And.....so, I wonder

And so, I wonder -

do you ponder days long past

where dreams were ripe and worries came in last?

Is there hope swimming in your soul

or do you stew in pain grown old?

And so, I wonder.

Really, Fox News??

As I sit editing my next book, I find myself at a loss for words...baffled...bewildered.  It has nothing to do with the content of my book though.  I find myself in near tears as I read the stories of many courageous women, who willingly and purposefully decided to share their journey with me.  Their stories of strength and hope stand to raise awareness, compassion and hopefully A LOT more research. For centuries women have suffered with an incurable illness, Endometriosis...in silence and in shame.  Finally, finally, finally when this disease is getting a little more attention and finally being taken more seriously by the medical community and media.... I stumble across this story on the Fox News website.  Now, don't get me wrong here...just seeing the words Endometriosis pop up on any news site is a step in the right direction but I just wish, for the sake of credibility, that research was actually being put forth that would be a bigger step in terms of the cure and management of the disease. They lean towards the speculation that "the genes that interact with hormones that produce a more feminine appearance may also predispose women to severe Endometriosis." 

Thoughts anyone?? Share them here or on The Endo Project's facebook page.



 

Hang on to Hope

I still hang on to hope
that you'll be right there
sitting across the room
smiling at me
crocheting your blankets
and telling me jokes
bringing out the best in me
bringing out the best in me
but each time I look
there's an empty space
glaring, and taunting me

I still hang on to hope
when I unlock the door
and expect you'll be sitting right there
saying "your tea is hot,  how did it go...
how pretty you look today.."
it's  a stab to the heart when I know I'm alone
and Curly comes greeting me.

I still hang on to hope when
I think through the day
"can't wait to tell Madre,
she'll know what to say"
cause you bring out the best in me
you bring out the best in me

I still hang on to hope
as I sit alone...the silence it hurts
night after night
waitin for you to come home to me
cause you bring out the best in me
Madre, keep watch over me

RIP 9-5-2012

Come Go With Me...

I am you, you are me
sister-friend, come go with me

swimming in dreams, reachin for stars
unity's our business, near or far
I'll have your back and you'll have mine
miles and distance will collide in time

take my hand across that finish line
let's swallow that fear of failin
girl, now's our time

I am you, you are me
sister-friend, come go with me

In the midst of chaos, let's chase those dreams
yeah, we'll crush that doubt...
'cause now it's you and me
sister-friend come go with me....
They're callin our names..do ya hear the screams?

Afraid I'll spill those lies?...

I see clear your face in my past
your wrongs and rights
distance has made me wise
to you and your revolving door
of go away  - come back sentiments
even now as I am to speak
only when spoken to
I see in no uncertain terms
your manipulation of undivided
and unconditional love
you knew not what you did
as ignorance was your guide

self-centeredness at your side
but in these here moments you
know the thoughts, words, and actions
that created a division of people
and how you made her dizzy with
jealousy because in fact, her gut
was right, as was mine
you did not break the ties
before that Saturday we had tea
you reached out yet, 

I knew the lies inside

Yeah, I knew the lies inside
so now you keep your distance
are you afraid I'll spill your lies?

Afraid I'll spill those lies...

(a repost and the cycle continues)

Hope Dancing Alone

Dreams never die

relationships that have 

been cast upon 

willowly words

in lavender fields 

of delusion and disaster

they cease to exist 

 patterns repeat

and hearts ...they break

those cracks I fill

no novice to pain

I walk forward

with your false laughter 

and choppy, chided syllables

though I continue to hope 

on the doorstep 

in the pouring rains of the unknown

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May the blessings of your day be many.

The Danger in Faith

I see your face as I look in the mirror
and your shadow follows me
as I try not to look over my shoulder
Deceit and deception, you know their name
the hurt inside spills over, do you not know shame
a jagged sword that sly sweet tongue
a swift slap in the face
a line, I now draw in the cement
for which you will never ever erase
I called you friend for some years now
disappointment deeply breathes from every pore
Your deception mocked my faith time and again
Still I mourn a loss of what might've been
No more, "I'll be seein' ya"
This is the End

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Dreams

Dreams
near and far
scamper through
the fields of my heart
I make wishes upon
the dandelions
while positivity reigns
in my presence
it is absolute
I declare peace
hold hope near
breathing in the
paradigm of magic
before me ...
my dreams
near and far

Endometriosis Awareness Month

My poetry writing has been neglected, or shall I say put on hold, for the past few months as I wrote The Endo Project: Stories of Strength and Hope.  As March is now Endometriosis Awareness Month, I have been trying to spread the word about this ghastly disease in hopes of bringing validation to those who suffer in silence...as well as education to those who do not yet understand the severity of this disease.  I hope you will follow my link to my page and show your support for the many that suffer.  I am in it to end it.

Keep checking back as I have new projects in the works....*hint, hint....involving the MTV Music Awards.

Happy Saturday.