Grateful

Started this post a few days ago then got busy.

The song was what prompted the post.

Today woke up angry.

Just not a happy camper. I can feel anger emanating. So Unlike me.

This little face warmed my heart

Is that a smile?

Spent a little time with her, then off to work. Still angry. Now let me just say I try to keep the negative thoughts to myself. Lots of self talk… came here to vent. Found the draft from the other morning. It had this song and it reminded me of the morning I first heard it. Yeah so much better.

Grateful I woke up again (Amen) Woke up and took a breath again (Yahweh) Looked up and saw the sun again(oh) I’m grateful for the eyes I have (Amen) I’m moving all my toes again (Amen) I’m grateful for the wind against my face(hum) I’m grateful for the sensation(sensation) Of a loved one’s embrace.

Grateful for all this and more.

Peace and so much love

Raq

This song

This song makes me feel those feelings.

You know those feelings, of when we stayed up all night talking and it was good.

Miss those feelings.

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and
Just forget the world?

So much peace and love

Raq

Currently

A vacant heart, a silent mind, 
No tears to fall, no pain to find. 
A canvas bare, no colors bright, 
Just quiet strength, a healing light. 

The echoes fade, the storm now gone, 
A hollow space where grief once shone. 
No joy, no sorrow, just a pause, 
A steady breath, a healing cause. 

Like shattered glass, the pieces mend, 
A new beginning, a journey to ascend. 
No pulse of emotion, yet a steady beat, 
A quiet healing, bittersweet.

I guess all I really need is a little good news.

✌️🖤

Raq

A Symptom

A symptom of being human.

I can’t help but think of you when I hear this song.

Not that you even remember when my birthday is or that November rain is a favorite song.

Maybe it’s just the group and how obsessed you were with them.

So I guess memories, feelings and songs can be symptoms of being human.

No matter, the song is amazing, where you lack lol.

We’re all just passing through
Passengers on a ship of fools

✌️❤️

Raq

What the Universe!?

So yeah the Universe is always throwing it back.. In your face

Go bug somebody else, so I can sleep at night
Cry, cry
Go ahead and ruin someone else’s life

Those ending lyrics there, well, they caught my ear. Made me turn around and say huh, did I just hear that? After a fast Google search, why, yes, yes you did. Heh.

If you get away from that someone, the devil always sends them back.. to see if you’re still a fool.. Not today Satan! Not today!

✌️❤️

Raq

The Twists

The twists and turns of life.

How is it that when something devastating happens you think this is it. Yet, you go on. Like, you just fake it, til you make it. It’s gotten hairy in the last couple, three years but I’m still standing.

The people you need to have around for comfort ? Well, let’s say who?

The last couple days, I hear from someone who was checking out the greener grass.. I, like a fool check out that site.. the one with the green, or magenta grass.. sheesh. You tried so hard, and what happened?

I’m not the same person anymore. Life has gone on., so have I. See my grass is really green. Besides, who wants what anyone can have?

Lock me up in a maze
Turn out, turn out the lights
I was born, I was raised for this
Turn out, turn out the lights
Lock me up inside a cage
Just throw away the key, don’t worry bout me..

I can do this with my eyes closed…

✌️❤️

Raq

Love on the Rocks

This movie!

The songs…

Ok so I really never appreciated Neil Diamonds talents. That is until I saw The Jazz singer. Which I happen to be watching again as we speak.

At first they say they want you, hear how they really need you
Suddenly you find you’re out there walking in a storm..

Some really amazing lyrics (these stick out right about now), and his voice, well it’s pretty good too…

So if you’re looking for something with some boom, boom, boom.. this is the movie.

✌️❤️

Raq

What if?

What if I’m just sitting here

Minding my own business

Watching an old movie.

The Universe sends me a notice through Apple Music.

Hey! Listen to this song…

What if I don’t deserve it?
What if I never find real love?
What if I’m always searching
But the problem was me all along?

These lyrics cannot resonate with a Scorpio…

But boy, for just a couple of minutes I felt all those feelings.

I AM enough, so are you…

✌️❤️

Raq

Pick up the phone

So I heard this song a little while ago.

It brought up feelings… like I actually have those.. ok, so I must.

Who do I have like this?… no, I mean really?

Lots will say oh you can count on me, I’ll be there whenever. In actuality? Nadie, nobody. Is that the empty feeling in the pit of my soul?

ok, I’m sure you’re thinking are you there for others? I’d like to think I am. Don’t we all?

I will fill it with…

This amazing song, for now.

You’re not alone, just pick up the phone
And call me whenever you’re feeling lonely
Remember you told me
You’re not alone, just pick up the phone

Sweet lyrics…

I wish you love and peace,

Raq

Just another day in paradise

Miss me? crickets…

Still here! Alive and all.

So it’s been a week!

Got some new ink! About time right?

So this piece was a learning experience. Have you ever heard of the tattoo flu? It’s a real thing. Google it.

The day of the tattoo I was so busy. I kept thinking I’ll get something to eat in a sec. Sec never happened and then, omg, I better go so I won’t be late. So all went well til it didn’t. My artist was working and I started to feel a chill. I had my jacket over my legs and started to feel a chill. This should have been a clue. I asked my artist is it cold in here? She said “no, it’s pretty nice in here actually. So we continued. Talking and tatting.. She’s a beautiful girl and we talked about all sorts of things. Afterward I stood up put on my jacket and started to shake. There was a woman standing next to me who said you’re going into shock.. I was all what? I’ve had numerous tattoos never , have I ever, experienced anything close to this. So I walked outside to go to my vehicle. Saw a friend and told her I can’t stop shaking, she says, you’re going into shock. So everyone knows this but me? I went to my car turned up the heat and the seat warmer. Texted someone else who immediately got concerned. Isn’t it funny who you tell things to when there’s a problem? Lesson learned is all I can say. Next time, full meal. taking water and a friend.

So it took me a week to get over whatever I had and it was no picnic. Still nursing a fever blister on the lip.

So here’s a picture of the offending tattoo.

Pretty isn’t it?

It’s blue his favorite color. He loved snakes as well. I have so many pictures with him holding a rattler. I was always scared he was going to get bitten. The Orchid for strength to keep living without him in this life. Something beautiful has to come out of something so awful. Doesn’t it?

I will always miss him.

One of his favorites

I hope your heart is at peace and you are fully loved.

✌️🖤

Raq