Mcaballa's Pen Talk

Leaves turn gold, then gently fall,
Winter’s cloak embraces all.
Yet, beneath the frosty sheen,
Spring’s promise whispers, vibrant and green.
So let’s hold faith, hearts light and warm,
For new beginnings in the coming storm.
Happy New Year 2024!

Twins, two peas in a pod,
Sharing a likeness that’s odd,
Same eyes, same hair, same smile,
Similarity that’s hard to defile.

Growing up, they’re often confused,
One for the other, they’re used,
Their personalities, interests, and quirks,
Seem mirrored, like they’re made from the same works.

But as they age and start to see,
That they’re more than just a reflection, they’re free,
To be their own person, unique and bold,
With their own story waiting to be told.

Though they share a likeness that’s striking,
Their paths in life may be so differing,
One may love math and the other art,
Yet they’re still twins, never apart.

Their bond, so strong, like no other,
Is built on a foundation of love and laughter,
A shared history, memories to treasure,
A connection that will last forever.

And though they may sometimes compete,
For attention or the fastest feet,
Their love for each other will never deplete,
A bond that’s unbreakable, so complete.

For twins are more than just a reflection,
They’re individuals with their own direction,
But with a bond that’s stronger than steel,
Their love and support is a big deal.

So let us celebrate the twins,
Two peas in a pod, with matching grins,
Who share a likeness that’s so uncanny,
But whose personalities are still so many.

Okay....

&Downs

From when I was woken, to when I fall;
destruction, pain, sadness, and death will blur my vision.
But where there is destruction, will soon be creation;
where there is pain, will soon be comfort;
where there is sadness, will soon be joy;
and where there is loss of life, will soon be life.
Ups and downs are a part of life,
uncontrollable by any force.
The downs only bring greater ups.
Pushing through rough waters, will bring you to a beautiful bay.
Giving up should never be an option.
Life only gives you one shot: take that shot as far as you can.
Staying put,keeping the focus and always being positive

God's opinion about me is extra important than people's opinions about me👌

A stare at her pics
The strong feeling of love awakes
Closed eyes brings her nearer
I wish for her presence in real.

I guess maybe
I don't know her at all.
So it's kind of confusing,
That I would even fall.

Confusing or not,
I know how I feel,
These feelings I have,
Seem like the real deal.

Or maybe I just love her,
But I'm not actually in love,
I guess I'll keep waiting,
For a sign from above.

One thing is for certain,
She's one amazing charm,
And I hope that this allusion,
Will never come to conclusion!!

I am Me,I am Stigma Proof

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Footnote:Standing with women who gender stigmatized coz of their health,social,financial status. Don't be buoyed. Don't shake. Be you

If the day is long and everything goes wrong, stay positive.
When the sun won't shine and there's no silver line,stay positive.
If you are in mourn because your heart feels torn, stay positive.
When you cry all night and can't see the light, stay positive.
If you feel alone like you're unknown,stay positive.
When you wanna die and say goodbye,stay positive.
If you think you've failed because you haven't set sail, stay positive.
When nobody hears your plea and you wanna be set free,stay positive.
If you don't understand why nothing goes as planned,stay positive.
When you lose your friends to the latest trends, stay positive.
If nobody answers your call
and you take a fall, stay positive.
When you live in dread and can't pick up your head,stay positive.
You are loved. so don't lose hope.
it's going to be okay. .

Happy birthday to me. .

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On the outside it seems to clear.. I am a son, a brother, a friend, a godfather,a lover ,a teacher but who am I?
Every morning when I awake, I tell myself it is time to put on a show..don’t want no one to
know,what I feel when I am alone.
I can’t let them see the tears I cry.. As keep all my fears
hidden deep inside,I tell myself; I do not know how much more I
can take before this life I choose to forsake..
It seems too easy to just end it with pills or a knife.. then I kiss my kids goodnight as I tell
myself it is for them I need to continue this fight..
But I am finding it harder to pretend each day.. trying to convince myself everything will be
o.k. ..
I tell myself that I can’t quit that.. I need to stay strong.. that for them I need to hang on..
As I cry myself to sleep.. I pray for an end to this sorrow.. hopeful for a better tomorrow..
Last night I had a dream.. I dreamed I was buried alive.. I tried to scream.. Everyone I
knew was near.. they just stood there and stared.. seeming like to not have cared..
I found it hard to breath beneath the rubble of use to be my life.. All the struggles.. all the pain.. I only had myself to blame..
Suddenly it got dark and it began to rain.. everyone disappeared.. I was left alone.. once again to survive on my own..
I awoke and began to cry.. asked the lord;” how
much harder do you want me to try”?
Life seems to easy to others around me.. they
seem so happy.. so in control or do they too put on a show.. so no one will know?Perhaps that's it
When will I be free.. find the real me?.. He wants to come out.. discover what the meaning
to his life is all about.. put an end to all his doubt..
So please tell me if you can.who am I suppose to be?.. what do you see inside of me?

Something I'm learning, something that I know is true. The only person responsible for your actions is you. What goes around, comes around, as you may have heard. You give and take, you receive what you deserve.
As much as I may not want to admit, this mess that I'm in, I got myself into it. What I've done, I've done a couple of times. They say you live and learn, well why didn't I? So I'm dealing with the pain, and taking on the ache
I have to lie in the bed I didn't mean to make,
So instead of looking up to heaven and asking God for help I'll take a look in the mirror, a good look at myself. I have to realize and accept what I've done wrong, Learning lessons is tough but not if your strong.
So man-up be responsible

Under my skin
or under my shoes
whatever it may be
I will never come down
I will show you I'm true
and the best person you may ever meet
on the street or where I first set my feet
Under my skin
is something beatiful
or ugly you tell me
but I will tell you now
whatever you say
or do you will never
get under my skin
even how much you try
I will walk the walk
and talk the talk
challange me to a race
and I will get in your face
if I have to get by you
and your little clique
I'll be a star
I will show you I'm right
just give me time
to show you what's
under my skin.....