The Connection

Love makes a connection

Like the river your eyes run right through me

Unable to trust these feelings when we are miles apart

I look to the sun as you beam rays into my heart

Words escape me as crystal raindrops touch your skin

Making for the perfect quiet storm 'til morning

I hear the way you gaze at me

When our two souls collide

For you, the very best I've got

I've found you to be my favorite song

I take pleasure in following your melody

Your hands have suggestions plenty

Love makes a connection

~~~Skin I'm In~~~

Too Much The Same, Too Late To Change, Pain

For so long we chose to wait

Thirty years 

You unlocked the gate

I played my hand at love 

A full house I thought we had

Instead you decided to fold
Not once saying it was too late

The love we shared 
We craved insatiably 
Our storms of passion
Felt just like home

With every embrace, every glance 
With every moan.

At night when I close my eyes

 I can not stand the sight 
A vacancy,

You not being in my life.
Life consumed by time
I found I was blind
To the truth
Wondering if she loves and wants you 
With the pain I do.

The rain now stings my eyes

 Stained with red and open wide

You will see I'm broken,
Though taking all things in stride.

You left me to drown 

As the seasons changed

From the sounds of winter

To the summer snow.
Preyed upon by the hunter
There was no way to know.

We were too much the same
Not willing to change
I walk lazily,
Where the butterflies rest easily,
We were too much the same
No one to blame.

~~~Skin I'm In~~~

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Random Thoughts

Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Watching the tide roll away. 

Popular Lyrics from Otis Redding.

My days off are oftentimes spent on the cliffs overlooking the bay and the boardwalk at the river's edge. 

"Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay" , I had this song on vinyl as a child.  Never really understood the meaning then. 

A melancholy piece.

 I find it amusing as I sit in the morning sun.

You will find me sitting when the evening comes. 

  I sit with my purple pen and journal, enjoying the beauty of life. 

I am captivated by the ripples as the sun hits off of the liquid gold shining like diamonds. Every movement has a story carried out to sea. These same stories re-emerge only during the storm while the rocks sit silently chilled by the gossip of the taunting tide.  

~~~Skin I'm In~~~ 

All That's Real And Lasting

The Sounds Of Life

Birds chirping, Leaves Rustling

Footsteps of Passersby

Sights And Sounds Of Laughter

Memories.....

All That's Real And Lasting

~~~ Skin I'm In~~~

Sunday Morning Muse

While I have scrolled through the Facebook News Feed throughout the week, there is a common theme.

Posts regarding politics, racism, equality, etc.  Questions formulated like “What are you doing to combat violence and racism in your community?”, so forth and so on.

It’s a valid question; however do your answers suggest a solution or additional problems? Or better yet are your answers nothing but fluff?

We speak of how our police officers are here to protect and serve, not kill and serve up on a platter.

We speak of how we are disrespected amongst our peers, being called out of our names, etc.

We speak of how we can’t catch a break because the other man or woman keeps bringing us down.

The list is ongoing. 

Let me ask this, When do WE take ownership in our own actions???  When do we CHANGE our REACTIONS into positive ACTIONS??? 

Observation #1  Those becoming agitated that you are often disrespected are the very same ones posting videos of children and adults TWERKING, thinking its cute. Those posting videos of teenagers, etc. fighting...with the Movie FRIDAY response “You Got Knocked the F@(k Out!"

Observation#2  We still use derogatory terms within our conversations in reference to other races. Yes I’m going to make it real for you.  We use the word Nigga,  Niglet, Cracker, Gringo,  Sambo,  Colored, Towel  Head, Sand Nigger,  Jap,  Chink, Boonga  and Chug just to name a few.  So when you see these names in print I’m sure it angers you.   Take one giant leap and eliminate these from your  vocabulary.  In doing so you are leading by example and perhaps others will follow your POSITIVE LEAD.  And by others, even if it is ONE person that embraces your positive force, that is one difference made that can lead to more.

Observation#3 Our Youth lack respect in themselves and those in authoritative positions.  Again don’t blame others take ownership.  As parents we oftentimes do not take time out with our children as a result of work and financial distress.  Instead of sitting and having a conversation with our children about how things are affecting them, what did they learn in school, etc. We would rather buy them a video game, etc. to pacify them for the lack of time spent.  Instead of providing some structure and morals we push them off on others to do the job WE are meant to do.  I can go on and on with this one, but I will cut it short. So when our youth are caught up in the unrest, be mindful unless you are up close and personal, you do not know the full picture.  

Please keep in mind these senseless killings are nothing new nor do I condone them. However; the only thing new about them is the technology used to publicize them.  Instead of a blurb in the far right corner of the metro section of the news paper, videos are televised.  So if you want things to change...start by NOT FEEDING THE STEREOTYPE. Perhaps I am playing devils advocate with this, but it is what it is.  Two wrongs don't make a right and not everyone is innocent. 

If this Sunday Muse has annoyed you, then hopefully in some way it has provoked thoughtful solutions not fluff.

~~~Skin I'm In~~~

Shades Of Delight

Shades Of Delight

Cocoa Hue

Drifting Face To Face

My Eyes Led By Sweet Thoughts

Guided My Heart

Back To You

~~~Skin I'm In~~~

Please and Thank You

Growing up I was taught to say HELLO when you entered a room.  PLEASE and THANK YOU, EXCUSE ME when you belched, burped or expelled gas. MAY I when you asked for things.  You did not interrupt anyone when they were on the telephone, you were taught to hold the door open for others and of course RESPECT YOUR ELDERS and YOURSELF.

What has happened to the core values?  Where is our moral compass?  
We have men and women walking around with their pants at their crotch and their underwear showing...oh, but wait...let me rephrase for those that may read this and not truly feel me.  You are walking around with yo pants hangin' off yo ass and yo drawz (drawers) showing!! Hell even when I'm trying to make a point I still have to write things somewhat proper. What is the significance in the pants at your crotch?  Oh I guess that is your SWAG....Senseless Weak And Gullible!! 

We seem to have a conflict between decent moral behavior and social impotence. I've noticed an influx of rudeness from the millennial generation as well as some of the baby boomers. Too many parents trying to be a friend to their children instead of A Parent. Be a parent first, instill the core values along with discipline.  Teach them to articulate or at least form complete sentences, take them to the library or provide them with a book and actually read it instead of playing video games.  Reading Is Fundamental!! With the core values and good morals comes politeness.  A behavior that seems to be cast by the wayside.  

For the baby boomers, quit acting as though the world owes you everything!! This sense of entitlement you think you have will get you hurt.  Try baby steps to rectify the disconnect..

When someone says 'HELLO' to you, just respond with 'Hello'. No one is requesting you to stop, drop everything and indulge in a Larry King Episode. Just 'Hello'.  Just be polite respect yourself, others and carry on. Please and Thank You!!!!

~~~Skin I'm In~~~