Pray not for the things of this world
But for the minds, hearts, and souls …
The souls that roam the Earth in flesh
so cold, so heartless, so unfeeling.
Pray for America.
My America.
I am
Determined to help America
Be America again.
Once More
Mom's framed smile beckons me from the mantle.
Preserved in time, the poignant image
Of me kneeling alongside my dad.
Smiling brightly, his eyes are lost in the photograph.
He simply beams.
His baby graduated from college.
Then there are the photo albums, awards,
Priceless gifts.
My mouth, suddenly dry, opens.
I have to breathe.
Breathe. Not cry.
I want to take everything.
But the ghost of Katrina haunts my existence.
There is no guarantee that anything will survive
Reckless winds and torrent waters.
Material possessions.
I remind myself.
I can't take enough to feel secure.
So I take a deep breath instead.
Exhale.
God is in this place. In every place.
I evacuate but with hope.
Hopeful that God never abandons,
Always provides.
Always
Has a plan for each of us.
The urge to cry
Suppressed.
A last look from the doorway.
I leave my home.
Evacuate again.
Lessons remembered, I smile.
It is not easy.
It is necessary.
Relying upon God and ever positive,
I flee to safety.
Once more.
Hoping to return home.
Adonis Smile
Untamed joy is reflected in my
Lover’s smile. Youthful and radiant,
No barrier bars the depth of his passion.
Confident and secure, I adore his
Adonis smile.
During the day, adversary descends.
Confidence and security compromised.
Forever hunted in a boorish world, foes
Encircle my lover. Diminishing his
Adonis smile.
Assailed from every vantage point,
Leeches seek the nectar of his Anemone
Flower for their own harvest. Is there anyone
Who will not betray my lover’s
Adonis smile?
Mortal envy and lust, they strike
My lover’s manhood with bitter blows.
Oh, my heart, draw upon your lineage –
Cinyras, Phoenix, Theias – to restore your
Adonis smile!
In a world of myth and smoke and mirrors,
Know that I see beyond your exterior.
You are my god and your happiness
Reigns supreme when I see your
Adonis smile.
Legions of women you shall attract.
Seduced by vanity, they will die for lack.
Beyond the bedroom and into the boardroom,
I pray for the glory of that heartfelt
Adonis smile.
More than looks, you are
Legendary. Youthfulness eternal,
We face this world united and determined.
Fortified by the brilliance of your
Adonis smile.
Inspiration
When your words ease the paralysis of my thoughts
When my back is against the wall, supported by sheer will alone
When the night is darkest and hollow cries pierce my soul
You give me the courage to continue
Though failure is certain
You teach me to succeed
By showing up, giving my all
Wisely
Emboweled with faith, hope, and God's grace
Thanking the wingless angels
Who see beyond my potential and breathe life into
My destiny
Reminding me
That I am all that I have ever needed,
