Oh, love, if you remember me, 'tis true,
A faded echo whispered soft and blue.
Like distant music, on the wind, it floats,
A melody of moments, shared in secret notes.
Did stolen glances, laughter light and free,
Leave any trace, within your... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 day ago
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In lunar realms, where shadows ever creep,
A barren land, where solace seems to sleep,
Love sheds her light, a beacon soft and kind,
A gentle touch upon the heart and mind.
No scorching sun, but luminescence pure,
It was a moonlit dance,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 4 days ago
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The world below, a canvas veiled in white,
Love is above these clouds, a soaring flight.
Storms rage unseen, where shadows twist and turn,
Yet here we fly, on wings that brightly burn.
Sunlight ignites the edges, soft and gold,
A whispered... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 5 days ago
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If love's the only air that we breathe, my dear,
No gasping struggle, no consuming fear.
It fills our lungs, a sweetness light and pure,
Invigorating life, forevermore.
In whispered sighs and laughter's joyful sound,
Love's oxygen sustains,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 9 days ago
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Not lands explored, nor oceans crossed in haste,
Love is the vastness of your heart embraced.
A depth that holds the moonlit starry night,
And shelters dreams in gentle, warming light.
A boundless space where galaxies reside,
With room for... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 9 days ago
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Too far, they whisper, hearts should hold their ground,
A deeper ocean, love has yet to sound.
But reason's voice, in passion's storm, is drowned,
Lost in your eyes, where I am truly found.
Logic's frail thread, a cobweb swept aside,
By tides... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 10 days ago
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Ali once said that he lived the life of 100 men.
I can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.
Once upon a time,
I wrestled an alligator and tackled a polar bear.
Still, I accomplished all that
in broad daylight in the Himalayas... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 11 days ago
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A smile, like a siren, my defenses disarm,
Love's sweet persuasion, a captivating charm.
Logic surrenders, swept away by the tide,
Reason takes a backseat, emotions my guide.
Whispers of forever, paint futures so bright,
I chase after dreams,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 14 days ago
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If there's a shade of love unseen,
A whispered hue, in twilight's sheen,
It blooms in quiet, soft, and deep,
A silent vow, a promise to keep.
Not fireworks bright, nor passion's fire,
But embers warm, a gentle pyre.
A knowing glance, a hand... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 16 days ago
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No crashing waves, no thunder's roar,
Love shall a quiet storm explore.
A steady rain, that gently soaks,
Nourishing roots, where passion croaks.
A whispered wind, through leaves, sighs,
Secrets it shares, beneath soft skies.
A steady flame,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 16 days ago
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In hushed tones, a secret it kept,
Love whispered a promise, while I gently slept.
A warmth in my slumber, a dream come alive,
Of futures entwined, where destinies thrive.
The voice, soft and sweet, like a lullaby's call,
Woke feelings... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 18 days ago
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Oh, love, don't you drift on a lonely tide,
My heart's tethered anchor, by your gentle side.
Don't sail these vast oceans, without me as crew,
Together we'll weather, whatever comes true.
The wind whispers warnings, of tempests unseen,
But... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 18 days ago
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Love brings me shield and sword, a curious blend,
A haven of comfort, a fierce, loyal friend.
The shield, a warm bulwark, from worries that creep,
Your arms wrapped around me, a solace to keep.
The sword, a defender, from shadows that loom,
A... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 27 days ago
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In hushed tones, beneath the moon's soft gleam,
We whispered the canons, love's whispered theme.
No laws etched in stone, but a vow from the heart,
A promise unspoken, a brand new start.
Respect, a foundation, where trust can reside,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 27 days ago
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Love walked out in the clearing, bathed in morning's gleam,
No harsh words were spoken, just a silent, fading dream.
A path once well-trodden, now overgrown with weeds,
Memories linger, like wildflowers, where passion once feeds.
Did the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 27 days ago
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Don't rush love's unfolding, a story untold,
Let feelings take root, 'neath patience of gold.
Like seeds in the darkness, for sunlight, they wait,
Love's blossom unfolds, in its perfect state.
Embrace the first tendrils, a shy, sweet hello,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 27 days ago
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leaf
upon
the
ghost white
sycamore tree
possess a soul
seeking truth
from
thee
and
not to perish
from
the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 28 days ago
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Oh, Love, we have captured the stars, not with hand,
But with hearts intertwined, a daring command.
We dreamt of the cosmos, a future unknown,
And built a rocketship, fueled by love alone.
We soared past the clouds, leaving doubt far behind,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 29 days ago
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Love is my daily bread, a nourishing core,
Strengthens my spirit, always.
Not a fleeting fancy, a passionate craze,
But a steady companion, through life's winding maze.
Kindness the crust, a warmth I can share,
Compassion is the filling, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 29 days ago
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Sun-dappled leaves, a secret space,
Laughter and whispers, a stolen embrace.
A blush on your cheeks, a question in your eyes,
A moment suspended, beneath endless skies.
But courage then faltered, a word left unsaid,
The silence stretched... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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Yes, she is my beacon of light,
A radiant sun, chasing back the endless night.
Her laughter, a melody, joyous and clear,
Banishes shadows, and casts out all fear.
Her eyes, like twin stars, in the vastness they gleam,
Guiding my course, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 1 month ago
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sail beyond
the
ocean waves
then
they
weave across
the
Breckenridge...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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When death washes over us, a tide so serene,
No longer will burdens or worries convene.
The laughter, the tears, all memories blend,
A tapestry woven, that finds its end.
The body, a vessel, released from its hold,
Like leaves on the wind, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 1 month ago
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Oh Love, look what we have done,
A tangled mess, beneath the setting sun.
Words flung like stones, a hurtful display,
Leaving scars etched, where laughter once played.
But wait, love whispers, a chance to rebuild,
With gentle forgiveness, on... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 1 month ago
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The raindrops keep falling, a curtain of gray,
Drumming a rhythm on rooftops all day.
Puddles like mirrors reflect the dim sky,
A world washed anew, with a tearful sigh.
But listen beyond, to the whisper they bring,
A song of the earth, as... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 1 month ago
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You fan the small spark, a flickering flame,
Belief in my wings, whispers my name.
Doubt's heavy cloak begins to unwind,
With each word of faith, a strength I can find.
Your trust, a gentle breeze, lifts me with grace,
Soaring above fear, to... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 1 month ago
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For all the love inside of you,
A fire that burns, warm and true.
A wellspring of kindness, a gentle embrace,
A light in the darkness, a comforting space.
Let it spill over, in laughter and grace,
In every kind gesture, a smile on your face.
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 month ago
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We go gently under the stars,
Barefoot whispers on dew-kissed scars
Of the sleeping earth. A velvet hush,
Only starlight whispers, a gentle crush
Of galaxies vast on our upturned gaze.
No need for words in this starlit maze.
A hand-held... – by Jamal Upshaw | 76 Views added 1 month ago
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Let me be the tallest oak tree, strong,
Roots delving deep where they belong.
Branches reach high, a sheltering hand,
For weary travelers across the land.
Whispers of wind through leaves unfold,
Stories whispered, both young and old.
Witness... – by Jamal Upshaw | 8 Views added 1 month ago
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Deep in the earth, a stifled cry,
We yearn for air and a boundless sky.
Roots may hold fast, but spirits crave,
The sun's warm kiss on a windswept wave.
Blind tendrils reach, a desperate plea,
To break the bonds of obscurity.
Blooms unfurl,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 1 month ago
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A vibrancy fades, a hush descends,
Laughter once bright, now barely lends
A spark to the eyes, once alight.
Conversations, dimmed by the night.
Warmth cools to a whisper, a sigh,
A touch that once sent shivers by
Now lingers, a ghost in its... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 1 month ago
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When love is a shapeless flame,
It licks at the edges of known,
A yearning that whispers no name,
A hunger for hearts yet unshown.
It dances in whispers and sighs,
A warmth with no form to define,
A mist in the lover's own eyes,
A promise,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 1 month ago
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we
spread our wings
tonight
like
the
hummingbird
in
flight
brings
the
gift of light
shining
through
the
tiny cracks of
your...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 1 month ago
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Ink bleeds whispers, secrets kept,
A story on paper, unslept.
Words like windows, veiled, and thin,
Reflecting a soul held within.
Eyes, unseen, guide every line,
A silent observer, entwined.
Their gaze shapes the moonlit tide,
Emotions in... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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Each step a whisper, a heart's soft beat,
The map unfolds, the path less steep.
Stars as our guide, a distant gleam,
We chase the horizon, a waking dream.
Doubt lingers near, a fleeting shade,
But passion's fire, cannot fade.
With every... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 1 month ago
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When I opened my eyes, all I could see was a landscape full of trees with empty nooses
My father was a runaway slave, who was captured by them bounty hunters. Daddy wanted to be free and provide for his family
Why do we kill and enslave... – by Jamal Upshaw | 7 Views added 1 month ago
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Walls I built, a fortress of my own,
Crumbled by affection, a love yet unknown.
Fear's iron grip, a cell I called my heart,
Shattered by tenderness, a brand new start.
Tears that once were prisons, now cleansing rain,
Washing doubt away, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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From Harlem's pulse, a symphony untold,
Stories etched in a brownstone, dreams unfold.
Streetlamps pierce the twilight, jazz ignites,
Hope flickers, a flame against the nights.
Laughter rings on stoops where neighbors meet,
Gospel choirs... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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Not born of one, yet kin to all,
We sprout from seeds that gently fall.
Nurtured by the sun, by rain, by grace,
We climb and weave in nature's space.
Whose fruit are we? A mingled breed,
Of sun and soil, of wind and seed.
From countless... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 month ago
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your
heartbeat wings
i
shall know
when
the
hummingbird sings
be still
and
glow
be...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 7 Views added 1 month ago
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In realms where legends rise and fall,
There echoes out the hero's call.
A whisper soft yet firm and clear,
A summons to those who dare to steer.
Through shadowed valleys, darkened night,
The hero's heart, a beacon bright.
With courage... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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We walk right into the sun,
Where golden rays and dreams are spun.
With each step forward, we embrace,
The warmth that guides us, leaves no trace.
Through fields of gold and skies so blue,
Our hearts alight with passions true.
Hand in hand,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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In the quiet of the night, I hear your call,
A whisper soft, a gentle plea, enthrall.
Your burdens heavy, your spirit unfurled,
Come rest your weary heart, let me hold your world.
In the chaos of the day, I see your strife,
A struggle fierce,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 2 months ago
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God is the creator
and
he is my light and sword
he is holy and wonderful
he is my rock and my shepard
he is love and mercy through a quiet storm
upon
the quiet shores
thus
he prepareth a table before me
with
water and bread
he is the air... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 3 months ago
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A thread of crimson, through the heart it weaves,
Binding two souls, like leaves on autumn's eve.
(Image of two souls intertwined amidst autumn leaves)
Beyond the flesh, where shadows dimly play,
A deeper song, the spirits interlace.
(Image... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 3 months ago
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In thy dreams, a world takes flight,
Where fantasies dance in the soft moonlight.
A realm where hopes and wishes run,
In the sweet embrace of dreams yet spun.
In the still of night, when stars align,
Thy dreams take shape, vivid and fine.
A... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 4 months ago
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Love opens another door, they say,
A threshold to a realm in its own way.
Beyond the mundane, where dreams restore,
Love leads us through, to explore.
In tender whispers, in heartfelt sighs,
Love beckons us to where hope lies.
Through that... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 4 months ago
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The heart is a harp with strings to pluck,
A melody within, an intricate luck.
Each string, a feeling, a vibrant chord,
In the symphony of life, where tales are stored.
In gentle whispers or tempest's roar,
The heart's tender strings, they... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 4 months ago
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Only prayer shall bring us to our knees,
In humble moments, where the soul finds ease.
With hands clasped tight and heads bowed low,
In silent whispers, our hopes we bestow.
In moments of need or joyous praise,
Only prayer guides us through... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 4 months ago
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In a realm of dreams where time suspends,
A thousand kisses, each one transcends.
Soft whispers woven in the night's serene,
A tapestry of love, an enchanting scene.
Upon the slumbering mind's soft drift,
A thousand kisses, a tender gift.
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 4 months ago
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Where the light shines from the cracks inside the soul,
A radiant beacon, making brokenness whole,
In the wounded heart, it finds its way,
To guide the lost, to brighter day.
Through life's trials and the darkest night,
This inner light is a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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To seek thy heavenly place, we journey forth,
With faith as our guide, from south to north,
In quest of solace, grace, and endless light,
A path to the divine, both day and night.
Through rugged trails, across the rolling seas,
With whispered... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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When your love is an illusion, a fleeting dream,
A shimmering mirage in the desert's gleam,
In the depth of night, where shadows loom,
You find your heart wrapped in a mystic gloom.
In the realm of make-believe, you're ensnared,
By a love... – by Jamal Upshaw | 9 Views added 6 months ago
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We shall pray to the same God, hand in hand,
In unity, we'll tread on this sacred land,
For under the vast sky, beneath the sun's rod,
We find our common faith in the same God.
Though our paths may differ, our hearts aligned,
In our prayers,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 6 months ago
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Fear and doubt, let go of me,
I'm ready to set myself free.
I've held on to you for too long,
But now I see, you're doing me wrong.
You whisper in my ear,
Telling me I'm not good enough,
You paralyze my fear,
And keep me stuck in the same... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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Oh, gentle rain, I let you go,
Your cleansing touch, I no longer know.
But in my heart, your memory remains,
A symphony of sorrows and gains.
And tears, I bid you farewell too,
Your salty streams, I no longer pursue.
But in my soul, your... – by Jamal Upshaw | 14 Views added 6 months ago
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Look inside this heart,
And see the world within,
A tapestry of love and light,
Where all things begin.
See the dreams that dance and play,
The hopes that soar so high,
The passions that burn so bright,
Beneath the bluest sky.
See the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 9 Views added 6 months ago
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Oh Lord, tonight the angels receive their wings,
A celestial choir, their voices take to sing.
With hearts ablaze, their souls ascend,
To join the heavens, where all love shall never end.
In realms of light, where dreams unfurl,
Their spirits... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 6 months ago
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In this world of chaos and strife,
Where darkness seems to thrive,
There are those who shine so bright,
With hearts of gold and souls so white.
The great and the good of this world,
Whose kindness unfurls,
Like a banner in the breeze,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 6 months ago
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The voice of history shall speak again,
From the depths of time, it shall ascend.
A whisper on the wind, a tale untold,
Of lessons learned, of stories old.
It speaks of empires rise and fall,
Of heroes brave, and villains tall.
Of battles... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 6 months ago
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Where do
young lovers find true love
between themselves
oh where do
young lover go
but
if not love is
that
brick and mortar
between us
then,
young lovers must
know where to go
when
that
same brick and mortar
connects the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 6 months ago
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Love is a sacred duty toward the soul,
A journey to embrace and make it whole.
It's not just words or fleeting feelings,
But a deep commitment, a true healing.
To love your soul is to know your worth,
To cherish your gifts, both big and... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 6 months ago
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word
shall
only come into existence
only when
we
speak of it
yet
it
becomes a reality
in this world
when
the
word become
a part of you
only
when
we
speak of... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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promise
is
a flame
that
grows in the heart
but
a promise
is
how
this
love shall... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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In the depths of their robes,
A priest resides,
With a heart full of love,
And a soul that guides.
They've seen the world,
In all its light and dark,
And yet their faith remains,
Like a beacon in the dark.
They've heard the confessions,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 6 months ago
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God dwells in every man,
A spark of the divine,
A boundless love that shines,
In every heart and mind.
Though we may not always see,
The light that guides within,
It's there for all to find,
When we let our spirits win.
In moments of... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 6 months ago
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Let men have a piece of this earth,
To till and sow, to live in mirth.
Let them plant their seeds and watch them grow,
And reap the fruits of what they sow.
Let men have a piece of this earth,
To build their homes and raise their hearth.
Let... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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Halloween night
with
a
bright orange jack-a-lantern moon
hanging in the spooky sky
while
chills running
up and down
our spines
as
we
walked and whistled gently
pass the graveyard... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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When the light wraps her arms around you,
In the gentle embrace of morning's debut,
You'll find the world awash in golden hues,
A symphony of colors, a breathtaking muse.
The sunrise whispers secrets to the day,
Painting the sky in a splendid... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 6 months ago
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The stirring of starlings shall fill the sky,
A spectacle that makes the spirit fly,
As dusk descends and daylight takes its leave,
Their wondrous dance, a sight to believe.
In countless numbers, they gather near,
A symphony of wings, a sight... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 6 months ago
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Love is what we have inside, a radiant light,
A beacon that guides us through the darkest night.
In the depths of our hearts, it forever resides,
A force that unites, a love that abides.
It's the kindness we show, the compassion we share,
In... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 7 months ago
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If you fill my heart with clarity, so pure,
In your presence, every doubt will find its cure.
With a crystal-clear view of love's vast sea,
Together we'll navigate, wild and free.
No shadows of uncertainty shall remain,
In the clarity of... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 7 months ago
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I ain't gonna let nobody steal my joy,
In this life's journey, I'll find my buoy.
With a heart that's resilient, I'll stand tall,
No matter the hurdles, I'll conquer them all.
Through storms that may rage and winds that blow,
I'll keep my... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 7 months ago
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lightning strikes
upon the earth
you
shall hear
the
clarion call of Gabriel's Horn
shower the
Chosen People of the earth!
lord
we
hear your claps of thunder
upon
the
Chosen People of the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 7 months ago
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Our love still etched in stone, a lasting mark,
In the tapestry of time, through light and dark.
Though years may pass, and seasons may roam,
In the heart of eternity, our love finds its home.
Like ancient carvings on a weathered wall,
In the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 7 months ago
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Our words come crashing towards the floor,
Like shattered glass, they break and pour.
In the silence that follows, we stand so still,
As the echoes of our voices slowly chill.
The weight of our words, like a heavy stone,
In the space between... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 7 months ago
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Oh, love shall lead me to the river Styx,
Where shadows dance and darkness affix.
In the realm of myths and ancient lore,
I'll follow love, to distant shores.
The waters dark and somber flow,
In the underworld where spirits go.
But love's... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 7 months ago
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The ancient eyes of the Ethiopian sky,
Gaze down upon the land, where time drifts by.
In their depths, a history etched in every hue,
Stories of a culture both old and new.
Beneath the celestial canvas, a tapestry unfolds,
With stars like... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 7 months ago
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Love is a conversation with you,
Words whispered softly, emotions true.
In the language of hearts, we share our dreams,
A symphony of feelings, or so it seems.
Each word is a brushstroke on a canvas so wide,
Painting our love with every... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 7 months ago
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I once was like you
Dear father of mine
sweet fruit that we plucked from the vine
I ran through the rain to catch the rainbow
So gentle and kind the laddy
I was until my wedding day
to love a father like mine
Oh what love joy and happiness
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 7 months ago
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On that last day of the super
We dine with Jesus
I sat at His right-hand
he always knew
that the flesh is
weak in man
He looked at me again
fresh eyes journeyed into my soul
there to find the reason
for the unholy betrayal
My... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 7 months ago
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Love shall fill the space inside of the rose,
In tender moments where its beauty glows.
A gentle touch, a whispered word,
In love's sweet embrace, our hearts are stirred.
The rose, a symbol of love's pure grace,
In its petals, a smile on... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 7 months ago
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When their names are written in gold, we're told,
Of stories and legends from days of old.
In honor and glory, their deeds shine bright,
A testament to courage, a radiant light.
Through history's pages, their legacy soars,
In triumph and... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 7 months ago
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To walk with God again, a sacred desire,
Through life's winding paths, higher and higher.
In His presence, we find solace and grace,
A journey of faith, a divine embrace.
The steps we take, with purpose and trust,
In His guiding light, we're... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 7 months ago
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Oh love I promise you
All the things that we do
All this world indigo, violet, and blue
As I think about you
Where the heart builds a bridge
That young lovers go through
oh love I promise... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 7 months ago
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Words that grow in the heart, a silent art,
Like seeds planted deep, where emotions start.
With each passing moment, they gather strength,
A symphony of feelings, unspoken at length.
They bloom in the silence, tender and true,
Unveiling their... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 7 months ago
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The kingdom of make believe has fallen,
The magic is no more.
The fairies have all flown away,
And the elves have closed their door.
The trees no longer sing,
The flowers no longer dance.
The sun has lost its smile,
And the moon is filled... – by Jamal Upshaw | 15 Views added 8 months ago
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His hand
His spirit brings
The
Fullness of God
When
His faith touches us
To be... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 8 months ago
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spice
air
Irish green
cascade of mountains
go, lassie, go... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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|
birds diving
through
the
sacred white clouds
while
their dreams slicing
through
the
paper-thin... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 8 months ago
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Yes, we both made
Some mistakes
but
A true love
shall
Give and take
with
Words pouring out
From
these weary clouds
still
Raining inside
both
Our hearts... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 8 months ago
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The wind is howling, the rain is pouring,
The world is dark and cold.
But here in my arms, you're safe and warm,
And our love is like a golden shield.
The storm may rage outside,
But it can't touch us here.
Our love is strong, it will not... – by Jamal Upshaw | 12 Views added 8 months ago
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Somewhere over the rainbow,
A great civilization flourished,
And we discovered a wonderful kaleidoscope
Of exuberant and vibrant humanity
Enchanted tones tell a story
About a people made from dusk
And red clay
They blend into... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 8 months ago
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I caught
a yellow poem
in my hands, and
it fluttered like a
frighten flock of butterfly wings
Spreading its
yellow bright wings,
Then gliding across
a sea of gold,
we landed gently
as a ripple
on the pond
If yellow is ... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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One day, if I could open my eyes
and watch you walkthrough
the sweet blue rain, and
wash those tears away.
If I could open my eyes, and
watch you wear
the same cotton blue jeans
with that cute white blouse, and
tell those clouds to splash
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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Lord, were is my blessing
Well, I now pick a lot of
cotton and baled a lot of hay
You keep a roof over my head, and
I just continue to pray
You know, after they freed
them slaves, they promised
us forty acres and a mule
You... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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Sacred mirror, bring me light
Blue smoke demons and haunted black ravens
Wicked candles burn at night
Faces drift from ancient past
Faces fade, they may not last
Magic mirror, bring me light
The hummingbird's shadow sings in flight
Empty... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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The social curiosity on display
A pound of flesh becomes the pray
I rather swing from the gallows,
Then be sold like a pound of beef
Fat and plump from all this wealth
Thy corpse displayed in this filth
Flies and maggots wait for thee
Justice... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 8 months ago
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On earth, as it is in heaven
I feel the sweet taste of sin
The sting of death in mortal men
Release me from the claws of pain
Anoint thy flesh in holy rain
Engage the spirit in song and dance
Cleanse the heart and take the chance
Quench the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 8 months ago
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I was the first to cry
when daddy died
lying there so peacefully
in his golden casket
yet, I give him so much grief
being the youngest boy
in the family
always competing with my older
brothers for daddy's affection
oh, what laddy I was back... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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Men of glory who stand at the edge of clouds,
With your eyes fixed on the horizon,
What do you see?
Do you see a world of peace and plenty,
Where all people live in harmony?
Do you see a world without war or poverty,
Where everyone has a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 8 months ago
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The heartbeat of a blue robin is a red kettle drum
Pecking at the earth, a call to come home
To the warmth of the nest, the safety of love
The beating of wings, a song of hope above
The robin, a symbol of new beginnings
A promise of spring, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 8 months ago
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Thy faith shall leap from the highest cliff,
And soar to thestars above.
It shall not be afraid of the fall,
For it knows that it will be caught.
Thy faith shall be like a bird in flight,
Free to soar and to sing.
It shall not be bound by... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 8 months ago
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Thy heart wears a crown of thrones,
And yet thou art so humble,
So kind, and so gentle.
Thy heart is a treasure trove,
Full of love and compassion,
Of wisdom and understanding.
Thy heart is a beacon of light,
In a world of darkness,
A... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 8 months ago
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the
mirror
ask
to
see
thy
soul completely
then
what
is
your query
with
the
things
that
we
fear to touch
so...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 9 Views added 1 year ago
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the
quiet of a poem
when
the rain falls down at night
your
soft and gentle breeze
shall
catch this soul in flight
the
soft winds against your back
then
darkness tells the light
the calmness of the sea
the things that... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 1 year ago
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rain
keeps pouring beneath
the cracks in the ground
still washing away
the sorrow and the pain
from the silent walls
inside your soul
suddenly became the thunder
and the lightening of
it all
while waiting for the haunted... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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i
am entangled in
your
web divine
darkness said
i
am scared
that
our
islands
may...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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is
a seed
that
grows
yet hard
to find
that place
to go
love is
a seed
that we
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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If words have eyes
They look for distant shores
Between the land and the sea
Maybe the edge of this heaven, to be
Words look through your distant eyes
This paper and pen shall look beyond these stars
This time, we know, the eyes want more
and... – by Jamal Upshaw | 9 Views added 1 year ago
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bright yellow-eyed snowy owl
tumbling through the arctic wind
with stiff razorblade claws
while clamping down
upon her prey
straight through the
seagull’s beating... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 year ago
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The stray kittens
meeting at the
Red Barn
then
rolling on balls of
green and purple yarn
pouncing on the
tapioca scent of
a catnip... – by Jamal Upshaw | 9 Views added 1 year ago
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The road
To slavery
Shall die
This
Profitable enterprise
So full of lies
Someone’s property or
Human chattel
Chained in the
Belly of slave ships,
Side-by-side
The rights of men denied
Lord, we curse the vipers,
The maggots and
The
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 21 Views added 1 year ago
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and mercy
dwell
inside
the
soul
upon
bended knee
this
heart of gold
Jesus
loves me so
i
am still sure
lord
i
hurt inside
and
i
have no place
to go
if
the world is still the ocean
i
need to... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 1 year ago
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No, heart, no brains, no courage
Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your hears
Allow me to introduce the Queen of Truth
Your majesty, you are the fairness of them all
Such an honor to be your Lord Chancellor
Thus, I beckon your call
Your... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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blueberry sky
blow beechnut breeze
cotton candy clouds
deep blue mountains
collide
with
her
sugarcane... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 1 year ago
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blueberry sky
with
your
blow beechnut breeze
where
the
bluebirds fly
through
cotton candy clouds
beside
the
deep blue mountains
with
her
whipped cream smile
and
her
sugarcane... – by Jamal Upshaw | 7 Views added 1 year ago
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Cupped-hands blessed the first winter snow –
That tasted like peppermint wind
The pines and aspens share secrets,
As they whisper what they... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 2 years ago
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strange thing
only
the
poet knows
when
the
songbird
opens
their
wings
their
voices shall sing
and
we
break bread
when
we
get home
with
our... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 2 years ago
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for
thou art
tethered
to
thy heart
but
not an illusion
thus
flown like a red kite
upon a string
within
these hands
and
still
the
gift of... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 2 years ago
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light up
the
world
with
her
black velvet dress
ghost white pearls
and
ruby red shoes
that
dance
throughout
the
twilight
while
night
light up
the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 10 Views added 2 years ago
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