Onomato(poei)a

All held in, distended 

'Til it couldn't hold anymore 

Such a relief to let it all go

To release, to let it flow

Held in for so long,

Shhhh

Take time, deep breath

Readjust to normal size

Exhale, sigh

Photo By: @rebelesoteric

Milestones

I've contemplated what I would say on this, your birthday. 

One you've looked forward to since your last one. 

No doubt an eventful month, celebrating your 40th. 

Equally important, your first born turned 21. 

In looking for the right words to express what it is I feel, 

The first thought was - restored my faith in love. 

On second thought, I realized even that is not so. 

What I knew before was anything but. 

What I knew before wouldn't even come close. 

Your patience has kept me grounded through rough times. 

Your spirit, a guiding light. 

Through you I have grown and learned so much 

Your presence inspires me to reach beyond my own walls 

Five hundred, thirty-three days ago was a milestone 

The day you walked back into my life 

To redefine my perception 

And the little thing called LOVE

Before love...

We made music 

Choir class, remember that?

Bass, soprano

Jazz standards,

Staccato, vibrato 

Mulatto our love child

Not a physical incarnation 

Still a Creation, manifestation 

Of us, we til infinity 

Not even death will part

Took a lifetime to realize 

To grow and learn

What two decades showed

Separately, individually 

Now binds us

Keeps us fresh & new

Remembering what in past lives 

Became stagnate 

Feeling unloved, unwanted, disrespected, unrelenting 

Negative vibes, why?

Questions don't matter now 

The answers we've got

To keep our hearts young & active 

Actively pleasing, 

Appeasing one another 

Brother, I will be your keeper

Teacher, not your mother

But your equal 

Soul sister, 

Mate, lover 

Rock, til the break of dawn

Sunrise, dusk and fall

Back, front, side

All sides of you I've got 

Aria's Seventh

Twenty first of September, what a day to remember! 

To some it may be just a regular, random day 

But to a select few, life as they knew, would change in a very big way. 

A little girl was born at dawn, bright and early 

Aria Idali, with an I, not an E. 

Seven years ago, on that day came to be. 

And every day since an adventure has been, 

For those who know her closely.

A happy girl is she, 

With tremendous curiosity, 

Fire, spark and luminosity. 

She is brave and quite fierce. 

Smart, gifted and quite imaginative. 

She has a big heart, though protects it 

No, it's not just a bark. 

She can be quite amusing and quite entertaining, 

Telling jokes, though at times backwards and with no ending. 

Her dance moves and drawing skills, she consistently tries to master. 

She has few dislikes, yet many, many likes. 

An adventurous little one, tries things at least once. 

For the last six years, she has grown and grown. 

Developing quite a character, all her own. 

And so as many kids, little peep squeak, 

Likes holidays, dances and parties and such. 

More than Valentines', Halloween and Christmas combined, 

There is one day, in particular 

Second to none, none other 

Than her own birthday celebration. 

 

The little girl's birthday could not come soon enough. 

For weeks, upon weeks, months, upon months 

Meticulously marking and counting down,   

For her day, birthday to near. 

The place easily chosen, by the little one 

A pizza place, though a least common one, 

With much more than tokens for kids to have fun.

Bumper  boats bumping, 

Go-karts a-going 

Climbing trees for climbing, 

Princesses singing 

Musical chairs gaming and face painters painting little bits's faces. 

But what about the theme? 

What should it be? 

Then one day while shopping, on a day like any other. 

Upon entering the big red dot store, 

In the bins closest to the floor, 

Guess what little one and her mommy discovered? 

There were pencils, erasers, book markers and cups, 

Drinking cups with fun and colorful characters. 

There was Red Fish and Blue Fish, 

And that guy Sam I am, who surely, truly liked Green Eggs and Ham. 

There was also that cat, you know the one with a big red and white hat? 

"That's it!" Exclaimed the little one's mother 

"For your party! Let's make it The Cat in the Hat! 

What do you think about that?" To little one she asked. 

She thought and she pondered, then kindly responded: 

"Ok, sure, let's do that!" 

As the big week approached, to her mom it occurred, 

How little on loved to play dress up. 

But who of all could she be?

Perhaps a Whoville Who?

Maybe Cindy Lou Who?

The Lorax or her fav the grinchy Grinch? 

They all sounded great, yet not quite a fit, 

 For big sis and little peep squeak.

Then just before bed, just a few days away,

While the sisters played and ran amok. 

Doing this, doing that, the opposite of what their mommy had asked,

Eureka! It clicked, they are the silly two things in the book, with the big cat.

Red, white and blue. Skirts, tutus made of tulle.

Two shirts, some felt and some white poster board. 

Pencils, scissors, needles and thread, 

Paint, markers and double stick tape. 

Two circles their mommy made, 

One "Thing 1", one "Thing 2", a surprise for the sisterly two. 

The day finally came, the celebration underway.

Friends and family gathered, some from near, others far.

Some drove clear across town,

To run, skip, jump and play. 

There was plenty of food, everyone in good moods, 

They sang Happy Birthday and ate yummy cake. 

And those pencils, bookmarkers, erasers and such, 

In the Dr Seuss character clad cups 

Were the "candy bags", the loot kids made off with 

And you'll never believe, what a hoot! 

Not a peep or a squeak for the ixnayed candy! 

And so that was that, said the cat in the hat, 

Who happened to be Thing 1 and Thing 2's mom,

"Thank you all for coming and joining in cheer

As we celebrated Aria's seventh year!" 

"Happy birthday my little dear. 

Hope the time you awaited for this day was worth it. 

May this day stay with you now and forever. 

For the lucky number seven, has never been luckier, 

Now that it has you to share it. 

As quick witted as you are, fast as lighting and growing so tall,

It's a wonder you didn't just altogether skipt it! 

So on this day, twenty-first of September, from now until forever,

Don't forget, always remember mommy loves you, just as you are, 

From your toes, all the way to the top of your skull, 

And every little bit in between. 

Yes, even when you are grumpy and even say something mean. 

On this day,the twenty-first, my favorite in September. 

My life changed forever, for you make it better and better."

T&T clarity...

I had a man but let him go

For loving me more than I've ever known 

For loving me more than I realized I deserve

For loving me more than I thought I could return 

I had a man, a great man

Willing to take on more than what's his own

A man that saw me for all my worth 

A man who saw beyond my flaws

Who didn't see scars, but beauty marks

A man who saw me as an asset to his life

Who couldn't imagine it without me a part  

I had a man but let him go                 

A man who loved me more than I've ever known

A man who never let me go

A man who never gave up hope

A man who had my back 

Even when I lost sight of it all

I have a man who loves me so 

More than I could ever hope for

 

Let me in...

You want to, but resist 

Know you shouldn't let me in 

I'll infect and permeate your head

The first thought as you arise 

The last when you rest at night 

The alpha and omega 

And everything in between 

When you breathe you'll inhale me

When you dream it'll be of me

My hips, my curves, my kiss, my caress

Such a part of you I'll become

Living deep within your soul

Feel the presence of my embrace

Shadowing your every move

My scent will linger in your memory

Like the melody of your favorite tune

From faithful concubine

To leading lady of every fantasy

The object of your every desire 

You'll scream my name, tap out 

Then come begging back for more

You'll never want another 

Forget all that came before 

You'll sabotage my time 

Keep me to yourself 

And never let me go

Let me in, you won't regret it

I'll just fuck up the life 

You've come to know

You'll fall and fall hard 

Like you never have before

You'll love me madly

And sweetly and deeply

Like no one has before 

Let me in, what you waiting for?

It'll be the sweetest thing

You've ever known 

Let me in, I dare ya

Keep me safe

I'll keep you on your toes

 

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Near sighted 

Didn't see ya comin      

Wasn't even lookin

Didn't even notice 

The scopin & checkin 

Completely blind sided

Sweet and unexpected 

Surprise, you drew me in 

So smooth and charming

Strong, handsome, charismatic 

Completely magnetizin

 

Gazes met 

Your sad eyes sparkled 

My butterflies fluttered 

At first touch 

Electricity transpired 

Couldn't keep away

From one another 

Lips met

At first kiss

Took my breath away

Ran alongside my

Imagination, inspired 

Thoughts monopolized

You, Me, Our

Bodies intertwined 

Hands wandered

Touchin, Feelin

Squeezin, Imaginin

How delicious it'll be

The world stopped,

Came to a halt

No one else around

Just us, in the zone  

Hypnotized, mesmerized 

Baptized in desire

Testosterone, Pheromones

Adrenaline, dopamine

Oxytocin formin a

Jonz in my Bonz