Gratitude Wednesday

I'm grateful for.....

1) Him, us, we, soon to be completed

2) My mom reassuring me that I don't really hate school...I'm just having senioritis

3) Friends that are close enough to feel like family

4) Group pieces, experiences, and bonds made

5) The poets from Atlanta were awesome

6) My strength and constant reminder I can do all things through God which strengthens me

7) July 7, 2007

8) American Idol and continuous laughs

9) Daily affirmations

10) Head in books-enough said! So I if I am missed tonight again...you all should know and understand why!

Bonus: My email from KayDee's crazy ass wanting me to reach deep down inside and just let it glo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRrvA0Tvu64

Weekend Report

Though I am not a Neo Solider, but I except the title of being their future.

Thursday

After hearing how well the female poets put it down the night before (especially Tee) we began. Being asked to be apart of the collaboration for Women & Their Work was an honor. Exciting enough they (she) believed in me. I, this compulsive poet, was determined to make her (them) proud of me. I took constructive criticism, I became apart of a team to do team pieces. I evolved myself into what I thought I couldn't do, or what I thought was going to be to hard for me to do...but i did it. And so as our last official practice on this day I found myself confident and sure of this team-working with them was amazingly fun! No stress, no worries, more than poetry. Crack jokes...Laid back pressure (does that make sense?). I really got to see how things work and how team work is done (for the most part). And so, it's show time tomorrow. I think we're ready dude.

Friday

I didn't work today, just caught up on some school work, went over some pieces, and put my frame of mind into perspective for tonight. Lay out my shirt, jeans, boots, and hat...walk me through the motions in my mind without the words. And it was time to go. We practiced onstage, outside, and then mingled with the the team from Atlanta. Those familiar faces were much appreciated too. Introduce the "Neo Soul Collective" (I am the collective part-smile). And it was time to do our thing. I felt good about it, I was nervous at first, then came into my own skin...being next to you was awesome. We did that...that damn neo. Ya'll were awesome. The Atlanta crew put it down, and I really enjoyed them. Home girl who do the poetry ROCK THE SHIT outta her pieces-bout tears to my eyes on one. Later, pressures off, and I had a lot of good feedback on how we (I) did. That meant a lot to me to hear. Dinner (southside)-thank ya...was cool and again, you were next to me (the experience has made me feel closer to you). Good nights.

Saturday

Go over that school work and ate the breakfast he cooked. It was time to go out on such a pretty day. Walking to the dumpster is even better with you walking with me. I've been emotional about the thought of me and you...tears always form-you make me happy. Left for Beecaves (just to ride) and see new scenery. David's Bridal for swatches, Kinko's for mom's retirement invitations (just to get some ideas), then back to the apt. Go over that school work, go over those poem, and watch that DVD. Throw on those jeans, that shirt, those boots, go over the motions without the words and its time to go. Practice onstage, in the back, saw some familiar faces (thank you to all who came)...and it's time to perform. On the floor this time, K.I.M did her thang, JoeB I hope we all did your pieces it's justice, and Trey the human beat box was off the chain. David recorded both nights so it's available to see. Introductions, I'm Ebony, the "she's the future of Neo-Soul." Thank you for the experience.

Sunday

Trying to fulfill my resolution, we went to church and got fed good messages to live by. Went to lunch, stop by the in-laws, do that school work, complain to mama, blog those pages, cook that food, and Q that T, say those "I love yous," and thank thy creator.

Until next weekend.

Gratitude Wednesday (I'm grateful for.....)
1) Him and his constant support...love you baybid
2) Her and our letters to one another...love you moma
3) Substituting again!
4) New Poems (posted on blog)
5) American Idol (LMAO @ Janita!)
6) Group invites, Group pieces....you ready? Cause I'm ready to do it!
7) July 7, 2007
8) My Aunt Billie- she is seriously on this wedding fund! (We're appreciative)
9) I may actually get the dress I want! (or at least I think I want, we'll see)
10) Neoooo Souuuuull! (even if I'm not there tonight- the homework of a senior)
Bonus: Angel getting those books-Keeping my education going! And, you and I getting closer (I can't wait to hear the poem you decide to do). Hearts curve to both of you

THIN LINE

He wraps “I love yous”
Around your every breath,
With innocent claims of forever,
And I’d never lie or cheat on you baby.
He adores your every kiss.
Stitching loyalty into your mind…
So you got yo man right where you want him…

So then why the f*ck he keep callin me!?
He stay tryin to please,
And I ain’t did nothing but,
Gave him some nookie.
Now he wrapped around short pinkies
And he won’t go away!
I’m just sayin if he yours put him in his place.

And let the record show,
I didn’t even know about you…
Okay well,
Maybe I did.
But shit…
He talked up a good game,
And came through all the same,
Homeboy been payin my bills since ’02.
Look,
I’m sure he still loves you,
But if I was you…
Woman to woman…
I wouldn’t put up with that girl.

So why you mad at me?
I tried to talk about you,
But he never wanted to.
And I figured as long as my lights would come on,
I shouldn’t mess up a good thing.

I mean,
I’m just sayin if he yours put him in his place.

Plus, it ain’t my business what go on between ya’ll anyway.
Look,
I never called your house,
Slept in your bed,
Or even rode in your car…
And I even looked away when ya’ll came to sit at the bar.

Consider me a friend,
Lets make amends.
I’m no threat to you,
And your definitely no threat to me.
So let me put him on the phone,
So you can tell him how you feel.
ebstewart,2006
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