Sapphire
I AM A READER
I’ve seen the world through the eyes of many
I have lived in many towns and cities across the US
I’ve lost track of how often I’m in London
The world is an adventure I never tire of
I’ve seen many things but; mostly, I study LOVE
How does it start? Where does it come from?
RANDOM
How does it stay? What makes it work?
EVEN MORE RANDOM
During this study I have learned openness, forgiveness, and steadfastness.
So, I ask all of you to go on the journeys with me,
See what I’ve seen and take me to other destinations
Together we will find our futures.
Here I will share with all of you some books I’ve enjoyed, some poems I’ve written and ask you for your help in imagining my forever.
MIRROR MIRROR
I am vain
I am always concerned with how I look.
I am vain because deep down I'm insecure.
I look in the mirror a lot
But I often don't see myself
I see what is wrong with me and
How I can hide these faults.
Tonight like all others I look in the mirror
I am shocked
I see my eyes shining, there is a spark that speaks of happiness.
My lips are curved with a secret smile that belies satisfaction.
I see a beautiful woman.
I close my eyes and when I open them
she's still there
Then I know it's you who has made me beautiful.
For you have made my eyes dance with happiness
And you who share my secret satisfaction
Thank you for making me beautiful.
BLOOD SPILLED ON A PAGE
I had to see it to believe it because I just can't feel it.
I can't feel anything these days just when I was making real progress.
I began to think that maybe just maybe I did deserve it.
And then the wind stopped and my kite tanked.
Crashing so fast I hadn't had time to take it all in.
I watched in horror unable to stop it.
Now I stare at the broken pieces
I want to weep but I can't I never could.
My mind whirls in a million different directions.
How did I get back to one day at a time when I was just staring my future in the eye?
Move my mind says walk away
The journey to your future will never be easy for you like it rough you enjoy the pain.
I AM A READER
I’ve seen the world through the eyes of many
I have lived in many towns and cities across the US
I’ve lost track of how often I’m in London
The world is an adventure I never tire of
I’ve seen many things but; mostly, I study LOVE
How does it start? Where does it come from?
RANDOM
How does it stay? What makes it work?
EVEN MORE RANDOM
During this study I have learned openness, forgiveness, and steadfastness.
So, I ask all of you to go on the journeys with me,
See what I’ve seen and take me to other destinations
Together we will find our futures.