Romantic love, inspiration, black history, and deep spirituality are all exhibited throughout these pages of poetry. These poems will allow you to look deeper into different situations of life told through the eyes of the poet who has an excellent gift of perception. I hope these poems touch your heart, mind, and spirit as they cross all aspects of life. I do hope that they create in you a feeling to love better and to share that love more deeply with your family, friends and loved ones.
Candy Apple
A Diverse Collection of PoemsBy F. L. JonesAuthorHouse
Copyright © 2010 F.L. Jones
All right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4520-7166-4Contents
Love.......................................................viiAbout the Author...........................................xiAbout the Book.............................................xiiiAcknowledgments............................................xvAll Is Love Poems..........................................1Do You Know My Name?.......................................2I Can't Hear Your Whisper..................................4I'm Sorry for the Love That I Gave You.....................5Love Personified...........................................6Stressing..................................................8Candy Apple................................................10How........................................................12Destiny....................................................13No More....................................................15Memphis Belle..............................................17When I Cry at Night........................................19Miss You...................................................21Sunflower..................................................22One More...................................................23Happenstance...............................................25Empowerment and Spiritual Poems............................27A Drop of Blood............................................28Share Your Love............................................29Wonderful Beginnings.......................................31Homeless Voter.............................................33So I Kiss This World Goodbye...............................35You Are Awesome, Girl......................................37Children of Haiti..........................................39Teacher Behold This Child..................................41Mother.....................................................43Cousin Annabelle, Why Do You Cry?..........................44Give Him a Little More.....................................46Can You Feel the Spirit in Me?.............................47I'm So Amazed..............................................50More Children Poems........................................52Lord, I Pray...............................................53Voices of the Innocence....................................54Become like Children.......................................56Lord I'm Innocent..........................................58I'm Swimming in my Mommy Tummy.............................60
Chapter One
All Is Love Poems
Do You Know My Name?
At that very moment when time stood still,
I realized the existence of something so real.
The fallacy of an adventure, of a road less traveled,
I began to discover my feelings unshackled.
Wondrous, glorious, indefinite feelings of ecstasy;
how could you see and not believe?
Share your delight and experience a chaste sensation.
Unveiled in depth a new manifestation.
Tell me who am I and how I came to be.
Have you ever practiced an emotion so worthy?
Others have cheated, scorned, and escaped from me,
never getting closer to reveal in my supreme being.
I have created an aura of great satisfaction.
Only those who invite me will get stimulation.
Some are tempted by me, but are afraid to get involved;
maybe because the desires of their hearts will resolve.
Yes, I am the emotion that brings lovers together.
I make their smiles wide, eyes shine, and hearts flutter.
I am ecstatic when my presence is known.
To many the secret of my existence is bestowed.
Who am I? I am sure that you should know.
These feelings deep inside, the arousal so mellow.
Do you know my name; you know that I am Love.
I am that emotion that you are thinking of.
Now, you know my name!
I Can't Hear Your Whisper
Baby, you say that you love me
But I can't really hear you.
Because you whisper to me
the words "I love you."
The words that I long to know,
to reflect how you feel about me,
seems to be unnoticed to my ears.
That's why I feel you don't love me.
If you would only show me more
in your actions and in your touch.
I would be so very grateful
to know you care so much.
I wish I could understand
those lovely words you say.
But my hearing is not so good.
I don't hear your whispers that way.
Please be patient with me
and turn my face towards you.
Move your lips slowly, and
say the words "I love you!"
I'm Sorry for the Love That I Gave You
I'm sorry for the Love that I gave you.
There is nothing more that I can do for you.
We reached a time, a time in our lives now.
There is no turning back the clock now.
I'm telling you now that we can't go on.
You called me weak, but I know I'm strong.
I'm tired of all these years of abuse;
your punches, slaps, and kicks with your shoes.
My face was swollen and my eyes were black.
You're saying you're sorry, I'm taking you back.
Repeated cycles of abuse all the time.
Sorry, I can't take any more of your lying.
At one point in time, I used to love you.
Spent all my moments making love to you.
I cleaned, I cooked, and I washed all your clothes.
Didn't get a "thank you"; instead you broke my nose.
I'm sorry for the love that I gave you.
There is nothing more that I can do for you.
We reached a time, a time in our lives now.
There is no turning back the clock now.
Love Personified
You are the realm of my desires,
the existence of my morning awakenings.
You create in me a sense of duty,
a new focus of obligation.
Your beauty, your laugh,
your humor, your smarts;
your smile engages me
to seek a brand new start.
You came into my life,
like a whisper to the moon.
So softly and gently,
my heart danced a new tune.
Sweet melodies from heaven,
how could this be?
I've been touched by a woman
who simplifies beauty.
Southern roses, water lilies,
pastures full of daisies;
nothing can compare to you;
you simply amaze me.
I think I could be what you need,
what you desire.
I simply want to love you,
to cool your intense fire.
Don't you know that this is real?
This is as good as it gets!
You are the most spectacular,
God-fearing person I've ever met.
Words can't describe
how much I want to be with you.
Just believe my feelings
are forever raging for you.
Can you quench my burning thirst?
Can you cool me down?
Can you match my emotions?
And let me love you now!
Stressing
Baby, you seem to drive me crazy.
Maybe I want you to have my baby.
So save me from the people that slave me.
They work me and forget to pay me.
Believe me, when I talk to you freely.
Pray for me; just don't want you to leave me.
Needing you to really believe in me,
and give me strength to achieve in my dreams
and everything that I need.
And soon I will be able to feed
my family. You are important to me.
And I will always be with thee.
Stressing, I need a blessing.
So come on, help me with this mess and
testing to make sure you check in.
Don't let anyone try to break in.
Stay, stay right beside me.
Together, we both keep on striving.
Smooth, that is what we do.
Together as a couple, we can make things smooth.
So now, we both know
that when times are tough, we still make a go
for the prize that shines in our eyes;
the dreams that we both visualize.
Let's stop stressing
and get our blessing.
Just stay focused,
and we will fix the mess and,
soon everything will be
like brand new.
So just believe,
and all our dreams will come true.
Candy Apple
I just stand here totally mesmerized
by the deepness I see in your soft brown eyes.
I master my emotions in a disguise.
But I'm taken in by your body, your lips, your thighs.
It's moving me, and I respect your boundaries.
I don't touch you, and you don't touch me.
But somehow the desires will come out.
I can't stand next to you without getting aroused.
I'm turned on by the perfume you wear,
the sweet-smelling spices that you put in your hair.
More so, more than you will ever know.
Those candy apple lips are bothering my ego.
Hovering, the tensions are all over me.
Deliberately, I want you to set them free.
I am thinking to myself, wow, this girl is something else
Candy Apple, the name really seems to describe her.
Those red lips definitely become her.
I tried my best to get a taste of her.
But because of boundaries, I respect her.
This is a test. A test that I must pass,
if I want our friendship to last.
Seriously, Candy Apple has a pull on me.
Those luscious, red lips won't let go of me.
Licking them, her tongue going around slowly;
I know that I must be feeling boldly.
In and out are the motions she make.
Making me horny, making my body shake.
Candy Apple, can you give me a sample
of those luscious, red lips that are so sweet?
I really want to taste what's underneath.
I'm totally turned on, totally in heat. I imagine those candy lips tasting so
sweet.
It looks so delicious; I want a bite.
I just hope that she don't put up a fight.
I wish that I could get my lips closer,
feeling confident, feeling a little bit bolder.
I turned her around, caught her off guard.
My mouth went down on her lips so hard.
Resisting, yeah, she tried to push me.
I released my pressure and kissed her softly.
Oh, aah, yeah, she liked it.
She had my lips and were licking it.
The flavor of the candy apple tasted so sweet.
Shehad the control and now she was kissing me,
my lips, my tongue, even my dimple.
Candy Apple ... yeah, I like that sample.
More so, more than you ever know,
those candy apple lips did bother my ego.
Now the tensions are released from me.
Candy Apple, yeah, she set them free.
How
How sweet the arousal of sensations that consume
The mind, body and spirit by some unrevealed romance.
How desirable are the secrets that are unknown and
Mysterious to the one whose body that you touch.
How delicate like the rose is your love on summer's eve,
Surrounded by thorns that pricks your heart so much.
How luxurious is the realization that you continue to
Share and speak of your past love's sincere devotion.
How sensitive are the memories that conjure
Feelings of intense passion and deep emotion.
How feeble is the mind that lingers constantly,
Reminiscing about love once had and now gone.
How contemplating is it that sadness consumes the
Imagination and drains the spirit of the lost one.
How bitter is the conclusion of the story
That describes the relationship now ended.
How trivial is the realization of the notion
That the two souls together were not well blended.
Destiny
Destiny brought me to you that night.
It was meant to be; it felt so right.
Baby, you are my all and all,
my winter, my spring, my summer, and fall.
You are the joy that takes over my pain.
You are the rainbow that bursts through the rain.
You are the light that shines like the sun.
The things you do, the words you say,
you make me happy in so many ways.
I can't believe how good this feels.
So much emotion; yes, it's real!!!
I am so very thankful these days,
Baby, having you with me in a special way.
Thank you for being just the way you are,
the sun and the moon and the morning star.
Like a dream, you have come true.
I am so amazed by the things that you do.
Thanks for being in my life, in my heart.
You were meant for me, right from the start.
That night destiny brought me to you.
I'm thankful, Baby, and I still love you.
No More
I am sorry for being such an ass and fool.
I don't want to hurt you no more.
Please let me know if things are cool.
I hurt you time and time again.
Do you think that you will give me another chance?
A chance to hold you and tell you "No more."
No more of that foolish stuff; it's you I adore.
I need you and don't need or want no other.
You are the only one for me. Please, don't let me suffer.
If I can't have you, then I want no one.
To me, you are the model of perfection
Let me talk with you; let me share myself.
Let me explore your emotions; let me help.
I am sorry, and I want you back.
Talk to me baby, and I promise I won't slack.
I will do my part to inform you of everything,
even if I feel that it is not worth it or nothing.
I want you to call me; it is very urgent.
I can't deal without having you present.
Into my arms, into my life,
stay with me and be my wife.
Memphis Belle
I have traveled to and fro searching for someone,
Someone special and unique to call my own.
I have been searching in places far and near,
But I could not find my true heart anywhere.
Then suddenly right in Memphis, in a social place,
I saw her looking at me with curiosity upon her face.
The beats of the rhythm and thumping of music in the background
Couldn't displace the dancing of hearts that were meant to be found.
I stopped and stared and was totally mesmerized
By her elegance, grace, and the warmth in her eyes.
My whole mind raced with lines to use, so I thought of my intent.
I could ask her to dance, but of course, I was a little bit hesitant.
Somehow through the night, our hearts and bodies found each other.
We danced almost the whole night, bodies sweating, wanting to go
further.
We talked, we danced, and we shared our first kiss.
There was something occurring here; I felt so much bliss.
We shared a night of passion, intimacy so sensual, so deep.
I don't think I've ever felt that way, so connected, at peace.
I think it was true love, fate, destiny, or a love spell.
I was just a tourist, and I met Memphis Belle.
When I Cry at Night
Sometimes I cry
just because it is good
for my body to release
the pain from my soul.
The pain of suffering,
the pain of losses,
the pain of financial burdens;
I realize that tears I shed
are due to the pain of a broken love.
They are the same tears
I cried when I fell in love.
When I cry at night,
I am remembering those years,
those times,
those sweet memories
not so long ago.
I feel lonely, compromised,
discouraged, and afraid;
afraid that you have
chosen someone else to hold.
When I cry at night,
my body is aching
to be touched,
to be held by you once again.
When I cry at night,
it means I am alone, alone
without my love,
without my friend.
When I cry at night,
I am sad,
I am broken,
but hopeful that
one day,
one night,
my love will return to me.
Then I will cry no more,
and my tears will not shed from me.
Miss You
Just wanted to say I miss you, girl.
You are the one that rules my world.
Every time I see your smile
It makes me want to stay a while.
You seem to have that hold on me.
Never let it go, just let it be.
You know what really makes me wild?
It is when I can see the love in your eyes.
Thank you, girl, for being mine.
I'm stuck with you for a very long time.
I know that we are far apart,
But your love remains in my heart.
Can't wait for the day to touch your face.
Let me feel the warmth in your embrace.
To trace the delicate lines of your smile,
To see the glow in your eyes for a little while.
I miss you, and I can't wait to see you soon.
Sunflower
Oh, man, she is like a sunflower standing and dancing in the sun.
She is so pleasant, sweet, wonderful, and fun.
She has cool friends, and she likes to dance.
She makes me happy; we have lots of love and romance.
She is my heart, my joy, and my pain.
I just can't believe it; I can love again.
This is so real and just so unique.
I enjoy going to see her every other week.
She is my queen, my baby, my friend.
I am happy that my life can start again.
I care so much for her, more than I could ever know.
I think about her needs first before I think of my own.
Her needs are more important, and they come first.
I think I fell in love with her around November first.
I just can't explain it, but there is so much more.
So many compliments I give her, the one I ADORE!!!
She is my sunflower, a radiance of energy.
I love her, and she means everything to me.
I wish you luck in finding that joy and love again.
If it happens once, it can happen again.
One More
I'm sorry for what I did to you.
I know now how much this is hurting you.
I wish I could take back the things I did.
I realize how hurt you must be.
I just hope that soon you can forgive me.
I know I wasn't honest with you from the start.
I just wish that I can unbreak your heart.
I know that all that you have heard is true.
I just could not prepare myself to tell you.
I wasn't sure how your reaction would be.
Didn't know where to go, so I'm asking you please.
Baby, say that you would give me one more:
One more
reason to say I love you.
One more
reason to want to be with you.
One more
day to wipe away the tears.
One more
reason to extend the years.
One more
time to look upon your face.
One more
night to share your embrace.
One more
time to remember when,
the love we shared and how it began.
So, baby, say that you will give me one more
chance to show you how much I adore
everything that you are to me.
For, baby, I want you to truly believe
I'm sorry for what I did to you.
Happenstance
You remember that day, that evening, or that night,
when I saw you standing under the hazy, mellow lights?
There was something about the way you turned your head
to one side and smiled directly at my face, and said,
"Hi, are you having a good time?" and right then and there,
I just knew at that very moment that I must have you near.
I gazed into your deep hazel eyes and stared.
I said "Yes, I am having a very good time since you are here."
You smiled and this time I saw even, white teeth;
a very beautiful smile, some would say they were bleached.
But I was so mesmerized by your amazing beauty;
a sight to behold and a very wonderful personality.
I could not believe you were interested in me.
I was baffled and thinking my mind was playing tricks on me.
You remember that day, that evening, or that night,
when all the words I said came out exactly right?
Because somehow you felt at peace with me.
I felt so grateful to have found a beautiful new friend.
We danced and swayed to the soft melodies.
We touched, we kissed, creating sensual harmonies.
The night dragged on and as we approached close to the end,
we exchanged numbers and decided to hang out again.
It was a wonderful experience when we met in November.
We are still lovers today, but that day I will always remember.
(Continues...)
Excerpted from Candy Appleby F. L. Jones Copyright © 2010 by F.L. Jones. Excerpted by permission of AuthorHouse. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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