Poem: Lady In Waiting

Lady In Waiting

By Joi Maree Flowers

She waits
She wonders
She cries

Again
She repeats this
Over and over with every new night

Over her lover
Who made a promise a time ago
To return back to her soon
Who as of today is still a no-show

Poem: Let The Singer Sang

Let The Singer Sang

By: Joi Maree Flowers

Let this child sing her song
We didn't come all this way to not hear her story be told
Put down that purse
Sit back in your chair
Give that girl some respect
And show her that you care

She may not blow like Aretha
She may not feel like Mary
She probably can't scat like Sarah
But at least there's a tune she can carry

She aint got the blues like Billie
And not close as pretty as Lena
But that girl got a song to sang
So let her sang it ok

Poem: Love You I Do

Love You I Do

(For Felton)

By: Joi Maree Flowers

He
Who was given the key
To unlock the door to my heart
To enter for a permanent stay

He
Whose kisses touches my lips
A warmth felt like
A Summer's day in June

He
Whose smile brings peace
To a rather rough day
That assures me, "Baby it's ok"

Poem: Fish n Grits

Fish n Grits

By: Joi Maree Flowers

I must be home
I smell Mama's famous biscuits cooking in the stove
Can't nobody tell me
Aint no better place to be than home

I dare you to show
Where else can you get
The best food for the soul

Restaurants
And Diners try
But it doesn't compare to home

Poem: Dancing In The Rain

Dancing In The Rain

By: Joi Maree Flowers

Twirling around to the beat of my mind's music
Swaying side to side to its sensual rhythm
This joy I feel can not be held in

 

So I just dance
Dance
And dance some more

Not even worried about the water drops from above
That fall upon me heavy

I just keep dancing
Dancing
And dancing some more

Until the song ends

And inside where it's warm I return

Poem: Maybe

Maybe

By: Joi Maree Flowers

Now
Is not the right time
Neither
Was the day before
Maybe
Tomorrow
Will be
Different

But with this pattern
Who knows

Poem: Flowers For The Lady

Flowers For The Lady
(For Mama)

By: Joi Maree Flowers

She's strong
She's wise
She's fights the Wars
And sees victory on her side

Her miracle child
She comforts
And heals with the touch of her hand
Such the way of a Mother

Her life
She's lives
Given the position
Bestowed upon her

Poem: Go

Go

By: Joi Maree Flowers

Why
For me do you
Only stay

 

My heart is already broken
There's no more damage
To
Be done

Go forth as your thoughts
Persuade you
Close the door
As your heart tells you

I'll cry
And stop
Then cry again
Until

Yesterday is a lost memory
And healing
Becomes my friend

Poem: Shining Star

Shining Star

By: Joi Maree Flowers

Looking up at the night's sky
I search for a star that reminds me of you
There it is
There you are
As far as it seems
You're much closer than I dreamed you'd be
Yes, There you are
Shining as bright as your smile
Oh and what an unforgettable smile yours was
That made you an unforgettable you