Power in the Tongue

Are you using your tongue to build up or to tear down?

A few weeks ago, I was in my office at work having one of my pity parties. The pity party actually started when I woke up that morning. For some reason, I just couldn’t get myself together. Then I made the mistake of looking in the mirror…. Why did I do that?? Everything went downhill from there.

I was online chatting with a friend of mine. Crying the blues about how I was feeling in a funk, blah, blah, blah. This friend of mine said something to me that stopped me in my tracks and made me break down and cry. They said this:

 “If you get frustrated looking at yourself through your eyes, use mine and see how magnificent you are”. 

Wow… those words meant the world to me.  I saved that statement. Whenever I am beating myself up or having a bad day or when I am just not loving myself, I read it. It always brings a smile to my face.

I am glad my friend used those words to build me up.

My True Essence

An Injustice to One...

It’s sad to say that in the year of 2013 racism still very much exists
Even though we know it, it’s still hard to believe and accept this
A white man walks free after killing a young black unarmed teen
Only a bag of kittles and canned drink were found on him at the scene
The shooter said he was threatened and that it was done in self defense
So why get out the car to follow him. … it makes no sense
Was it because he was black and had a hoodie on his head
Or was it because you saw a “coon” and wanted him dead
We will never really know the truth about what happened that night
Why did he kill that child? What gave him the right?
I can’t believe he was found not guilty in this case
All we wanted was justice for all not just one particular race
We have to come together and unite, fight together and stand tall
Because an injustice for one is an injustice for all


My True Essence

Whispers in the Dark

I can feel the heat of your breath as you whisper in my ear

Telling me how much you love me and that you will always be here

How I am your woman, lover, confidant; your best friend

How you would die protecting me, protecting us until the very end

I can feel your heart beating as I lay on your chest

It’s my favorite place to unwind and lay my head to rest

All the stress and pressure of the day just seems to melt away

As I soak up all of the kind words you always say

You are a great man and I appreciate all you do

Thank you for loving me and making my dreams come true

For trusting me, respecting me and opening up your heart

Every night I can’t wait to hear your whispers in the dark

My True Essence

Welcome to DC!

Welcome to DC … the Nation’s Capital… Great place to be

So many exciting things to do and places to see

Be sure to visit some of the hot spots DC is most known for

The Capitol, Washington Monument, White House and many more

First let’s start with the one and only Famous Ben’s Chili Bowl

Known not only for the food but for the historic stories told

You also have to visit the Florida Avenue Grill on Eleventh Street

The friendly staff and old diner atmosphere is really a nice treat

Georgetown is great for shopping and hanging out with friends

DuPont Circle and Adams Morgan is where the party never ends

The Lincoln and Warner Theaters feature the latest concerts and plays

Downtown near the action is where everyone usually stays

DC is also the home of the famous Chuck Brown

You can hear is GoGo music cranking all over town

Marcus Johnson playing live jazz at the Holiday Inn

Suttle Thoughts playing at Takoma Station getting it in

The Wizards, Mystics, Capitals and Redskins are our sporting teams

Unfortunately, the only titles we are winning is in our dreams

The games are played in Chinatown at the Verizon Center

WNBA in the spring; basketball and hockey in the winter

The tourist love the vendors and museums along the National Mall

It’s a beautiful place to see especially with all of the leaves in the fall

The National Cherry Blossom festival is held during the spring every year

People hear about it and travel from all over the world to be here

We’re proud of the new Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in southwest

The memorial is awesome featuring the great Dr. King, Jr. at his best

The Spirit of Washington is a nice cruise offering lunch and dinner

The Dandy cruise ship is a little smaller and intimate but is also a winner

Last but not least we can’t forget about our first Black President

Obama is his name and I swear he’s heaven sent

To make this world a much better place

For everyone no matter the income status or race

My True Essence