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If Only It Could Be

Latina — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:11:11 +0000

Yesterday, as I strolled within the park.

I saw a couple, lovingly embrace.

They were enveloped in so much love.

Such joy and warmth within their hearts.

A glow, could be seen within their eyes.

Made me pause and think.

"I wish that could be me."

How wonderful it could be.

If only love could change things for me.

Make my place seem more like my sanctuary.

I am, then reminded of another place.

Dwelling

Latina — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 03:08:47 +0000

Not long ago within your dwelling

No joy, no warmth was to be found

Only shadows remained within

Shadows waiting to torment you nightly

The pain and sorrow felt so profoundly

Yet hope, you finally found one day

Looking now into your sanctuary

The place that you call home

Warmth can be found in every space

No more shadows to torment nightly

You are instead enveloped in a warm embrace

Only great joy and peace is felt within

Two Paths

Latina — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:24:19 +0000

Her perspective:

The Every Changing Path

I arose one day

Unbeknownst to me

My path had changed

Not knowing, when or why

I continued on my pathway

Amazed at the change

And the possibilities, it brought

Every day, my life, a new direction did take

Empty Nest II

Latina — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:11:50 +0000

I find myself beginning a new phase of life. I am now living alone for the very first time, in all my life. I have found that I make excellent company. It is very good news indeed.

I have been preparing for this moment for many years. I knew one day that I would have an Empty Nest! I achieved my academic goal and I established my career before my last son left the nest. I encouraged my two sons to go to university and follow their own dreams.

Kindred Souls

Latina — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:52:14 +0000

New Version:

Two ships traveling past each other.

Unaware of the other in the dense fog.

Continuing on their journey in the murky water.

Traveling away, each on a different path.

Two kindred souls completely unaware.

Inexperienced joy, yet to them unknown.

Such a delight, eluding them without care.

Continuing on their long journey alone.

Unwavering

Latina — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:24:51 +0000

Final Version:

I have not given up on you and I as "us".

I remain here by your side.

You know me better than anyone.

I don't give up so easily.

The path to your heart is not an easy one.

So much warmth and love within your heart.

I want to be held within your heart.

I await you patiently, my love.

I want you and I as "us", so much.

You are my only thought.

TITAN

Latina — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:22:54 +0000

If I am water

I am all the oceans

If I am water

I am all the seas

If I am water

I am all the rain

For if I was water

That is what it would take to make me

Note: I would like to thank Arman my son for his permission to post his poem on this web site. Thank you for reading his poem and for any constructive feedback. :o)

Only One

Latina — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:50:44 +0000

When, I think about you and I as "Us".

I feel such a wave of emotion.

You take my breath away.

My passion rises at the thought of you.

As, I close my eyes.

I can visualize your silhouette.

Your voice is all, I long to hear.

Say my name again and again.

Envelope me in your warm embrace.

My every thought is of you.

Listen to the beating of my heart.

My heart only beats for you.

Simple Soul

Latina — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:04:29 +0000

I am but a simple soul.

When I love, I love only one way.

I love truly, deeply and completely.

I know, no other way but this.

I am neither greedy, nor selfish.

I do not desire many.

I only desire to have but One.

All, I have ever wanted was one, to call my own.

One who truly loved me as I am.

Who understood the deep longing within.

I have been alone for decades.

Patiently waiting for the One.

It is not that I fear to be alone.

Fragile

Latina — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:09:38 +0000

Always expected to be strong.

Never allowed to shed a tear.

My pain and sorrow, I must not share.

I must endure it all silently within.

A mask placed on me long ago.

Expected to play my part so well.

No longer knowing where I begin and end.

The needs of others before mine.

Sacrificing everything for those I love.

They mean the world to me.

I cannot let them down.

I must be strong for them.

How can I bear my cross in silence?!

Empty Nest!

Latina — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:53:45 +0000

It was only a matter of time before the "Empty nest" came to pass. After all, as parents it is our responsibility to do our best to get our little birds ready for their solo flight. Creating one's own personal and professional life is part of that responsibility. It allows our children to go forth without worrying about us.

Without You

Latina — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:34:05 +0000

Like the moth to the flame

Your affection drew me near

Only to be scorched by you

Time and time again

The wounds getting deeper

Why can't I, simply walk away?!

It hurts too much to stay

Yet, when I walk away

My body becomes so numb

You are like the air that I breathe

So difficult to breathe without you

So painful, as I gasp for enough air

Slowly, life begins to drain from me

Nothing matters to me now

Unruly Mistress

Latina — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:52:12 +0000

Love is such an unruly mistress

One day, she loves you deeply

While the very next day becomes so vile

No way to control her

Can only appease her for awhile

So much joy within her

Yet so much pain can be found

Constantly, she must be courted

Otherwise, she will seek another

One that will make her the center of his world

Will give her, his complete adoration

Love her so deeply and completely

Now, when she feels secure in his embrace

Unbelievable!

Latina — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:54:37 +0000

I began my Saturday, by getting up at 11 am. Monday thru Friday, I wake up at 5 am, so on the weekends, I sleep in late. I called my mom to make sure that she was doing well. I was not prepared for what happened to her the night before.

New Beginning!

Latina — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:03:42 +0000

Life is stranger than fiction. I keep telling a friend of mine. One of these days, I might just write of all, I had to over come in life. However, who would believe it! Life has been difficult for me but some how I manage to keep on going. I have found some limited joy here and there. It is more than some poor souls in this world have experienced. It never fails, there will always be someone better off or worse than you.

HOPE

Latina — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:55:26 +0000

I sit quietly in the shadows.

Looking out the window.

I see the weeping willow,

swaying in the wind.

A distant voice I hear.

I hear my mother's voice,

calling "it is time to eat".

I quickly dry the drops,

of sorrow from my face.

It is time to play the part,

I know too well.

I turn and smile at her,

as if nothing wrong exists.

I pretend to be so strong.

Anhelo Tu Abrazo De Tranquilidad

Latina — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:46:39 +0000

Bahareh Hedayat, es una estudiante activista Iraní, activista sobre los derechos de la mujer y parte de la campaña de Un Millón de Firmas Para la Revocación de Leyes Discriminatorias, miembra del Consejo Central y portavoz de Daftar Tahkim Vahdat. Ella fue arrestada el 9 de Julio del 2007. En el 9 de Agosto del 2007 ella fue puesta en libertad bajo fianza. Ella fue otra vez arrestada y puesta de libertad en 2008.

Ink My Body Too

Latina — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:53:26 +0000

Well I finally did it! Many will recall a blog I had so long ago. In which I discussed having a tattoo done. It took me a long time to do it because of various reasons.

First of all, it had to be because I wanted it and not because the majority did not want me to do it. Sort of a rebel without a cause decision. After all this is a very permanent decision and I did not take it lightly.

Intertwined

Latina — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:18:39 +0000

Souls clinging, one to the other

Intertwining vines

Wrapping and twirling

Over and over

Around and around

Our leaves facing the sun

Accepting sunshine

Warmth seeping deep within

Each facing leaf giving shade

To that which is beneath

Still freely dancing in the wind

Secured in love, holding tightly

Wrapping around each other lovingly

Supporting each other

Gaining strength with each twist

The Mark

Latina — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:02:28 +0000

I still bear the mark upon my arm

Branded upon me against my will

Yet the memory is burned upon my mind

The memory of that dreadful day remains

If only, I had known it was to come