Blog Poetry Slam 28: "I Miss You"

This is the 28th installment of my weekly Blog Poetry Slam, so glad you stopped on by. Last year for a while my significant other was traveling extensively and so we were separated a lot, during that time I wrote a lot of "Miss You" poems...I thought an interesting writing prompt would be poems about, to, or from something or someone we miss. I am interested to see what you can come up with..... Do you accept the challenge? I am gonna share a piece after the picture and another in the comments, please join me... I look forward to reading your poems, they can be short (even haiku), long, serious, or funny: it's up to you! Happy Writing!






(I'm gonna share 2)

"Sense"

Sense,
My feelings for you make none.
Literally.
Because last night
I swear I heard your touch
And smelled your smile
And saw your voice.
And I haven't been able to sleep...
Since.

i miss ya babe.

..................................

"miss you?"

Lost in a labyrinth of lonely.
and.
Longing to linger and loiter in your laughter again.
At times you may feel my emotional lexicon is lacking
and.
I am tired of trying to total these thoughts:
..... with the miniscule mouthing of "miss you"

*YOUR TURN*

The Little Things.... (repost)

Originally posted: 10/27/08....
People* say you have to teach people how to treat you. Part of that is knowing what you like, and that definitely includes the little things. I came across an email that I wrote to somebody** that listed the little things that Miss Naturally Alise loves.....

- hand written letters & notes
- strawberry cheesecake ice cream
-Reese's Cups
- Hershey kisses
- oh yeah, real kisses too, lol
- answering the Final Jeopardy question correctly
- non-awkward silences
- standing on the beach and feeling like you are moving backwards if you stand right at the edge of the water as the tide ebbs and flows
- winning at BINGO (shut up BINGO is that shit!)
- getting on stage (Even though I am always ridiculously nervous, knees shaking and the whole 9)
- hugs from somebody **
- Chicken & rice soup
- sunsets at Jordan Lake
- poems written just for me
- Venti Iced Vanilla Latte w/ sprinkles of cinnamon
- holding hands
- wearing my SO's t-shirt to sleep in
-giggly conversations about nothing but everything.....

That is a short list of the little things that make me happy. What are the little things that make you happy?

*they, somebody, them, folks, etc.
** none of ya business, lol

Cuddle Time!

I have seen a lot of people blog about this, but I must have it! What is it? It is a Snuggie. Since I can't get my cuddle on the regular, the Snuggie is the next best thing, dangit! This is also a hint, hint of what I want for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Grandparent's Day, Friday, I don't care. I want all colors so I can Cooooordinate with my Snuggie.

(http://getsnuggie.com)

Sugary Ho-sh*t

Since ho-sh*t and Erykah Badu have been a running theme as of late, I'll keep the party going with a lovely live Erykah performance of "Honey" and a haiku entitled "Can't Wait Til' You Get Back to NC" (The title is longer than the damn haiku, but I dont'care, dis here my juke joint blog.)



missing my honey
has me thinking of ho-sh*t
and it isn't sweet

no words.

i am sad.
that is all i can say.
sometimes even poets are at a loss for words.



*Sade, "King of Sorrow"*

Food for thought....

^^^^This video makes me happy^^^^

Please enjoy the poem I penned as well:

Food For Thought...

So you want to know what I can bring to the table
But can your TV tray hold this food for thought?
Because you need to know:
Every word I speak is nourishment…
No empty calories..
No fillers…
No artificial preservatives…
Just organic truth…
You are what you eat…
And I would feed you a helping of insight…
Some complex verbal-hydrates…
To give you the energy to burn off that excess negativity.
And I do give to the needy…
But only the ones that hungry enough to receive it.
My cup runs over with compassion,
But I will offer no pity birthday party cake…..
I don't fill your heart with greasy, grimy thoughtless ramblings…
I take the time to wash what I say…
Let my thoughts cook fully..
And offer you up a gourmet conversation…. Let you digest every course.
I start with some soup to warm your soul…
Then let you savor the meaty knowledge I have to offer.
A little wine and cheese to mellow out your mood,
And a something a little sweet to inspire and lift your spirits…
But of course everything in moderation….
I won't overfeed you with superfluous chatter,
Or stuff you with nonsensical ranting.
In fact I'll give just enough words to fill you up….
Leave a good taste in your mouth,
And you will eagerly anticipate the next meal…
So are you ready to taste my world?

Shouts to VSB: Hardest.Question.Ever.

Hardest.Question.Ever. - visit Very Smart Brothas where they are talking about favorite love songs....

my answer:

i wish....

....i was there (NYC) right now.