"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."
Grrr....Im stuck at home again on this frantically windy night, listening to my ipod and reading over old poems again. There is nothing I love more then spending time reflecting over life...and the thing that inspires my wonderings the most is listening to music and writing down my feelings. Im not terribly good at song writing, but I am pretty good at voicing my feelings (past & present) through poetry!! Below is a poem that I have written and love, but cant quite find the right title for. Feel free to read and give me your suggestions. I'd be honored!!!
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Yes, I thought I must forsake life And just turn myself into stone; The desert wind fully suited me: No heart, no soul; just bone.
Yes, I thought it would be foolish to attempt
To yearn for something again; Yearning turns to need, and then transfigures into pain.
I laughed at people falling in love at those who believed in someone's word; To make my happiness depend On faith seemed quite absurd.
I lay alone and meditate Sleeplessly in my bed, So numb, so dumb, so icy, and cold, Not realizing I was dead
And then you arrived and glistened My life overflowing with snow And saw the Spring of new life only love Could appreciate and grow;
You made me feel so dazzling I stripped off my cold, grey skin, And opened the doors of my heart to you, And, fearfully, let you in.
So now, my treasure, I am in love, With everything that I've been through. I know the ugliest of all the world, And...above all, I believe in you. Meisha Dwight
I was sitting on my couch earlier editing my blog and listening to my Pandora, when Karina Pasian came on and got me thinking. Thus, My song of the day, Karina Pasian - Slow Motion, has also inspired my thoughts for the moment
Slow Motion by Karina Pasian has to be one of my FAVORITE SONGS ever recorded, because it speaks to the very steps I feel I need to take before moving forward into a relationship with a man.
The verse,
"I know that you've been calling me. And I'm happy that we met. Don't think that I'm not interested...I'm just playing hard to get,"
really emphasizes the way I work a budding relationship. I love the butterflies I feel when I'm getting to know a man that has potential, but I'm also a very cautious woman because of past hurts. I don't show too much emotion at first or allow the man to feel my excitement out of habit & the judgement that I need to guard my heart until I'm certain that the man I'm interested in is worthy of getting to know my heart. Because of the my cautious demeanor...men sometimes think that maybe I'm not interested in them...that I'm playing hard to get. Sometimes they stay and sometimes they walk away.
The second verse,
"You seem to know just what you want and I like you confidence. Somethings a girl should never rush, cause if you do you hurt yourself,"
is almost a mimic synopsis of all my past relationship. You see, I'm a sucker for a man that has a great head on his shoulders, for a man that looks forward and marches on past all his obstacles without blinking an eye. I'm drawn like a magnet to man who knows who he is and what he stands for. GREAT QUALITIES right?! But I've learned in my lifetime that to every pro there is a con...that's just the way life works...and I tend to get so caught up in the obvious pros of a man, that I forget to assess the cons. When Karina sings about waiting, taking a breath and not rushing...it reminds me that it is worth putting in a little extra time to allow the euphoria of the butterflies, sunshine, and rainbows to wear off enough for you to take in the pros and cons of a person and see if you can live with the combination...thus you are to more likely avoid grievous hurt to your heart.
And then there's the Breakdown,
"I'm too young for tears in the night. And it's too soon for this to be right. Don't wanna mess with your pride, the question's not when it's why,"
which brings it all home for me. I deserve to be HAPPY, I deserve to have a man who compliments me, and yes I am absolutely to young to be crying over LOST TIME. Impulsive decisions by far have more consequences then decision made with a clear, calm, and steady mind set. Wanting something or someone isn't wrong, but sometimes the things we want aren't necessarily the things or people we need. For me, taking time gives me the ability to assess the desires of my heart and the needs of my life and see if the two coincide.
As for the hook and the bridge of this song, to me, I feel the two completely sum up the concepts I just wrote on. So with ALL that said lol, I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do...and if not, well the above contents will have at least explained why I enjoy it. *Be Blessed* xoxo.
P.S. "I recommend you take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves." - Lord Chesterfield...Just a lil extra food for thought. ♥
I'm just a crazy kind of girl...I'll tell it to the world: I've just begun having my fun!...Life has taught me a some very valuable lessons...I have learned to be kind when I am right, merciful when I possess the power, considerate when I am successful, humble when i win & finally I am thankful for having the opportunity to live life and grow. THE LORD IS AMAZING & IM SO ENAMORED WITH HIS LOVE. Hope you enjoy the ponderings of a woman set to unfold her destiny! xoxo ♥
Sincerely Me,
Meme
Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
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