Love is complicated! Check out this raw and vulnerable piece written by my dear Musical Twin, T. Wayne at ajoyfulprocess
Tag: poetry
The Flowering Vine: She Needed Me…
Here’s a reading of a piece that I wrote for the “Flowering Vine” series. It is about “love.”
She wanted him
BUT he wanted me
So she
Stormed
And she seethed
She wanted him
BUT he wanted me
So she
Sought
And she stalked
She wanted him
BUT he wanted me
So she
Schemed
And she steamed
She wanted him
So she needed me
to be
Silenced
Sequestered
Severed
And sliced
Eternally
encased
And placed…
out of sight.
For Aunt Elvy’s daughter, Alberta, (Mother’s dear first cousin and friend), reportedly murdered by a jealous rival.
Love Poems Read By Lady G: Present Distance
Please enjoy this “fearlessly authentic” piece written by one of my dear sisters, Michelle.
Present Distance
I have learned not to tell him my frustrations with loneliness
I am learning to keep singed pieces of my heart unheard
I am learning to miss him while letting parts of me leave
My pain is not due to him not being here, being present
My pain intensifies in waves of want…of what has not happened
What if I am not able to love him—here; In this space?
What if I am not able to love him in these orchestrated phases of time
Brown skin to Brown Skin, lips curving to meet,
Tongues enveloping touch, taste, texture and sound….
There is no meeting of the minds —He has yet to hear my heart
I’ve longed for the moments he is totally mine and
Yet yearn for the time our hearts will meet….
Presently Distanced
Written by: A. Michelle Tillman
IG: @michelle_intimatelyworded
Blogsite: https://amichelleexperience.me
Twitter: @IntimatelyWrded
Have Lady G Read YOUR Love Poem!
Most of you guys know me by way of ALL OF the words that I string together on this blog.
However, I have often been told that I have a very nice speaking voice.
In fact, my blogging wonder twin, T Wayne, at A Joyful Process once described my voice as dulcet toned.
YAAASSS baby!
I’ve also gotten similar comments about my voice from my “sisters” Michelle at Me, Intimately worded and Dr. K.E. Garland at Kwoted.
Don’t believe me?
Click to play and listen for yourself:
Dulcet tones?
Muhahahaha!
Boy have I got them fooled 🙂
Anyway…
If you enjoy writing poetry, why not collaborate with me to celebrate the 2019 Valentine’s season by submitting one of your poems for me to read, record and post right here!
To make it happen, simply e-mail your name, poem and blog information to me at ladygflow1@gmail.com by January 30, 2019 5:00pm EST.
Of course, I reserve the editorial right to decline poems that are not aligned with the flow of this blog….which actually gives most sane folks a whole lot of leeway!
So basically, as long as it is not violent, crazy or just plain jibberish..YOU’RE IN!
LOL!
At any rate, please rest assured that if your poem is selected, it will be properly credited and I will most definitely direct readers back to you!
In return, I ask that you link your readers to this blog so that they can hear your masterpiece come to life!
To keep track, we’ll use the tag “ladygvoice”
Love and light,
LadyG 😘💋💋
Sugar Fascination
In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, I have decided to select and recite some romantic pieces from a few of my favorite poets on WordPress.
Today, I give you:
Sugar Fascination…
A piece written by a charming and brilliant poet, Braedenmichaels. He’s one bad dude with paper and pen! YAAASSS!
Recitation by Lady G.
Love is like the Sea
In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, I have decided to select and recite some romantic pieces from a few of my favorite poets on WordPress.
Today, I give you:
Love is like the Sea…
A piece written by a lovely and gifted poet, my sister from the UK, Marie.Recited by Lady G.
LOVE IS LIKE THE SEA
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Love is like the sea
There are hidden depths
You never know how deep it is
If you only stick your toe in
Just think how much more
We have yet to discover –
Let’s jump in!
Romantic love can be
A source of pleasure and of pain
You have to let your spirit reign
With majesty yet humbly
In order to gain
The greatest gift humans can share –
Come on, let’s swim away!
And now we’re floating, like a boat
And now we’re diving – water in my throat
But that’s just how it is and will always be
Sometimes floating like a dream
Other times we want to choke
Unless we go for broke
And stroke this crazy emotion – we’ll be left standing on the shore!
© Copyright – Marie Williams – April 2009
Love is like…
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Lady G Remix: Love is in the air
In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, I have decided to select and recite some romantic pieces from a few of my favorite poets on WordPress.
Today, I give you:
Love is in the air…
A piece written by my beautiful and talented South African sister, Chevvy.
Recited by Lady G.
Fae: An Ode to the Generous
If a man says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn’t love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
–1 John 4:20
Just behind this door resides a noble little fae
Who has an open heart of gold for those who’ve lost their way.
She gathers all her eensy friends;
They know just what to do.
They share their food,
They offer care,
They teach eternal truth,
No questions asked;
No judgments made;
No hoarding of “the loot.”
They know that one can’t pull a strap unless he has a boot.
-Lady G
A simple rhyme from LadyG’s imagination!
Anyway…
Lately, I find myself so disheartened by current events; especially in the U.S.
Seriously! I often wonder if people realize that our children are looking on as adults act like violent and malicious spoiled brats who are singularly focused on what is best for them and theirs.
Everything is…
MINE!
ME!
THEM! They are the problem!
What about US?
What’s our role?
What are we teaching our babies when we behave this way?
What are we teaching ourselves…The world?
We can do better!
Question, do all of the God-fearing folks really believe in and have reverence for God?
Simply put, you can’t love God in heaven while stepping all over your brother on Earth.
I’ve had enough!
And so…
I’ve created my own alternate world where love, kindness and generousity reign.
I’ve done it before.
Does anybody want to join me? Plan to pray and meditate 🙂
Love and light to you all 💋
Gyre: Then and Now
An excerpt from “The Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats (1919).
Picture and Audio by LadyG
This poem has been a favorite of mine since high school. Reading it reminds me that a gifted writer’s works remain relevant across space and time.
