A POEM FROM BAYBID
If you told me one thousand times that you loved me, would I believe you?
Yes, Id believe. I do believe you. Your one thousands statements are always followed by my one thousand responses of I love you too’s, and I love you mores…
Things just don’t merely happen,
we happened with sacrifice
we happened with commitment
we happened with patience
we happened with love
we are still happening…
It is so fulfilling to have finally found my balance,
the other side of me,
to stand right beside me,
You are my fill in the blank, completing sentences
My missing link has now been found
My lock works perfectly with your key
You be right, I be left, and one day produce the middle, to mimic and mirror, me, and mommy, a monumental male or female figure our child will mature to become.
This day is a celebration of our past, our present, and our bright future,
In our past…
We struggled to accept differences,
We succeeded with love
In our present we now share that love with our family and friends
And our future we go with love as our rule and guide from day to day.

By: My King-David Baybid

A RISE ABOVE

It's hard to see the truth about the people and things you love...

It's disappointing to have to put this on my blog for public eyes to see. It doesn't have as much to do with poetry as it has to do with being genuine...a genuine person, friend, and poet. For me it takes too much energy to be upset or unfocused. And as i realize that some are accustomed to mess and b.s...maybe to measure their importance or maybe to boost egos-either way to each its own-i have removed myself from it. I have always been true, humble, and most of all ME. With that I've always been a person to say what I mean, and mean what I say so please always feel free to be woman enough or man enough to address me with anything about me.

Neo has given me so much and I thank you, I owe no more than that. Though I was a poet before Neo, the poets there have either inspired me or hated me-I'm grateful because both have added to my growth, talent, and shine. Understand that nothing has or will deter me of my dreams and affair with poetry. So regardless if I have been recognized as a awesome poet, slam champ (backed by her venue), or just a woman with skills- anything I do or don't do will be because it is in Ebony's best interest. No one will look out for or have my back like I do.

And though I don't trust you enough to fully understand and feel my pain of being betrayed, I still love you as a venue, a poet, a soldier, a team, a friend, and a family. I will no longer allow you to make me happy, sad, or indifferent. You are no better than me and I am no better than you. I just hope that we can learn from our mistakes, love each other, agree to disagree (appropriately) and TAKE OVER THE WORLD (Lol I have to lighten the mood).

If you have ever witnessed me cry (not for weakness but as genuine) then take this as one of those sincere moments from my heart. I'll wipe your tears if you wipe mine.

Always,

Ebony

ATTITUDE FOR GRATITUDE
I'm grateful for....
1) Baybid, I love the time we spend
2) Seeing my mom, pizza, and jenna-be this weekend
3) Patience
4) Somewhat of a better relationship with my dad since the wedding
5) Venturing into something new (thanks for the opportunity Jackson)
6) Knowing I'm a better poet, regardless of you noticing or appreciating it...I'm me for me
7) GRADUATION: Dec. 15Th!!!!!!!
8) Did I mention patience
9) My creator...you didn't make any mistakes on this one those learned are because of me
10) Being greater than my biggest fears

Let me say, publically I love you more than words could express. You'll never have a reason to worry about me, because I'd never give you a reason too. I know that there isn't enough time in the day for our eyes to meet more than once, but that one time is enough to feed my spirit. I respect and understand you're on your grind making it better for us, and I can't wait until everday is like Cancun, I believe in you. And I will continue to stand by you, because dating was easy this is the challenge (up/down flip me sideways I'll land in your arms).
Every beat from my heart beats are for you.

Love,

Squeak

Gratitude on Thursday Just to say...
I'm grateful for:
1) MY LISA PIZZA BIRTHDAY IS TODAY! Party like a rock star!!!!!
2) Planning a birthday for Baybid, well worth it
3) Admitting that I love you
4) Middle Child & Babygirl, we're here for you always
5) Feeling pretty
6) New poems underway
7) Graduation Dec. 15th
8) 25Th Birthday Bash coming up on Thanksgiving day (my Thomas boys are putting it together...they love me)
9) Moma reminiscing on me in the womb and as a baby (I love you)
10) Being greater than my deepest fears