Tuesday, July 31, 2007
no..i am not...
so is my mood.
a down day
more like
down moment.
i just sit
and i wonder
and i think
and i just
dont understand
what it is
i am
supposed
to be.
if i could
step out
of my body
be the fly
that broke in
watching me
judging me
examining me
analyzing
intrepretting
the things
i can not
stop doing
always
doing.
when people
constantly
cant quite
figure you out
at some point
you must say
hmmm
thats a lot of them
and only one of me
so maybe
what it is
is right here
within.
but
i
like
me.
mostly.
i am sweet
and yet
bitter
say some.
i am giving
yet then
accused
of taking.
i am everything
and at the same time
i am nothing.
anything.
something
someday
hopefully
must be
waiting
patiently
is it
honestly
is it
free?
like the
lovers quarral
one big burst
a moment
never to be
taken back.
a moment
to linger
and tear
creating
fear
questioning
what is
the love
the lust
the desire
between
the two.
today
i am
just
gloomy
like the sky
but
as i see
the sun
make its way
heating up
clouds vanishing
gloom ending
the opening
the sunshine
the heat
the light
the love
warming
me
my body
my spirits
my mind.
i just
need
to find
my purpose
my reason
my need
stick to it
nothing
in the way
destiny
awaits.
Monday, July 30, 2007
...keepin cool...
it
just
sucks
having
to
keep
it
cool.
stress. i think i figured it out
that is what
i hide
and am
not
intouch with.
because
i never really "feel" stressed
its not really an emotion
and feeling
that i can pinpoint
yet
how
can i
not be
with all
that happens?
so, maybe
it is the stress
hidden
and popping out
with certain things
i do
that i
dont get.
the unconscious
subconscious
controlling
consciously.
everyone
is always
stressed
but i
dont ever
say
that i
am stressed.
people expect me to be
but i dont express it.
or do i?
first year of school
came and went
the toughest
most stressful
of the three
yet
all along
stressed
i was not.
then again
writing papers
nights before
studying for finals
all night through
is that you stress
driving me
fueling me
people stress me out
that is for sure
thats why
i have
so few
people
i can not function
when there is no balance
in the relationships
friendships
family
that i
call
my own.
maybe
i should
be stressed more
than
i wouldnt
have to
try
so hard
to keep it cool
so much focus
concern
fear
letting my needs
my obligations
my self
come first
at the expense
of others
not worrying
that they have
their happy
even though
it equates
my own
happy.
i can not
say no
because
it doesnt
go
with me.
i say no
only
when
i think
it
affects
you.
you say no
because
you
misread
me.
my biggest struggle
i always said
was me
i am
my own
worst enemy
and now
its done
i am
taking
control
no more
war
within
between
self
now
its just
me
and my line
my goal
my word.
i
am
keepin
it cool
and now
i wont
just keep it
i will free it
and escape
cool
hot
just
as meant
to be.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
thoughts
when i realize
that i am quite blessed
and know happiness
i do not need
fancy technology
i dont want designers
sharing my budget
shaping my identity
how am i
who i am.
i have a mind
full of
thoughts
like a freeway
one not near LA
where cars just zoom by
safely
they speed along
each car
an idea
a little story
contained within
and some of these
cars stop
and play
the thought
through
my mind.
sometimes
they are dreams
sometimes
answers
always
analyzed
discussed
surfaced.
i wonder
if i feel
so in touch
what must be
so deep
that it
is not found
not known
not controlling
but
the presence
nonetheless
so hidden
unknown
an impact
gaining
i hope
maybe
it can be
that all
that haunts
and plagues
me
i do know
i deal with
everyday
and that
the existence
of the hidden
is only
a thought.
Friday, July 27, 2007
emptyness
its friday
my mind must be exhausted
what a week
so, i really
dont have
anything
to ramble
on about
except
nothing
most people love fridays. its not one of my favorites. weird.
but, i dont work, 8-5. so i guess, if my friday
were friday
id like
friday.
all these labels
we have
for everything
as i sit here
with my
backwards
bandana
a new style
trying it
hilarious.
i have a friend
she drips light
she rocks
howdy friend
its ok
our dreams
will happen
however
we
dream
them
not
how
another
even
eachother.
visiting my parents tonight
i love my parents
my mom
struggle
power
control
image
love
all
always
there
but
not.
<3 my ima.
so
as i said
my mind
is not
jumping
topic to topic
today
its quiet
its time
to rest.
tgif
have a great weekend
peace n love
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
lindsey lohan
she got arrested
DUI
cocaine
a week clean
that didnt last
whats going on
is it attention
you crave
is it love
you desire
where is your
self worth
self esteem
self
lindsey
dont let them
hold you down
they created an image
and you have tried
relentlessly
to uphold it
and really
why
its not an image
to be proud of
its not cool
and now
especially
its getting sad
you are brilliant
beautiful
smart
and witty
and yet
you are
leading people
to believe
that you
care not
about life
rules
values
but that
its all about
you
your drugs
your party
your image
what image
will be left
if no one
cares
to know
or if
you cut
this life
short
through
the thoughtless
reckless
acts
if you want
to be
like paris
and go to jail
then cry
and get so much
attention
thats not
the way
to do it
you could
take a better route
not have to go
as far
as the cell
and stand up
be proud
of who you are
how you are
and if no one likes you
what does it matter
you like yourself
and your mom
she loves you
you are only hurting
the people
who really love you
in trying
to please
those
who only want
to sell you.
who knows what will happen now
but what i do know
is you can decide
today
to reclaim
your life
and rebuild
your image
go to school
just because
you have millions
never
undervalues
an education
maybe join the military
discipline
whatever it is
stope wasting time
stop wasting money
if i had
a quarter
of what you do
i would change
children
people
media
and the way
they think
see
believe.
you have so much power
and you choose
to use it
in making
a fool
of yourself.
thats sad.
i wish for you
happiness
success
health
and
above all
truth.
if i ever met you
i would hug you
and remind you
that you
are beautiful
as you are
fuck them
they are lame
you need no one
beyond yourself
good luck with your day
good luck with your life.
be well.
peace.
Monday, July 23, 2007
...Brilliance...
i would say it is possesing a mind that is brilliant to everything. Then again, I think im making it up. maybe i am just spelling it wrong. it seems off. thats whats great about it.
so
brilliance
those times
where you just find
the perfect way
to fit the pieces
to some
the puzzle
just a little quick
mind twist to sort
its simple
routine
comfortable
brilliance is when
you take 100
different pieces
and you find a way
to make them fit
perfectly
happily
harmoniously
as one
when people talk
i listen
i want to know
i think
how can i help
what can i do
what do they want
when people ask
i tell them
the truth
straight up
it might hurt
but i promise
ill love u
anyways
as you are
and help you
always
brilliance
is the ability
to find a way
to be what everyone needs
to find a way
to be me
amidst
all the giving
and make sure
my taking
is equal
keeping the balance
organic
toxic free
i like to eat meat
that is ok
i know
that you dont
ill make sure
to respect that
brilliance
is an open mind
open without
and restrictions
but
open
does not mean
i have to
agree
or will
agree
sometimes
i cant have it
a quickie
a quickie 2 min blog...
liars
as friends
i can not stand it
not one bit
your not my friend
becuase
you lie to me
and you hide from me
and you think i care
about what it is
i dont
i only care
that you lie
and hide
truth
and i only care
because
no one
should
have to
hide
the truth
so, if i
obviously
seem
to cause you
to hide the truth
then
you must not be
worthy
you dont
trust
believe
and i
need
someone
who will
trust
believe
stand together
with me
so, this is why
some people
they stop
talking
and communicating
with me
they fear
telling me the truth
it saddens me
my time is up...
right when it was getting good ;)
Sunday, July 22, 2007
summer final...
so different from the regular semester
but then again, its only one.
so, studying is the thought of the moment.
i have finally discovered
my learning flaw
i do not study
not enough
not well
i need to master
i need to understand
this is important
this is worth knowing
why did i not get it
why did i not care
from grade 1
all through
undergrad too
never
studying.
who does that
me.
why?
i dont konw.
but
now
i am
i will change
i will start
like a kid
for the first time
study
next semester
my own personal goal
my mission
study
better
study
harder
because
when i master that
i can master the rest
my biggest challange
overcome
nothing
will hold me back
except
myself.
no more holding
myself back
no more slacking
tomorrow
is today
and the more
tomorrows
i waste
the more todays
are waiting
for
tomorrow.
july 25... afro returns
better
bigger
peace
love
happiness
next chapter
begins
now
Friday, July 20, 2007
dear melissa
I do not know where to begin. How to express the feelings within.
First, thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are the greatest teacher.
People are always asked to list who their hero is. To me a hero has always been superman, or batman... robin too. Robin hood for sure. But, a hero as a person? I dont think I ever had one of those.
here are some definitions courtesy of dictionary.com
A.
he·ro /ˈhɪəroʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[heer-oh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -roes; for 5 also -ros. 1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
3. the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc
this one is just too sexist....
B.
hero
noun
1. a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain"
2. the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
3. someone who fights for a cause [syn: champion]
4. Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
5. (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god
6. (Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her
7. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
soo.. i guess there is a female version of hero. BUT... back to the point....
a hero is (when not talking sandwhich) a PERSON who displays courage, nobility, strength, and in the opinion of others, is regarded as a model or ideal.
WOW!!! that is quite a loaded term. HERO. It explains why I could never properly answer this question. It also explains that while some people would list their parents, i was not always sure that was the label for a parent. To me, calling someone your hero, when you mean it, is an honor, and should be used as passionatly as one uses love.
to me, i am serious with what i say. i say things so impacted that most people miss my point. but that is ok. i have a special few who i call friends who get me, whose energy is of light and love. to be a hero, is to be knighted. is to stand out with honor. a person whose life is dedicated to a cause beyond themselves. a knight fought for his country, his people, his beliefs. i dont think there were female knights. it made sense.
i am writing with sincerity and gratitude. to knight you. siress melissa etheridge. (is that the right term?) you are my hero. You consistently display courage, strenght, and nobility. You are a model, an example, even an ideal. You speak with such light. His Strength shines through you. You are a soldier of good, in a war of bad. and you are a lesbian. a mother. a wife. a rock star. you are truly, the coolest. oh, did i mention you are a gemini. ya... amazing.
you have impacted my life, taught me, inspired me, for over 6 years now. what is amazing, is that i believe our life cylcles in 6 year increments. i believe that is simliar to chinese belief, hence your chinese year happens every 12 years, after a cycle of 6 good, 6 bad. what is good and bad varies, becuase how good you are will last through the bad. this is also what happened in egypt during Joseph's time... he dreamt it... touched a momement of G-ds Truth... and said, we must prepare for a time of bad.... 6 years of good, and then 6 years of bad.... and so it happened. those who were prepared, those who did not overdo the good times, those who kept the modest, giving life... when the bad came, they were taken care of. so, here, 6 years later, i find myself.. my 4th cycle over... and i know..the next 6 will shine.
marriage. law school. purpose. mission. The tides are changing. The material has boxed people in. it is time to be free. You are a beacon of Truth. Of purpose. You are the voice of the cause. You, and others like you. Sticking together, making change. And me? well, dreams come true. i invision a road trip. a summer of love. following your voice. informing the people. we have a vote. we are the people. we decide. not some men playing golf. each and everyone of us. together, are stronger. and you believe that. and i believe that. and i love having someone like you to hear it from. i can not wait for your CD. the few songs I have, amazing. the time is perfect. your new message, updated songs to my updated life. next chapter, new soundtrack. it is amazing. you are amazing.
i can not wait. for what you have in store. I will as always, do my part. I will spread the word. I will get the message out there, as you do. Sticking together, stronger than ever. Your words and song energy and light. The AWAKENING indeed. Imagine that!
Love always,
afro
Thursday, July 19, 2007
image box
parents need to think about that. today, its so forgotten about what your teaching the children. and its not that parents dont want to teach, its that they are washed with strange ideas of WHAT to teach, how to be. the stepford family, but thats not you. your not the joneses, your YOU! and you cant hide it, and the kid can see it, so all you are doing is confusing the poor darlings. people need to be real. they need to step outside of their image box and take a look around. see who is watching you, see who really cares. notice its only our family. notice is yours loved ones. because them, the ones you try to impress, theyre too busy in their image box to give a dern about YOU!!!
be who you are. those who love you, love you for that. those who dont, their loss.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
foster parents
to be a foster mommy
let a child
who needs a place
come and stay
watch tv
have a good meal
talk
listen
learn
teach
i would do it
but there is not enough room
maybe before i have kids
right when i get my jd
then we can
find a place
with enough room
the guest room
all children
can come and go
as they please
as they need
a safe haven
to relax
be safe
and remember
love yourself
we love you
you are love
there is love
for you.
sometimes
some of us
have tests thrown at us
from the get go
extra challenges
to test
to build
to strengthen
those who make it through
such great success
the love
shining
through
if you want
more info
and would like to be
a foster mommy
or daddy
family
they dont care
gay or straight
married or not
they just want
people
who will love
and open
their homes
and hearts
to children
in need
scared
confused
you
can be
their
answer.
(you can call 1-800-454-5561 to find out more info on being a foster parent in the LA and OC area....)
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
helpless....
when they know
so much needs to be done
so much work
and the power
to do
to heal
is out
of our hands.
i hate feeling helpless
i want to do more
i want to be the change
i want to make the change
i want to do
im hoping in 2 yrs
when i get my little degree
a fancy JD
the doors will be wide open
the avenues clear
i will have the help
i will not be
helpless
i will be
free
to change
to fight
to make a difference
to save
to protect
to provide a better place
to heal
to grieve
to change the world
or a small section of it
any part of it
i will be fine
i just need
to be able to
change
more than just one
but many
enough
to make a difference
when my children
look back
and my grandchildren ask
they will be told
that they are from
a do'er heritage
with a heart
golden
gigantic
and filled with
love
peace
truth
and they will know
that their existence
is more important
than just you and me
but is a part
of the greater goal
to heal our world
save our globe
harmony
among all
appreciation
and acceptance
regardless
of difference.
i want to do more
i dont want to be helpless
what i will do
is until i can lead
i will help
and follow
learn from those
who have laid the path
before me
so that i can continue
a flame that is already sparked
burning bright
sometimes
reduced
contained
by the restrictive
but peace
truth
and love
like fuel
to the fire
will only make
the changes
grow
faster
greater
more powerful
than ever.
everyone claims
to love the 70's
generation X
wannabe hippies
wannabes
because
the hippies
stoned
and trippin
stood up
and made a stand
made a difference
changed the path
lead us to now
where some
have driven us
back to that path
of war
hate
authoritarian
with bigger toys
better lies
and a world
distracted
captivated
by themselves
and their desire
to outbeat
outdo
outshop
the smiths
the jones
the hollywood
it doesnt matter
the world
so captivated
trapped
in self love
selfish love
selfless love
unaware
unawake
to the reality
of the deceit
the lies
the brainwash
open your eyes
take a look
this is not wrong
that is
look into your heart
tell me its ok
for worlds miles away
to be told how to live
how to spend
how to preach
while here
in our world
hunger
poverty
love described as sin
this is not ok
open your eyes
see what it is
your living in the matrix
whether you get it or not
the funny thing about ignorance
it sure is bliss
but just because you dont know
its happening
doesnt mean
that its not.
take a stand.
join me.
lets talk
lets figure this out
lets do
what our parents did
when they were wronged
when things werent right
when love
for mankind
and for life
was greater
than love
for ones
ownself.
i love you.
i love life.
peace.
Monday, July 16, 2007
one at a time
reminded me
take one at a time
thank you mr
what a sweet older man
wiser no doubt
errands today
what a wild time
its fun to be me
everyone notices
it doesnt bother me
what they think
who knows
id never remember
my grocery list
if i bothered.
the sweet checker
asked if it was a lazy monday
i replied
for me
every monday
is a lazy monday
i need to work on that one
one week til the final
i finally have said enough
i cant go anymore
catching up
next semester
im gonna do
more than you need to
because
i dont
want
to deal
with this
its so much easier
to just know
so
now
i must
just
do
and
learn.
end of that.
my sister is in israel
lucky
i hope she takes from it
as much as she can
aware
responsive
discerning
just breathing
i miss her
she misses me
no doubt
maybe
next time
together
we will go
difference
between
dreams
and
reality
is what
you strive for.
one at a time
slow n steady wins the race
just breathe
and be
*peace*
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
melissa etheridge
such a happy song. cant wait to see what Ty thinks. haha.
melissa etheridge.
amazing
such an incredible
strong
brillian
hero.
i have not felt like this
since 6 years ago
when i first discovered melissa
and now it is truly an awakening
the phoenix rising from her ashes
and we can start it all over again
this time
stronger
smarter
different
lighter
what drew me to melissa and tammy
was i understood them
i resembled them
and it made sense
thanks to them
my world made sense
and i didnt waste anytime
questioning
because if that blonde
from popular
can date an older woman
than gawd dang it
SO CAN I!!!
and there is nothing wrong with that
its beautiful
its truth
and its love
18
gay
and a book about the truth
that made so much sense
and the message rung strong in my mind
follow your heart
follow G-d
follow truth
and you will
be strong
be loved
be your dreams.
then you step foot
right behind the stage
the roxy
so foxy
blown away
that first night
with all the ladies
rainbow children galore
the light so bright,
fluoroscent even (energy saver!)
i was so small
wide eyed
in awe
and happy
i found me
over these years
i have grown
and so has she
the awakening hits sept they say
its about time i say
ill finally have a soundtrack
to the dreams that i am living
my reality
coming true
with you
recently i have thought
there must be some truth
in why religion says
you are complete
only whole
once you find
your soul mate
this is why you marry
this is why i married
once you mix
two bottles of water
you can never seperate them back
as they were
this
is
exactly
how my soul feels
mixed with my wifes
i bet thats how melissa feels
im sure its how tammy does
this is what love feels like
and in message to myself
the great mLe
reminds
love yourself
and you will find your one
because you have to be enough
if you want to fill another
in her great words
be strong
speak true
*peace*
Monday, July 9, 2007
impeach him... FINALLY!!!
to me.. the best part is that the new era... the next chapter in US history, the next presidency, begins... when i graduate.... the Universe some say, works in mysterious ways... to me... Universe knows whats going on! ;)
Saturday, July 7, 2007
*disclaimer*
are you awake?
not to mention, melissa is now one degree kevin bacon...
other thoughts...
how incredible for melissa's babies to have this be their FIRST live concert... theyve heard it from the womb, now theyve seen with their own eyes... what inspiration for budding characters!
i want to send a shout out to my BBF who was i am sure busy as can be keeping everyone informed about the live earth shows.
*peace*
Monday, July 2, 2007
changes... ON A BULLETIN?
changes
i love summer
it is such a time for changes, and a new cycle is
warming up ahead of us. in our case, reallly warming up. (you should check out
watch 7-7-07 for more info on THAT.. follow from myspace...)
anyways. i would say half the most important, if not maybe even 77%, people in my life celebrate their birth between end of may and july. i am so used to sendin my well wishes around this time to all those i love, and hoping they have a wonderful year ahead, it is such a "start of the year" feeling. THEN AGAIN, being jewish and a
student in the american school year have created a sense of new years starting
in september... so no wonder to me the american version of "holiday season" that
is, mid nov-dec, is really mid-june, july and then "hectic" august.
what i wanted to tell all of you, in this crazynessis that i wish you have an
incredible summer. may this summer be filled with love, with desire, with
commitment, and with peace.
you can also check out this blog... www.peacespeak.blogspot.com (that is if you really are up for quite a read!)if love guides us, and peace presents us.. we will be the change we desire...
*peace n love*
now why did i do that? of course its from the heart, and meant with pure love... but seriously, on a myspace bulletin? sometimes i want to reach out to so many, and i want to reach out and help them... and i just forget to think.
ahh well, to those who get it, they will enjoy it, and to those who dont..theyll ignore it :D
peace to all.
Sunglasses....
http://www.religion-outside-the-box.com/podcast/Sunglassesandstuff.mp3
Second... reflect
Third... write down (talk...)
*talking*
stuff. yes, i totally understand
sidenote ~ I am so PROUD to have this RABBI be the spiritual leader who blessed our union...
for further discussion: why i do believe in fate!! (post to follow i spose...)
so, rabbi B says
jealous of his friend, the mobile guy, living on greyhound
almost as cool, as the brooklyn boys and their love bus
a yellow school bus
driven by friends, coming and going
and all the while
enjoying
living
running from the world
of yeshivas and organized beliefs
but seeing the real world
what Is created by Him
in all His Glory.
but i was so jealous, envious.... dreamy
what if we got a bus
first, it was this summer, last one without responsibilities
but then, those responsibilities happened
and now, its the time between the bar and the results
not to mention that i still am in disbelief that i chose
a profession that requires a bar
in which i must hope to pass
then again
i set my own bar, much higher
with full belief that i shall pass
so now, maybe that time between may be lost as well :(
well... whatever it is, why i strive for success
is to have that mobility
because
that mobility is
ultimate freedom
people who live in such a matter
most especially in todays day and world
are enlightened
or at least
in that moment
enlightened
by the presence
of G-d.
maybe that is what it means to be in the presence of G-d.
a question that Rabbi B recently posed.
i had no answer
i did not know what it meant
in the presence of G-d.
i did not know if i had felt that
because to me
in the presence of G-d
is a life long quest
but yet, people have them
how amazing for them
to free themselves so much that they are lifted to His Presence
Amazing
when you let go
of all the strings
which never cared of how high you believed
when you release the ropes
and truly fly free
then, you are in His Presence.
I have ropes, might as well be roofs.
but i am cutting them
one by one
creating my skylight
the window where
peter pan can fly in
and carry me away
to never neverland
where I can be in my freedom
and lifted to The Presence of G-d
when you travel
on a bus
making money here and there...
or finally in control of your barmitzvah fund
giving you the luxury
to trust and place your faith
in destiny
they are Buddha like
giving up everything, living on the streets of India
you must remember
what the streets of India where like
in those years centuries ago
a different life
a different name
not yet harmed
by western men
a world of virtue
and Spirit
of a completely different variety
their images and descriptions
more colors and variety
but the underlying premise
the true Love that guided them
IS His Love
He is Only One
and He is The Only One
to everyone.
believe it or not
so, back to the sunglasses
and the road trip
this is why
i believe
even those with money
and great fame and success
living in a different world
tlm calls it "the fishbowl"
ill go with that, i like it.
in the fishbowl
you can still give up the stuff
angies beauty lies in africa and the children
melissa's voice rocks the mass' minds
tammys word stirs quite a rucket
rosie is doing her thing
and sophies song and sound
is the quite wind causing the ripples
my ultimate o
would be to have
all those above
together
talking
discussing
sharing
their talents
their words
their views
working together
the committe of unity
to change this world
and how does one change this world?
you reach to the children.
you must keep the influence from corroding
our wonderful beautiful youth
and you must reach to their agents
and try get those still flipping
and you must learn to deal with those
who can not be changed
who will not be changed
and that is ok.
these are my dreams.
the reason for my stuff.
why i have sunglasses, and prescription at that.
someday
i will have stuff
which can be left
and i too may take
the biodiesel RV
and just go south
to the andes mountains
and the tip of the world.
spreading Peace
spreading Love
changing the world.
saving it, healing it
devoting to it.