..:: Lore Thru Lyricism ~ Tshombe ::..

Ever stumble across talent that touches your heart and soul, speaks to your emotions and thoughts, yet you're unable to find words that sufficiently expresses your appreciation of the art? There's a quote that states "You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you.", Tshombe's dynamic works combine life commonalities and inoculate them with passion, insight and a fresh perspective. Can you tell I'm a fan :-)? Listen and vibe for yourself.




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Heartfelt Thanks!

Hello fam! I’ve been on a hiatus of sorts, but I'm getting back in the swing of things. I want to take this time to sincerely thank each of you for continuing to support and encourage me. I also want to welcome and thank new fam members! I'm grateful for each of you. Even when I'm MIA, I'm reading your comments and blogs. Much love!

Oh, and if you haven't already, visit me @ The CG Chronicles :-).

..:: Lore Thru Lyricism ~ Gemineye ::..

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Serenity Prayer Redux

I'll let ya in on a little secret...some of my best moments of clarity and introspect happen in the shower. May sound weird, but I think it's the lack of distractions. The other day, the second line of The Serenity Prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr popped in my mind. Some categorize this as a prayer for rough times, but it applies to daily life in my opinion. Then I started thinking it wouldn't hurt to engage creative license by personalizing it to fit my thoughts and outlook on life (my additions are in brackets). I encourage you to consider doing the same with a work that inspires you.


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God grant me the serenity
to accept {and fully understand} the things {and people} I cannot change;
courage to change the {truly important} things I can;
and wisdom to know {and respect} the difference.

Living one day at a time {but not become complacent};
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting {and learning from} hardships as the pathway to {a heart of love and true} peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to {and believe in} His Will;
That I may be reasonably {wise, humble, loving,
forgiving and} happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him {including the peace that surpasses all understanding}
Forever in the next.

Amen.


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le jeu {the game}

i see now this won’t be easy
u slyly pulled away
trying your best not to please me

it’s okay, i created this game
won’t hold it against you
admit it...you love me just the same

you chose to take this route
hiding behind a nonchalant façade
guess it’s due to the thing we’ve painfully done without

it’s okay, i created the game
one that has you hesitant to make a move
my unrestrained love driving you damn near insane

you hold back from me
afraid your emotions will be exposed
cause you to love me unconditionally

it’s okay, i created the game
not to worry, big man
i love you just the same

wanting you back ain’t wise
fueled by greedy desires
emotions extremely hard to disguise

it’s okay, i created the game
let this thing evolve the way it’s supposed to and
maybe...one day i’ll wear your last name

© MCG 2009