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I Respectfully Decline
To be what you think I should be
Your definition of poetry
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Write like Shakespeare, Frost or Angelou
Emulate what all other poets do
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Copy, pretend or try to be
Anything other than Kimberly
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Live my life by what others say
Change any part of me today
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Your definition of poetry
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Write like Shakespeare, Frost or Angelou
Emulate what all other poets do
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Copy, pretend or try to be
Anything other than Kimberly
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Live my life by what others say
Change any part of me today
I’m sorry
But I respectfully decline
Love's Surprise
Sometimes love throws you a curve.
It flows outside the lines.
Sometimes love takes broader shape,
Refuses to be confined.
It takes you up, then drops you down.
It smiles at you and then it frowns.
Love pulls you in,
Pretends to stay, and
Evaporates to your dismay.
But love can also be so sweet,
Can pick you up and be complete.
It grows with you and holds you tight
And comforts you late at night
It finds you when you least expect,
And surprises you with no regrets.
It can start as just a fling
And then turn into everything.
So hold on tight,
Enjoy the ride,
And just await your love’s surprise.
It flows outside the lines.
Sometimes love takes broader shape,
Refuses to be confined.
It takes you up, then drops you down.
It smiles at you and then it frowns.
Love pulls you in,
Pretends to stay, and
Evaporates to your dismay.
But love can also be so sweet,
Can pick you up and be complete.
It grows with you and holds you tight
And comforts you late at night
It finds you when you least expect,
And surprises you with no regrets.
It can start as just a fling
And then turn into everything.
So hold on tight,
Enjoy the ride,
And just await your love’s surprise.
For Him
I am beautiful
bathing in the light
of his glory
Unashamed
Boastful even
Proud to declare
his love for me
has elevated my being
to a higher state
Doubt, desperation and depression
no longer
within reach
light years away
from my realm of
possibilities
Thankful I am
That he continues
to show me
the way to be
despite my humanity
I glow
in a world that purposely
attempts to dim my light
Extinguish my internal flame
which burns brightly
For I reside
where love for self is king
Because
I was made
in the image of
by
and for
him
bathing in the light
of his glory
Unashamed
Boastful even
Proud to declare
his love for me
has elevated my being
to a higher state
Doubt, desperation and depression
no longer
within reach
light years away
from my realm of
possibilities
Thankful I am
That he continues
to show me
the way to be
despite my humanity
I glow
in a world that purposely
attempts to dim my light
Extinguish my internal flame
which burns brightly
For I reside
where love for self is king
Because
I was made
in the image of
by
and for
him
In the Deep of Morning
As shadows dance
in spirited unison
during the predawn hours
I reach for his hand
Certain he will extend his
in tandem
Our marital covenant
unrivaled, fathomless
Though interrupting his slumber
his fingers brush against mine
gently caressing my hand
Our brief distance narrowed by
delicate linen sheets of emerald and blue
In contentment we smile
unbeknowst to each other
surrounded by tranquility
in the deep of morning
in spirited unison
during the predawn hours
I reach for his hand
Certain he will extend his
in tandem
Our marital covenant
unrivaled, fathomless
Though interrupting his slumber
his fingers brush against mine
gently caressing my hand
Our brief distance narrowed by
delicate linen sheets of emerald and blue
In contentment we smile
unbeknowst to each other
surrounded by tranquility
in the deep of morning
