Priority is the Backseat

In the dance of priorities, cash commands the lead,
I fuel the ride, supply the haze, fulfill each need.
Yet on your list, a humble back seat I find,
A familiar space, where I'm often resigned.
Paying for gas, for smokes, for fleeting highs,
My contributions linger beneath worldly ties.
Yet I've dwelled in this shadow, a constant embrace,
Expecting change, a futile hopeful chase.

Echo of Trucks Erase the Memory of Your Face

Life gifts twists, 

in shadows, we drift,

Each day I pass where your journey did end

A torture so mine, 

through memories' rift,

Some days I float, 

others, I can't lift.

Echo of trucks erase memory of your face,

Wishing for routes, 

to escape this place.

Tears blend with rain without a trace,

Your absence a void, 

time can't erase.

To forget I just stay in my lane

Avoiding the spot, 

brings no gain

Each morning’s drive, 

revives the pain,

In the left lane's safety, 

keeps me sane.

Did you find peace, 

in that final breath?

Loose ends tied, 

as you danced with death.

A truck, a moment, 

sealed our fate,

Leaving scars, 

no time can abate.

Your battle’s end, 

a struggle so deep,

Left a driver haunted, 

in eternal sleep.

Your choice, a weight, 

in my heart, it creeps,

Ashes to wind, 

the sea gently sweeps.

In the slow lane of life, 

where spirits weep,

I hope you found calm, 

a rest so deep.

Every truck’s roar, 

your memory it keeps,

In the heart of I-5, 

where your spirit sleeps.

"Keep Looking Up " A Poem for my son

The gift that I am metaphorically illustrating with this digital art is confidence in your own abilities, belief in self and faith to persevere and keep trying. This is the gift I would like to give my son, the brightest star in my sky.

Jamison, if at first you don't succeed... Tye, Tye Again!!!!! (Shoes, that is) I love you more than all the fish in the sea, all the people on land and all the stars in the Sky and all the way to the moon and back too!

This original digital art was created on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" Tablet (2013 Edition) using Photoshop Touch, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro and PicsArt!

This is an original poem and artwork. Do not reproduce without permission.

Here is a compass for you... So you'll always know which way to go... to navigate through life and stay the course... No matter where it takes you you'll always know true north. #myart #mypoem #painting

Here is a compass for you...

So you'll always know which way to go...

To navigate through life and stay the course... 

No matter where life takes you...

You'll always know true north...

Thank you Mom! (A poem by MalibuNinja)

My son & I

Thank you Mom 

For teaching me right from wrong,
And feeding me so I could grow strong.
For reading to me despite your yawns,
And singing to me your favorite songs.
For patching me up when I'd scrape along,
And making me feel like I belong.

Thank you Mom

For building me up when I feel small,
And picking me up when I fall.
For guiding me since I could crawl,
And inspiring me when I hit a wall.
For loving me even if I'm a goofball,
And answering me whenever I call. 

Most of all thanks for being my friend.

My Grandmother (AKA GG) & my son

My mother (AKA Lala) & my son

My foster mom,  Cindy & my son

Happy Mother's Day!

If you love so much it hurts... Maybe you have too much compassion?

Here are some inspiring words by Mother Teresa...  and an inspiring Graphic By Me!

"Everything, Anything, Something, Nothing"

I choose to be your girl, meet all your needs with my one body

I want to be your thrill, the reason you feel a tingling chill

I need to be your world, the axis that you revolve around

I wish to be your light, when it’s dark and around you it draws tight

Because, because, because…

Baby, you are mine, you are my thrill,my spine tingling chill

You are mine, you are my whole world, spinning around you forever

Baby, you are my light when all is dark and I’ve lost my way

Neil Hilborn Slam Poetry

Back by popular demand, Neil Hilborn. Now with 80% less beard.

***This guy is awesome!  He is not just entertaining but insightful, some think he is crazy but I believe his is crazy genius!

“Binge on Me”

Lyrics By MalibuNinja

~Verse 1~

At times you

Lift me up high

Make me feel aglow

Most times you

Make me feel beneath

You ~ Lower than low

I wish I could

Reflect it back

Feel what I feel

But I refuse

Can’t be that Evil

It’s My Achilles’ heel

~~CHORUS~~

You crave me  ***   On impulse

Then shove me   ***   Away ~ Repulsed

Binge on me   ***   Like an addict

Then purge me   ***   In a panic

You're oh so   ***   Lascivious

Relish in your   ***   Wickedness

As to your   ***   Intentions

I am complete-   ***   Ly Oblivious