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Writing Prompt: Three Wishes

You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? I’ll keep it simple. This is not something I have to think about much. To want what God wants. To trust and love Him wholeheartedly. To be obedient to His word. Bonus: To know His word completely and to live holy, modest, and pleasing before Him daily.

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Avoid Trouble

Stay drama free. Run far away from gossip. Translation: “trouble”. Avoid at all costs.

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Drug Paved Streets

Ghetto streets paved with drugs and guns, Funded by the same government Who kills off our young boys and men or puts them in jail then throws away the key Money makes the world go round Guns can’t shoot themselves Your government is the real criminals Arrest them Destruction Perfectly placed in those neighborhoods To destroy the people, the youths They don’t have a future; they live and die By…

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Happy Juice

Negativity has no room or space in my home. I don’t have time for that loose cannon. I can’t deal with the roller-coaster mood swings The constant bickering and barking over simple matters. I’m good. No drama over here.

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A Tree Within Me

There’s a tree growing within me, a hopeful fire burning within me, a well of water running deep within me, a courageous love fueling me, success is my story fear has no place here, it has a bitter taste I hate, a lie that should have never been believed, It is a prison with minimal access and I will not be silenced

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Walk Away

Walk away from anyone or anything that doesn’t make you happy Period! No explanation needed Sometimes it only makes matters worst when you ask for someone else’s opinion especially if they’ve never been in your shoes

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The Result of Being Nice

I’ve tried to be the one who everyone can turn to The problem is, I always get hurt in the process of being nice always giving a helping hand though I’m not looking for anything in return Others can count on me but I can’t count on anyone In my time of need, there’s no one to rescue me its time I learn my lesson saying no ain’t a bad thing

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Mother Won't Soon Forget

Mother Won’t Soon Forget

Abortion the thought never crossed her mind until she became pregnant at what seemed like… the wrong time in her life. Abortion became the centerpiece of her existence the moment she realized it was a choice in her haste to get rid of “it” she chose to end the life of that precious baby that’s part of her but at that moment, it seemed right that’s her justification in her haste to get rid of…

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Anger Is Misery

To feed off anger is a miserable place to be, this poison eats away every ounce of happiness It is the destroyer of all things good Once that emotion has been unleashed, it is hell to pay (and more) nothing will ever seem right be careful with your words watch your actions and reactions

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A Pet Peeve

People always tell me to “smile.” Wow. Really. Do you really think I need permission to show happiness? Is a smile a true sign of happiness? I know so many sad people with smiles on their faces

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Don't Worry (About Worrying)

Don’t Worry (About Worrying)

It’s easier to worry than to trust that everything will be alright It’s safer to think of the worst-case scenarios first than to see things in a positive light But worrying doesn’t solve a thing, it causes frustration, headaches, anxiety, depression, and a long list of negative reactions stress kills that’s the only outcome of worrying

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When You Wish

when you wish, only wish good things for those who’s treated you wrong don’t wish ill will on anyone, no matter what, the battle is not yours

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Definition of A Poet

A poet is an artist who paints a picture with words sharp as a sword not meant to harm worth a thousand words

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Victory is Mine

Gotta stay pumped up Have to take action; gotta do my part Gotta step out in faith I can’t let this fear thing get in my way I can’t let that thing win now no, sir this time around Victory is mine I claim victory in Jesus’ name

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Be Kind

Everyone has their time of the year, month, week, or day when their self-confidence suffers they struggle with self-acceptance, they become their biggest enemies in limbo, they can only watch helplessly as their self-image falls apart, they need some reassurance just a kind word or two might be enough to tape back up their appearance.

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Happy 9th Birthday

Today is a great day to turn 9 years old Just yesterday, it seems I was in the hospital delivering you. I’ve been celebrating your birth every day, not just today. You are my firstborn and still my baby in my eyes. You are special Love you, son, with all of my heart.

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Time Alone

My Reality

I just stay to myself, less is better I find that spending time alone is a good thing I don’t have to fuss or fight with anyone anymore, it’s just peaceful and quiet no more mazes and manipulation I don’t want to get caught up in anyone else’s twisted mind games