Rita Marks 

Palo Alto, California 

Rita has been writing poetry since May 1995, and works at Sun Microsystems, Inc., as a Web Engineer.  Rita's major is computer science;  she is a member of Palma Ceia Baptist Church in Hayward, CA.
The National Library of Poetry has published 70 of her poems, and she has 17 Editor's Choice Awards.  Writing poetry has allowed Rita to focus on life;  share her talents with others to enjoy, encourage, and bring inspiration from her writings.   Rita thanks God for her talents, her daughters- Lazet and Tanesha Howard for their love.

Friendship

There's a miracle called "Friendship." Oh what a miracle it is
in just keepin' it real.

The "Friendship" dwells way, way down deep in the heart and soul of
a person or individuals.

You don't know how this "Friendship" happens, it just happens so soulfully.

It is a light from the "Friendship" that provides sunlight to the soul
whenever it happens.  But you know and recognize the special lift the
"Friendship" provides.

The "Friendship" inspires encouragement, inspiration, joy, and motivation.

When you need that special lift from the "Friendship" that keeps you
pushing on and upward for success and perservance to make it
through all the storms and challenges of life, it is there.

When you realize the "Friendship" that you have with a person or
individuals, you know it is God our Heavenly Father most precious
gift sent from above by his Angels of Love.

Through the development of the "Friendship" you are able to recognize
the rare and special jewel of the "Friendship" and your spirtual worth
in the "Friendship."

This "Friendship" lends an ear, shares a word of praise, and allows
one to open their heart.  Oh what a "Friendship" to enjoy to the end
of time.

"Friendship" - just keepin' it real.

Look at Me

Just wait awhile, chile
and just look at me
and Jump Back Baby Jump Back!

I'm makin' a name for myself
and just look at me
and Jump Back Baby Jump Back!

I believe that I will reveal what lies within
and just look at me
and Jump Back Baby Jump Back!

Too many years climbin' those hills
bout out of breath cause I got my fill
and just look at me
and Jump Back Baby Jump Back!

I gonna plant me feet on solid ground
If you want to see me, come down
and just look at me
and Jump Back Baby Jump Back!

It was me that just kissed your lips
so sweetly this morning.

I knew you were busy that's why you felt
my lips on yours only for a moment.

It was me that really wanted to stop awhile
and just kiss you again and again.

It was me.

Planting good seeds for fruitful growth by planting good seeds in good soil.

Watering the soil for the seeds to grow with good thoughts and positive vibes.

Conditioning the soil through development processes reveals the type,
of seeds that will grow strong and beautiful.

Watching the good seeds develop into a wonderful flower of love
demonstrates the type of character that was planted in the soil for
development from the beginning.

Once the good seeds have matured to their seasonal development stage, all will reap with joy.