One of my FAVS...

Friends, I remember writing this at like 4am and feeling so AWESOME after getting it out! I love it and I think you will too...Enjoy :)

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There's a newness in my soul
A rebirth of thought that is infiltrating deep
Into the taste of creativity that is quite refreshing
Quenching the very thirst in my heart
For the perfect words
Or whimsical phrase
To break free out of my membrane
And debut out of my speakerbox
Commanding the ear of the world
With a peaceful sound
There's a newness
A fulfillment of some sort
In the place of the lack there of
Overflowing with serenity
And preserving a secret place
For a peace of mind
Leaving me with a cool like that reaction
But inside a flame of curiosity
Ignites a desire for more
And feet embossed in determination
Guides me into this new era of thought
As I run with expectancy
Boldly jump in head first
And grieve of you not being here to take in this freedom
So we could share in this newness
Feeling so light
The weight of the world being off our shoulders
We begin to dance around the fire like the tribes before us
As a prayer for the rain
And bowing down before the throne
As an apology
For our wishful thinking being so futile
Believing that this state of being was
Was never tangible
Until now
There's a newness
The heartaches from heartbreaks
Have finally gone to rest in peace
And now a more grounded emotional foundation is paved
With sowed seeds of love
Rekindling hearts and stimulating minds
Allowing actions to speak louder than words
So as simple as a kiss to the sky
I present dissertation
In appreciation to God himself
As a result of the newness
Of a day yet to be discovered

Free Write...

INSPIRATION
WORDS LIKE SUMMER RAIN
EVERY DROP IS LIKE GLAD FEELS SENSATION
AND I FEEL FREE TO LOSE MYSELF
IN MY IMAGINATION
RESCUING ME OUT OF BONDAGE
LIKE THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
AND TODAY
I PROCLAIM
JOY IN MY SPIRIT
OVERFLOWING
I'M AT PEACE
AND FULLY KNOWING
THAT I CAN FEEL IT
AND YES
IT IS SHOWING
THIS MOMENT IS SHARED NOT ALONE
HE SOUGHT MY KEYS
AND MATCHED MY TONE
NOW I'M ENTHRONED
HE IS THE BEAT TO MY LYRIC
THE SEAM IN MY TAPESTRY
THE STARSHINE IN MY HEART
THE KNIGHT INMY MAJESTY
THE FLOW OF ATTRACTION
ALL BEGAN WITH TWO SIMPLE WORDS
NATURAL CHEMISTRY
NOW I'M DELIGHTING IN A COOL BREEZE
EVERY TOUCH FROM THE WIND PUTS ME AT EASE
FEELS NICE TO BREATHE
I'M BACK TO ME
STRATEGICALLY PLANTING MYSELF
IN ANOTHER MYSTERY
BEARING THE SECRETS
OF MY SOUL
IN THE MIND OF WHO YOU ARE TO ME
HAPPINESS IS THE NEW FRAME OF MIND
PLAYING WITH SUN RAYS
IN THE MOONLIGHT
EXUBERATING A NEW PARADIGM
FINDING BEAUTY IN MY LIFE LINE
SO I WON'T HAVE TO WAIT MY WHOLE LIFETIME
FOR A SIMPLE PIECE OF YOURS TO MINE
THIS MOMENT IS FINE
ELEVATION

There is PEACE in God :)

Sometime when I'm writing, I try to visualize what I'm saying so it's like bringing my words to life...come, and take this journey with me in this piece...Enjoy :)

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walked along this path today
trailing my thoughts behind me
had thinks to tie my ambitions to some branches
pour out my tomorrow to the leaves
and bury my yesterday with the root
I saw a lily blossoming out of the heart of the sun
and its splendor poured out like drops of rain
every single drop
a memory
made into a song
just for me
a song so beautiful
i wept until my soul overflowed
wept until my spirit filled the foundation of the earth
and as i looked around
I saw a gate in the distance
leading to Heaven
and thought of how wonderful
it would be to end my journey
on this path
there
to sit about the angels
and sing about the glory of God
how He established me on this path
from the womb of maternal loins
and met me at the gate
and for the first time
turned me around
so that I could take in my life
and view it in the turn of the seasons
but
this is all in distance
and as long as I remain
on this path
I shall see that expected end
I look off to see those
I have encountered
those on the left
those on the right
realizing that it's just me
me on this path
for it's only one
that can go in such a way
this is my way
this is my path
this is my life...

Something Quick...

So, I get inspiration from everywhere and everything AND this came about while listening to a poet performing at the Lyrical Sanctuary about a couple of months ago...He was cool and shouted me out for also being cool :) And, I was there with my beautiful and talented cousin Lilo so in some way I think I wrote it for her because of what she was going through at the time...So, here it is...Enjoy :)

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You gotta stay joyful
Smiling in the midst of your sorrow
Holding onto your hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow
Knowing that life may go hard like Muhammad and knock you down with the slightest of blows
And love may hand you a locket full of woes
But
You gotta keep living
Keep beliving
That sun rises with integrity
Even after the darkest of nights
You gotta let your soul glow
And make sure your curls stay juicy
Because
A dry spell
Is where the lies dwell
So
Don't believe the hype
Because
Your days are giftings
And when the world sees your light
Hearts are lifting
So
Spread the love
Because
Time is swifting
So tonite
Grab hold to your favorite lullaby
And begin to sing until your soul cries
Because
Weeping may endure for a night
But
Joy surely does come in the
Morning :)

Little Island Angel...

So, I wrote this poem one day at 5am while listening to Sade's new album, "Soldier of Love" which is awesome and I couldn't sleep so this is what came about...there is a method to my madness I just have yet to figure out what it is so just enjoy the piece :)

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Little island angel
Your dance is like the river
So calm yet uncanny
Your mood changes like the ring on my finger
Once a pebble is thrown in
Only to disturb your peace
The shift of the atmosphere is no match for your spirit
Because
Even the ripples turn to quiet at your feet
Little island angel
Your life is a quiet storm
You've been to the splendor of Heaven's gates
And have tangoed with the enemy
At the lowest of hell's corners
Though you do not prefer the medium
You understand your mission is far from complete
Your demeanor is sweet
I noticed the sorrow lining of times in your life that like to plot for the spot light when given the chance
And just as the emotion is about to take the stage
The curtains have closed
No need to take a bow
There is no applause awaiting
No audience
Just the semi-blinking marquee and the moon
And with that
Genuine satisfaction overrides this enemy
Little island angel
Stay in my life forever
And when you up and decide it's time to depart
Hide the very best of my heart
And always take me with you
And thank your Creator for me
Because truly You are the best friend A girl caught up in a daydream could ask for
My inner being still has so much to say
But To overwhelm you with every thought on this ever mountainess of a mind
Is just my desperation in trying to get you to stay
You knew this would happen
That I would fall into your friendship in an instant
And solidify my loyalty in our first pinky promise
I don't wanna let go
But you gotta go
Please write little island angel
And take me along on your journey
As you begin to walk away
Continue to stand by me
Don't do me like the others
Gifting me a moment wrapped in the beautiful facade of eternity
I don't require much
Your friendship is enough
Little island angel
Remember our pinky promise...
As you stroke my hair for the last time
Hold my hand for the last time
Sing me the final lullaby
And breathe in my scent to keep at the tip of your wings
Remember
There is always a chance for another encounter
And there will be no other to replace you
Pinky promise...

This piece is one of the first I wrote while part of BPG (Black Player's Guild). This org on campus was geared to helping pull out the creative gifts and talents of everyday students and give them a chance to show what they were made of. What a great experience that was! It was actually one night in BPG where my love for writing poetry reignited, and I haven't looked back since :) Enjoy!

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UNREQUITED LOVE
SIMPLE SOUNDS OF EVER AFTER
PLAYGROUND FULL OF SUNSHINE
YOU TEETER MY TATTER
KNOWING THIS MOMENT WILL SOON TAKE A BOW
DON'T EVEN MATTER
CUZ WE'RE LIVING IN THE NOW
LIKE NOTES IN A MELODY
THE SOFTER YOU SPEAK THE MORE YOU EMBED INTO ME
FROM THE BIRTH OF YOUR MEMORY
CAME MOMENTS TO TREASURE
LIKE THE BREEZE IN MY DREAMS
THE MAGNITUDE IN MY HEART COULDN'T MEASURE
NOW THIS MOMENT IS TRANSITIONING INTO FOREVER
SO CHANGE IS INEVITABLE
AND THAT ALLOWS OUR BEINGS TO TRANSPIRE
I LOOK INTO YOUR EYES AND INSTANTLY I'M INSPIRED
YOU MUSE THE VERY THOUGHTS IN MY SOUL
WHICH WASN'T EVEN REQUIRED
BUT ALL I KNOW IS
I LOVE YOU AND YOU LOVE ME
IT'S ALL DUE TO MOMENTS LIKE THESE
WHERE HOLDING YOUR HAND
WHILE LOUNGING ON THE LAND
EASES MISCONCEPTION INTO DEFEAT
AND THE NOT-SO-PERPLEXITY OF UNKNOWN COMPLEXITY
TENDS TO HOLD THE BEST OF ME
ESPECIALLY WITH YOU NEXT TO ME
AND THIS MOMENT RIGHT HERE
THIS VIBE IS INVITED
AND I'M DELIGHTED
JUST TO BE HERE

"A Prayer for Tina"

So, this piece means a great deal to me because I wrote it for someone EXTRA SPECIAL in my life! Her name is Tina Skinner but I always call her TinaBina (pictured LEFT)...she is a big sis/close friend/spiritual support and then some! Her love for the Lord is truly amazing and it shows throughout her personality...I told her I would write a piece just for her and so I did and here it is...Enjoy :)

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Dear Lord
I pray that You please keep Your hands over this woman
full of beauty
this woman
whom You predestined for greatness
before the world came to be
who realizes that without You
she would accomplish not a thing
You give her every reason to sing!
I thank You for creating
such a friend, sister, and confidante
just for me
I love who she is
and admire who she is striving to be
this woman
who lays her life
alongside Your heart
persistent in her relationship with You
so that sin won't keep You two apart
she understands that it was real with You from the start
I thank You for her heart so precious
so precious
that only a chosen man
equipped with delicate hands
a humble spirit
and willing to pay attention to her every detail
could hold her forever
with Your blessing
a virtuous woman
who isn't afraid to let her hair down
and her soul glow
so that when the world gets a glimpse of her smile
Your love shows
giving thanks for her highs
and rejoicing in her lows
for she knows
in the midst of battle
lies ahead her victory
bless this woman of grace
whose laughter and encouragement
gives me strength
who holds onto Your word
like her last breath
because
You are the very air she breathes
and it's her faith-filled walk
that allows her to stand on Your enduring truth
because
Your peace is her countenance
and Your will is her choice
And Your glory can always be found in her voice!
She is amazing
So fun, loving, and kind
and because of Your glory
her light always shines
So glad she is a friend of mine
Thank You Father
Amen

Epiphany

There is a sting about your presence
Pleasure
Is it pleasure?
That has somehow transpired into pain
and now the melodic harmony
that once discovered and declared glory in my life
had transcended into an E flat minor
of what could be a new beginning
But
I only see it for the complexity
that has been added to my
puddle of woes
What was deemed for temporariness
has manifested into eternity
I am awake in my dreams
and have grown to fear what lies
within the folds of my unconscious
There is some reason for this
Upon this rock
I sit
And as I gaze about the reign of the night sky
Masquerades are created
helping to separate the truth form the lies
So
What is it about you?
You can look into my eyes and tell that
I am an immense human being
and I long for the taste of you
yet
I don't wanna seem irrational
through my obvious desperation...
Because
When you are within my reach
I enjoy every piece of you
And hold onto each second with you
like a forbidden treasure
See
You are weird and I dig that
I get you and you don't seem to get that
and the awkwardness only draws me closer to you
But
like a bullet
All I can do is wait
for my chance
to be released
Never to return
Only
to seek you out beyond oblivion
I've given in
and you are still sleeping...
I hate you
but I want you
I love you
but you are careless when it comes to precious jewels
I'm a diamond in the rough
You won't come find me...
No worries
I will be waiting upon that same rock
Whenever you decide to wake up…

Poem #9

This poem is very special to me. I wrote at a time in my life I was really going through but as I began to write, tears began to stream down my face because in the midst of it all I realized just how good God truly is to keep His hand over me through whatever...

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TEARS OF JOY
TEARS OF SADNESS
THE TURNING POINT OF MY LIFE WHERE I CHOOSE WHICH ROAD TO CRY ONTO
LEAVING A TRAIL OF MELODIC TONES THAT YOU ONLY HEAR ON RAINY DAYS
OH HOW EVERY DROP FROM MY EYE COMPLIMENTS THE BEAT OF THE RAIN
THE RIVER IS INSIDE ME
AND ONCE I CHOOSE TO RELEASE AND SHED
THE WATER FALLS
AND I AM CONTENT AGAIN
BECAUSE MY TEARS REMIND ME THAT I CAN FEEL
I CAN FEEL
AND THAT I'M QUALIFIED TO BE SAVED
I WAS NUMB LIKE THE DESERT
WITHERING LIKE A TREE I THIRST
BUT THE RAIN CAME
AND TEARS SOON REPLENISHED THE LAND
QUENCHING MY DRY EXISTENCE
WHO KNEW YOUR UNFAILING LOVE WAS THERE ALL ALONG
I THIRST BUT DIDN'T DIE
I WITHERED NOT COMPLETELY GONE
YOU CAME AND ANSWERED MY PRAYER
YOU RESTORED ME
NOW I BASK IN MY RIVER OF JOY
THAT YOU HAVE SET FOR ME
THY VERSE BLOWS INTO ME LIKE THE BREEZE
AND THY BEAT LEAPS OUT FROM THE SUN INTO MY HEART
YOUR WATERS SO DEEP
I WILL NEVER BE DRY AGAIN
I WILL NEVER BE DRY AGAIN
I WILL NEVER BE DRY AGAIN
I THANK YOU OH LORD
FOR YOU HAVE RESCUED ME
AND DELIVERED ME FROM MY OWN WORST ENEMY
ME
YOU HAVE HEIGHTENED MY SENSES AND ALLOWED ME TO
EMBRACE THE COVENANT THAT WAS ESTABLISHED FOR ME BEFORE I CAME TO BE
YOU HAVE MADE FOR ME A PATH OF ONE
I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE
YOU LOVE ME AND I CRY BECAUSE I THOUGHT LOVE WOULD NEVER FIND ME
TO KNOW THAT YOU TOOK MY TEARS OF DESPAIR
SOFTENED MY CLAY
TO FORM A BETTER ME
I THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME OUT TO FORM A BETTER ME
OH LORD YOU KNOW THE BETTER IN ME
AND I FEEL BETTER BECAUSE OF THEE.

You Give Me Poetry : )

As you can tell by now that I do love using smiley faces and I am a person that enjoys smiling...A LOT! There really isn't a story or disclaimer behind this piece, I think I was just writing and rolled with it...Enjoy :)

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I write to you
Because
You give me poetry
You give me words
Words
Filled with dignified meaning
You give meaning
To the words
You give
The phrases
Such phrases
Bearing your heart to me
Along the outskirts of time
Through every line
Those lines
That keep our beings entwined
Oh
How I wish I had more time
A moment
To express to you
How I feel inside
When you abide
And give me poetry
Every play on word
To a stanza
Feeling so free
I wanna dance-a
And take a chance
On writing a piece that will make you flourish a smile and weep all in the same
But
Don't thank me
Because
You are the one I gratefully blame
Because
You give me poetry
Poetry in the pictures that manifest from a day dream
It's reality inspired
Your poetry is reality transpired
And I never get tired
Because
Your poetry is so real
Your poetry
Is real
In me
From written to typed
I dig
I love
I like
I just might
Might have to muse from your nostalgic form
It's so far from the norm
Yet sends so much comfort
Like the old sun inviting the new morn
And pours into my flavor like a majestic storm
I like the rain
And I like you too
So
It's to you that i write
Because
You give me poetry
Your style
Is a movement on its own
So eclectic
So electric
So poetic
It's pathetic
What you do to me
With your poetry
Serenading me
With metaphorical frames
Your imagery
It kisses the sky
The sky is the limit
And you're clouding my domain
But i want you in it
What can i say
We can pass along the message
To the generations to come
On how
I fell for you
The day you wrote to me
Your poetry
Your whimsical phrases
Adding to my pages of life
Taking me through stages
It seems only fair that I
Offer to you
Pieces of me
So here
Another masterpiece awaits
To be created
From me to thee
For presenting to me
Your greatest gift
Your poetry
Thank you for sharing :)

(c) B. MORGAN 2009

Just Needing To Write...

So, I used to be a secretarial assistant for this lady when I was a student at Parkside and I would be stuck at a desk with much of nothing to do so I started writing this on post-it notes...enjoy :)

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BUILDING MY FORTRESS
UPON YOUR DISTORTED MONSOON
THE HEAT FROM THIS JUXTAPOSITION
ELEVATES ME TO THE MOON
AND THERE I AM CONSUMED
BY THE ATMOSPHERE'S DESIRE
TO BREATHE THROUGH MY
UNNECESSARY THOUGHTS
SEE
ONCE IN AN EVERY WAKING SECOND
I HAVE AN UNNECESSARY THOUGHT
A PIECE OF MIND BESTOWED
IN A DESOLATE PLACE
WHERE YOU COULDN'T DISCERN
THE SORROW THAT LIES WITHIN
FROM THE SMIRK ON MY FACE
AND IN MOMENTS OF DESPAIR
IT WAS THIS I SOUGHT
AND IT IS THERE I STUMBLE UPON
MY LIFE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
I BEGIN TO WEEP OUT MY LAMENT
AS MOMENTS PASS
TIME NOW HAS ELONGATED ITSELF
REMINISCING ON THE PAST
STILL
I CAN'T SEE BEYOND
MY BROKEN WALLS
OF SHAME
I HAVE BECOME VICTIM
TO MY OWN ANTAGONISTIC APPROACH
ON LIFE
...
ALL I KNOW IS
I'M OVER FIGHTING
AT THE END OF THE DAY
IT'S JUST ME
ME
I
I SIT
I SIT HERE
I BREATHE
BREATHE OUT
MY INSECURITIES
MY ANXIETIES
AMBITIONS
AND ASK MYSELF
WHY
WHY ME
WHY DO I CHOOSE
TO BIRTH MY FOUNDATION
ON HOLLOW GROUND
TO ONLY RESULT IN ME
GASPING FOR HELP
HELP
BECAUSE I'M SINKING
AND ALL THIS IS A PROCESSION
OF MY UNNECESSARY THINKING
STILL
IN MY QUIET TIME
I POSITION MYSELF
AT THE EDGE OF THE EARTH
SEEKING
THE THRILL THAT BURDENS MY HEART
SO MEEK
THE GUILT THAT EXUDES MY PASSION
SO DEEP
I KNOW
I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING
WOE IS SHE
WHO FINDS MAJESTIC RELEASE
THROUGH HER UNNECESSARY THOUGHTS...

One of my MOST precious pieces I ever wrote...

This piece took me months to write because it was something I couldn't force. When the moment arose to write, I just had to without trying to over analyze it like I usually do...I feel this is complete for what it's trying to accomplish but you be the judge of that...Enjoy :)

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Dear love, I could feel your heartbeat on the other side of the door...you await my knock, I await your invitation...we are both at a stand still...for now...



...I slipped you a note through the mail exchange, letting you know I would be right back...I felt you begin to weep so I left my heart at the base of your frame as a sealed promise...look for me tomorrow beneath the new moon...



…I arose to a new day’s rays of light, with still thoughts on you so I inhaled deeply because to me, your presence is like a breath of fresh air and just the thought of you keeps me alive…



…I waited for you by the gates, you never showed…I left a tear drop by our secret place, look for me tomorrow maybe…I post-poned my hopes of forever because today proved to be uncertain…Please let me not walk this path alone, I just wanted to sit and hold your hand…we can try again tomorrow…maybe…



…I smiled in my sleep last night, basking on your silhouette in my dreams…you were there but I couldn’t hold you, you were under construction but I couldn’t mold you…every time I reached out my hand, distance was created…in my eyes you are already a masterpiece and I wouldn’t dare tamper with perfection…so I just marvel at your benevolence until I stop dreaming…wait for me, I will soon close my eyes again…



…I stood in the rain, trying to feel the pain of the wind but, all I could do was smile…reflecting on the many nights we would dance around and cry out to God in thanks for the outpour…secretly, I was also thanking Him for you…even now, just when I think you know everything, there are still things needed to be revealed…I wonder if you were thanking Him for me too…I hope so…



…I never felt this way about anyone, who knew knowing love on such an intimate level could be so gratifying…when you held me in your arms afterward, I felt like I was laying on a hammock made of roses…be careful of the thorns my love…I could write a million loves songs off the edge of the moon on this moment…this feeling…this…right…now…with you…



…I could taste your kisses becoming more bittersweet as the tomorrow’s were retiring into yesterdays but I tried to block it out of my memory every time because the way your eyes would smile seemed so heavenly, it got the best of me and soon enough what we shared would all too soon become a test to me as I wondered where you were when you weren’t next to me…your assurance to me having nothing to worry about failed in trying to cease my doubt because your lack of communication led me to worry about your whereabouts…maybe I should just reflect on the days of our innocence together and take little strides in working on what we still have in hopes of not adding to the strain but the question yet to be answered still remains…where are you? Je ne sais pas…



…I had a dream last night that it was all over; color me in despair because anything else would be considered a lie…



…I felt you were pulling away, I could feel your distance in my heart so I tried to deflect the sting from your cold shoulder by wrapping my precious keep safe of our more joyful memories in a fleece. I don’t understand, you used to lay into me and now you just lay next to me and it’s becoming more and more apparent that I’ve fallen victim to a beautiful disaster and from that I myself am turning into a mess. Dear Lord, cease this nightmare from continuing…



…I waited for you once more by our secret place in an attempt to repair what damage has been done, you never showed. It’s pretty obvious where we stand now is a result of a love that once was now depleting and soon will reconcile itself back to oblivion. I left my last farewell to you in the pond where we first discovered each other. Do you even care how hard this is for me to have to let you go? Everything has taken a turn for the worse, even the ripples in the water do not dance anymore and anything that possessed an ounce of life has now come to a final rest. Your lack of follow through in regard to my persistence has shown me what I was missing the entire time…next time I fall in love, it will be grounded on a more solid foundation but first there must be true solidarity in myself…



Merci beaucoup my love and adieu

Memoirs from My Heart Pt. 2

So, this piece is a follow-up to Memoirs from My Heart Pt. 1 and honestly I just remember having a deep conversation with one of my best friends/sisters/confidantes who is also a PHENOMENAL spoken work artist and poet and shown in this pic with me somehow this came about lol...enjoy my fellow bloggers :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I MUST ADMIT
WHEN YOUR HEART BEATS
I'M SENT TO A DEEP
A DEEP
SO PROFOUND
I WOULD HAVE TO DIG MY WAY UP
PASS THE SKIES
TO UNLOCK
YOUR TRUE MYSTERY
AND THAT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME
BECAUSE IT IS WITH YOU
WHERE I TAKE MY TIME
SO WITH YOU
I WILL TAKE MY TIME
BECAUSE IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME
THERE IS MUCH REVELATION
OF THE PERSON YOU ARE
AS YOU ARE
IN THIS MOMENT
I HAVE SOUGHT OUT
ONLY TO DISCOVER
THAT
YOUR LOVE IS COATED
COATED
WITH MANY FLAVORS
SOME RICH
SOME NOT SO
SO
FROM THIS
I CONCLUDE
THAT
I WANT
I WANT MORE
MORE
THAN WHAT I'M FINDING
OR
BEING GIVEN
BECAUSE
WHEN I THINK I HAVE YOU PEGGED
I'M LEFT WITH A BITTERSWEET RESIDUE
OF A FACADE
AND STILL
I'M DESPERATELY READING IN BETWEEN THE LINES
OF AN UNMARKED FRAMEWORK
OF WHO I THINK YOU REALLY ARE
YET
IN ALL THIS CONFUSION
YOU STILL TASTE THE SAME
WHAT A WHIMSICAL TAUNT
A TAUNT THAT EXCEEDS MY EXPECTATIONS
AND CHALLENGES ME
TO FIGURE YOU OUT
THROUGH A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
SO
IT IS ALRIGHT WITH ME
BECAUSE IT IS WITH YOU
WHERE I TAKE MY TIME
SO WITH YOU
I WILL TAKE MY TIME
BECAUSE
IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME
MAYBE THIS IS THE COPING RECIPE
THAT SATISFIES MY APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
OR MAYBE
JUST MAYBE
MY SEARCH HAS REACH ITS END
AND I KNEW YOU ALL ALONG
AND THE MYSTERY OF YOU
WAS SIMPLY MY MISCONCEPTION
TURNED CONSPIRACY
OF WHAT I KNEW
BECAUSE
THE WHOLE TIME
I KNEW YOU
I KNOW YOU
I HAVE KISSED YOUR INNOCENCE
AND PARDONED YOUR SWEET SURRENDER
THIS HERE IS GENUINE
IN YOUR EMBRACE
AND IT IS HERE
I BASK IN A MOMENT
TRANSCENDING INTO
ETERNITY
WHICH IS STILL A MOMENT
FOR ME
AND IT'S ALRIGHT
BECAUSE
IT IS WITH YOU
WHERE I TAKE MY TIME
SO IT IS WITH YOU
WHERE I WILL TAKE MY TIME
AND SOMEDAY
IN A RIGHT NOW
DISCOVER
WHO I AM
TO YOU...

Memoirs from My Heart Pt. 1

SO I WROTE THIS POEM AT AN ORIGINAL MUSIC FESTIVAL AT UW-PARKSIDE WHEN MY BROTHER, RYAN WAS PERFORMING ONE OF HIS PIECES AT THE PIANO. ALL I HAD TO WRITE ON WAS THE BACK OF A RECEIPT SO I WROTE AS HE PLAYED AND THIS IS WHAT CAME OUT...ENJOY :)

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I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU TODAY
EVERY NOTE THAT YOU PLAYED
SO AMAZING
YOUR FINGERTIPS AGAINST THE SOUND
IT'S GOT ME CHASING AFTER MY HEARTBEAT
WHILE EMBARKING IN A NEW ERA
THIS TIME
I'LL DISCOVER IT WITH YOUR HAND IN MINE
JUST DON'T STOP PLAYING
DON'T STOP PLAYING
DON'T STOP
DON'T
IT IS TO YOUR DISPOSAL
THAT I OFFER TO YOU
A FRACTION OF MY BEING
HOPEFULLY
IT WILL EQUAL THE AMOUNT
OF LOVE YOU SEND
MY DIRECTION
I'M ENRAPTURED
SET THE TONE, LEVEL THE ALTITUDE
I JUST WANNA JOIN YOU
ON THIS JOURNEY
WHERE WE FIND OURSELVES IN MIDDAY
SIPPING CUPS FULL OF THE SEASONS
CHALLENGING FLAVORS
FOR THE SIMPLE MIND
I LOVE IT WHEN AUTUMN CASCADES THE NIGHT
I DISCOVER LOVE
I PAINT
I PAINTED MY THOUGHTS OF LOVE
FOR YOU
SNAPSHOTS OF MUSIC NOTES
FORMING THE LOVE
OF YOU
JOIN ME ALONG THE MIDNITE GRASS
AND HELP ME SEE THIS LIFE
PASS THE STARS
OH AND ONE MORE THING...
DON'T STOP PLAYING

Newest piece written last week...

So, while in my Africology class last Monday I was in the front row as always writing what looked like notes but instead...yep, it was a poem! I had been playing India Arie's song, "Beautiful" from her Acoustic Soul album all day and I felt so inspired that I simply couldn't pass up this opportunity for my creative juices to flow so I made a choice and I'm happy with it :)

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Now, to share it with you...Enjoy, Brit :)...p.s.: Take time out to listen to the song, it's beautiful!

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Beautiful
You paint a picture so beautiful
It must be magical
What you do
When you make music with your art
Fusing harmonies through interaction of every color
Beautiful
It's so beautiful
How you get me
You painted me the way you see me
Beautiful
I see the process of your creation
And I go weak
Even your stick figures give me chills
I'm onto your every stroke
Beautiful
Like the melody find its way to the Heavenly gates in my heart
I remember because
That’s what you played for me in my dream last night
You stayed with me well into the moon vanishing like a disappearing act
And before you departed
I tasted your rainbow
Your kiss bears enticing flavors
The pot of gold is buried in the tree of my heart
The tree
Where our initials are surrounded by the words “forever and always” can be found
Beautiful
The way you move my bang from over my eye
And embrace me, take me in
Smile
So Beautiful
I just wanna be nowhere and everywhere with you all at the same time
I wanna shield every piece of your artwork with my life
Because
It’s where I find my comfort
And your works
It professes so profoundly to me that
You love me
I’m beautiful
And
I’m yours
You paint me with wings because I take you higher than an eagle
You paint me with a halo because my love is Heaven sent
You paint me with flowers because what we have is growth
You paint me with child because of the strength required to birth such greatness and also a prelude to what the future holds for us
You paint me in black and white because you say my swag is classic
You paint me with a kangol hat and a mixtape because the every beat that I kick is fresh
You paint me with a crown because I am your queen
You paint me bearing my cross because you love the God in me
You paint me with music notes your heart beats the melodies I breathe
You paint me with color because every tone is a mere compliment to my being
You paint me how you see me
You see me beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
What we have is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Your trust is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Your friendship is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
The love we share is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Just holding hands is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
A simple kiss is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Our family will be beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Our future will be beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Our current babe is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
I love you

Welcome to My Poetry Blog!!!

Hey you! Yes, you...who else am I talking to??? LOL...I'm so excited that you decided to take time out of your daily life and come see what I'm up to on here...heartfelt appreciation indeed :)

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Oh wait, silly me I need to introduce myself. Hello there my name is Britney or Brit or B. Morgan and I'm just a college student who loves to write poetry as well as sing and be all sorts of creative and have fun while doing it that I thought I would try sharing my talent with the world!

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Not really trying to be famous just trying to capture the hearts of the those that read what I write in hopes of them being able to connect with the words, see a bit of themselves in what they are taking in...sure hope that made sense :)

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Okay so, I love Jesus, I love Starbucks, and I love playing this awesome card game called Phase 10! I have many other likes but you'll see them in due time on my profile...

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Oh, if you really dig what I'm writing, FEEDBACK is always welcomed...you may inquire about a line or share your thoughts on how the piece made you feel, and I love the conversation part of it...I do want the responses to end up in dialogue form so please SPEAK UP, I wanna hear what you have to say :)

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Majority of my writings have NO TITLES mainly because I want the reader to come up with his/her own title after the reading the piece personally...I don't want to title something like, "the door" and now you're reading this poem trying to figure out how the title matches...yeah, no...I do have a few titles for a few pieces on here that came to me after reading and rereading over my work and some for when I submit for publishing and such so...yeah

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I look forward to meeting you, sharing my poetry with you, hopefully you wanna share some with me as well, making new friends (like you), and getting poetical, comical, personal, spiritual, and all that jazz...WITH YOU!

Be blessed,

Brit :)