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dswhite

Whitehall, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES


Joined October 5th 2006

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I'm Sorry

September 20th 2009 04:58
(Not poetry, per se, just an outpouring of emotion/reflection in response to a question about our ability to forgive and/or ask for forgiveness of anyone who's hurt or been hurt by us. Sometimes it's not about the number or age, but about the need to forgive or apologize.)

I'm sorry you can't see YOU ... the way that God sees you
I'm sorry I'm impatient, I can't wait around till you do

I'm sorry you have problems handling ... the truth
why did you ask the question, ya knew I wouldn't lie

I'm sorry I lacked courage to fight that fight with you

I'm sorry, yes I'm shallow, but that belly paunch won't do

I'm sorry I was in denial and helped perpetuate the cycle,
but I thank you for the honesty, our relationship's come full circle

I'm sorry for the words I spoke in anger, unfortunately, I can't take them back
I'm sorry you used it as an excuse, to hastily make tracks
I'm sorry you stayed away so long, you can't seem to find the road back
I'm sorry she won't know you, unless you find the courage to act

I'm sorry for the years, I just didn't wanna be black...
Yeah...that's right I said it... and I know it was really whack,
but I figured, it's still betta, than losing myself to crack

I'm sorry I complained for so long, hiding behind others wrongs
I'm sorry I missed a lesson or twelve, because I refused to delve
My trust in You was shaken, because of issues I wouldn't shelve

I'm sorry I was so sensi-ma-tive, no one could tell me the truth
Thank God for change, it's not all bad, heck I might change my name to Ruth!

I'm sorry that I finish your sentences, not allowing you much of a voice
I'm sorry that all I give you, most times, is multiple choice
yes it's true I really don't know it all, just pretend a lot like I do
because I lack(ed) the courage to say, "Baby I don't know, do you?"

I'm sorry I walked by you, avoiding the plea in your eyes
I'm sorry I classed you as hopeless, and moved right on with my life
But don't worry I learned my lesson, three years later I walked in your shoes

A Note to those of you entertaining thoughts of: "if only", "when I" and/or "I just wish I"

I'm sorry, so, so sorry you weren't blessed with _____________ ! (Insert your greatest desire(s) here) But let me tell you a secret... when He created you, He gave you all you would need. So what might seem like a shortage, is really excess weight He spared you.
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Disconnected

July 18th 2009 23:57
Disconnected
Dejected
Hooked on that shit again
I thought I was protected
From this affliction
Some call an addiction
Where does your faith lie?
my deepest heart cries
Does this mean that
this is my new god?

I spend dollar after dollar
Each time giving up more power
As I slide into a mental decline
ignoring me and mine
Couched in self denial
My character on trial
Help on redial
Yet every time I choose
The destructive “vial”
Is this my new god?

What do you mean…
It’s not automatic?
Faith alone won’t stop it?
I got to step to the plate
And act upon it?
But it’s in the Word
it’s a promise!
So true what you’ve read
Is what my God… said
However, faith without works…
is dead!

Copyright © 2008 by White and Ramsey
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You Miss Me?

July 17th 2009 03:00
Do you miss me?
is the question you asked
If I say yes
what will that solve?

Will you call me more often
or send me a card?
Will you text me hello
When I enter your thoughts?

Will you share your day
In your own special way
Or lapse into silence
Then fade away?

I guess before I answer
I've a question to pose
Is your reason for asking
just to open my nose?

To throw me off balance
or put me on the spot
the question seems amiss
right out of the abyss

Do you want to know
because you...miss me too?
Or simply because
you miss me...missing you?

Copyright 2008 by D.S. White

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Got Til It's Gone by Shonell Bacon

July 15th 2008 22:01
Got Til It's Gone


GOT TIL IT’S GONE – DATE OF PUBLICATION: JULY 2008

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Online Dating... Anyone?

May 12th 2007 18:10
Hi Folks,

Age is Just a Number
For those of you who don't know, I published my first book last September, entitled Age is Just a Number: Adventures in Online Dating which was based on my blog of the same name. I was doing a routine search last night and came across the review done by RAWSISTAZ and it received a 3.5 RAW Rating! Of course, that's not a 4 or a 5... but it's not a 1 either, so I'll take it... lol


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Is Spelling Important?

January 28th 2007 00:16
spelling
What will happen to Spelling Bee's?
All my life, I've been told about the importance of correctly spelt words. It would convey my level of intelligence. It would convey how much pride I put into my communication, after all a mind is a terrible thing to waste ... right?

Well today, after wading through numerous emails (AOL has been inadvertently censoring my time online for the past week or so), I came across the following post from one of my online groups


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Happy Martin Luther King Day!

January 15th 2007 15:21
On this day I encourage you to read and reflect on a speech written five months before I was born. It is a celebration of a milestone in a battle, but signals that the battle is not yet done … we’ve made some progress since then, but when the baton was passed on to our generation … what more have we done?

Have we run till our feet got sore? Have we stood up for injustices in our homes, community, churches or jobs? Or have we passed the baton on without even trying


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Happy New Year!

January 1st 2007 06:25


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Calling all Authors, Bookstores and Book Clubs

December 30th 2006 15:18
You're Invited ...

By Whom: D.S. White
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Do You Let Your Parents See You Cry?

December 30th 2006 14:54
I hate to be a copy cat or anything, but after reading Mrs M's post Do You Let Your Children See You Cry? it jogged a thought or two about my sentiments on the subject. I know as a child, allowing people to see me cry was a huge weakness and only to be displayed for positive gain. You know, to incur feelings of guilt or invoke thoughts of brave little trooper. (But maybe that was just me?)

Anyway, this type of behavior carried on into my twenties, where I was happier than Pollyanna. No matter the situation, "they never saw me cry


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Comment by dswhite
on Disconnected

July 19th 2009 00:53


Age is Just a Number
Hi Dianna,

Thanks for the feedback, I'll take another looksee at it and see if I can't finish strong as well.

Dee

Comment by dswhite
on BLOGGERS SUED FOR DEFAMATION

January 28th 2007 00:33


Age is Just a Number
Hi Mrs. M,

Great reminder that with "great power comes great responsibility"

Keep up the great posts.

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on Tyra Banks is Fat

January 17th 2007 16:40


Age is Just a Number
This was clearly a get hits gimmick and I must say by the response a pretty successful one.

However since I"m here I'll comment.

Tyra Banks is a healthy, beautiful black woman.

So the sun's in her eyes and she's not wearing makeup.

Do we all look our best 24/7?

Are folks running around behind you hoping to get just such an unflattering shot so that folks like you and I can comment as to the pros and cons?

Nope... they're not... are they?

I wonder why? Hmmmmmm. Think on that a bit Adrienne.

NEXT! ==>

Comment by dswhite
on Do You Let Your Parents See You Cry?

January 5th 2007 01:57


Age is Just a Number
Hi Mrs. M.

So you feel my pain, where your dad is concerned. I'm glad to ehar that your mom is doing so well though.

I hope your New Year's was excellent!

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on shopping basket

December 31st 2006 13:22


Age is Just a Number
Hi Adele,

Thanks for clearing up the color code for me!

Have a Happy New Year!

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on DO YOU LET YOUR CHILDREN SEE YOU CRY?

December 30th 2006 15:05


Age is Just a Number
Hi again Mrs. M.

Here's the link to my post, Do You Let Your Parents See You Cry?

Thanks for the writing prompt.

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on Quote feature?

December 29th 2006 20:59


Age is Just a Number
Ouch!

Ahmed... that response seemed to have a little bite to it... slightly softened by the ... however, since it also contains the answer I need... I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and simply say ... thanks.

Comment by dswhite
on DO YOU LET YOUR CHILDREN SEE YOU CRY?

December 29th 2006 16:42


Age is Just a Number
Mrs. M,

It's all been said ably by Voices et al. In moderation you do your children a world of good showing them the "model" of how to express feelings in a healthy manner.

Great thought! Gives me an idea for my blog too... LOL.

The joy of reading!

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on Quote feature?

December 29th 2006 16:36


Age is Just a Number
Oh and how about allowing html? I wanted to post a nifty wreath with all the bells and whistles for Christmas on my blogs and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to accomplish that.

Thanks,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on AdSense Accounts

December 29th 2006 16:32


Age is Just a Number
Thanks for adding the adsense ID and Blogroll. I've noticed a spike in my adsense earnings already and I don't even post every day.

However, I've noticed that I can only add the blogroll to my dot com blog? Am I doing something wrong or is that how it is set up?

Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!

Thanks,
Dee