These words, they are beyond what you can comprehend. I put them here not to taunt you but to remind myself that what people of no consequence think bear no importance to my rise. I rise, I rise, I rise…. while you struggle in the gutter burdened by all your baggage.

[...]]]>

These words, they are beyond what you can comprehend. I put them here not to taunt you but to remind myself that what people of no consequence think bear no importance to my rise. I rise, I rise, I rise…. while you struggle in the gutter burdened by all your baggage.

STILL I RISE by Maya Angelou
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

It felt just like old times
When you were by my side
I could see your love shine through
Brown eyes

Tenderly, you were kissing me
And I held you so [...]]]> I had a dream last night
We never said good-bye
You were here with me
Brown eyes

It felt just like old times
When you were by my side
I could see your love shine through
Brown eyes

Tenderly, you were kissing me
And I held you so tight
And you promised me, forever
As we loved into the night

You may be a dream
A dream thats passed me by
But Ill always dream of you
Brown eyes

I happened upon a site called Lover of Sadness today and realized how much sadness plays a role in my life. I don’t fear it, I don’t avoid it. I’m actually fascinated by it so I supposed it’s only fitting that I would be attracted to this site.

missing by [...]]]>

I happened upon a site called Lover of Sadness today and realized how much sadness plays a role in my life. I don’t fear it, I don’t avoid it. I’m actually fascinated by it so I supposed it’s only fitting that I would be attracted to this site.

missing by mouaz krichati

When the nights are long and cold,

and the days are lonesome and blue,

and the tears begin to get old,

my thoughts always drift to you.

When my heart is quickly breaking,

and I’m forced to search my mind

for something to stop the aching,

you are the one I find.

When I’m feeling helpless and weak,

you give me the strength to move on.

When I’m broken and cannot speak,

you give me the words through song.

The happiness I know with you

is like nothing I’ve felt before.

When once all was closed from view,

now you have opened the door

and released my hidden emotions,

released my heart and soul,

my deepest love and devotion,

finally making me whole.

If we are forced to be apart,

throughout everything you do,

please know that you are in my heart,

and that I’m always thinking of you.

But deep inside of me is you
You give life to what I do
All those years may see you through
Still I’ll be waiting here for you
If you have time
Please lend [...]]]> Cheesy love song, it may be. But when sincerely spoken, it goes straight to the heart.

But deep inside of me is you
You give life to what I do
All those years may see you through
Still I’ll be waiting here for you
If you have time
Please lend an ear
To this ordinary song

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/m/marc_velasco/#share

I DONT WANNA LIVE WITHOUT YOUR LOVE (lyrics)
by: Chicago

Thought it wouldn’t matter
if we didn’t stay together,
and if it was over,
maybe it was for the better.
I was thinking I’d be alright,
’til I thought it all through.
Now I know that I [...]]]>  

I DONT WANNA LIVE WITHOUT YOUR LOVE (lyrics)
by: Chicago

Thought it wouldn’t matter
if we didn’t stay together,
and if it was over,
maybe it was for the better.
I was thinking I’d be alright,
’til I thought it all through.
Now I know that I ain’t really living
if I have to live without you.

I don’t wanna live without your love,
I don’t wanna face the night alone.
I could never make it through my life
if I had to make it on my own.
I don’t wanna love nobody else,
I don’t wanna find somebody new.
I don’t wanna live without your love,
I just wanna live my life with you.

Guess I had to go away,
so much I had to go through.
Guess I had to lose you
to realize how much I love you.
Can we make the fire burn again,
burn a little stronger?
‘Cause I’ve been alone, and baby,
I can’t be alone now any longer.

I don’t wanna live without your love,
I don’t wanna face the night alone.
I could never make it through my life
if I had to make it on my own.
I don’t wanna love nobody else,
I don’t wanna find somebody new.
I don’t wanna live without your love,
I just wanna live my life with you.

Oh, if I had to make it on my own,
my life would never be the same,
my love would never be the same.
I don’t wanna live without your love.

“Flying Without Wings” by Westlife

Everybody’s looking for a something
One thing that makes it all complete
You’ll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover’s eyes
Who [...]]]>

“Flying Without Wings” by Westlife

Everybody’s looking for a something
One thing that makes it all complete
You’ll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover’s eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you’ve found that special thing
You’re flying without wings

Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You’ll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry

You’ll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much it means
You’ve found that special thing
You’re flying without wings

So, impossible as it may seem
You’ve got to fight for every dream
Cos who’s to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete

Well, for me it’s waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
In any given time or place

It’s little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it’s like flying without wings
Cos you’re my special thing
I’m flying without

And in this place I long to be
You’ll be where it ends
I’m flying without wings
And that’s the joy you bring
I’m flying without wings

“Still” by Brian McKnight

Funny when you stop and think
times goes faster then you blink
nothing’s ever like it was
but girl we’ve got a special thing
all the happiness it brings
is more than enough

I know its hard to believe
you’re still the biggest part [...]]]>

“Still” by Brian McKnight

Funny when you stop and think
times goes faster then you blink
nothing’s ever like it was
but girl we’ve got a special thing
all the happiness it brings
is more than enough

I know its hard to believe
you’re still the biggest part of me
all I’m living for
I still think about you
I still dream about you
I still want you
and need you by my side
I’m still mad about you
all I ever wanted was you
you’re still the one
you’re still the one

It’s hard to breathe when were apart
you’re like sunshine in my heart
I keep you here inside
you’ve been everything to me
you’ve been and always will be
the apple of my eye

And I know its hard to believe
you’re still the biggest part of me
all I’m living for
I still think about you
I still dream about you
I still want you
and need you by my side
I’m still mad about you
all I ever wanted was you
you’re still the one
you’re still the one

If you love me
look into my eyes and say you do
I’ve been waiting all my life
for someone just like you
baby all that we’ve been through
girl I’m still in love with you
and I want you to know I do, I do

I still think about you
I still dream about you
I still want you
and need you by my side
I’m still mad about you
all I ever wanted was you
you’re still the one
YOU’RE STILL THE ONE

Another new year, another chance for a fresh start. I suggest [...]]]> “For once in my life I’m gonna make a change
I’m gonna deal with myself, I’m gonna rearrange
One step at a time, we’ll take it day by day
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over”

Another new year, another chance for a fresh start. I suggest starting within and working your way out, one day at a time, one small step at a time. And when you stumble, get up. When you reach a wall, go around. All we can do is keep trying and keep hoping.

Cheers to new beginnings!

Four Leaf Clover from Mozella’s Belle Isle album

I would spend my days in isolation
In a cafe talking to myself
Love was never in the conversation
I couldn’t get it right, but that was life

Always just a friend, never a lover
I’m the one they call for good advice
Always seemed it was something or other
But my love reappeared, and now its all so clear

For once in my life I’m gonna get it right
I want long stemmed roses and a kiss goodnight
I’m gonna know how it feels when the stars align
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over

For once in my life I’m gonna make a change
I’m gonna deal with myself, I’m gonna rearrange
One step at a time, we’ll take it day by day
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over

Love has now come into the equation
Things are looking brighter than before
I finally caught the right train at the station
Should I take that ride?
I think I’ll give it a try

For once in my life I’m gonna get it right
I want long stemmed roses and a kiss goodnight
I’m gonna know how it feels when the stars align
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over

For once in my life I’m gonna make a change
I’m gonna deal with myself, I’m gonna rearrange
One step at a time, we’ll take it day by day
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over

This is something heavy
But I think I’m ready
My luck has come around
It turned me inside out
I’ll test the water, fan the flame
I’ll walk the place, I’ll play the game
Yea, I’ll play the game

For once in my life I’m gonna get it right
I want long stemmed roses and a kiss goodnight
I’m gonna know how it feels when the stars align
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over

For once in my life I’m gonna make a change
I’m gonna deal with myself, I’m gonna rearrange
One step at a time, we’ll take it day by day
You’ll be my four leaf clover, and we’ll start over

ANSWER by Sarah McLachlan

I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will [...]]]> I love you from the center of my being.
I love you all the way to my soul.
I love you to the depths of me that even I haven’t even truly explored.

ANSWER by Sarah McLachlan

I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can’t look down

If it takes my whole life
I won’t break, I won’t bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You’ll still be burning so bright

Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a
Place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight

If it takes my whole life
I won’t break, I won’t bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
‘Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all burned out
You’ll still be burning so bright

Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind

Such a haunting song…

Aspettami – Pink Martini
Aspettami
Wait for me
I’ve been lost
Adrift at sea
In your dreams
Dream my way
Someday I’ll find my heart
And come back to stay

Do you miss me
My darling
As I miss [...]]]>

Such a haunting song…

Aspettami – Pink Martini
Aspettami
Wait for me
I’ve been lost
Adrift at sea
In your dreams
Dream my way
Someday I’ll find my heart
And come back to stay

Do you miss me
My darling
As I miss you
Take my hand
And pull me near
And never let me go again my dear

There was a time
I was safe in your arms
And the stars fell away like diamonds
Then we were young
And our love was younger still
Was it just an illusion

Aspettami
Wait for me
Close your eyes
And you will see
I’m coming home
Every sky in my heart will be blue
On the day I come back to you

I’m coming home
Every sky in my heart will be blue
On the day I come back to you