The Poetry Marathon

Stillness -Tanka Poem

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 18)

Be still and listen

For God is talking to you

Slow down a minute

He knows that you’re frustrated 

He wants you to trust in Him

Reflection

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 17)

You are an inspiration

because you carry strength on your sleeve

even when the load is heavy,

you don’t let that doesn’t stop you.

You don’t let the world 

dictate your movement,

nor how you feel.

You live authentically,

riding your own wave.

You allow others to be themselves

because you are who you are.

Continue to be unapologetic 

in your truth

A quick note to myself

Release

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 16)

It’s been a dull day

Feeling like all types of beige

Full of blah

The feeling of being trapped in a cage

I need to escape this abyss

I grab my headphones

Slip them over my ears and press play

The sound waves wash over me

I close my eyes and feel the vibes

Every bit of the rhythm fills my bones

I rock to the beat

Zoned out as I sing along

Snapping my fingers

Swaying my hips

Painting the room with color

The blues I felt now only feel like a hue

My feet moving on queue

Feeling lifted 

The caged bird has been freed

Insecure Th0ughts

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 15)

The interest was there

We had so much in common 

Conversation flowing naturally 

As soon as I feel the vibe

I allowed the Devil to sneak in 

Filled my head with thoughts of insecurities 

Playing over in my mind

I talked myself out of what could have made me happy

Creating a fear of you walking away

Telling myself I’m not good enough 

Words that never came from your mouth

I had the potential to have a good man

And I let the Devil win…

…never again

GAME OVER -Haiku

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 14)

I’m a gamer chick

Old school gaming please my soul 

Quarters in, let’s play!

Caution

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 13)

Shallow breathing

Whenever they come around

Clutching your chest

Panic setting in

You feel like the end is coming soon

They smile

As they watch the color draining from your face

You’re fighting for your life

Praying to God for more time

They know your time is near

They wait until you’re completely defeated 

As you lay waiting for your life to end

They thank you for allowing them to bring death to your spirit…

…be careful who you call your friend

Ghosted -A Nonet

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 12-HALFWAY POINT)

Your love used to send me to the moon 

Even though the trip was rocky 

I told myself you’d be there 

Waiting to give me love

But you disappeared 

Left me alone 

Ghosted me 

You lied 

Why?

Outlet -Haiku

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 11)

Darkness, solitude

Four walls that contains my vibes 

Here’s where I RELEASE

Don’t Make Me Choose

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 10)

You said if I cared

I would come back and work it out

And if I really loved you

I wouldn’t have turned away

Where was this energy when I was begging you to change?

Tears falling from my eyes, soaking my face

Praying every night for clarity

I held on

Even when you didn’t want to be held

I tried to stay

But you kept pushing me away

The space between became unbearable 

My mind heading in one direction

While my heart’s chasing yours in another

I let you shatter me

Every lie adding another crack

And you were fine adding to the pain

Just as long as I didn’t completely break

You left me empty

A feeling you promised I would never feel

Playing games was a part of your charm

You manipulated me long enough

The energy I allowed you to drain from me

I call back to me

Every bit of love given

You can keep it

But I no longer will be wasting it on you

So you said I should work it out

But I chose to walk out

This isn’t who love is supposed to be 

I deserve better than being played like a fool

So don’t make me choose

Because I will always choose myself 

This Too Shall Pass

By: LuvMiFreely

(Hour 9)

The world has been sitting on my shoulders

I feel my posture dragging

I’m often told I have to pick myself up

 They don’t know how often I pick up the pieces

But every shattered piece cuts me

So I rather leave them on the ground

Every time a wound heals 

Something replaces the pain

Until I become numb

I’m told that I’m strong

They fail to notice that I’m weak in my stance

But God holds me up when I’m at my weakest

The world knocks me down

I throw in the towel

He throws it back

Tells me to wipe my tears

Stands me back on my feet

Then He gloves up and takes on my battles

So although my flesh wants to give in

My spirit reminds me that I’m built in his image 

This too shall pass