When I prayed to do something great I had no idea I would be pushed to be a leader.
When I prayed to be a vessel to impact society I had no idea I would leave my immediate vicinity and travel the world.
When I prayed for understanding I had no idea that life altering experiences would occur and I would not like them.
When I prayed for wisdom I had no idea that I had to clean out myself in order to take in newness.
When I prayed for financial shifting and increase I had no idea of the responsibility that came with it.
When I prayed for extrinsic things I had no idea the vanity of them had no bearings on the intrinsic pleasures of my heart.
When I prayed for mercy and hiding I had no idea that grace would give me more and remove the veil so I could see clearly.
When I prayed I knew I would be heard and my prayers answered, but the how was never up to me.
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
State of being
My fridge looks like I'm livin' in poverty.
My mental says the same thing.
Empty thoughts below the line of happiness.
Empty pockets, below zero bank account.
This house has lost its home like feeling.
This heart has lost its love and peace.
Stripped of fresh vegetation, the fridge is empty.
Stripped of wholesome meditation, the mind is gone.
Unhealthy is a state of being.
Unhealthy living leads to death.
Shall poverty thrive?
Shall I die?
My mental says the same thing.
Empty thoughts below the line of happiness.
Empty pockets, below zero bank account.
This house has lost its home like feeling.
This heart has lost its love and peace.
Stripped of fresh vegetation, the fridge is empty.
Stripped of wholesome meditation, the mind is gone.
Unhealthy is a state of being.
Unhealthy living leads to death.
Shall poverty thrive?
Shall I die?
Friday, October 10, 2014
25 ways to make eggs
1. I can have a fried egg on bread as I dash out for work.
2. A fancy frittata on the weekend when company comes.
3. An omelet of any kind, especially with cheese for my brother.
4. Scrambled eggs are quick and simple for the kids.
5. Sauteed garlic and asparagus with eggs for my fancy sister.
6. Sunny side up for my grandpa from Mississippi.
7. Poached eggs over a crab cake for my cousin from the East.
8. Over medium for my aunt in northern California.
9. Baked with vegetables when I want a light meal.
10. I can have eggs in a basket for a brunch special.
11. Eggs in a quiche to share at the potluck.
13. Egg salad for a nice picnic at the park.
14. Hard-boiled eggs in tuna salad, chicken salad or just plain salad.
15. Soft-boiled eggs eaten right out of their shell or spread across toast.
16. Deviled eggs for the family reunion in summertime.
17. Raw eggs for the extreme dieter.
18. Eggs wrapped in a burrito, or huevos rancheros.
19. Eggs in my stir fry from the Chinese food spot.
20. A fried egg over my hamburger from the burger joint.
21. A fried bologna sandwich with an egg fried hard for my distant cousins.
22. Scrambled eggs with grape jelly and a biscuit for my mother.
23. Eggs wrapped in paratha bread in the East.
24. Eggs wrapped around Pad Thai Haw Kai in Thailand.
25. Eggnog gives holiday cheer and good tidings at the end of every year.
2. A fancy frittata on the weekend when company comes.
3. An omelet of any kind, especially with cheese for my brother.
4. Scrambled eggs are quick and simple for the kids.
5. Sauteed garlic and asparagus with eggs for my fancy sister.
6. Sunny side up for my grandpa from Mississippi.
7. Poached eggs over a crab cake for my cousin from the East.
8. Over medium for my aunt in northern California.
9. Baked with vegetables when I want a light meal.
10. I can have eggs in a basket for a brunch special.
11. Eggs in a quiche to share at the potluck.
13. Egg salad for a nice picnic at the park.
14. Hard-boiled eggs in tuna salad, chicken salad or just plain salad.
15. Soft-boiled eggs eaten right out of their shell or spread across toast.
16. Deviled eggs for the family reunion in summertime.
17. Raw eggs for the extreme dieter.
18. Eggs wrapped in a burrito, or huevos rancheros.
19. Eggs in my stir fry from the Chinese food spot.
20. A fried egg over my hamburger from the burger joint.
21. A fried bologna sandwich with an egg fried hard for my distant cousins.
22. Scrambled eggs with grape jelly and a biscuit for my mother.
23. Eggs wrapped in paratha bread in the East.
24. Eggs wrapped around Pad Thai Haw Kai in Thailand.
25. Eggnog gives holiday cheer and good tidings at the end of every year.
I want that old thing back
I want that old school secret love when he writes letters and slides them in your locker.
I want that old school crush when he walked you to your class and ran late to his.
I want that old school stare from across the room because he cannot deny his affection.
I want that old school date night when he knocks on the door and asks are you ready.
I want that old school car door opening, front door holding, chivalrous brother.
I want that old school conversation when he said, "I like you!" and meant it.
I want that old thing back.
I want that old school crush when he walked you to your class and ran late to his.
I want that old school stare from across the room because he cannot deny his affection.
I want that old school date night when he knocks on the door and asks are you ready.
I want that old school car door opening, front door holding, chivalrous brother.
I want that old school conversation when he said, "I like you!" and meant it.
I want that old thing back.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Better things to do
I have a work to do, but I'd much rather look out the window.
There is some research and arguments to be developed,
But I can't argue with the beauty of the night sky that claims my attention.
My alarm will go off for work in the morning and I should be prepared,
Yet I find more pleasure in writing this poem than drafting my lessons.
The textbooks in my bag are being neglected, maybe I should unzip them.
Or just unzip the wonders of my mind and the love I have for the pen.
And then let my heart guide me to true happiness.
There is some research and arguments to be developed,
But I can't argue with the beauty of the night sky that claims my attention.
My alarm will go off for work in the morning and I should be prepared,
Yet I find more pleasure in writing this poem than drafting my lessons.
The textbooks in my bag are being neglected, maybe I should unzip them.
Or just unzip the wonders of my mind and the love I have for the pen.
And then let my heart guide me to true happiness.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Dear Future Husband
Dear Future Husband,
Build me a house on the water so I
can watch the tide roll in and the sunset glisten across the blues. Build me a house on the water so the sound of crashing waves can soothe me every evening while I curl under you. Build me a house on the water so we can stroll along the beach and let our conversations multiply like the seashells. Build me a house on the water because I am madly in love with sea green and ocean indigo. Build me a house on the water so we can watch the sky turn red as the bright star bids us farewell each day.
Love,
Charlie
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