat it when they got inside. As a result, many of us have closed our hearts making it "by invitation" only. I've learned that it doesn't matter if I invite someone in or not if I still let them stay. Whether we invite them in or not, what are they bringing with them is the question. What else are we taking in when we let someone in our heart? We already put enough unnecessary things in our bodies that we're trying to get rid of. With that being said, don't feel bad if you don't get an invitation or are told to leave. We just may not want what you're bringing with you and you may not like what you see come out. Then again, you could've been just joking about the invite.

Life Only Values Effort <3

Checkmate Haiku

Some people feel that 
the only way to win is 
by watching you lose.

© 2014

The Informant

I want to share something that EVERYONE should know by now.

Have you ever given a look like this? Have you ever been given a look like this? This right here the look you give when you find out which friend has been telling your business. Sure it could be angrier, but there's a reason why it's not. That's because you knew deep down that you shouldn't have told anybody anything that you didn't want anyone to know. With so many people telling on themselves these days, you would think we would know better. There are many informants out here and some are inside of your bubble trying to burst it. Don't let your loyalty to the wrong person (someone who much rather be an obstacle) slow you down. Some obstacles can be avoided!!

Life Only Values Effort <3

In You

I know how you're so strong
how you've lasted this long
and why you must continue
it's because of what's in you
long ago you understood
before you even knew you could
how compassionate you would be
with what your eyes would see
with what you would feel in your heart
you knew this all from the very start
remember how you've kept your cool
ever since the first day of school
how you've always been on guard
when things have been beyond hard
since accepting that we're all unique
nothing has ever make you weak
so of course knowing the situation
you've reacted with no hesitation
and that's why you always fight
to keep their future looking bright
I told you that it's in you to be strong
just like it's in them to belong

© 2014

Who Am I?

It's not that I didn't want to
I just wanted to be protected
instead I was disrespected
by someone I expected
to respect me for who I am
who am I
sometimes I disgust myself
when I think about the times
that I let others do the same
then I blame myself
and hang my head in shame
who am I
why didn't I speak up
when they were being tough
if actions speak louder than words
figuratively speaking
I didn't speak enough
who am I
all the excuses that I gave
for why not to be brave
made me more a slave
and less of a human being
seeing less of who I am
who am I
someone tired of year after year
living in fear
that somehow my silence
is promoting violence
so no more putting up with it
I'm putting an end to it
who am I
I'm a survivor

© 2014

No Filter

There will be some that won't even care
but for some reason they are there
and some who care to know where I've been
or what kind of trouble I'm in
what if I told them that I'm in trouble
would they help me on the double
is that something I would want anyway
maybe they just want to know my business
and them being around makes them a witness
so anything that anyone has ever heard about me
could've been them spreading the word about me
this is why I'm always writing 
for those who read to know that I'm always fighting
I rather battle the voices inside my head
than defend myself when something is said
because if I'm telling my story to someone
I can't control how they tell it to someone else
so it's constantly being edited 
by those who seem to forget proper etiquette 
but that's okay
perhaps I should thank them for caring
and thank a few more for sharing 
as I feel that I'm fulfilling my life's purpose 
by purposely having a story that's imperfectly perfect

© 2014

Invaluable Haiku

You must understand
that you're worth even more than 
your own asking price.

© 2014