I LOST MY SMILE

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Can you help me find my smile
It has been gone for such a long while

It use to reside upon my face
But now there is nothing left in its place

I swear I saw it just the other day
But it seems like it has been wiped away

Nothing about me is even the same
No type of emotion even remains

Why did this have to happen to me
Will it be lost forever, I’ll wait to see

Without my smile I shall forever remain lost
Help me find it soon, and spare no cost

My smile once lit up an entire room
By bringing in sunshine and ridding it of gloom

My smile has brought much joy to so many
By spreading happiness to more than a plenty

My smile has helped me through so many days
Acting like a bright light that shows me the way

My smile has even been considered contagious
Believe me such a thing is not at all outrageous

Thinking about all the joy that my smile can bring
Just makes my heart melt and feel all kind of things

Really did not realize that impact that my smile has had
How on earth could I ever be sad

Think I better check once again
Cause I think I might even see a small grin

Wait a minute I think I might have found my smile
Guess what yall it was here all the while

The Imperfect Me

I don't care like so many others to drive a fancy car
I have yet in my life to travel to places very far

I don't even like to shop at the mall
I will never be considered the Belle of the Ball

I once use to be so very shy
I swear it is so very easy for me to cry

I grew up in the streets of the inner city
I didn't even think that I was all that pretty

I use to be called Ms. Goody-Two-Shoes
I don't know if anybody knows all the hell that I been through

I never once thought I could be among the best
I guess cause I compared myself to all of the rest

I don't care if I never experience my claim to fame
I don't even care if people know me by name

I possess of multitude of outstanding skills
I don't promote them cause I chose to live a life of no frills

I enjoy living my life primarily behind the scenes
I rather keep a low profile by being unseen

I am like a turtle hidden deep in his shell
In total conclusion I prefer to dwell

I like the simplest pleasures
I think it’s these things I most treasure

I really don't like to boast or to brag
I think about it and it just makes me gag

I guess there is alot wrong with me
I think this is the way God has made me to be

I guess some people might not like what they see
But I am truly happy just being the IMPERFECT ME.

If I Could Design My Life

I would make myself a famous movie star,
and because of my greatness I would make it really far.

I could become an astronaut and fly to the moon,
or not get out of bed each day until it was noon.

Maybe I could become richer than Mr. Bill Gates, or
cruise through the countryside on a pair of hot roller skates.

I could travel with Obama to participate in the G twenty,
then feed all the hungry because I would have plenty of money.

I would come up with a more stronger economic plan,
or join the fight in this war with my fellow man.

I could come up with a cure for sickness all across the land,
or join in singing Cum By Ya with others hand in hand

If I could design my life lord only knows what I would do,
because I haven't got one single clue.

But since I do not have any design skills,
guess I better take my ass to work so I can pay all my bills.

Diggin You

I must admit I got it bad for you
Cause my ass is cold hard diggin you

You the hottest brotha I ever seen
Got me sprung just like a dope fiend

You got my ass acting like I'm all high
Thinking I am superman all ready to fly

I'm feeling you all up in my back
I swear I feel like I just smoked crack

Damn look at that hardness in his pants
Girl I think I done gone into a trance

Girl I think I am ready for a treat
Cause that brotha got some big ass feet

Swear it feel like I died and gone to heaven
Cause this brotha got me open like the seven eleven

I think I am experiencing a code nine
Call the paramedics cause my ass just flat lined

You got me actin like a kid in the candy store
All up at the counter begging for more

I feel like I done landed in the twilight zone
Cause I'm acting like ET ready to pick up the phone

Oh how I'm digging your fly ass swagger
Lookin at you sends my ass into a stagger

Yea yea I know I am acting like I'm all sprung
But did you see that brotha's long tongue

I'm running up after you all up in the streets
Gotta me actin like a bitch all up in heat

Yall lookin at me like yall don't no what's the deal
Talkin about yall go send my ass to Dr. Phil

I must admit I got it bad for you
Cause my ass is cold hard diggin you

These Three Words......Pure and Simple

I LOVE YOU is probably one of the most under-utilized three words in the english vocabulary. I know me personally I do not use these words as often as I should. In reading Facebook this morning one of my dear friend's Tasha Crews said these words "Because tomorrow isn't promised I just want 2 send my LOVE to all my family and friends." What if instead of losing Patrick Swayze you lost your mother, father, sister, brother, son or daughter and anyone you LOVE. Tasha's words resonated in my heart and mind. It got me to really thinking about what saying I LOVE YOU can do. LOVE can bring joy. LOVE can heal. LOVE is such a powerful word and powerful emotional. All you have to do is say "I LOVE YOU" and watch what happens. I am going to make a new declaration to say "I LOVE YOU" everyday to my love ones. Don't wait until it is to late. I LOVE my mom, dad, daughters, husband, family and friends. Start today, start right now. I will start by saying "I LOVE YOU."

High Maintenance

Honey you say you want to holla at me
Do you have your credentials so that I can see

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

Please don't tell me you got bad credit
Cause if you are trying to get with me then you can forget it

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

What kinda car do you currently drive
Hope it ain't no little ass BMW 325i

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

Don't you dare tell me you live with your mama
Cause I refuse to deal with the drama

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

Hope you ain't only looking for just a few thrills
Cause I am looking for a man to pay all my bills

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

I expect to be treated just like a queen
So don't you dare ask me to cook and to clean

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

No I have never worked for a living
Cause I feast on the good life just like thanksgiving

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man

So honey if you can't afford to be my man
Then maybe I can just put you on the installment plan

Cause high maintenance I am,
So you better come correct if you want to be my man