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  • Member Since:

    September 06, 1999

  • Sex:

    Female

  • Age:

    57

  • Relationship Status:

    Single

  • Last Login:

    May 21

  • Education:

    Some College Coursework Completed

  • Primary Job:

    Nonprofit

  • Location:

    Winston Salem, NC

  • Race:

    Black/African American

  • Zodiac:

    Pisces


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SANKOFA



FROM THE CONTINENT THAT VALUES THE ANCESTRY AMD HERITAGE OF THEIR FAMILIES AND TRIBES.



THIS AFRICAN BIRD IS SYMBOLICALLY LOOKING OVER IT`S SHOULDER. BY LOOKING BACKWARD IT IS THE WATCHER OF THE TRADITIONS, ANDTHE HERITAGE. IT IS BELIEVED BY THE KEEPING THE PAST IN SIGHT, THIS WISE WATCHER FINDS THE RIGHT PATH FORTHE FUTURE.

 

WELCOME...THANKS FOR STOPPING BY...I DO HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY.

PLEASE READ THE POEMS.THEY ARE A REFLECTION OF ME. TAKE THEM WITH YOU IF YOU CHOOSE. MAYBE YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING IN THE WORDS THAT MAY GUIDE YOUR LIFE AND DEFINE YOUR REASON FOR BEING. MAY THE BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU!,,MUCH LUV!



PSALM 23 (FOR THE WORKPLACE)



THE LORD IS MY BOSS AND I SHALL NOT WANT.HE GIVES ME PEACE, WHEN CHAOS IS ALL AROUND ME. HE REMINDS ME TO PRAY,BEFORE I SPEAK IN ANGER. HE RESTORES MY SANITY. HE GUIDES MY DECISIONS THAT I MIGHT HONOR HIM IN ALL I DO. EVEN THOUGH I FACE ABSURD AMOUNTS OF EMAILS, SYSTEMS FAILURES, COPIER JAMS, BACKORDERED SUPPLIES, UNREALISTIC DEADLINES, STAFF SHORTAGES, BUDGET CUTBACKS, RED TAPE, DOWNSIZING, GOSSIPING CO-WORKERS AND WHINING CUSTOMERS, I WON`T GIVE UP,FOR YOU ARE WITH ME. YOUR PRESENCE, PEACE AND POWER WILL SEE ME THROUGH. YOU RAISE ME UP, EVEN WHEN THE BOSS FAILS TO PROMOTE ME. YOU CLAIM ME AS YOUR OWN, EVEN WHEN THE COMPANY THREATENS TO LET ME GO. YOUR LOYALTY AND LOVE ARE BETTER THAN A BONUS CHECK. YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN BEATS ANY 401K AND WHEN IT`S ALL SAID AND DONE, I`LL BE WORKING FOR YOU A WHOLE LOT LONGER.......THANKS BE TO GOD!




GOD`S MESSAGE TO WOMEN



When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I

created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you,

woman,

I fashioned after I breathed thebreath of life into man because your

nostrils

are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could

patiently

and perfectly fashion you.



Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity.

From

one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man`s life. I

chose

the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are

meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created

you perfectly and beautifully.

Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You

provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His

heart is

the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage

will

allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart.



Support man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not takenfrom his

feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him.

You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his

side.

You are my perfect angel. You are my beautiful little girl. You have

grown to

be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtues

in

your heart. Your eyes - don`t change them. Your lips-how lovely when

they

part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle to

touch.

I`ve caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I`ve held your heart close

to

mine.



Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like me. Adam walked with

me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely.He could not see me or

touch me. He could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and

experience with me, I fashioned in you: my holiness, my strength, my

purity, my love, my protection and support. You are special because you

are the extension of me.

Man represents my image - woman, my emotions.

Together, you represent the totality of God. So man - treat woman well.

Love

her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt me. What

you do

to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the

heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father. Woman, support man. In

humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle

quietness

show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects

his

inner self.







>I`ll be happy when...

>We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married,

have

>a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren`t old

>enough and we`ll be more content when they are. After that, we`re

>frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be

happy

>when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will

be

>complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a

nicer

>car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire. The

>truth is there`s no better time to be happy than right now. If not

now,

>when? Your life will always be filled with challenges.

>

>

>It`s best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.

>Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and

treasure

>it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to

>spend your time with ... and remember that time waits for no one.

>

>
>

>So, stop waiting ....

>Until your car or home is paid off.

>Until you get a new car or home.

>Until your kids leave the house.

>Until you go back to school.

>Until you finish school.

>Until you lose 10 lbs.

>Until you gain 10 lbs.

>Until you get married.

>Until you get a divorce.

>Until you have kids.

>Until you retire.

>Until summer..

>Until spring.

>Until winter.

>Until fall.

>Until you die.

>

>There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a

>journey, not a destination. So work like you don`t need money, love

like

>you`ve never been hurt,

>and, dance like no one`s watching.

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