Looking at humongous trees, pines, cedars, apples, mangoes.
Thinking, dreaming, anticipating the day your seedlings will become such giants.
- Lisa Williams
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I remember it like it was yesterday, a Thursday
May 11, that's when I first saw heaven.
That's the day we met for the very first time.
You took my breath
Can't breathe, just nervous and sweat
Can't forget that smile, it made my heart pause for a while.
Then you gave me your number, I called you that night and told you to come over
by 8 you were at my gate.
Looking so fine, all types of thoughts ran through my mind
Am I dreaming or hallucinating? I could not believe what I was seeing
Then you said hi, I knew you were the one.
The one I want to be with for eternity
Is it faith or destiny? I just know that I need you next to me.
Whether pain or pleasure, good or bad, I'll always be here for you because my love is true.
- Damion Harrison
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Crazy in love with you
I want to cry, but the tears won't come.
I want to scream, but my mouth won't open.
I want to be close to you, but you're too far away.
I want to tell you every single emotion I feel at this moment, but can't.
I reminisce on the moments we had together.
I remember how soft, sexy and soothing your voice was to me.
I think of how every thought I had of you made me weak.
If I could ever describe you I would say you're 'perfect'.
I sometimes wonder if I'm going crazy, because I think of you constantly every day.
A sound, scent, picture, anything at all that I see, smell or hear makes me think of you.
I'm so overwhelmed by emotions caused by you that I want to scream but I can't.
Is this the way two people feel when they are in love and meant to be together?
If it is, then I'll only go crazy.
I'll be crazy in love with you.
- Delta Wright
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Lies
Lies are like wounds;
inflicted in the innermost parts of the womb,
from the intensity of their pain
you need time to heal
as hurt and deception are their pursued aim,
they give no thought to the way you might feel,
and have no conscience just the same.
Like a mental hurricane they are,
destroying reputations and killing with the blows that give,
from their lack of regard, anger is conceived in the
hearts of the afflicted;
And though the heart grieves, the puncture can't
be concealed with different remedies.
In their path,
they leave flowing tears
until honesty serve their cause;
easing the pain of the injuries you bear,
still failing to erase the scar of a truth that is false.
- Millicent Pryce
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A fate uncovered
Listen to the rain, my love
And feel the strong wind pervade us;
let joy seize us away. Recall how we played.
Recall us dance. Recall us cocoon in love's action.
Listen to our heartbeat, my love
And see our bodies crave for us.
We may never forget this charm, this elegance;
this breathtaking panorama.
Let's burn love's seed all night long.
Listen to the music, my love
And let passion overwhelm us. Let's
rise and shine. Let's sing our own song.
Two great souls forever reject hatred!
Two souls pledge to love!
It's the right path, my love.
It's the route we must go.
It's our target.
It's our destiny.
Listen!
- Damion Cooper
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