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jrm31
Member Since: 9/30/2006 10:36:49 PM
Last Seen: 7/18/2007 2:52:40 AM

About Me
I have learned that it is OK for me to be me,and what being me entails.It means that i will not rest;I will not sleep,relax,relent or be satisfied until my goals have been met,the challenge answered and all my doubters silenced.
Age: Not provided.
Gender: M
Location: South Side of Chicago
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Posted 2/28/2007 10:10:52 AM
i havent been on in awhile cause i have been busy with 2 jobs. i do plan on posting some more poetry. hopefully soon. hope all is well with everyone
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Posted 1/30/2007 8:28:43 PM
i let my self disappointment get the best of me its still hungry i think it wants the rest of me although this is my measure and the test of me half my heart wants 2 just let this be waive white flag, throw in the towel, quit this fight as im forced 2 swallow my screams and tears at night my other half wants 2 oppose with all its might optimistic positivity got me sayin "u just might" the tunnel is long empty, alone, and cold through it all i see light at the end of the road i may have seem burried and crawling from down under but look up & listen you'll hear me comin like the sound of thunder.
Joseph M.
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Posted 1/10/2007 5:55:14 PM
1 day the pressure wont get 2 me and 1 day ill finally be free ill be free like the wind ill float like an Angel never will i have 2 worry about any sort of danger those who i love will be stress free & in peace no more wars overseas and the fire will cease no rich, no poor no black, no white no barriers 2 break as we all unite what seems like fantasy could be reality if we put aside our differences and try 2 understand, look next 2 us and lend a helping hand as we all carry out and follow God's Plan.
Joseph M.
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Posted 1/6/2007 12:34:43 AM
fed up head up still, despite my stress must push 4ward no time 2 rest forced 2 fight this alone as the pressure keeps growin' i will stand on my own head 2 the sky feet on the ground i hear only 1 sound my heart going pound at the base of my mountain the peak not in sight though my challenge is great i seem 2 feel alright i hope & pray that God is willing He let this be only My Beginning
Joseph M
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Posted 12/20/2006 2:49:06 AM
i was on my way 2 sleep after u just left but now im sitting here in need 2 reflect. the way u give me that look and the sound of u breathin makes me feel whole dread the moment of u leavin. when wrapped in your arms this world can do me no harm i thank u 4 being all u r think of u as my good luck charm. face 2 face looking each other in the eyes laying side by side legs intertwined. play fightin and laughin harmless friendly interaction, i run my fingers through your hair till u fall asleep sit back and admire your beauty listen 2 the sound of your heart beat. kiss u on your forehead 2 show God that i am grateful i thank Him everyday 4 bringing me My Angel. i cherish every moment u & i spend 2gether in me u have a true friend always & 4ever. Joseph M.
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Posted 12/15/2006 10:43:39 AM
The puddle i sit in is not of my blood not of my sweat but of my tears as i contemplate fears and regret As i cry i begin 2 ponder why why the emotion why the tears why the hurt why do i care A million questions i propose 2 this life yet not 1 answer as i stand here in strife hopeless as no 1 can assist maybe ill turn in and perhaps just quit but in the midst of my anguish through the blurr of tears i make a discovery i am supposed 2 be here as i peer down upon my reflection i realize i must rise and answer my own questions. Joseph M.
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Posted 12/12/2006 3:29:30 PM
The weight on my shoulders is immeasurable my legs are weary and my eyes drained yet i stand tall and my vision remains my back ailing my shoulders 2 crumble still i stay upright no slip no stumble this daunting task this unbearable load i will not succumb i will not fold give my blood,sweat,tears take it all no matter what i will move 4ward i refuse 2 fall. Joseph M.
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Posted 12/10/2006 12:19:52 AM
The Rose That Grew From Concrete Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet. Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever cared. by Tupac Shakur
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Posted 12/8/2006 2:37:46 PM
Artist: Jay-Z f/ Ne-Yo Album: Kingdom Come Song: Minority Report Typed by: people_equal_lovely@hotmail.com [Intro - excerpts from News Reports] "The damage here along the Gulf coast is catastrophic There's a frantic effort underway tonight to find survivors. There are an uncounted number of the dead tonight." "People are being forced to live like animals" "Please ... send stuff here. We are desperate." "No-one says the federal government is doing a good job" "... and hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people ..." "No water ... yeah, and I fought for my country for years" "We need help. We really need help" "In Baghdad, they-they drop, they-they airdrop - water, food to people. Why can't they do that for their own people?" "... the same idiots can't get a bottle of water into a major American city in three days are trying to win a war" [Jay-Z] People was poor before the hurricane came When the downpour poured it was like when Mary J. sang Everyday it rained, so everyday the pain But ignored 'em, and showed 'em the risk was to blame But life is chain, cause and effected N***** off the chain, because they affected It's a dirty game, it's whatever is effective From weed to sellin' 'caine, gotta put that in effect Wouldn't you loot? If you didn't have the loot Baby needed food and you was stuck on the roof And helicopters swoop down just to get a scoop Through his telescopic lens, but he didn't scoop you For the next five days, no help ensued They called you a refugee because you seek refuge And the Commander-in-Chief, just flew by Didn't stop, 'though he had a couple seats Just proved Jet blue, he's not, jet flew by the spot But if he ran outta jet fuel and just dropped Huh, that'd've been somethin' to watch Helicopters doin' fly-bys to take a couple shots Couple portraits, then ignored him He'd be just another Bush surrounded by a couple orchards Poor kids, just 'cause they was poor kids Left them on they porches, same old story in New Orleans - Silly rappers, 'cause we got a couple Porsches MTV stopped by to film our fortresses We forget the unfortunate Sure, I ponied up a mil' but I didn't give my time So in reality I didn't give a dime or a damn, I just put my monies in the hands of the same people that left my people stranded Nothin' but a bandit, left my folks abandonned Damn, money we gave just a band aid Can't say we better on than we was before In synopsis, this is my Minority Report Can't say we better on than we was before In synopsis, this is my Minority Report [Ne-Yo] So many times I'm, coverin' my eyes Peekin' through my fingers, tryin' to hide my Frustration, at the way, that we treat (Seems like we don't even care) Turn on the TV, seein' the pain Sayin' such a shame, then tryin' to go on with my life Of that, I tooooooo, am guilty (Seems like we don't even care) So we send a little money, tell 'em it's alright 'Til we able to sleep at night You will pay that price, but some of these folks has lost they whole liiiiiiiiife (Seems like we don't even care) And then it wasn't on the nightly news no mo' Suddenly it didn't matter to you no mo' It went on and almost nothin' changed What the hell were they there for? (Seems like we don't even care) [Outro - more news excerpts (Ne-Yo)] Bush: "Buses are on the way to take those people from New Orleans, to Houston" (Seems like we don't even care) "They lie" "People are dying, at the Convention Center" (ohh) "Their government has failed them" (ohh) Kanye West: "George Bush doesn't care about black people" (Seems like we don't even care) (Seems like we don't even care)
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Posted 12/1/2006 11:19:32 PM
These past 5 months have been a great learning experience 4 me. I have found my true faith in God. It is imperative that i keep God first in my life. I have realized that The Lord will never let me down. I am grateful of all the blessings he has placed upon me, as well as all of the challenges he has laid b4 me. I have discovered who i am. I now know the true identity of Joseph R Milne. I have embraced him. I am not afraid of him. Nor am i afraid of what people think or say about him. I will not be torn down by anyone. I will be myself and will be true to myself. Despite whatever consequences come with that.
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Posted 11/20/2006 1:54:35 PM
I look over both shoulders 2 the left, those who decieve 2 the right, those who believe The world 2 my left A mirror 2 my right No quit in sight I will continue 2 fight Joseph M.
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Posted 11/15/2006 12:36:11 AM
"I think that creativity comes from within. I think everybody is born with creativity. But I believe its the trust in yourself and the trust in your emotions to talk to yourself so to speak to become your own psychologist to let your emotions out on a piece of paper. To not be afraid of anything. Not be afraid of what people think. Not be afraid of what people may say and just be yourself, and I think thats something thats eh.. rare nowadays." Kobe B.
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Posted 11/10/2006 7:02:00 PM
As I sit and watch the rolling sea I wonder if true love between us can ever be In my heart are feelings that I can not explain But the words that come to mind are so simple and plain They are words like I love you, I need you, or It's just the thought of you But when these words come to my mind I don't know what to do I don't know if I should forget it or just give it time I wish I could keep my heart from controlling my mind I know someday my true feelings I will find But only when It is right and in God's due time by Anthony Fusco
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Posted 11/10/2006 6:58:30 PM
Shall I run or hide And die inside Or pretend That I never knew you, even as a friend? Can I go back in time, Before your hand was in mine, Or erase the kiss, That I will forever miss, Or forget your eyes That seem to hypnotize? Can my mind erase The feel of your embrace? How can I forget all of this And pretend it doesn't exist? I want you to know one thing that will never end - my love for you. I love you, my friend by Lynn Smiley
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Posted 11/10/2006 6:48:01 PM
I want to know the you That has not been introduced to anyone else. I'm talking about the you That you've been keeping to yourself. I want to know your most recent fantasy - You know, the one that just tickled your fancy. I want to know each and every thought of me, So I can lay back and contemplate bringing them to reality. I want to know that spot That seems to be under so much stress. Because as a body physician, I have the answer - It just needs to be caressed. I want to know if that same spot Was rubbed, licked and kissed, Would your mind ponder On what you could've missed. I want to know what makes you happy, What makes you sad, What makes you sigh And what makes you cry. If I have to take a dive, And explore the ocean floor, I'll find out And bring it back to shore. I want to know, That no matter what we're going through Whether our lives are sunny or blue I want to know - do I have a friend in you? by Horace Whitfield
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Posted 11/10/2006 4:50:46 PM
I'm going in2 this not knowing what I'll find but I've decided 2 follow my heart and abandon my mind and if there be pain I know that at least I gave my all and it is better 2 have loved and lost than 2 not love at all In the morning I may wake 2 smile or maybe 2 cry but first 2 those of my past I must say goodbye Tupac
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Posted 11/9/2006 10:39:21 AM
In the event of my Demise when my heart can beat no more I Hope I Die For A Principle or A Belief that I had Lived 4 I will die Before My Time Because I feel the shadow's Depth so much I wanted 2 accomplish before I reached my Death I have come 2 grips with the possibility and wiped the last tear from My eyes I Loved All who were Positive In the event of my Demise Tupac Shakur
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Posted 11/9/2006 10:32:23 AM
Sometimes when I'm alone I Cry, Cause I am on my own. The tears I cry are bitter and warm, They flow with life but take no form I Cry because my heart is torn. I find it difficult to carry on. If I had an ear to confiding, I would cry among my treasured friend, but who do you know that stops that long, to help another carry on. The world moves fast and it would rather pass by. Then to stop and see what makes one cry, so painful and sad. And sometimes... I cry and no one cares about why. Tupac Shakur
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Posted 11/9/2006 10:00:16 AM
Today is filled with anger fueled with hidden hate scared of being outcast afraid of common fate Today is built on tragedies which no one wants 2 face nightmares 2 humanities and morally disgraced Tonight is filled with rage violence in the air children bred with ruthlessness because no one at home cares Tonight I lay my head down but the pressure never stops knawing at my sanity content when I am dropped But 2morrow I c change a chance 2 build a new Built on spirit intent of Heart and ideals based on truth and tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride 2 know I fought with all my heart 2 keep my dream alive Tupac Shakur
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Posted 11/9/2006 8:32:45 AM
When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked. When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me why I shouldn't feel that way, you are trampling on my feelings. When I ask you to listen to me and you feel you have to do something to solve my problem, you have failed me, strange as that may seem. Listen! All I ask is that you listen. Don't talk or do - just hear me. Advice is cheap; 20 cents will get you both Dear Abby and Billy Graham in the same newspaper. And I can do for myself; I am not helpless. Maybe discouraged and faltering, but not helpless. When you do something for me that I can and need to do for myself, you contribute to my fear and inadequacy. But when you accept as a simple fact that I feel what I feel, no matter how irrational, then I can stop trying to convince you and get about this business of understanding what's behind this irrational feeling. And when that's clear, the answers are obvious and I don't need advice. Irrational feelings make sense when we understand what's behind them. Perhaps that's why prayer works, because God is mute, and he doesn't give advice or try to fix things. God just listens and lets you work it out for yourself. So please listen, and just hear me. And if you want to talk, wait a minute for your turn - and I will listen to you. Author Unknown
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Posted 11/7/2006 8:35:32 AM
"My SoulMate" Playmate vs. Soul mate In our quest for happiness we must be sure that we don't settle for a Playmate when God has a Soul mate waiting for us. Sometimes this is a hard distinction to make. Playmates are tricky. They are so much fun to be with that even the smartest of us will be fooled into thinking this has to be our Soul mate. Worse yet too many of us attempt to make a Soul mate out of a Playmate. The danger of this is that later, after years of playing we will meet our Soul mate, but it may be too late then. We may have already made a Life mate of our Playmate and created life-long bonds (emotional, children, etc.) Or we may have been hurt from playing so hard that we are in no shape ourselves to be anyone's anything. How can we distinguish between the One, and just another one? First, we must be open with ourselves about who we really are and what our soul yearns for. Only you and God know what is truly in your heart and mind. Only you know what will make you truly happy and whole. In order to find your Soul mate you have to know you, first. You must be willing to listen to that inner voice. And is that voice telling you that the nerdy person you enjoy talking and sharing your thoughts with, could be him? What about that friend who is always willing to go the extra mile for you when no one else will. Oh no! He's too short or too tall, balding or too hairy, and on and on? Just too ordinary looking for me! Then there's that girl who makes you feel so special when you're around her, but she doesn't match that ideal you have conjured in your head. She's too tall, not slender enough, not light or dark enough, not shapely enough, not attractive enough, and on and on. She just couldn't be for me! So what if he or she doesn't look like Shemar Moore or Vivica Fox He or she is going to treat you like the jewel that you are. Not only that, his or her soul and yours will commune in ways you never imagined possible! In order to heed that voice, we have to put on the back burner our own superficial thinking. Could it be that your inner desire is for a truly genuine person with a good heart? If you enjoy playing, stay on the playground. There are plenty of Playmates out there to occupy your time. But don't spend too much time playing or you may play your life away. Eventually the playing loses it appeal and your soul begins to crave a deeper, more meaningful connection. Your soul begins to crave your Soul mate. I myself did not write this. I read it on another site and liked it so therefore I've posted it. I see it to be interesting and true.
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Posted 11/2/2006 11:40:27 AM
With my current situation, lately i feel hopeless.I have been confined to this room for 4 1/2 months now with this foot injury.Not being able to walk and having to use crutches is a mental adjustment.My mind tells me i can walk and jump and run but my body says otherwise.But the physical injury is not the hard part to get through.I am an active young man.Work,school,lifting weights,and basketball all the time.Im used to always being on the move.The injury has obviously haulted all of that.Also with the injury the bills have piled up and with no income there is nothing i can do.With all of the stress from finacially being buried and the doubts of ever being the same physically, it has been hard to smile.Mentally and emotionally i am falling apart.I tried to deny the fact that i may be slightly depressed.I will continue to fight it.For i do not want to believe that everything has gotten to me.But i have become torn with myself.I try to stay positive and say everything will be ok.But on the other hand i feel like screaming at the top of my lungs as well as crying my eyes out.I realize that this is a challenge presented to me from God.I have accepted this.But sometimes i dont feel i can go 1 more day.My faith in God will get me through this.Im sure of it.Its hard though.
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Posted 10/31/2006 12:00:43 AM
"Be who you are, say what you feel. Cause those that matter dont mind and those that mind dont matter."
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Posted 10/27/2006 2:16:29 AM
"Your love's a sword slicing gently through my body Burn so sweet, blood boils when you speak Makes me weak but I refuse to weep Yet when I sleep I feel tears tricklin' down my cheek Stay strong, pride telling me move on My heart's fightin' me, forcin' me to hold on Yours forever, fell for you beyond measure Pure as ever, fazed by sins of treasure" KBB
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Posted 10/21/2006 1:12:37 AM
The urge to scream. The urge to cry. I swallow them both. Keep it inside. Mental anguish. Emotionally distraught. Physically drained. Who would have thought... Mr. Confidence himself broken and bruised hopeless and alone doesnt know what to do. Joseph M.
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Posted 10/14/2006 10:45:13 PM
I know your there. I have not forgotten. You throw yourself in my face. Try to make me regret. You say I dont care. But trust, Im well aware. You're apart of my past. As well as my future. As much as I want to hate you, honestly, I have to say thank you. You've taught me a lot & helped me grow. And yet, we still have a long way to go. You try to break me. I overcome. Try and embarrass me, make me look dumb. Yet you are the one that I learn from. You are.... My Mistakes. Joseph M
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Posted 10/13/2006 6:18:42 PM
"I know it seem hard sometimes, but uh.. remember one thing, through every dark night theres a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it." Pac
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Posted 10/3/2006 3:41:41 AM
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you're trudging seems all up hill, when the funds are low, and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit, rest if you must but don't you quit, Life is odd with its twists and turns, as everyone of us sometimes learn, and many a failure turns about, when he might have won had he stuck it out, Don't give up though the pace seems slow you may succeed with another blow Success is failure turned inside out the silver tint of the clouds of doubt And you can never tell how close you are it may be near when it seems so far So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
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Posted 9/30/2006 10:58:37 PM
So this seems like myspace with just bloggin and postin articles. Well i write poetry so ill probaly be posting some of that on here to get feedback and see what ppl think of it. till then .......
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