Love is thy lamp through the night,
A beacon glowing, ever bright.
In deep shadows, it casts its glow,
Guiding hearts where they should go.
A lantern's flame, steadfast and true,
It illuminates the path for two.
In the darkness, love's light... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 8 days ago
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is joy
the
intervals of
soprano blue laughter
that
climb over
the
rainbows of happiness
that
dwell inside
of the
little boy soul
is
the
inside of... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 15 days ago
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Lord this boy is bright
as a ten-watt lightbulb
well, he needs some home-schooling
to properly integrate himself
into our society
Lord, don't send this boy to hell
take the gun out of his hands
please give this boy a chance
Oh Lord, don't... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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Oh, love, if you remember me, 'tis true,
A faded echo whispered soft and blue.
Like distant music, on the wind, it floats,
A melody of moments, shared in secret notes.
Did stolen glances, laughter light and free,
Leave any trace, within your... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 month ago
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In lunar realms, where shadows ever creep,
A barren land, where solace seems to sleep,
Love sheds her light, a beacon soft and kind,
A gentle touch upon the heart and mind.
No scorching sun, but luminescence pure,
It was a moonlit dance,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 1 month ago
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The world below, a canvas veiled in white,
Love is above these clouds, a soaring flight.
Storms rage unseen, where shadows twist and turn,
Yet here we fly, on wings that brightly burn.
Sunlight ignites the edges, soft and gold,
A whispered... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 1 month ago
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If love's the only air that we breathe, my dear,
No gasping struggle, no consuming fear.
It fills our lungs, a sweetness light and pure,
Invigorating life, forevermore.
In whispered sighs and laughter's joyful sound,
Love's oxygen sustains,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 1 month ago
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Not lands explored, nor oceans crossed in haste,
Love is the vastness of your heart embraced.
A depth that holds the moonlit starry night,
And shelters dreams in gentle, warming light.
A boundless space where galaxies reside,
With room for... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 1 month ago
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Too far, they whisper, hearts should hold their ground,
A deeper ocean, love has yet to sound.
But reason's voice, in passion's storm, is drowned,
Lost in your eyes, where I am truly found.
Logic's frail thread, a cobweb swept aside,
By tides... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 1 month ago
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Ali once said that he lived the life of 100 men.
I can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.
Once upon a time,
I wrestled an alligator and tackled a polar bear.
Still, I accomplished all that
in broad daylight in the Himalayas... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 month ago
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A smile, like a siren, my defenses disarm,
Love's sweet persuasion, a captivating charm.
Logic surrenders, swept away by the tide,
Reason takes a backseat, emotions my guide.
Whispers of forever, paint futures so bright,
I chase after dreams,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 month ago
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If there's a shade of love unseen,
A whispered hue, in twilight's sheen,
It blooms in quiet, soft, and deep,
A silent vow, a promise to keep.
Not fireworks bright, nor passion's fire,
But embers warm, a gentle pyre.
A knowing glance, a hand... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 1 month ago
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No crashing waves, no thunder's roar,
Love shall a quiet storm explore.
A steady rain, that gently soaks,
Nourishing roots, where passion croaks.
A whispered wind, through leaves, sighs,
Secrets it shares, beneath soft skies.
A steady flame,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 1 month ago
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In hushed tones, a secret it kept,
Love whispered a promise, while I gently slept.
A warmth in my slumber, a dream come alive,
Of futures entwined, where destinies thrive.
The voice, soft and sweet, like a lullaby's call,
Woke feelings... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 2 months ago
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Oh, love, don't you drift on a lonely tide,
My heart's tethered anchor, by your gentle side.
Don't sail these vast oceans, without me as crew,
Together we'll weather, whatever comes true.
The wind whispers warnings, of tempests unseen,
But... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 2 months ago
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Love brings me shield and sword, a curious blend,
A haven of comfort, a fierce, loyal friend.
The shield, a warm bulwark, from worries that creep,
Your arms wrapped around me, a solace to keep.
The sword, a defender, from shadows that loom,
A... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 2 months ago
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In hushed tones, beneath the moon's soft gleam,
We whispered the canons, love's whispered theme.
No laws etched in stone, but a vow from the heart,
A promise unspoken, a brand new start.
Respect, a foundation, where trust can reside,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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Love walked out in the clearing, bathed in morning's gleam,
No harsh words were spoken, just a silent, fading dream.
A path once well-trodden, now overgrown with weeds,
Memories linger, like wildflowers, where passion once feeds.
Did the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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Don't rush love's unfolding, a story untold,
Let feelings take root, 'neath patience of gold.
Like seeds in the darkness, for sunlight, they wait,
Love's blossom unfolds, in its perfect state.
Embrace the first tendrils, a shy, sweet hello,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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leaf
upon
the
ghost white
sycamore tree
possess a soul
seeking truth
from
thee
and
not to perish
from
the... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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Oh, Love, we have captured the stars, not with hand,
But with hearts intertwined, a daring command.
We dreamt of the cosmos, a future unknown,
And built a rocketship, fueled by love alone.
We soared past the clouds, leaving doubt far behind,
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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Love is my daily bread, a nourishing core,
Strengthens my spirit, always.
Not a fleeting fancy, a passionate craze,
But a steady companion, through life's winding maze.
Kindness the crust, a warmth I can share,
Compassion is the filling, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 2 months ago
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Sun-dappled leaves, a secret space,
Laughter and whispers, a stolen embrace.
A blush on your cheeks, a question in your eyes,
A moment suspended, beneath endless skies.
But courage then faltered, a word left unsaid,
The silence stretched... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 2 months ago
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Yes, she is my beacon of light,
A radiant sun, chasing back the endless night.
Her laughter, a melody, joyous and clear,
Banishes shadows, and casts out all fear.
Her eyes, like twin stars, in the vastness they gleam,
Guiding my course, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 2 months ago
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sail beyond
the
ocean waves
then
they
weave across
the
Breckenridge...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 2 months ago
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When death washes over us, a tide so serene,
No longer will burdens or worries convene.
The laughter, the tears, all memories blend,
A tapestry woven, that finds its end.
The body, a vessel, released from its hold,
Like leaves on the wind, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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Oh Love, look what we have done,
A tangled mess, beneath the setting sun.
Words flung like stones, a hurtful display,
Leaving scars etched, where laughter once played.
But wait, love whispers, a chance to rebuild,
With gentle forgiveness, on... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 2 months ago
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The raindrops keep falling, a curtain of gray,
Drumming a rhythm on rooftops all day.
Puddles like mirrors reflect the dim sky,
A world washed anew, with a tearful sigh.
But listen beyond, to the whisper they bring,
A song of the earth, as... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 2 months ago
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You fan the small spark, a flickering flame,
Belief in my wings, whispers my name.
Doubt's heavy cloak begins to unwind,
With each word of faith, a strength I can find.
Your trust, a gentle breeze, lifts me with grace,
Soaring above fear, to... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 2 months ago
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For all the love inside of you,
A fire that burns, warm and true.
A wellspring of kindness, a gentle embrace,
A light in the darkness, a comforting space.
Let it spill over, in laughter and grace,
In every kind gesture, a smile on your face.
... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 2 months ago
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We go gently under the stars,
Barefoot whispers on dew-kissed scars
Of the sleeping earth. A velvet hush,
Only starlight whispers, a gentle crush
Of galaxies vast on our upturned gaze.
No need for words in this starlit maze.
A hand-held... – by Jamal Upshaw | 76 Views added 2 months ago
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Let me be the tallest oak tree, strong,
Roots delving deep where they belong.
Branches reach high, a sheltering hand,
For weary travelers across the land.
Whispers of wind through leaves unfold,
Stories whispered, both young and old.
Witness... – by Jamal Upshaw | 8 Views added 2 months ago
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Deep in the earth, a stifled cry,
We yearn for air and a boundless sky.
Roots may hold fast, but spirits crave,
The sun's warm kiss on a windswept wave.
Blind tendrils reach, a desperate plea,
To break the bonds of obscurity.
Blooms unfurl,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 4 Views added 2 months ago
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A vibrancy fades, a hush descends,
Laughter once bright, now barely lends
A spark to the eyes, once alight.
Conversations, dimmed by the night.
Warmth cools to a whisper, a sigh,
A touch that once sent shivers by
Now lingers, a ghost in its... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 2 months ago
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When love is a shapeless flame,
It licks at the edges of known,
A yearning that whispers no name,
A hunger for hearts yet unshown.
It dances in whispers and sighs,
A warmth with no form to define,
A mist in the lover's own eyes,
A promise,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 2 months ago
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we
spread our wings
tonight
like
the
hummingbird
in
flight
brings
the
gift of light
shining
through
the
tiny cracks of
your...
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Ink bleeds whispers, secrets kept,
A story on paper, unslept.
Words like windows, veiled, and thin,
Reflecting a soul held within.
Eyes, unseen, guide every line,
A silent observer, entwined.
Their gaze shapes the moonlit tide,
Emotions in... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 2 months ago
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Each step a whisper, a heart's soft beat,
The map unfolds, the path less steep.
Stars as our guide, a distant gleam,
We chase the horizon, a waking dream.
Doubt lingers near, a fleeting shade,
But passion's fire, cannot fade.
With every... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 2 months ago
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When I opened my eyes, all I could see was a landscape full of trees with empty nooses
My father was a runaway slave, who was captured by them bounty hunters. Daddy wanted to be free and provide for his family
Why do we kill and enslave... – by Jamal Upshaw | 7 Views added 2 months ago
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Walls I built, a fortress of my own,
Crumbled by affection, a love yet unknown.
Fear's iron grip, a cell I called my heart,
Shattered by tenderness, a brand new start.
Tears that once were prisons, now cleansing rain,
Washing doubt away, a... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 2 months ago
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From Harlem's pulse, a symphony untold,
Stories etched in a brownstone, dreams unfold.
Streetlamps pierce the twilight, jazz ignites,
Hope flickers, a flame against the nights.
Laughter rings on stoops where neighbors meet,
Gospel choirs... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 3 months ago
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Not born of one, yet kin to all,
We sprout from seeds that gently fall.
Nurtured by the sun, by rain, by grace,
We climb and weave in nature's space.
Whose fruit are we? A mingled breed,
Of sun and soil, of wind and seed.
From countless... – by Jamal Upshaw | 3 Views added 3 months ago
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your
heartbeat wings
i
shall know
when
the
hummingbird sings
be still
and
glow
be...
– by Jamal Upshaw | 7 Views added 3 months ago
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In realms where legends rise and fall,
There echoes out the hero's call.
A whisper soft yet firm and clear,
A summons to those who dare to steer.
Through shadowed valleys, darkened night,
The hero's heart, a beacon bright.
With courage... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 3 months ago
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We walk right into the sun,
Where golden rays and dreams are spun.
With each step forward, we embrace,
The warmth that guides us, leaves no trace.
Through fields of gold and skies so blue,
Our hearts alight with passions true.
Hand in hand,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 1 View added 3 months ago
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In the quiet of the night, I hear your call,
A whisper soft, a gentle plea, enthrall.
Your burdens heavy, your spirit unfurled,
Come rest your weary heart, let me hold your world.
In the chaos of the day, I see your strife,
A struggle fierce,... – by Jamal Upshaw | 0 Views added 3 months ago
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God is the creator
and
he is my light and sword
he is holy and wonderful
he is my rock and my shepard
he is love and mercy through a quiet storm
upon
the quiet shores
thus
he prepareth a table before me
with
water and bread
he is the air... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 4 months ago
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A thread of crimson, through the heart it weaves,
Binding two souls, like leaves on autumn's eve.
(Image of two souls intertwined amidst autumn leaves)
Beyond the flesh, where shadows dimly play,
A deeper song, the spirits interlace.
(Image... – by Jamal Upshaw | 6 Views added 5 months ago
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In thy dreams, a world takes flight,
Where fantasies dance in the soft moonlight.
A realm where hopes and wishes run,
In the sweet embrace of dreams yet spun.
In the still of night, when stars align,
Thy dreams take shape, vivid and fine.
A... – by Jamal Upshaw | 5 Views added 5 months ago
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Love opens another door, they say,
A threshold to a realm in its own way.
Beyond the mundane, where dreams restore,
Love leads us through, to explore.
In tender whispers, in heartfelt sighs,
Love beckons us to where hope lies.
Through that... – by Jamal Upshaw | 2 Views added 5 months ago
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