© Musue N. Haddad
I’m quiet
And silent
Whisper softly
Tread gently
But deep inside
There’s a storm
So very near
Waiting and watching
I’m quiet
And hush
Mumble lightly
Walk in silence
But in my eyes
Unseen tears flow
Rolling down my cheeks
No longer can wait
I’m quiet
And wordless
Hurt deep inside
Wail in silence
Without a sound
The grinding agony
Throbbing of my heart
A quiet storm in my heart
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
"Don’t Ask"
© Musue N. Haddad
You said “Don’t ask.”
When I asked
You said don’t see
When I opened my eyes
You said don’t touch
When I desired a touch
I’ll shut my mouth
At your request
But more questions
Deep within my heart
As it drips with tears
Aches in my heart
I’ll shut my mouth
But not just my mouth
And you know just that
My mind overflows all
Things that were said
And the predictions
Of what you'd do
I’ll keep my mouth shut
About you, about us
Just as you insisted
To do just as you insist
I’ll look the other way
Not to see; not to ask
Not to want to/a touch
Expect nothing less
(First drafted October 2011)
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
You said “Don’t ask.”
When I asked
You said don’t see
When I opened my eyes
You said don’t touch
When I desired a touch
I’ll shut my mouth
At your request
But more questions
Deep within my heart
As it drips with tears
Aches in my heart
I’ll shut my mouth
But not just my mouth
And you know just that
My mind overflows all
Things that were said
And the predictions
Of what you'd do
I’ll keep my mouth shut
About you, about us
Just as you insisted
To do just as you insist
I’ll look the other way
Not to see; not to ask
Not to want to/a touch
Expect nothing less
(First drafted October 2011)
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Flip, Flop Life
© Musue N. Haddad
Flip, flop, flip flop
That is just it
What is it?
One day it is up
Next day what happens?
It is all down
Who wants a Flip Flop life?
Instability, insecurity
It’s all a flux
For the soul
Collapses, crushes
Million broken pieces
Irrevocable; beyond repair
Do you like flip flop?
I do not; I don’t!
Not in this place
Never in the home
I abhor flip flops
Here, there, anywhere
It crushes, and sinks
The home and heart
Such irreparable damage!
What Flip, Flop life.
A Life of Instability
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Flip, flop, flip flop
That is just it
What is it?
One day it is up
Next day what happens?
It is all down
Who wants a Flip Flop life?
Instability, insecurity
It’s all a flux
For the soul
Collapses, crushes
Million broken pieces
Irrevocable; beyond repair
Do you like flip flop?
I do not; I don’t!
Not in this place
Never in the home
I abhor flip flops
Here, there, anywhere
It crushes, and sinks
The home and heart
Such irreparable damage!
What Flip, Flop life.
A Life of Instability
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Monday, September 12, 2011
Lost Dreams?
© Musue N. Haddad
Where are the dreams
That came to us
Beautiful dreams unfulfilled
Are they lost in our dreams?
Or carried away by the wind
Dreams of beautiful times
We walked together
Hand in hand, side by side
Moving to the future
Where are the dreams that came to you?
They felt beautiful and alive
I waited to touch them
The warmth from its glow
Captivated my heart
And I waited, just for you
To fulfill those dreams
Will you let the dreams go?
And the memories wilt?
Or fly away with the wind?
Are the dreams broken, shattered?
All dead, and lost my dear?
I still hear and feel the dreams
But it feels like a dream.
Was this just a dream?
Do I say farewell to the dream?
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Where are the dreams
That came to us
Beautiful dreams unfulfilled
Are they lost in our dreams?
Or carried away by the wind
Dreams of beautiful times
We walked together
Hand in hand, side by side
Moving to the future
Where are the dreams that came to you?
They felt beautiful and alive
I waited to touch them
The warmth from its glow
Captivated my heart
And I waited, just for you
To fulfill those dreams
Will you let the dreams go?
And the memories wilt?
Or fly away with the wind?
Are the dreams broken, shattered?
All dead, and lost my dear?
I still hear and feel the dreams
But it feels like a dream.
Was this just a dream?
Do I say farewell to the dream?
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Fill My Heart
© Musue N. Haddad
What a laden heart
A heavy heart from dusk
To dawn
Heart truly occupied today
Filled with reflections, emotions
Teary silence, not a word
To speak of my thoughts
Dreams, hopes, emotions
So I take this time
To bring it all to him
My Lord, my Almighty God
I say to Him
Lord, look deep within me
You know my thoughts, feelings
Why the emotions, feelings
You’re the mighty healer
My guide, and my strength
Provider of strength
Remove the fears
And the silent tears
The weight from my heart
Replace the fears
And the warm tears
And the weakness
With your beautiful love
And strength from above
Send your joy and peace
To fill my grieving heart
You are one and great
Healer of my heart
My provider and guide
As I rise to face the day
No more fears, tears
But joy and peace
Weariness is gone
Replace with strength
Doubt taken over by faith
Your love overridden fear
Thank you for this day.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
What a laden heart
A heavy heart from dusk
To dawn
Heart truly occupied today
Filled with reflections, emotions
Teary silence, not a word
To speak of my thoughts
Dreams, hopes, emotions
So I take this time
To bring it all to him
My Lord, my Almighty God
I say to Him
Lord, look deep within me
You know my thoughts, feelings
Why the emotions, feelings
You’re the mighty healer
My guide, and my strength
Provider of strength
Remove the fears
And the silent tears
The weight from my heart
Replace the fears
And the warm tears
And the weakness
With your beautiful love
And strength from above
Send your joy and peace
To fill my grieving heart
You are one and great
Healer of my heart
My provider and guide
As I rise to face the day
No more fears, tears
But joy and peace
Weariness is gone
Replace with strength
Doubt taken over by faith
Your love overridden fear
Thank you for this day.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
You're Special to Me
© Musue N. Haddad
From the moment you held me,
You've been in my dreams, thoughts
That's because you've captured my heart
I always wonder if you feel the same
So when you say I'm special
It makes me love you more
And to say to you, my dear
Capture me, and let me stay forever
In your arms and in your heart
Let me tell you a little secret
Do you know when you hold me
Or when I stand close to you
My heart beats faster and faster
It melts when you whisper to me
Sometimes I want to scream aloud
Shout you to the world, my dear
Write your name in the sky
Dance with you on the rainbow
Let me whisper to you, my dear
My every heart beat says I want you
Ask all the birds and they will tell you
That you are always on my mind
And sing of you every day, my dear
So come close; whisper to me
Let me feel your breathe
Hold me; tell me how you feel
Promise to be with me always
Because you're special to me
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
From the moment you held me,
You've been in my dreams, thoughts
That's because you've captured my heart
I always wonder if you feel the same
So when you say I'm special
It makes me love you more
And to say to you, my dear
Capture me, and let me stay forever
In your arms and in your heart
Let me tell you a little secret
Do you know when you hold me
Or when I stand close to you
My heart beats faster and faster
It melts when you whisper to me
Sometimes I want to scream aloud
Shout you to the world, my dear
Write your name in the sky
Dance with you on the rainbow
Let me whisper to you, my dear
My every heart beat says I want you
Ask all the birds and they will tell you
That you are always on my mind
And sing of you every day, my dear
So come close; whisper to me
Let me feel your breathe
Hold me; tell me how you feel
Promise to be with me always
Because you're special to me
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Jah's Response to Musue's "July 26th"
By:Dennis Jah aka Gbakukenju
Boogie Boogie Boogie
I love to dance, I want to dance
But for what? Independence Day?
Independent from what?
From foreign rule? No we aren’t
I still see foreign troops keeping our peace
And foreign jafay keeping us alive
You no body unless you travel abroad
Political independence? Not really
We are still not free politically
Only one group can really be head
They still rob Peter to pay Paul
Economic independence? No way!
It is still smell no taste
Monkey works baboon draws
Everyone for himself, God for us
From kpablee to Nepuenklee,
From Trugbor to Tenebur
Broken faces, dried skins and empty bags
Burst trousers, patched pahpah and gyc
Aren’t really feeling independent
How can they celebrate Independence?
How can they shake it way, way down?
When deep down their deflated bellies
They feel dependent and economically in captivity
Boogie Boogie Boogie
I love to dance, I want to dance
But for what? Independence Day?
Independent from what?
From foreign rule? No we aren’t
I still see foreign troops keeping our peace
And foreign jafay keeping us alive
You no body unless you travel abroad
Political independence? Not really
We are still not free politically
Only one group can really be head
They still rob Peter to pay Paul
Economic independence? No way!
It is still smell no taste
Monkey works baboon draws
Everyone for himself, God for us
From kpablee to Nepuenklee,
From Trugbor to Tenebur
Broken faces, dried skins and empty bags
Burst trousers, patched pahpah and gyc
Aren’t really feeling independent
How can they celebrate Independence?
How can they shake it way, way down?
When deep down their deflated bellies
They feel dependent and economically in captivity
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