Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why) written by Nikki Giovanni

I was born in the congo
I walked to the fertile crescent and built
the sphinx
I designed a pyramid so tough that a star
that only glows every one hundred years falls
into the center giving divine perfect light
I am bad

I sat on the throne
drinking nectar with allah
I got hot and sent an ice age to europe
to cool my thirst
My oldest daughter is nefertiti
the tears from my birth pains
created the nile
I am a beautiful woman

I gazed on the forest and burned
out the sahara desert
with a packet of goat’s meat
and a change of clothes
I crossed it in two hours
I am a gazelle so swift
so swift you can’t catch me

For a birthday present when he was three
I gave my son hannibal an elephant
He gave me rome for mother’s day
My strength flows ever on

My son noah built new/ark and
I stood proudly at the helm
as we sailed on a soft summer day
I turned myself into myself and was
jesus
men intone my loving name
All praises All praises
I am the one who would save

I sowed diamonds in my back yard
My bowels deliver uranium
the filings from my fingernails are
semi-precious jewels
On a trip north
I caught a cold and blew
My nose giving oil to the arab world
I am so hip even my errors are correct
I sailed west to reach east and had to round off
the earth as I went
The hair from my head thinned and gold was laid
across three continents

I am so perfect so divine so ethereal so surreal
I cannot be comprehended except by my permission

I mean…I…can fly
like a bird in the sky…

RAOUSHA….Thanks for turning me on to this.

My True Essence

Who Calls Me Beautiful

Dear Love,

Before the beginning of time, I knew you. I knew what color your eyes would be, and I could hear the sound of your laughter. Like a proud father who carries a picture of His daughter, I carried the image of you in My eyes, for you were created in My image. Before the beginning of time, I chose you, I spoke your name into the heavens and I smiled as its melody resounded off the walls of My heart.

You are Mine. My love for you extends farther than the stars in the sky and deeper than any ocean. You are My pearl of great price, the one for whom I gave everything. I cradle you in the palm of My hand. I love you even in the face of your failure. Nothing you can say or do can cause Me to stop loving you. I am ruthless in My pursuit of you. Run from Me – I will love you. Spurn Me – I will love you. Reject yourself – I will love you. You see, My love for you was slain before the foundations of the world and I have never regretted the sacrifice I made for you at Calvary.

When I see every part of who you are, I marvel at the work of My hands, for I whispered words of longing and desire and you came into existence. You are beautiful, and I take pleasure in you ~ heart, mind, and body. You are my desire. When you turn your head in shame and despise what I have made, still I reach for you with gentle passion. You are My beloved and I am yours.

Love, Your Heavenly Father.

From Who Calls Me Beautiful by Regina Franklin

Ever Wonder Why

Ever Wonder . . .

Why do some people do the things they do?
Why do the ones you love the most, lie and hurt you?
Why do our kids and family break our heart?
Why do we sometimes lose it and fall apart?
Why do men (good, bad and in between) cheat?
Why do women know but stay week after week?
Why do we say life is so unfair?
Why do some even bother to care?
Why do wish we could go back in time?
Why do we pray for health, strength and peace of mind?
Why do we search so hard to find love?
Why do trust and have faith in the one above?
Why do we often ask the question why me?
Why do those lost and caged want to be free?
Why do we bow our heads every night to pray?
Why do some still refuse to thank Him for each day?
Ever Wonder Why?

My True Essence

I’m Tempted . . .

I’m tempted to say all of those naughty things I was taught not to say
I’m tempted to make you cum at least once every single day
I’m tempted to do things they say good girls don’t do
I’m tempted to unleash the freak and make a believer out of you
I’m tempted to take you to a place you have never been
I’m tempted to make you want me again, again and again
I’m tempted to tie you up and play a nasty sex game
I’m tempted to make you scream so loud the neighbors know my name
I’m tempted to take you beyond your wildest dreams
I’m tempted to just do you right now. Know what I mean?
I’m tempted . . .

My True Essence

Just

Just broken enough to be humble, just humble enough for others to remind me of my greatness, just thoughtful enough to know I’m healing, just unloved enough to know humanity isn’t always what we make it to be, just loved enough to bring tears of joy, just down enough to know life’s not perfect . . .

How to Tell if a Guy Is Cheating?

Tiger Woods isn’t the only man to stray when he already has a fabulous woman by his side. Do the headlines have you spooked? Here are the surprising signs a dude is being unfaithful. Written By Holly Eagleson

1. He’s superprotective of his gadgets. “The main way that trysts are found out is through the discovery of incriminating e-mails, IM chats, cell phone texts or bills,” says Belisa Vranich, PsyD, a clinical psychologist in New York City. So if he’s being unfaithful, he may guard his gadgets or act really defensive when you innocently touch his phone or computer. It should be a giant red flag if he readily gave you passwords in the past, and now he’s more evasive.

2. He steps up the grooming. “This is so obvious, but it’s a sign many women miss: If your man starts grooming down there without you requesting it, that could be an indication that he’s spending more time naked,” says Vranich. You can actually thank porn for this tipoff. Guys today are used to viewing manscaped dudes onscreen, so if he has another chick to impress with his sexual prowess, he may emulate those ultra-trimmed guys. Another clue: He’s spending more time at the gym.

3. He smells different. “When he comes home, if he doesn’t smell the same as he did in the morning, and it isn’t the scent of soap in the gym or at your home, it may be because he’s showered at her place,” offers Vranich. So pay attention, because in this case, that old saying “the nose knows” might very well be true.

4. Nothing fazes him anymore. “If he was short-tempered before, a combination of added sex and attention could be making him way more relaxed, even downright giddy,” Vranich says. Adds Mira Kirshenbaum, author of When Good People Have Affairs: Inside the Hearts and Minds of People in Two Relationships: “If your guy is suddenly going around all happy and whistling, then you need to find out why.”

5. He becomes suspicious of you. “If he’s normally a mellow type, all of a sudden he may want to know where you are all the time and with whom,” says Vranich. “It’s the result of him realizing that if he’s cheating and it’s not that hard, you might also be getting away with it.” Also, beware of extremely detailed responses to even your most innocent “How was work today?” queries. He may be preparing epic answers because he’s terrified of getting caught.

Instructions for Life

The most useless thing to do…..worry
The greatest joy…..giving
The greatest loss…..loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work…..helping others
The ugliest personality trait…..selfishness
The most endangered species…..dedicated leaders
The greatest “shot in the arm”…..encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome…..fear
The most effective sleeping pill…..peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease…..excuses
The most powerful force in life…..love
The most dangerous pariah…..a gossiper
The world’s most incredible computer…..the brain
The worst thing to be without…..hope
The deadliest weapon…..the tongue
The most power-filled words…..”I can”
The greatest asset…..faith
The most worthless emotion…..self-pity
The most prized possession…..integrity
The most beautiful attire…..a smile
The most contagious spirit…..enthusiasm

Can’t Wait

Can’t wait to see you babe. It’s been such a long time.
Can’t wait for you to tell me “I am going to make you mine”.
Can’t wait to take a deep breath and smell your musky male scent
Can’t wait for you to make love to me like this was something perfectly meant.
Can’t wait to lay my head upon your sexy, hairy chest.
Can’t wait for you to run your finger tip across the nipple of my breast.
Can’t wait to kiss you like you have never been kissed before.
Can’t wait for you to have me begging “Please give me more”.
Can’t wait to run my tongue across the tip of your “special friend”.
Can’t wait for you to lick me there again, again and again.
Can’t wait to enjoy and give pleasure to every wonderful inch of you.
Can’t wait for you to do that funny little thing with your tongue that you do.
Can’t wait to get on top and take him on a pleasure ride.
Can’t wait for you to hit it from the back and then from the side.
Can’t wait to feel you stiffen and hear you moan my name as you cum.
Can’t wait for you to ask “Where the hell you get this damn good stuff from?”
Can’t wait to lay in your arms for hours after we are done.
Can’t wait for you to finally realize that I am the one.
Can’t wait.

Peace and Blessings!

My True Essence

52 Meditations on Life

Many of you may not know this but I am very big on meditation. It helps me clear my head and put things in perspective. While searching on the internet, I found the following list of meditations on life written by a man named Marc. Just thought I would share. I hope you enjoy it.

1. There are people in this world that would die for me.
2. There are people in this world I would die for.
3. The truth will set me free. I will never lie.
4. People aren’t mind readers. I must never hesitate to tell someone how I feel.
5. Mistakes happen. I must learn from my mistakes and the mistakes of others.
6. Life is short and people are not perfect. I will forgive myself. I will forgive others.
7. My smile brings happiness to the world around me.
8. There is nobody else exactly like me, with my exact abilities, talents, and ideas.
9. I can help myself by helping those around me first.
10. The people I care about deserve to know it. I will show them how much they mean to me on a regular basis.
11. I will accept compliments and criticism openly and make educated decisions based on a weighted sum of the two.
12. Information is infinite. There are ideas, products and cultures I do not yet understand. I will always keep an open mind to new formulas.
13. I am in competition with one person, and one person only… myself. I am competing to be the best I can be.
14. True wisdom is the byproduct of life experience. I will seek as many real world experiences as possible.
15. Education involves self-imposed discipline. I can only learn if I want to learn. I want to learn.
16. I will treat everyone with the same level of respect I would give to my grandfather and the same level of patience I would have with my baby brother.
17. I am what I eat. My body is a machine that must be fueled properly if I intend to make it last.
18. I will think before I act, but I will always act.
19. I will try new things for the sake of broadening my horizons.
20. I will never be reckless with another person’s feelings.
21. I will never let someone persist on being reckless with my feelings.
22. The three most important things in my life are my health, my family and friends, and my education. Everything else is secondary.
23. I will celebrate my successes. I deserve it.
24. Money will only make my life easier if it is mine free and clear.
25. If I wake up several mornings in a row and hate what I am about to do with my day, I will make a change. Life is too short.
26. I will never be jealous. Jealously only deteriorates possibility.
27. My attitude can change my reality.
28. If I want to remember it, I will write it down in a trusted location.
29. I will never spend more than I have.
30. I will thank the people who have helped me, and I will return the favor as soon as I am able.
31. I will never complain about a problem. I will supply a solution instead.
32. I will listen more than I speak.
33. If I don’t know, I will ask questions.
34. Everything is nothing without happiness. I must do what makes me happy.
35. I will never succumb to greed. Enough is enough.
36. Time is precious. I will manage my time effectively.
37. Right now is the only guaranteed moment in my life. I will make the best of it.
38. I will stand firm by my values without senselessly promoting them.
39. I will never over-promise. I will over-deliver on everything I commit to.
40. I will always assess the situation and provide value where needed.
41. I cannot make someone love me. I can only be someone who can be loved.
42. I will always strive to be the best I can be, but I will never try to be someone I’m not.
43. I will always articulate my words so people understand me.
44. I will slow down and become conscious of life’s simple pleasures.
45. Everything I do is by choice. There is always another option.
46. Less is more. I will get rid of the stuff I do not use.
47. If I never try, I will never know.
48. I will face my fears. I will not cower.
49. My habits define my life.
50. I will always take ownership of my actions, or my actions will own me.
51. I will never make decisions in a state of emotional haste.
52. If I don’t finish what I start, my success rate will always be zero.

Written by Marc