Just wanted to share something that my 13 year old daughter Acacia wrote last night. I look at my kids and tears well up in my eyes, because they have been blessed with the gift of words as well. Children are a blessing, and mine teach me something new each day. Silent Cries Heart beating, racing, and screaming Holding back all the pain inside She’s hurting you see Hiding behind that beautiful smile, while showing pride They told her crying was weak So she stood up on her own two feet Look into her eyes and tell me what you see The eyes reveal all the pain and misery that hides They say dreams are like silent wishes So sweet like kisses Her dreams took her far away. To a place where only love resides. But when she heard that loud buzz She knew they were over Back to that familiar place of hurt Those rude, nasty, mean comments still lurk She tries to remain strong as she can be As she sit down her heart tries to speak And it cries out that she wish she could just let go Holding back all those tears since years ago Tears fall down her cheek Down her face so cold and sleek She goes to her locker Wipes the tears ARE YOU OKAY? Voices heard from near and afar She puts on that faint smile and say YES So they will believe that she is okay And they cannot see her pain that is nestled in her heart. Written By: Acacia D. Clyburn February 6, 2012

I Never Thought I Would Know Love Again

I never thought I would know love again.... Til my eyes met yours and you captivated me with your intellect. We bounced words back and forth as though they were pure forehead kisses. I never thought I would love again... Til my actions dictated my moves, and my thoughts were surrounded by you. Wishing I just could be your thoughts to see if the feelings are reciprocated. I never thought I would love again.... Til my nights became cold, but the warmth of your words and voice surrounded me, and left me protected from the harsh brisk cold of winter. You were my plush blanket. I never thought I would know love again.... Til I saw your smile, and it was bright as the morning sun. It completely engaged me, almost darn blinded me but it was worth the view. The view of love. I never thought I would love again..... Til I felt your arms around me, and they embraced me so strong. I felt so protected. So loved, and at that moment that was the only place I wanted to be. Shielded from the world's harshness and coldness. I felt unarmed and disengaged from my surroundings. I was basking in the goodness of love. I never thought I would love again.... Til our bodies intertwined and we made love passionately. How our bodies reacted and we were in perfect harmony. We made our own music as our moans danced back and forth off of each other in perfect rhythm, as I received that perfect climax. I never thought I would love again.... Til I met you, and you turned my world around by simply being you. It didn't take outlandish gifts or all the money in the world. To tell you the truth. You had me hello. I never thought I would love again... Then I met you! Written By: ThaLyricalDiva January 22, 2011 ©Copyright Rikethia Clyburn 2012, all rights reserved