NEW POEM - "Why Love" - Part Three

Hey Everybody-

Just posting up the third piece to "Why Love". This poem has kind of taken a life of it's own, because if you would tell me that I would write anymore past part one, i can't say that I would've agreed. Nonetheless, these poems have helped me and I pray that they bring something good to your life as well.

As usual, be ready for any news and updates that I have coming up, especially on Facebook world.

Take care 'til the next time. Peace.

Why Love – Part Three

All I hear is “love this” and “love that”
I encourage you to put love where your heart’s at
Direct word from our Father
Right from Heaven, so there’s nothing above that
Too many times I wonder where the love’s at
This world’s getting cold
Getting so sick, we need a remedy
Proverbial chicken soup for the soul
True love is the goal
Love with no boundary or limit
A world where we’re all quick to receive love
And just as eager to give it
I personally take this dream and live it
Taking it beyond fantastic borders
Keeping it deep in my spirit
So that my heart can never be labeled “out of order’

To love one another is a mandate
True, there’s only so much that one can stand or take
As is the same with counterparts
But love is all that counts in hearts
It’s within each of us that it starts
In addition, the hate’s ending
Putting to better use the energy that we’re spending
And there’s no use in pretending
As I said before, real recognizes real
Making it important to love past how you feel
Using only words of kind intention
Compliments welcomed and mentioned
Negativity cast aside
Adding coals to the fire in the love train’s engine

True love is so, so special
I hope that you find it
Anything short is not the real thing
Take each imitation and bind it
Let me rewind it:
True love is so, so special
I PRAY that you find it
And it warms you up a little bit
Not only hearing these words
But effectively living it
Adding it to the routine
If you do, you will see
Love in all forms
As told to people in Corinth in chapter thirteen
So if you already have the faith
And you still remain hopeful
Add a little love to it
And your life will finally have met the grand total

-W.A. Gordon

NEW POEM - "Why Love" Part Two

Hey Everybody-

Thanks for the visit. Just dropping the sequel to "Why Love". As usual, let me know what you think of it.

Also, I've got some more news coming up soon. Keep your ears and eyes wide open ;-)

Peace.

Why Love - Part Two

Let my love stretch wide
I'm talking 'bout Agape size
A love without limits
More real than the one sung by Miss Blige
Won't let my eyes
Overlook my opportunities to love
Friends, family, and otherwise
Still continuing to turn other cheeks
But I'll love 'em even better this time
Letting old faults fall in time
Get lost in the past
Since I'm far from perfect myself
Slow to stop my love and opt to outcast

Gotta keep my love levels up
I know that I'll be challenged
In the case of a love stalemate,
Love will tip the scales in my advantage
No longer allowing hate to do its damage
That's the easy thing to do
Now putting love out for foes to have?
There's no telling the reward that'll bring to you
Not everyone will be into you
Feeling or even digging you
But this is about being the best possible inner-you
Making the action of love even more visible
Showing people the best of you
Because when it comes to love
Nothing short of the best should do

Let the love flow like waterfalls
Drenching us all like when water falls
With no sign or warning
Love clouds pierced and now storming
Let these words be heart-warming
As an unction of love starts forming
Encouraging cold hearts to heat up
Not yet kicking our feet up
Since there’s so much more left to do
Revealing the infinity of love
And that it shouldn’t only rest in you
Indeed, it should be dressed in you
But like wealth it needs to be shared
Transitioning from “love and war” to a “loving war”
Leaving no casualties to be spared…


-W.A. Gordon

NEW POEM - "Why Love" - Part One

Good afternoon, Everybody -

Thanks for stopping by to the site. There is so much going on right now and the time for the book release is coming soon. I have a couple of projects that I am working on that are in line with the book, so still be on the lookout for when they are done (which will be VERY soon).

The piece that I am posting today was actually requested by a friend of mine. It was cool to have someone ask me specifically to write about love, in the general sense. To be honest, it was even more cool to be asked to write about anything, LOL. I called this piece "Why Love" and there will be a sequel to it coming soon, because I feel much more that has to be written about it in my spirit. I hope that you all like it and find something in it that connects to you in some way.

Before I drop the poem and get out of the way, I want to thank everyone who has joined or has invited someone to join my Facebook group, "Flawed Thoughts". The total is close to 200 and I am thinking of doing something to commemorate when that happens ;-)

Ok, here it is...

Why Love - Part One

If I have nothing else, I must have love
Love for self and love for others
Of course, I’ll love myself
And show more love for others
Make myself slow to get into arguments
Reduce ‘em down to discussions
And so we talk more and argue less
It’s not too hard to guess
That this love thing should be the norm
Bringing peace to calm the storms
Lightning and thunder subside
Nothing but sunny days outside
And the birds get to chirping
Funny how things change when our love gets to working

We’re so quick to point fingers
Fast to blame each other
Without first self-examining
Analyzing ourselves, sisters and brothers
And so I say, sisters and brothers-
Remember the saying from way back:
If you start pointing a finger,
Expect at least 3 fingers to point right back
And we don’t like that
So let’s love and not judge
Speak highly of each other and cover
Staying away from anything that’s not love
I’ve got love
Which is why I want to share it, right
Aiming these words directly to your hearts
Praying that you read it and hear it right

Getting our love right is a steady test
Always checking if we’re ready yet
Striving to be a product manifest
Constant life exams to see if we’re better yet
And better yet,
We should use these times to prove the haters wrong
Kill ‘em with kindness
Proving through actions that, yes, hate is wrong
And love is right
All right, to be exact
To love is to be divine
And there’s no greater feeling than that
Only to be succeeded by your test results
Seeing what happens when love results
Aiming to live these words written
Gotta go well and above average
These tests are given everyday, non-written
Changing up, leaving no room for usual or average
So if I’m gonna get tested in my love
I’m going for the honor roll
Top of the class and above
Magna cum laude placed on my soul
Listed at the love commencement
Please don’t allow these words to be distant
Love yourself and others more
First Corinthians thirteen is insistent…

-W.A. Gordon

NEW POEM - "Pressing Push" (Press & Push) - Part Two

Hey Everybody-

Thank you for stopping by. FINALLY...here is the sequel to Pressing Push (Press & Push). Even though it took a while to post this, I think the right words came to the forefront. I got a couple of positive words about Part One, so I hope that this one does as well, if not better, at meeting your expectations.

On a side note, I am still putting together a SPECIAL project that I hope to have completed before the end of the month. The promotion that I spoke of will be tied to it, so be ready for it when it finally comes to pass.

As usual, tell me what you think of this one - good, bad, or otherwise. And please spread the word and this site to any and everyone you know. Thanks for stopping by. Peace!

Pressing Push (Press & Push) - Part Two

The press and push is getting more real

Going past fatigue that more and more feel

This isn't to say that I don't get tired

Or I'm running on no-doze, wired

If I said this, I'd be a liar

I'm just saying-

That I press past how I feel

Never an easy checkmark on the to-do list

Still, I know I must do this

No cares if you try to disprove this

This is simply how I deal

Moving 'til I start to huff and puff

Like a legend says, don't stop 'til you get...

Well, you know what's up

Let the real recognize the real

Especially when it comes to success

Having to endure pain before knowing how pleasure feels

People trying to deal for only the good

Not accepting the opposition of the bad and ugly

It's sad, but it must be

Taking the rainy days of this life

Pressing and pushing to days all sunny

Going past the euphoria of won money

To a permanent paradise

Only seen by optimal and persistent eyes

Pressed and pushed past the limits seen by eyes

So I press and push and so on

Just off of hope I have so much to go on

Not to mention yet-to-be-fulfilled dreams

Awake or sleep, it seems tangible

Almost more real than my reality seems

Or actually is

And after the vision

Post-daydreams and after the endless wishing

I realize that I can't get there from here

Stuck in position

Have a pace to pick up

Shifting gears in my life's transmission

Really, I'm past the wishing

Reviewing my life's blueprint

Developed as I continue and press on

Challenges of this life, less of a nuisance

Taking each experience as a less-on

Shaking off the negatives

Refined the remaining positives

Pressing and pushing harder than I ever did

Letting my life serve as evidence

-W.A. Gordon

NEW POEM - "Pressing Push" (Press & Push) - Part One

Hey everybody-

Thanks as always for stopping by. I always feel like a owe a lot to this blog, so I am posting something that is not totally complete, but is on it's way to being something. This piece just came to me and should relate to you in one way or another. As always, let me know what you think.

By the way, I have a promotion coming up soon, so be ready for the word when it finally comes!

...one last thing! Thank you for the comments that you've given me, it all helps. I just ask that if you leave a comment on here, please let me know who you are!

Ok, ok...I'm done talking. Read the work! Peace!

Pressing Push (Press & Push) - Part One

On my last leg
Have to press and push
Many would rather quit instead
I prefer the optimal look
The lead character in the optimal book
With a happy, preferred ending
While others choose to just accept what they get
Content with just settling
While for me the sky’s the limit
I relax in the clouds, then I settle in
Still looking higher
Push myself past tired
Fatigue can’t restrict me
Besides, my own conscience would convict me
Survived past disappointments that hit me
Remained encouraged
Used my own self to uplift me
Exhausted my courage
And still I press and push
With the endurance of a cross-country athlete
Don’t need to be swift
This race isn’t just for the fast feet

Who’s willing to sacrifice?
Let go and let loose
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze, right?
You never know until you get proof
And make moves
Stepping harder than stairmasters
The moment’s fleeting
Which compels me to prepare faster
And execute
You have to know what really motivates you
For some, it’s all about the loot
And others are inspired in other ways
Hopefully not gutter ways
Keep the ill will out of your motives
Imagine being up under a mother’s gaze
Doing your best to impress
Or at least save face
In your quest to shoot for the stars
Or at least orbit up in outer space...


-W.A. Gordon

NEW POEM - "Last Resort"

Hey everybody,

Thanks for stopping through. I'm posting piece that I wrote that I am considering adding a little more to. I would really appreciate your feedback on this one. As usual, I'd prefer to let you read it to get your own interpretation of it. If I anyone wants my thought process, let me know and I'd be happy to post my own commentary.

On another note, I have the website for the promotion of the book on its way. The release date had to be pushed back, but it's all for a better plan. Thanks to everybody for your patience and, most of all, your support for this project. It means so much and I know that when the date comes, it'll make sense.

So, keep reading, sharing thoughts, and SPREADING THE WORD TO FRIENDS about this page and the forthcoming book. I'll be back on here again soon. Thanks! ;-)

Last Resort

I love being the last resort
The last person to whom anyone reports
That is, if I even receive a call at all
Put myself second or tertiary
Hanging on someone else’s decision
A decision that could make my world
Or possibly bend or break my world
My destiny’s taken up and out of my hands
And left up to other parties
Rendering me powerless
Since I relinquished control
Indeed, this is as bad as it gets
Finally, just now, it’s starting to take it’s toll
Being told that as far as plans in the works
That there’s agreement
That, yes, these plans will work
Then the next moment intercedes
Blocking any and all fruition of those words
Since the decision’s been made to venture elsewhere
Unknown whether or not there’s any care
Or even the slightest concern
I’m at my wits’ end here
Held on too long to a rope that was inevitably burned
And so I continue to learn
Continue to realize my gluttony
My desire to be consistently an alternative choice at best
The collector of so many rainchecks
I decided that umbrella use was best
Unless
The rejection leads to immediate resolve
Though I’m not sure
Doubt that there’s any true way to solve
Or better yet, to cure
My chronic affliction of “last resortitis”
I’m trying to fight this
But I’m so bold to hope
And so I cope
Looking to a day when I’m taken with the first pick
With no trades or bench warming
A new reality slowly and surely starts forming
A reality where I feel needed and wanted
A state of mind where past bait and switches no longer haunted…

-W.A. Gordon

NEW POEM - "Playing The Game" (Part Two)

Hey everybody,

Thanks for coming back. I've gotten some real good responses on "Playing The Game" and hope that you find the conclusion to be just as good if not even better. If you feel lost, scroll down just a tad and read the first part of this poem to get caught up. As usual, check it out and give me some feedback. Believe me, your opinions are truly valued.

As always, thanks for checking my work out and be ready for some upcoming announcements!

Playing The Game (Part Two)

This game's coming down to the clutch
Having played for so long and for so much
And now it all comes down to this
Down to the wire
Do I accept that ignorance is bliss?
Accepting the kiss?
Under the illusion that she's truly my Miss?
With reality dismissed?
Truth is, we're on two different levels, clearly
She doesn't hear me
Around friends I'm an after-thought
Sending me the message that her feelings are caught
But that's far from the truth
Reality reveals that eyes focus elsewhere
Feeling dazed like being dunked on under the hoop

Forced to the bench now
Put at the center of trade rumors
Serious tones between us on the phone
No longer even trying to fake humor
Which leads me to think that I may be unsigned
I'm a vet looking for a title
Sign me long-term, just one time
No need for a salary cap
My heart need not be bought
I put up numbers you can't see in the stats
Something that being a student of the game has taught
At the same time, this game's getting old
Thought I found my home team
But she's not playing fair
While she's my teammate, I'm still reminded what being alone means
As if somehow there's an "I" in team
Now she's totally denying me
Scouting other prospects
Done spending her time with me
I said before this was a game of trial and error
Forced to play on my own team
Embarking on my own free agent endeavor

-W.A. Gordon