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Frantic fall out over universal healthcare:

The tendency to put business before people.

We uphold the separation of Church and state,

But the fanatics wear business suits and worship the dollar.

Different times. Different problems.

Your soul rests, however, knowing that we –

the darker brothers and sisters –

can sit at the table and no one dare asks us to leave.

With President Obama at the helm, leading

Without dependence upon his blackness.

But the Mexicans …

My God, the witch hunt never ends

But finds new prey.

I pray. And you should, too.

Pray not for the things of this world

But for the minds, hearts, and souls …

The souls that roam the Earth in flesh

so cold, so heartless, so unfeeling.

Pray for America.

My America.

I am

Determined to help America

Be America again.

Once More

Mom's framed smile beckons me from the mantle.

Preserved in time, the poignant image

Of me kneeling alongside my dad.

Smiling brightly, his eyes are lost in the photograph.

He simply beams.

His baby graduated from college.

Then there are the photo albums, awards,

Priceless gifts.

My mouth, suddenly dry, opens.

I have to breathe.

Breathe. Not cry.

I want to take everything.

But the ghost of Katrina haunts my existence.

There is no guarantee that anything will survive

Reckless winds and torrent waters.

Material possessions.

I remind myself.

I can't take enough to feel secure.

So I take a deep breath instead.

Exhale.

God is in this place. In every place.

I evacuate but with hope.

Hopeful that God never abandons,

Always provides.

Always

Has a plan for each of us.

The urge to cry

Suppressed.

A last look from the doorway.

I leave my home.

Evacuate again.

Lessons remembered, I smile.

It is not easy.

It is necessary.

Relying upon God and ever positive,

I flee to safety.

Once more.

Hoping to return home.

Adonis Smile

Untamed joy is reflected in my

Lover’s smile. Youthful and radiant,

No barrier bars the depth of his passion.

Confident and secure, I adore his

Adonis smile.

During the day, adversary descends.

Confidence and security compromised.

Forever hunted in a boorish world, foes

Encircle my lover. Diminishing his

Adonis smile.

Assailed from every vantage point,

Leeches seek the nectar of his Anemone

Flower for their own harvest. Is there anyone

Who will not betray my lover’s

Adonis smile?

Mortal envy and lust, they strike

My lover’s manhood with bitter blows.

Oh, my heart, draw upon your lineage –

Cinyras, Phoenix, Theias – to restore your

Adonis smile!

In a world of myth and smoke and mirrors,

Know that I see beyond your exterior.

You are my god and your happiness

Reigns supreme when I see your

Adonis smile.

Legions of women you shall attract.

Seduced by vanity, they will die for lack.

Beyond the bedroom and into the boardroom,

I pray for the glory of that heartfelt

Adonis smile.

More than looks, you are

Legendary. Youthfulness eternal,

We face this world united and determined.

Fortified by the brilliance of your

Adonis smile.

Inspiration

When your words ease the paralysis of my thoughts

When my back is against the wall, supported by sheer will alone

When the night is darkest and hollow cries pierce my soul

You give me the courage to continue

Though failure is certain

You teach me to succeed

By showing up, giving my all

Wisely

Emboweled with faith, hope, and God's grace

Thanking the wingless angels

Who see beyond my potential and breathe life into

My destiny

Reminding me

That I am all that I have ever needed,

All that it takes to create my next big break

Burning tears depart my eyes

Methodically flowing toward the outline of my lips --

A glorious smile

Evidence

Of your inspiration

Thank you for reading my poetry. Hopefully, you

found something to spur the heart and the mind.

- Michelle