Monday, November 28, 2011

It's Okay to Dream



After hearing this song on the skate rink floor this past 
Thursday (Thanksgiving night).. It was a moment of reflection 
that had me smiling and once again dreaming... digging into
my vault of sensuous thoughts shared...

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Matters of the Heart
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`It`s O.K. To Dream`
Afternoon Dreams II by Consuelo Gamboa

Beautiful Lady,
This morning I woke up in a panic, because I thought I had lost you forever to a dream. But then I soon realized that it`s ok to dream. You see, my dreams allow me to travel deep into my heart to a secret place that I only want to share with you. There`s no one word I can think of that can describe why or how it came to be, but you managed to soar deep into my heart where there`s no boundaries and I`m free to express me to you.

When I think about how life gives us different twists and turns, I`ve always found a way to see the good and accept the bad. In life, we all face the challenge of overcoming obstacles... so I live my life by a hurdler`s creed, "There`s no obstacle I can`t overcome!"

Beautiful lady, 
I found a way to see the good in my desires to love you, and I accept the bad that I can`t have and love you as my own. So when you cross my mind, I smile and say `thanks` for being a part of my day and at night when I lay my head on a pillow to sleep, I look forward to my next dream. Because when I dream of you, I fall `head over heels` in love all over again! Let these words serve as your reminder that you hold a special place in my thoughts and the key to my heart that allows me to Share My World with you... I`m Dreamin`... what a pretty sight you are to me.


Terry Reese, Jr © 

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Have you ever had that...


Shaking my head appreciatively of these 'Words'... as usual I find inspiration
from what goes in these ears of mines when it comes to music dealing with...

Matters of The Heart

Whether I can currently lay claims to loving like this or not, those feelings are with me
and I'm 'all smiles' as I reflect on 'loving like this'. I love the voice on India Arie, you 
can simply hear the beauty that resides deep inside her heart and a 
jump-shoulder bump to Anthony David for his masterful skills as well.

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Have you ever had that...

In Our Solitude by John Holyfield
'Damn this feels good feeling' of
this can't be but a dream?
That one person who
seemingly without warning
crept from your dream
and made it your reality?

The thought alone
has me relivin' a moment in time...
When I've chased the dream
and made it my 'reality'.

'Damn that feels good!'
To woo the mind of
my 'dream lover'
To hold in my hand,
the key to her heart.

'Damn that feels good!'
To stand tall and flex...
To be her 'Tower of Power'
she can lean against
in her time of need.

'Damn that feels good!'
To kneel at her bedside
So ready'..
So willin'
and able
To serve whatever it is
her heart desires.

'Damn, this feels good!'
To flop back in my chair
and visualize
A moment in time
that will forever be etched
into my memories of
a 'dream kind of love'
that keeps me anticipating
our next reunion...

'Damn it feels good!'
To wake up from a dream
knowing she's lying next to me.
'
Damn, it feels good!'
To go about my day
knowing she awaits me
with open arms.

'Damn, it feels good' when...
My heart beats
to a rhythm that spells out her name...

D r E a M L o V e R!

Oh how she fuels...
my need and desire
to be touched and caressed.
She fuels...
my need and desire
to place soft kisses
all over her body
from head to toe...

Mm Mm Mm,

I love that
'Damn, it feels good' feeling
Have you ever felt that???

Well,
Like a thief in the night
let me steal a moment of your time...
long enough to share in a dream...
your dream
Driftin' by John Holyfield
 Terry Reese Jr. © 

Friday, November 18, 2011

I lay for you to paint


Smiling and feeling good when I hear India Arie sing
She leaves me feeling good about being in the skin I'm in.
The visual picture she paints through song... Priceless!

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Matters of the Heart
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'I Lay For You To Paint'

Like Art...

I lay for you to paint...
The Picture-Perfect view
of the two of us

As I lay for you
On a blank canvas...
What is the picture
You'll paint?
Not to taint
Your vision
With that of mine
I paint
An image of...
 
Paradise by Merrill Robinson
The two of us,
Mind
And Body
Intertwined 

In wondrous play
As we lay
Beach side
On a blanket.

With you near
I'll whisper

In your ear
Like the calm
Before the storm
Titilatin' words
That excite your mind
And fuel your body

With the energy of...
Ocean waves
In motion.

Thinking aloud...
That would be my
'Picture-Perfect View'
Of the two of us,
Mind and Body Intertwined
In wondrous play
As we lay.

Like Art...

I lay for you to paint...
Your 'picture-perfect view'
Of the two of us...


Terry Reese Jr.

2004 (C)

Thursday, November 17, 2011

I want to grind...


I want to grind
Your mind...

With words 
That flow 
Off the tip 
Of my tongue 
With a glow 
that'll illuminate 
Your thoughts 
And guide you 
To that special place 
Where dreamer's 
Like me dream. 

I want to grind 
Your mind... 

With thirst quenchin' words 
That flow 
Off the tip 
Of my tongue slow 
So you can 
Take sips 
Allowing my thoughts 
To marinate 
In your mind 
Like a fine 
Wine... 

I want to grind 
Your mind... 

With passion-filled words 
That flow 
Off the tip 
Of my tongue 
Like a thrustin' 
Sensation 
Of our hips 
Bumpin'... 
Grindin' 
And windin' 
In wondrous play 

I want to grind... 



Right Now by Merrill Robinson
Do you?

Terry Reese Jr (C)

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Whew! Now that I got me Thinkin'...
Heard this on my mp3 player as I worked out today...
Lovin' the mood it sets in this mind of mine :-)
Enjoy!




Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I Stand Tall and Flex


Love that 'appreciation' for the Beautiful Black Woman feeling 
I get when I hear a song like THIS!

A piece of my mind...

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Matters of the Heart
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'I Stand Tall and Flex'
My protector by Laurie Cooper
 My Beautiful Black Queen, 
You fuel my heart and soul
With an overwhelming
Desire to...
Need to...
Stand tall and flex.

Like a 
’Tower of Power’ 
you can lean against 
in your time of need. 

I stand tall and flex


With open arms
I stand stern
I stand ready
To comfort you
With a warm embrace
Ebony Embrace by Clay Wright
To let you know
You’re safe with me.


My Beautiful Black Queen,
With you by my side
You fuel me with Pride
That gives me the
Strength to…
Power of Love by Wak (Kevin A. Williams)
Courage to…
 
Stand tall and flex…

As I stand strong
And hold my ground, 
I serve as the protector
Of your heart, mind and spirit
with an 'undying and unconditional love'
For a lifetime

My Beautiful Black Queen,
You are my gift from ‘God’
And I pay Homage
To your beautiful presence
When...

I Stand Tall and Flex!



Terry Reese Jr.
(C) 2004


Thursday, November 10, 2011

Never again do I want you to feel...

Missing someone isn’t about how long it has been since you’ve seen them or the amount of time since you’ve talked. It’s about that very moment when you find yourself doing something and wishing they were right there by your side.



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I absolutely love how this song take me to that place. I heard it on my drive home today and it has me thinking about how certain songs are elevated in your train of thought depending on your state of mind and/ or stage in life where there's a crossroad. I guess you can say I'm at a crossroad in my life when it comes to finding that lovely lady who will be by my side mentally, physically, and spiritually enduring and overcoming the challenges of life. 

You Deserve The World by Kolongi
Living and learning from the choices we make definitely has its growing pains and when I listen to this song, it sings to my heart and soul as I reflect on how my lack of honesty, lack of trusting my innermost thoughts with that special someone who I'd give the world.
The picture I want to paint isn't always filled with roses when it comes to 'matters of the heart'... the fear of losing a blessing lead to some selfish acts that could have been avoided if I had simply faced those fears with the one I love.

~~~~~~~ Matters of the Heart ~~~~~~~


Never Again do I want you to feel…
For your eyes only by Gerald Ivey
 Never again do I want you to feel
the pain you're in...

I can't keep count
of the number of times
you've had to dig deep within
to forgive me and love me
through the lies and the whys.

Never again do I want you to feel
the pain you're in...

You from the beginning
have been an example
that honesty brings about
total understanding.

Never again do I want you to feel
the pain you're in...

I don't know where to begin
to apologize for the hurt
but I know now this is where it ends.
No more will I revert

To the lies and the whys

Never again do I want you to feel
the pain you're in...

There was no gain
in the lies i tried in my reasoning why,
I prayerfully hope that your heart
will forgive me and I can
someday regain your trust...
That my love for you is truly genuine
and you loving me weren’t a misjudgment.

Never again will I cause
the pain you're in...

Because this is where I begin
To live by the way you've
always been...
Honest with your thoughts and

Trusting with your heart.
No Burden's Too Heavy by Alonzo Adams
© Terry Reese Jr

Friday, November 4, 2011

Supporting Black-owned should be a priority in my opinion

Personally, I feel too many in the black community take this way too lightly for various reasons and/or give a 1001 excuses not to support black-owned. Since my new found passion for skating started almost 2 years ago, I bear witness to this madness... the lack of support.


I lace up my 8s (skates) as much as possible and where I reside (Raleigh, NC), there's two rinks that either meet my desired environment or come close to it. But once I found out the one I frequent the most was black-owned it got my full support, why? Because it felt good being able to do something I've come to enjoy and be able to spend my money supporting a black business. 


I personally feel we as a people haven't 'ARRIVED' and can't nor should we ignore supporting others in the black community. ARRIVED <~ you know that feeling of... "I've work too hard, I've accomplished too much to be told where to spend MY money... so I'm spending it where I want to." That's all well and fine, but don't be in the business of being destructive (pull business away from) to another ~> black business that's trying to 'ARRIVED' and do big things as well, like giving back to the community we live in. 


I say, toss the reasons why you don't and make supporting black businesses a priority.


Here's a nice article I found written by Aisha I. Jefferson. 


4 Ways to Support Black Businesses

How to put your black buying power to use
'The Skating Place' Raleigh, NC Black-owned and operated
With black buying power on track to reach $1.2 trillion in 2015, Chandra R. Thomas of Atlanta, GA, along with two of her friends, found it disturbing that although African Americans are the largest consumers, they aren’t spending money with African American vendors and business owners. In 2003 they established a discussion group primarily for African American professionals, called TalkBLACK. The group hosts two-hour meetings on the first Saturday of each month at a black-owned venue and encourages attendees to purchase at least one item from the menu. “I want to dispel the myth that by supporting black-owned business you’re settling for less quality,” says Thomas.
The 37-year-old freelance journalist provided these four tips to encourage others to support black businesses.
1. Research local black-owned businesses.
You may be surrounded by black-owned businesses and not even know it. Find out by asking friends, contact an African American business organization, or casually inquiring at a venue about its ownership. “We also emphasize in meetings that we are looking for black businesses, and people will say ‘I know someone and give a referral,” Thomas says.
2. Make supporting black-owned businesses a priority.
http://www.theskatingplace.us/
TalkBLACK built the idea of supporting black-owned businesses into its culture, and any time it holds an event, it first looks at options that can benefit black businesses. But you don’t have to start an organization in order to support black-owned business; you can follow TalkBLACK’s lead as a member of any professional group you belong to, or wity your family. Whether you need flowers, tablecloths, or printed invitations, Thomas says, “Organizations should sit down and think about what they need on a regular basis and make a sincere effort to get an African American vendor or business owner to supply it. That should be your first course of action.” Some TalkBLACK members have selected Saturday as the day they patronize only black-owned businesses.
3. Share information with family and friends.
Adult night session (Thursdays and Sundays)
Once you identify black-owned businesses in your community, encourage others to support them too. A few years ago, Thomas sent out an e-mail telling friends to support a black-owned beauty supply store and an emissions center she’d found in her neighborhood. “We need to be an example to others, and we need to spread the word,” she says. “If black-owned businesses go down, it hurts the community.”
4. Don’t be put off by a bad experience.
“Someone can go to a place and have a bad experience and make a sweeping statement like, ‘That’s why I don’t support black businesses.’ I think that’s the wrong attitude,” says Thomas. Instead, she suggests responding to poor service by cordially asking to speak with the management and making a decision based on the outcome.