Submissions by JSly11
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
Known as J-Sly. Started writing poetry in blogs on myspace eventually that led to me preforming around the southern states of the U.S.
I Got You (Regardless)
I’ve come to realize that anything worth getting takes time
So as I review my words and write my rhymes
I won’t even try to act like I’m not feeling you
And it feels like I’ve been down this road before
But I think you can rewrite my past feelings with time
And now it’s like I can’t find the words to describe
All of the things I like about you
But with that same time
I can write down what we have in common
Very fed up with all of our past errors
Not seeing a clear reflection when we’re walking past mirrors
Been bitten by the lies of past...
So as I review my words and write my rhymes
I won’t even try to act like I’m not feeling you
And it feels like I’ve been down this road before
But I think you can rewrite my past feelings with time
And now it’s like I can’t find the words to describe
All of the things I like about you
But with that same time
I can write down what we have in common
Very fed up with all of our past errors
Not seeing a clear reflection when we’re walking past mirrors
Been bitten by the lies of past...
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B.A.M.
Visualize everything you wanted and dreamed
Summed up and placed into one human being
Testing the depth of my vocabulary to the limit
Because there isn’t a statement I can think of that can describe an image so vivid
I could say
You are like a candle's flickering flame, radiating a soft warm light into everyone you meet,
You bring hope to my life each time our paths cross
There’s a glow about you that I just can’t describe
And feelings within that I can’t hide
Amazing…..
Wonderful…..
Astonishing…..
Awe-inspiring…..
Great words all around...
Summed up and placed into one human being
Testing the depth of my vocabulary to the limit
Because there isn’t a statement I can think of that can describe an image so vivid
I could say
You are like a candle's flickering flame, radiating a soft warm light into everyone you meet,
You bring hope to my life each time our paths cross
There’s a glow about you that I just can’t describe
And feelings within that I can’t hide
Amazing…..
Wonderful…..
Astonishing…..
Awe-inspiring…..
Great words all around...
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Last Night (The Window)
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Endeavor
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Epiphany
Standing outside is a broken man, that’s me, who doesn’t want to go home
Rather stand here frozen up, hanging out in the cold
Zero below, trying to find his soul
Or even just his purpose
But no one cares what I think so me saying it is worthless
I live in a world where dreams are often shot down
Even before they are thought of or even have a chance to leave the ground
People living their lives based on the opinion of others
So quick to judge, but in God’s eyes we’re all sisters and brothers
We need to be going around helping each other
But it seems to...
Rather stand here frozen up, hanging out in the cold
Zero below, trying to find his soul
Or even just his purpose
But no one cares what I think so me saying it is worthless
I live in a world where dreams are often shot down
Even before they are thought of or even have a chance to leave the ground
People living their lives based on the opinion of others
So quick to judge, but in God’s eyes we’re all sisters and brothers
We need to be going around helping each other
But it seems to...
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Broken Dreams
Dishonest promises
Mixed with a false sense of confidence
Incompetence
Hoping one day that I wake up and regain consciousness
And realize my accomplishments
But If I could
I’d turn back the hands of time
Go back to when the stars were aligned
And pray that I could somehow make you mine
But at least not in this life
Cause I really want to make this thing right
While I’m struggling through the night
As I’m looking at the knife on the table
Thinking maybe if a cut a few cables
That I’ll begin to bleed
And you’ll come heal me
And...
Mixed with a false sense of confidence
Incompetence
Hoping one day that I wake up and regain consciousness
And realize my accomplishments
But If I could
I’d turn back the hands of time
Go back to when the stars were aligned
And pray that I could somehow make you mine
But at least not in this life
Cause I really want to make this thing right
While I’m struggling through the night
As I’m looking at the knife on the table
Thinking maybe if a cut a few cables
That I’ll begin to bleed
And you’ll come heal me
And...
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Short Story: Silver and Gold
Once upon a time there was girl
She was kind of lost in this world
She looked here and there in the search of true love
Until she decided not to depend on luck and ask the man above
She got on her knees and asked God why?
Why in all of my searches have I not found the right guy?
They say good things come to those who wait
But I started looking at 21 and now I’m soon to be 28.
I know I’m your child and I’m sounding impatient
But can you please send somebody to end my frustration?
About a month later God answered her call
He knew of her struggles, her...
She was kind of lost in this world
She looked here and there in the search of true love
Until she decided not to depend on luck and ask the man above
She got on her knees and asked God why?
Why in all of my searches have I not found the right guy?
They say good things come to those who wait
But I started looking at 21 and now I’m soon to be 28.
I know I’m your child and I’m sounding impatient
But can you please send somebody to end my frustration?
About a month later God answered her call
He knew of her struggles, her...
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Anonymous
Walked to class and girl walked past and said, “Hey you!!”
“Do you remember me?”
I said no
And she said “Whoa” “Aren’t you J-Sly? I saw you perform with the Sigmas before”
Now I’m sitting there like damn, hope I don’t look like an asshole
So now I’m just staring looking deep in her eyes
It’s been about two years since I last dropped a line
One of the reasons I paused was because anybody can rhyme
Not many can say things that blow someone’s mind
Now I’m surrounded by visions from the past
Hoping that I can recall when she saw me last
Too long to...
“Do you remember me?”
I said no
And she said “Whoa” “Aren’t you J-Sly? I saw you perform with the Sigmas before”
Now I’m sitting there like damn, hope I don’t look like an asshole
So now I’m just staring looking deep in her eyes
It’s been about two years since I last dropped a line
One of the reasons I paused was because anybody can rhyme
Not many can say things that blow someone’s mind
Now I’m surrounded by visions from the past
Hoping that I can recall when she saw me last
Too long to...
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Play By The Numbers
Let me tell you how I feel about numbers
When it comes to love
Have you ever been in a relationship
That you wanted to last 4ever
Hoping that no one gets between you
And divides your time 2gether
As I see all you need is honesty
With some trust strength and loyalty
So that when you put it 2gether the sum would be
All of me that you need
My ladies want to be referred to as a dime piece
Or a 5 star chick
But the thing I need
Is a woman who doesn’t need a value system to know what her true worth means
Because beauty is only skin deep...
When it comes to love
Have you ever been in a relationship
That you wanted to last 4ever
Hoping that no one gets between you
And divides your time 2gether
As I see all you need is honesty
With some trust strength and loyalty
So that when you put it 2gether the sum would be
All of me that you need
My ladies want to be referred to as a dime piece
Or a 5 star chick
But the thing I need
Is a woman who doesn’t need a value system to know what her true worth means
Because beauty is only skin deep...
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Promise
I had promised myself that I was gonna wait to tell you this
But I came across the realization that tomorrow isn't promised
And after internal battles with my conscience I found that the time is now
Ive learned on my many travels down memory lane that there is no use in waiting for a chance and missing it and regretting it
While the opportunity is in front of you and breath is in your body
I'm your number one fan
A smile comes across my face when and wherever I hear your name
You never cease to amaze me
Not only in your outward beauty but in the way that you...
But I came across the realization that tomorrow isn't promised
And after internal battles with my conscience I found that the time is now
Ive learned on my many travels down memory lane that there is no use in waiting for a chance and missing it and regretting it
While the opportunity is in front of you and breath is in your body
I'm your number one fan
A smile comes across my face when and wherever I hear your name
You never cease to amaze me
Not only in your outward beauty but in the way that you...
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Exclusive
I had promissed myself that I would keep away from thevsad poems for a while but I felt that this one was kind of necessary due to recent occurrences. So this poem is dedicated to Ms.Riquita Jackson, the victims from the incedent in Newtown, and anyone else who recently found out there time was up.*
Tears rolling down faces, wishing for better days
Flowers sitting by your side as your body lays
I didn't know you but there's still a pain in my heart
I know your family's spirit must be torn apart
They say that only the good die young
That's right, 20 innocent kids...
Tears rolling down faces, wishing for better days
Flowers sitting by your side as your body lays
I didn't know you but there's still a pain in my heart
I know your family's spirit must be torn apart
They say that only the good die young
That's right, 20 innocent kids...
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Hopeless
Have you ever been scared to lose something that you never had?
1st Corinthians 13:13
And now abideth faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
I close my eyes when I see the sunrise and wait for the sunset.
That warm embrace reminds me of the day that we first met.
The beauty of your personality reflects in the atmosphere.
So now I feel your kind heart even when you aren't here.
Sad thing is that all days have to come to an end.
So I wait through the night so I can feel your presence again.
You got me thinking to...
1st Corinthians 13:13
And now abideth faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
I close my eyes when I see the sunrise and wait for the sunset.
That warm embrace reminds me of the day that we first met.
The beauty of your personality reflects in the atmosphere.
So now I feel your kind heart even when you aren't here.
Sad thing is that all days have to come to an end.
So I wait through the night so I can feel your presence again.
You got me thinking to...
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