WE ARE SO MUCH MORE Poem by Guest Poet YVONNE BAILEY aka VONIE

We are So Much More

than what people say.

We are so much more than a failing grade,

A bad hair day,

A missed opportunity,

A broken heart,

Or a broken leg.

We are so much more than people's perceptions and limitations.

We are so much more than the past we have survived.

We are so much more with each day that passes,

because we learn by and by.

We are so much more than what our eyes see,

and if we try we can be greater than any lie we've ever believed,

and greater beyond any of our dreams,

because greater is God who lives inside of those who believe-

We are so much much more!

1 John 4:4 - Ye are of God.....because greater is he that is in you, than He that is in the world.

Guest Inspirational Poem: BEAUTIFUL by YVONNE BAILEY aka VONIE

I woke up this morning, look in the mirror and I saw Beautiful staring back at me.

I asked Beautiful, "From where did you come from?" Beautiful replied, "I've been here all day."

You have seen glimpses of me from time to time, but you've never given me the freedom to hang around.

Instead you've held on to that ugly one named Fear and I cannot reside where Fear lives.

You have a confidence you've never known.

Surely it is because your faith has grown;

Certainly it's something God has done because now you feel you belong and you are strong.

So, you are seeing me really truly for the first time and I hope you like what you see, because I'll be around. I'll be around. I'll be around."

Ecclesiastes 3:31 - He has made everything beautiful in its time.

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FEBRUARY: TEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Teenagers can choose better relationships when they learn to identify the early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understand that they have choices, and believe they are valuable people who deserve to be treated with respect.

EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF POTENTIAL DATING VIOLENCE
• Extreme jealousy
• Controlling behavior
• Quick involvement
• Unpredictable mood swings
• Alcohol and drug use
• Explosive anger
• Isolates you from friends and family
• Uses force during an argument
• Believes in rigid sex roles
• Blames others for his/her problems
• Cruel to animals or children
• Abused former partners





PARENTS: COMMON CLUES OF TEENS EXPERIENCING DATING VIOLENCE

• Physical signs of injury
• Truancy, dropping out of school
• Failing grades
• Indecision
• Changes in mood or personality
• Use of drugs/alcohol
• Pregnancy
• Emotional outburst
• Isolation


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DISTANT LOVER.....

Across the seas is where you lay your head
Your morning is my night
Your hello is my goodbye
The visual of the distance could not stand up
against the hours and seconds until your return

I wonder often what you are doing?
How was your day? Technology keeps us closer,
but I yearn to feel your hands touch my cheek.
I long to hear the voice of Solomon whisper in my earlobes
of all the fantasies that we will conquer someday.

The sea that seperates us for now,
I wonder if the same birds that fly over my head
are headed to skies where you are.

Distant lover......

At night, I inhale the sweet memories of the last time
we were together.
Remember that warm liquid that blessed our reunion?
In the night, we layed next to each other,
your hands softly explored my innermost being......

Distant lover.....

You are closer to me than the man that's standing next
to me in the cafe line.
Your footprints pant on my soul, like a deer that thirsts
for water: gently, softly, gently, patiently and with
each stroke, my heart reaches the ultimate climax.

Distant lover.......

My fingers roam across this keyboard and I imagine
your amber colored skin.
The smile that your audience privately enjoys, releases
postive energy into this world.

One day....

Someday.....

I long to see my distant lover and when that time comes, God will bless our union.