Optimistically
Viewing
Everyone
Rallying
Surely
Having
Absolute
Determination
Optimizing
Wisdom
Overshadow was written in response to Sadje’s prompt, what do you see?
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When you hear something scurrying about
It is so tempting to open the door to investigate
Only to discover when you do
It is none other but the horned figure
The horned figure who is a chameleon
Disguising itself as something other
Other than the green-eyed bandit
Just lying in wait ready to use their pointer
The pointer to out everyone but themselves
When eyes are turned their way
They start to retreat and hide away in the shadow
Voice drops from 3 octaves down to one
One day they are dressed as a psychic
The next as a black belt in karate
Wonder what they will be the next time you see them
Maybe that same horned figure in dirty crocodile shoes
It can be tempting but don’t answer the door
Once the door is open the urge is hard to resist slamming it shut
Let the horned figure stay busy trying to get in
For they have nothing else to do
Do not let it in!
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Come into the light All is not lost Life can be a conundrum Which do you choose; fight or flight? Come into the light Flames are still smoldering Calling for your attention Release the pressures you are shouldering Come into the light Turn on the wick Accept light and love Fulfillment comes real quick Come into the light Whether you choose fight or flight Flames are still smoldering Accept light and love
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Come into the light was written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje, What do you see # 222- January 22, 2024.
Loving soul you were Always lending a smile If any drama was beginning to stir Never wavering, but keeping your style Kind and strong in your stance Always quick and willing to give Friend or foe, no matter the circumstance And with a whole heart, not divisive Mother, sister, friend and confidant Face beaming with an inner glow Blessed I am to call you aunt Knowing you are gone is a big blow Blow to the hearts of all that loved you Kind, strong, beautiful are just a few Words to inspire a smile to all who knew The wonderful qualities found in you Rest in love and peace
Urban renewal on display Brick and Mortar decay Shiny material erected Up, up and away Brick and mortar are sturdy Capable of withstanding Winds, hurricanes and the dirty All except, rebranding Shiny material being built up Adjacent to brick foundations Once thriving now obscure Real estate moguls on the come-up Concrete jungles disappearing New structures and engineering Urban renewal on display Scores of people and their lives astray Working people, families now dispersed Throughout the city, worries mount On deaf ears their cries fall, unrehearsed The times this has happened; too many to count Real estate moguls, investors and the like Padding their pockets and feeling delight Meanwhile everyday people are being discarded Like old shoes when they should be safeguarded The same people running the ship Keeping the business afloat While you sit back on your yacht or big boat So, who is displaying true stewardship?
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Urban Renewal on Display was written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje for What Do You See?
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/09/25/what-do-you-see-205-september-25-2023/
Spilling the tea requires no skill It's just gossip at its best Before you take me on this downward hill Let me kick back and rest The tea is a slippery slope I can drink it black, herbal or with milk After it goes down my throat, I'm able to cope With the trolls and their ilk Tea is supposed to relax and soothe Use it to uplift the spirit and drown out the ugly It's not meant to browbeat and bruise Sip, sit back, kick up the heels and get snugly Before spilling the tea, uplift me ---O'Nika McGill---
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Before Spilling the Tea, Uplift Me is written in response to Sadje’s prompt.
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/09/18/what-do-you-see-204-september-18-2023/: Before Spilling the Tea, Uplift Me
Look at me with this bag on my hip This is some kind of a trip What kind of dog has to wear such a thing This kind of attention is not what I want to bring The bag has the nerve to read, grin Wearing this is much to my chagrin My human likes to play tricks Meanwhile, all I want is to throw bricks When they come my way with something weird Their wayward thoughts I try to steer Away from the clothes and people gear I’m a dog, rules to which you must adhere No fanny packs, no tutus, I just want to play fetch Instead, they take my picture, makes me just retch No more pictures please, no more pictures Written in response to Sadje's prompt, What Do You See #187 http://What do you see # 187- May 22, 2023
Deep breaths well needed
Respite from a busy life
Take in sights and sounds
—O’Nika McGill—
Show your hand, raise it high Shyness has no place, let your aura shine Block the naysayers, they will try to deny The gold band protection, just like an alibi Show your hand, raise it high Let your positivity glow Inspire people and make them smile Where it comes from, they will never know Show your hand, raise it high When people feel like they can't They look to you, see that it is possible Doubt in their minds, start to recant If the gold band gives you courage to muster Your inner thoughts that make you fluster Show your hand, raise it high Gold band speaks for itself, no need to specify --O'Nika McGill--
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, What Do You See #179
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/03/27/what-do-you-see-179-march-27-2024/
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Show Your Hand, Raise It High appeared first on Inspirebyonika.com on April 1, 2023
Growing your mental Opens minds; developmental Love and consciousness are life’s syllabus The syllabus which teaches us Leading with eyes only Robs the soul and results to lonely Lonely, pretentious and superficial Love and meaning are most beneficial Ask yourself when you look in the mirror Do I manifest what I am seeking? Searching hard for the answer brings you nearer Realizing that arrogance, pride and conceit are what you are reeking Maturity and mental growth Brings us closer to an oath That tells us life is about much more Fulfillment, gratification and enrichment are in store Exit the false prophecy Visualize the hypocrisy Newfound treasures appear before your eyes Things unseen before suddenly materialize Wow, what a surprise! Grow Your Mental first appeared on Inspire By O'Nika, March 22, 2023
You know you have it good When you are in the neighborhood Being toted around town Puppy pads not touching down Taking in the sights With much joy and delight Watching everyone on their feet Walking to the tune of life's beat From a place of comfort, I watch Relishing in this life Letting the bunions breathe I can take a reprieve Sitting in my carrying tote Feeling the breeze on my furry coat Enjoying the beautiful scenery The lush trees, flowers and greenery This is the life, this is the life
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/03/06/what-do-you-see-176-6th-march-2023/
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This is the life was published first on Inspirebyonika.com on March 10, 2023
Unity is peace, Unity is the umbrella Being united means coming together Together for whatever comes our way Differences, views and opinions The issues will come our way almost every day Unity will be the saving grace Grace keeps our sanity together in every way Grace begets compassion and understanding Compassion for what is different than us Understanding for things we don’t know In our hearts grace and unity will overflow Equality, acceptance, hope and love Is what a sense of unity does For communities both below and above We may look different on the outside But we all have blood running through our veins Let not those things make us collide When we have grace, love remains Unity not division, lets love take over What we thought we knew about one another Take the time to speak Speak to that sister or brother Resist the urge that breeds Hatred, violence and racial bias We may not always agree Unity is what frees Black history month and year long Promote unity not the same sad song Songs of brutality, racism and wrongs Unity pushes everyone along ---O'Nika McGill--- Unity was first published on Inspire By O'Nika Feb 5, 2023
Excuse me, may I interject Let me put things into retrospect I am a human, animate Between two sculptures, laminate Laminate, sculptures void of life Stone-faced, emotionless Let me inject some feelings Sadness, indifference, or joy will suffice Sadness has its place of reflection The level of sadness depends on the inflection Inflection in the voice of the owner The owner who claims it Indifference can go either way You either care or you don't Feelings have a way to sway Even the most stone-faced and emotionless Joy is what turns it all around What makes a smile out of a frown Let your joy astound Inject joy and peace will abound --O'Nika McGill--
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, #168 WDYS
Interjection was first published on Inspirebyonika.com on Jan 15, 2023
Open me, open me What is inside The suspense is killing me Taking me on a wild ride A new pair of shoes A new dress My mind is wandering Let me take a guess Open me, open me But please don't shake The sound may give it away What has taken a long time to make A photo album put together nicely Fond memories of yesteryear Nothing too pricey Open me, open me If you get lonely or sad Just look at the pictures You will be glad you had Memories of yesteryear what a joy to see lost in the back of my mind What a delight to finally find
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt #166 WDYS
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Where's my sugar? Are you going to kiss me or what? These circles are starting to make me dizzy Besides, I don't have all day, she says. He replies, Alright, don't get in a tizzy She adds, we don't have to touch Just put your lips on mine Pucker up and lay it on me Really, is that too much? Shyly, he says, It's just that...I'm in a daze The circles put me in a trance Your eyes are so beautiful I'm locked in a gaze Impatiently, she replies, the circle of life is not infinite Maybe we'll meet again but I have to go now When we next see, I'll lay a kiss on you so good You can't help but to take a bow Written in response to Sadje's prompt #165, what do you see? Where's My Sugar was first published on Inspirebyonika.com on December 21, 2022