Blessed & Curvy

There was a show that aired on VH1 about Black Greek Sororities Sister People were in an uproar who had pledged in the Greek organizations Others who never pledged but seen it as an exploitation of Black women in a negative view taken away from the purpose of what these organizations stand for. What do you think? If you haven't seen it you can check it out on YouTube. You can go to OnDemand. There is a protest taking place on tweeter to the advertisers of these shows Let me know what you think? Thanks Patricia A. Saunders- Author of Let It Rain www.patriciaasaunders.com

Fear For My Sons Though I didn't birth you I see you as my sons Some are Ivy league and others from the block Walking down the street you're judged Walking into a store you're followed because you aren't supposed to be there It is 2014 and times are supposed to have changed Why does it feel like it's 1950's and I can't sit at the counter of the diner Fear For My Sons So many are taken away by gun shots or police brutality So many are taken away by hands of their own race I fear for you because turning 21 is rare That your Mother has to bury you and it should be the other way around I fear for you that you will be in jail one time and it becomes a way of life That you won't be able to cope out here Fear For My Sons That you won't get gray hair That you won't see your children graduate That you won't walk your daughter down the aisle That you will be a innocent by stander in the wrong place That you won...

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This Too Shall Pass Sitting at the window wondering what is next What will the future hold? People are being laid off Houses are being foreclosed on More people are sleeping in their cars Though it might seem like you are at the end of the road This too shall pass Children are being gunned down at school Schools where  you think they are safe They are going to get an education Someone decides to shoot first This too shall pass Food prices going up More and more can’t afford to eat Parents forgoing so that their children have something Oh when will this end? Planes dropping Cars crashing Trains off track Afraid to turn on the TV because there is something else The world is looking for an answer Hear the elders saying stay on your knees and pray This too shall pass By Author Patricia A. Saunders www.squareup.com/market/patricia-saunders

Sing Me A Love Song Sitting here close to you The lights are dim The music is playing Our bodies are close Feeling the  energy between us I hear you singing in my ear I close my eyes Sing Me A Love Song You know the one that makes me want to slow dance You know the one that makes me want to sing along You know the one like they used to play on the radio Your arm comes around my shoulder I feel secure You pull me in closer You're happy I am happy This feels right Come on dear Sing Me A Love Song Patricia A. Saunders www.squareup.com/market/patricia-saunders

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If I Should      At the cross roads wanting to leap out on faith What if I should let the walls down to fall in love? What if I should be vulnerable to heartbreak? What if I should change careers at this point in life? What if I should travel the world? You will never know if you don’t try You will never know if you don’t trust You will never know if you don’t leap You will never know what you should do if you don’t listen to the  voice within Not everyone will hurt you To love is what we were meant to do Travel the world can be as easy as watching a movie, reading a  book, or jumping on a plane We put too much pressure on ourselves for something that is  unknown Breathe and let it happen Next time you ask yourself if you should Answer Yes! By Author Patricia A. Saunders Follow also on Facebook www.facebook.com/blessedpoetpat www.squareup.com/market/patricia-sa...

Living on the Edge    Life is worth living When you were a kid do you remember climbing the tree to the top? Hiking the mountain Swimming out to the deep end of the pool You didn’t know what fear was Somewhere as you aged someone told you be careful You don’t want to hurt yourself So you started to limit your life You started being cautious You weren’t living to the fullest So I say let the kid come back into your life Tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone So while you are not taking those chances Life is speeding by If you said to me you have 6 months to live Why would I start living on the edge? Why would I want to do everything that I was afraid to do? Come on! Start living on the edge and live By Patricia A. Saunders – Author of Let It Rain www.squareup.com/market/patricia-saunders

Thankful During the holiday season people are running around purchasing gifts for love ones My question is what are you thankful for? Does it matter what you drive? Where you live? Who your friends are? My question is are you happy? If I could change three things in life what would it be? I would want everyone to be at peace Not to judge someone for the color of their skin Not to punish someone for their beliefs I would then have to be ready for the response What would the universe come back with? Instead of going broke trying to fulfill someone’s wish be thankful that you have each other. Make them something. Sometimes during the holidays you have those who have lost a love one They might have problems seeing the good when they are so sad Give them a hug Call them and let them know you care Let them know you are thankful for them being here Instead of making it so huge that you feel that you can’t compete Make it worthwhile and make it meaningful...

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Its been 24 hours I wonder how you are doing miles away Have you ate? Are you cold? Is everything ok? Its been 24 hours I am wrapping everything around my head Realizing that you were always grown But we wouldn't let you be the person you were destined to be We would always carry your load Its been 24 hours Alot has gone on in my head and have mixed feelings I am missing you The calls, the text messages, and jumping in the car to go get you Listening to the latest songs on the radio Turning it all the way up and dancing like there is no tomorrow with you I miss that I know you are not born from me but you will always be mine Its been 24 hours And I now know that you have flown the nest You have spread your wings And you are flying Just know that if you should fall I'll be here to catch you

Sometimes you just have to look at the situation and make a decision Either continue on or stop and let it go There will be people who will come and go into your life Doesn't always mean that it ended bad The person came into your life and you learned a lesson There is always something valuable You can learn that with the next person what to look for You can appreciate life differently because of the experience Sometimes you just have to Appreciate yourself and know your worth If it is a job that doesn't bring you the rewards you were looking for Look for something else If you're in a relationship that is toxic Do a detox I always say life is too short to live your life unhappy To be in a situation you can get out of And if you don't know how to end it Look to your friends, mentor, or family member Someone has gone through it I had my ah ha moment Took out the pen and paper Looked at the pros and cons Deleted some friends And I said sometimes you ...

“Looking for the Adventurous Me” Have you ever thought “There has got to be something better?” I was yearning for something new. I tried to diet, tried to exercise, and I was in a slump. I was looking to get recharged. I was awakening by a notification of my email that I received in June from Red Mountain Resort in St. George Utah. I thought this is it!!! I immediately responded back that I was interested in going and could I attend a travel agent trip. Within minutes the answer came back “Yes” and everything from that point was in divine order. I made my reservation, booked my shuttle and airline ticket. I wasn’t one to exercise but I got looked at all the activities and thought this would be my opportunity to get back in shape, take a hike, and pamper myself. They had horseback riding, yoga, morning hikes, 50 minute massage among other activities included. I felt myself bragging that I was going to a resort and I was alive again. I had always been adventurous as a youngster an...

Time for Me It's been a minute since I wrote to express my inner thoughts I thought I was taking time for myself I tended to my home, I tended to my health, and I got focused on job I had been recuperating for a couple of months after surgery I realized that with the time off I had restful slumber I signed up to lose a couple of pounds I even started walking after work I started to reestablish relationships that I had let slip because other things were more important I had to take time for me People questioned why calls had stopped I realized that I was always the giver and never feeling equally yoked I had to take time for me Find out who I am I know I am a child of God I know that I am the youngest of my siblings I know that I am the sparkle in his eyes I know that my family loves me I started forgetting things Important things were slipping my thoughts Scaring myself I said I was beating the clock I had to share my words before it's too late Went throu...

Do Overs I keep hearing this term "Do Overs" So if you could do something over what would it be? The thought process is that the first time didn't count so this is a do over. So I started to reflect what would I do over. I am close to 50 so would I have chose a different path? Maybe Would I have met different people and had different relationships? Not sure because you draw people to you according to the book the Secret. Would I have made different life decisions that impact work and where I lived? Yes Everything happens for a reason and once you become confident in your choice it is what it is. Right? Now if I hurt someone feelings I think that would be a do over because that is not an intention. I would want do over to make it right. I remember as a 20 something woman my plan were to get married, have 2 kids, and live the American dream. I pushed it out ten years further because I wanted to climb the corporate ladder and be more financially stabl...

My Heart I hid it for years Didn't want to feel the pain of the hurt the one that left me with it Walls up to protect the feelings I met the one and I pushed him away Not on purpose I am crying now because I can't remember how to trust I can't remember how to fall in love I don't want to lose you How do I love? I want the love like my parents I ask others how did they know? You're persistent I asked you why? You said because there was a twinkle in my eyes I want to love I hold you in my arms and a flutter in my heart starts Instead of asking others I ask you how to love You place your hand on my heart and say trust you I want to love you I want to learn how to love Lust has left and Love has come in I want to love I feel the pounding of my heart The walls are tumbling down You kiss me and between the tears My Heart is awaken I want to love you You are teaching me how to love again My Heart Patricia A. Saunders Author of ...

What a difference a day makes I love that song but I have been reflecting on life In 24 hours someone is pushing out a newborn baby into this world In a day a family is making final decision for a love one What a difference a day makes If tomorrow isn't promised to no man What are you doing today? Are you writing out your bucket list? Are you living the bucket list? What a difference a day makes I sat down in front of the computer and I cried I cried because it's been over 60 days since my hands touched the keys I missed writing ... I missed the creative juices flowing What a difference a day makes I realized that life is too short That the ones who I love know it It's not on material items but heartfelt love I confess my love to you dear What a difference a day makes To understand that money doesn't buy happiness That the richest person is the one who is humble Yesterday I was blue dear but.... What a difference a day makes By Patricia A. Saun...