Until you’ve freed your mind from the people, situations,
and other assorted bullshit that ties you down—
You’ll never truly know or be able to experience freedom.
If you can’t act independently,
think independently,
live independently,
or just be independent—
You’ll never be free.
Release the chains.
Get free!
© BuddahDesmond
The chatter never ceases when being flooded by joyful memories of a bygone era.
You’re in a trance when nostalgia captures you:
Wide smile, happy, sparkling eyes—
A lift in the tone of your voice,
so evident in the jubilant recap of your experiences.
There’s nothing wrong with reminiscing about the past.
The chapters in the book of the past made way for the books of the present and the
forthcoming books of the future.
It’s important that we look to our past because it’s our personal history.
When we’ve learned from our history, there are slim chances of blocking the blessings of
the future.
We just have to remember not to dwell too long in the past.
Can’t bring back what we had then.
But we can reexamine our lives now,
and figure out what it will take to create the good ole days of today—
To make them just as memorable, just as impactful as they were then.
© BuddahDesmond
To us–you are our everything.
We depend upon you for our way of life.
We need you to nurture us, guide us, and protect us.
Even though we sometimes go about our days as fearless as can be,
We need you,
Sometimes more than you know.
That’s why it hurts us so when you don’t hear us,
When you don’t see us,
When you aren’t listening or paying attention to how we feel or what we’re trying to say.
And we internalize it, thinking it’s something that we did to make you act this way,
not knowing–or always aware—that what happens or has happened to you
or what affects your mood and how you treat us often has nothing to do with us.
But how can we know when you don’t know how or are scared to talk to us openly and freely?
We may not be grown but it doesn’t mean we won’t understand.
And if we don’t, we can at least try.
What we often don’t understand is why we get hurt so
when we don’t get what we need from you,
Or when we get taken advantage of.
It’s a whirlwind that can leave us lost;
Some of us sadly never find our way back home.
But those of us that do successfully breakthrough.
You may not fully comprehend how much we need you or how much you need us,
But one without the other simply isn’t right.
If you would only think about the great impact you have on us–so much would change in this world.
Just imagine, this world could become the world we’ve always dreamed of.
And what a world that could be.
© BuddahDesmond
I’m so happy to announce the release of my first book – Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics. It’s been an arduous journey but well-worth it. I’m elated to have achieved one of my many lifelong dreams. It’s self-published through iUniverse. Here’s the description:
Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics presents an eye-opening collection of poetry inspired by personal experiences, current events, history, culture, and social issues. This collection provides a glimpse into the mind of BuddahDesmond as he investigates our contemporary world. Written over the course of the last decade, these poems serve as an introduction to BuddahDesmond’s range, voice, and style.
Prevail is divided into three sections—life, love, and politics, each of which provides the author with an opportunity to thoroughly dissect his thoughts and feelings on each topic. “Life” challenges the notion of living happily ever after, considers the struggles of dysfunctional families, and shares the perspective of a laggard in a high-tech world. “Love” discusses the power of real, true love, the up and downs of relationships, and the difficulty finding a mate in the technosexual age. “Politics” explores the power of rhetoric and the underhanded maneuvering of politicians, as well as providing perspectives on many contemporary issues.
In this new collection, BuddahDesmond seeks to offer an underlying message of strength, persistence, and triumph.
The book is available for purchase directly from iUniverse, along with retailers like Amazon (Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Book-A-Million (Paperback | Hardcover), and other retailers. Please check it out. If you like it/love it, spread the word and encourage others to buy it. Be sure to stop by and “Like” the Facebook Fan Page as well.
Thank you to all the readers for the love and support over the years. Enjoy! Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!!!
© BuddahDesmond
Whenever the feeling comes along I’m temporarily paralyzed.
Can’t seem to move, think, or speak normally.
A momentary loss;
Have to make myself snap out of it to get beyond it.
Whenever that feeling takes over,
I have to regain my composure.
It’s like I’m fighting against a foreign invader–with everything within me—to win.
Whenever that feeling comes along,
I have to do what I can to conquer it.
Don’t want to be the victim of my own defeat.
Can’t pass the blame on anyone else if I can’t deal;
When the beat drops I just have to ride it
Never going against it,
Just naturally flowing with it
When it hits it captures me,
Seizes my soul,
Taking control of every word I say and every move I make
This groove colors the night,
Painting scenes never realized before,
Igniting otherworldly emotions,
And deepened connections.
Don’t want this musical excursion to end.
Why should we ever have to step outside of this groove?
If I were its proprietor I could mass market this experience
so that everyone could get a fix.
Cause after a groove like this–how can your life ever be the same?
© BuddahDesmond
Nothing rings true
Nothing quite real
It’s all staged and scripted
Better than make believe
Left wondering if anything gets past the pretense
So contrived
Like co-stars with bad chemistry
Though they keep trying–disbelief is never suspended
Except for those weak, naive minds who continue to fall for it
Meanwhile, those in the know are waiting for the showdown
If you ever wonder why the reception is icy
or lacks the warmth you feel you’re accustomed to
check yourself
You may not be as genuine as you think you are
You may not be genuine at all
Just fake and phony
100% fake and phony
(c) BuddahDesmond
If you really meant what you said, why apologize?
Anyone could feel the words,
they were jam-packed with passion.
Could the presentation have been different?
Yes.
Could your tone have been less caustic?
Yes.
If anything, you should apologize for how you said what you said.
Otherwise it’s meaningless.
Phony apologies don’t suffice in any instance.
Unless it’s sincere and heartfelt–keep it to yourself.
(c) BuddahDesmond