New Beginnings

Writing is a form of expression for me and it is only inhibited by my thoughts about presentation. I often give too much thought to what to write then my brain goes into a state of overdrive on how to write it. I do think sometimes that my laziness comes to center stage as an affliction in the midst of the mental overwork. I want to believe that a way to overcome this “laziness” is to get off my gluteus and just do the stuff that I would end up wasting brainpower thinking about if I do not get to it. »

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The Wait for Normalcy

I walk in the room Take off that shirt, no tie Oh my, all that’s on my mind’s the ties we had I believe we still have I run my hand through my stubborn hair right down the middle where it’ll split in two halves My focus has been distracted a while I thought I stopped thinking so much about you But I only started thinking about not thinking about you »

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Sticky Oddball

The last time I did this, I made a decision to stick like glue to you And provide a shoulder to lean on when yours ain’t in the mood I decided to always be in the hood even when things aren’t good I’ll still stick to these like I’ll stick with you I’m still your friend whether or not the skies stay blue I’ll still hang around when there’s no reason or clue »

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Presence Pledged

I’ll be there When the sky falls, to stand by you Stand tall in the face of the pain that crushes you And when you’re here by my side I’ll never leave I’ll be there to wipe your tears And help fight your fears When you worry about tomorrow I’ll take those wrinkles away with a smile Because every day is a bright one with you And every burden a light one too »

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UnAmbitious

My mind used to be filled with you It was packed to the brim, there was not a queue Now I feel strange, my mind’s so empty now And I’m really wondering how We both should be now I still want you to make me feel wow I still want to smile while I watch you smile Converse with and pour my heart out to you while I’m half stuck in quicksand and half drowning in that Nile »

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