SEEKINGinger Poetry (21)

Laid back, lazy
resting
T-shirt and panties
sweat-moistened
clinging

The fan oscillates
pushing warm air around
silken caresses stroking my legs
like feathers

While I listen to the sultry
George Michael crooning to
the plucking of cello strings
as he's kissing a fool

Shiraz on my mind
Whilst he sits in the freeze
on chill

The time has come
to BE STILL
a passage of bad timing

© April 27, 2018, L. Karriem

Behold images of you, take me away
A shield of protection's where I long to stay
Swept up in tides of warm waters
Cosmic hugs, grew my love ever broader

Thoughts of you carry me
to calm feelings of peace; serenity
You are the antidote to my rage
You are the words, that flood my page

Harmony, Balance, Peace and Bliss
My angel, you are all of this
Kissing your mouth, fills my mind
Tasting your tongue, purely sublime

Feeling your breath on my face
The warmth of your skin
Our hips rocking, dancing
But wed, is no sin

Vows spake declaring love and devotion
Vulnerability, to release toxic emotions
Freed from the traps and traumas, past
Being safe with you, is all that I ask

I wish to grow old with you
shall I die, not far from your side
I'd give anything in this world
To be my angel's bride

© July 8, 2020, L. Karriem

Will he come to me?
Shall I be his bride?
Speak unbroken promise
Stay right by my side

Is he on his way?
Dare I crack the door
How shall it be, with he?
A cosmos to explore

Remorsefully encumbered
Such a burden, my dear
Shall I awaken to him, sleeping
Upon my breasts, right here?

When will he arrive?
For I can hardly sleep
This moment I've been praying
Our love forever, keep

Hurry near, beloved
My patience runs too thin
Kiss my eyes before
The tears they fall again

© August 23, 2020, L. Karriem

Dicing juicy tomatoes
swollen, ripe and red
Perfect for anyone
aching to be fed

Aromatic bright limes
rinsed well and wiped clean
Chopping cilantro, jalapenos,
onions, and peppers green

Juicing half the lime
provides a little tang
Mincing in fresh garlic
tantalizing the palates of my gang

Just a teaspoon of cumin
augmenting fragrance and taste
Lastly salt and pepper
Insures no salsa goes to waste


© July 7, 2014, L. Karriem

Alligator floats, stalking the pond
Bears ignore spectators, they don't even respond
Cougar rubs its face and body, on the side of its cage
Dolphins bring in the crowds, see they're all the rage
Eagles sit proudly, up high in their nest
Foxes yard play, attention arrests
Gibbons swing in tree's, with their whooping sounds
Howler monkeys are chased, from the trees to the ground
Indian Elephants admired, by fans of Ganapati
Jellyfish haunt their tanks, some plain others spotty
Koala's bring "awe", to kids that look on
Lion male wakes from sleep, with a stretch and a yawn
Macaw's of bright colors - red, blue, and green
Newts hide in foliage, trying not to be seen
Otter is acrobatic, playing in the water
Penguins won't come out, summer heat's gotten hotter
Quail peck through their yard, looking for food
Rhino turns his butt to the crowds - oh my goodness, how rude!
Snakes have turned milky, as they shed their skin
Tapir's start to mate - "uh, let's view the next pen"
Uguisu was pretty, 'til it pooped on my back
Vampire bats scare the kids, let's just skip that
Wolves howling inspires some onlookers to howl along
Xantus are so beautiful, I loved hearing their song
Yabby looks delicious - "imagine that on my plate"
Zoo visits are fun, when coupons give discounted rate

© March 12, 2014, L. Karriem

TALE !
This how Elmo spends his day.
I love to squish my Playdoh clay.
Blame on Elmo’s A,B,C’s babeh.

My father spends his time on stocks.
But Elmo loves to play with blocks.
Blame on Elmo’s A,B,C’s babeh.
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !

My parents call my playpen jail.
And tantrums give my Momma hell.
Blame on Elmo’s A,B,C’s babeh.

Teacher, calls me “special needs”
Cuz Elmo’s hyper active seed.
Blame on Elmo’s A,B,C’s babeh.
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !

Ma ma ma ma ma
Ma ma ma ma ma no!
Ma ma ma ma ma,
Ma ma ma ma ma no!
Ma ma ma ma ma,
Ma ma ma ma ma,
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !
TALE !

Once upon a time, a fairy
TALE !
Once upon a time, a fairy
TALE !
Once upon a time, a fairy
TALE !
Once upon a
TALE !

© July 30, 2014, L. Karriem

Sighed the forest in the sun
It used to be such fun
When for hours with me you’d play

Cried adulting little girl
I’m in another world
There’re times I wish I’d stayed

Said the forest to she
You used to be free
Alas innocence is lost

At long last, she replied
I’d give anything to hide
In your embrace at any cost

For adulting you see
Brings insanity
To all wounded, as their traumas grow

Said the forest to her
Blessed child, I concur
Concrete jungle stagnates, all flow

To remain in it’s clutch
Would be far too much
It’s energy rips at the soul

Of course said she
I miss running free
Hidden, secure beyond the knoll

Forest opened a path, it made clear
To beckon her near
I offer safe healing, from view

She disrobed as she ran, swift in the breeze
Police gave chase, but all fell to their knees
For she vanished they knew not, what to do

Twas weeks in their hunt
“How’d she pull such a stunt?”
Had them all query their minds

And as for the lass
She lay warm in the grass
In a dimension, that they’ll never find

© February 14, 2020, L. Karriem

My beloved, my soul
I know, that it’s rare
Most folks don’t permit
Their loved one’s, self-care

Innerstand, my dearest
I’m not like the others
Striving, to be the gentlest
of the sisters, and mothers

Homeostasis, is the goal
For spirit, mind, & body
Being true to you
Supports, being happy

When I love you, my heart
I pray that you see
“I love you”, that means
You are allowed, to roam free

It’s okay, don’t be sorry
I’ll not foster fear
Anytime, you need me
My love’s, always here

I release you, from pain
Shame and guilt, unbind you
Expectations of others
At long last, behind you

Come and go, as you please
For you are, a free man
To leash or own you
Is never, my plan

I love you, to freedom
There are no conditions
I respect you, and honor
Your most sacred mission

This love, innerstand
Is not like, you’re used to
Whenever you’d like
I’ll gladly, seduce you

Hun, just let me know
When it is, you need time
Trust and believe
I get it… that’s fine

How can you expand
If someone, constricts you?
When you exercise freedom
I won’t cuss, or convict you

The process of growth
Takes both, time and space
To thine self, be true
No need, to save face

Needs of mind, body, spirit
These, I innerstand
It’s why I support you
And give you, a hand

It’s true, I have challenges
Certain, limitations
Which I pray, that for you
They cause no frustrations

I just need you, to see
My way of, adoration
Imparting you peace
Room, for contemplation

Loving me, is a dance
That moves, to and fro
When it’s right, hold me tight
But when needed, let go

Inhale, slide in close
Fall into me
Exhale, step back
Take space, & fly free

Expansion, contraction
Rhythm, to all those existing
If I love you, just right
I’ll gain more, than mere kissing

Tis my hope, in your life
I’m neither lesson, nor season
Spirit manifested my prayer, as you
For a reason

I cherish you, deeply
For you are, a treasure
More than a friend
Gratitude, beyond measure

Communication’s, the key
Being you, I’ll not punish
For to hinder or change you
My love, that would tarnish

I’m in love with you, just as you are
Your darkness, my night sky
Your love’s brilliance
My star

You, are a gift
I shall not, have you bound
For the love, that I give you
It must be, profound

© November 12, 2020, L. Karriem

***This is me narrating my poem***

It's beginning to look a lot like EMO, everywhere you go
Tis the season for crying
the season for lying
on yer bed, alone

It's beginning to look a lot like EMO, everywhere you go
suicide's not an option
just wait, yer adoption
to a tribe's, in tow

© October 15, 2018, L. Karriem