Monthly Archives: June 2005

the requirements list

We all have them right? Well at least the single people do, right? Granted, not everyone chooses to put it in writing and share with a bunch of random people, but whatever. We all have them. Here’s mine (in no … Continue reading

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harvs…

Got an email from Sammy today asking me if I’d spoken to Harvs…funny that I didn’t see it until now. Actually I’m glad. I sat back for a second, and thought of how many times I’d thought/talked/wrote about Harvs today. … Continue reading

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happy monday

Another weekend down…and very little to show for it. I did post a couple new poems to the other blog, but other than that there is little else to talk about at this point. Another great read on The Republic … Continue reading

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failing to connect

If I could close my eyes and be free Of the images of your face The sound of your voice The sensation of your touch I’d never close my eyes again For it seems that all the pain Is my … Continue reading

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we again

Every day I close my eyes And see the life we had I remember the times you made me laugh And forget the times I cried I dream of you, of us, of them And the mourning never seems to … Continue reading

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let me be free

what’s in this head making me feel so insecure behind bars of self-hatred unable to accept that I’m lovable the intellectual battling the emotional and losing every time closing my eyes and seeing all the people who stole a piece … Continue reading

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i’m probably the last to see this

but if you haven’t, check it out: http://postsecret.blogspot.com/ Some amazing shit there.

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knowing doesn’t always make it easier

I struggled to fall asleep until about 2:30 this morning. I’m usually out cold the minute my head hits the pillow. And once I’m out I don’t wake up for anything. But last night was different. To make matters worse … Continue reading

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nothing profound here

I can’t wait to see Alex tomorrow. There are so many thoughts swimming in my head. Am I an addict? I think probably yes. I managed my week (well 5 days – until the weekend rolled around) without my little … Continue reading

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soliciting wisdom

I didn’t even see it coming, so I didn’t know how to answer… I called my niece tonight to see if I could spend some time with her while I’m in MI. She’s nine now and has learned how to … Continue reading

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ramblings

You know damn well I’m annoyed that Harvs hasn’t called. What the hell is up with that. We had a short little text messaging session yesterday, but that’s it. We haven’t spoken since Thursday night (yeah, THAT night…) and I’m … Continue reading

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secrets and betrayals with an african twist

Karma. Wow, it can bite you in the ass when you don’t even realize it. All this time I was trying to figure out what happened with M, why he left, why I wasn’t worth fighting for, what was missing, … Continue reading

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life choices

Reading is one of my favorite activities. I found myself disappointed that I hadn’t finished as many books this summer as I did early last summer. I have magazines stacked up feet high in my dining room because I have … Continue reading

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sunny sunday

I’ve created a new blog just for the poetry. If you’re interested you can find it here: Expression of Soul. Thanks, Sammy, for the encouragement. I feel like I’ve been living day-to-day just to get by, not expressing my passions, … Continue reading

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betrayal

Nothing in life has ever been important to me Like trust Fear of deceit and lies and cheating Drove me to you I knew you’d never hurt me I knew you loved me like no other Ever had And I … Continue reading

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corporate oppression

Living day-to-day Just to get by No long-term goals No expression of passion No hope of vision Stuck in this corporate bullshit Hidden behind the eye of God Forbidden to express myself To live like me, to be Holding me … Continue reading

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make it go away

Can’t eradicate the love inside All my thoughts consumed by you You were the one, you are the one And I cannot see the truth I can’t explain the feeling I get Remembering how it felt to hear you love … Continue reading

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i love you because

I love you Because your head smells like warmth Your eyes so intense and penetrating Your smile so shy Your words sarcastic, your lips so full and beautiful I love you Because you engage me in discussions that stimulate You … Continue reading

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someone like you

I want someone like you When we met I felt captivated by your every word You understood me like I’d never experienced before I knew there was a purpose Thought it was different than what I now know But in … Continue reading

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the neighborhood

Spending time with Sammy is always a joy. I’ve heard many stories of the hormonal rages she’s gone into since getting pregnant, but today I got to see a little in action. And no story she told prepared me. I’m … Continue reading

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