"The Sun Will Shine"

The sun will shine--

And everything will be fine.

The sun will shine--

And I'll have what's mine.

The sun will shine--

All things fall in line.

The sun will shine--

All things will align.

The sun will shine--

A rise in the bloodline.

The sun will shine--

On top of a goldmine.

The sun will shine--

Just wait for the sign.

The sun will shine--

Across the state line.

LaTasha B.

© 2016

"Safety Net"

Safety net--

No life guard on duty.

Looking back on life--

Trying to see its beauty.

Safety net--

With no one to catch me.

Looking back on life--

For those who tried to protect me.

Safety net--

Trying to swim not sink.

Floaters up--

So, I can take time to think.

Safety net--

Trying not to lose control.

I feel like Alice--

Steadily lost in a hole.

Safety net--

Traveling on ocean water.

I feel loved--

Because I'm her Goddaughter.

Safety net--

With no sail on seas.

Just looking on life--

And how it should be.

LaTasha B.

© 2016

"I Believe"

I believe--
That everything happens for a reason.
I believe--
That everyone has their season.

I believe--
That dreams come true.
I believe--
In love with all I do.

I believe--
That the sun will shine.
I believe--
That I'll be fine.


I believe--
Things take their time.
I believe--
In a poem and a rhyme.

I believe--
That happiness should be shared.
I believe--
That the world does care.

I believe--
Even when the road gets rough.
I believe--
Even when things get tough.

I believe--
He is by my side.
I believe--
That He is my guide.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Looking For A Light"

Looking for a light--
To shine on me.
Looking for a light--
Of how things should be.

Looking for a light--
To guide the way.
Looking for a light--
Today and everyday.

Looking for a light--
To calm my mind.
Looking for a light--
One that I can find.

Looking for a light--
To ease the pain.
Looking for a light--
To keep me sane.

Looking for a light--
To calm my nerves.
Looking for a light--
That I deserve.

Looking for a light--
As I reflect.
Looking for light--
On the things, I neglect.

Looking for a light--
That keeps the peace.
Looking for a light--
That never cease.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"In My Heart"

In my heart--
All I want to do is show some love.
In my heart--
I just want to give thanks to God above.

In my heart--
It sings a song of hope.
In my heart--
Just thinking of different ways to cope.

In my heart--
I hope I write to inspire.
In my heart--
I just want to be someone to admire.

In my heart--
I know that there's so much more.
In my heart--
I want to be someone you adore.

In my heart--
There's a sea filled with passion.
In my heart--
There's a chance to style in fashion.



In my heart--
Hope is all I have left in me.
In my heart--
I don't have to be someone I pretend to be.

In my heart--
With Him I can do all things.
In my heart--
I know I can get through whatever life brings.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Carry On"

Carry On--
Even though you're falling apart.
Carry On--
Even though you've lost your heart.

Carry On--
And continue to be on your way.
Carry On--
Forward, while you continue to pray.

Carry On--
And show the world your light.
Carry On--
And continue to give a good fight.

Carry On--
And let no one bring you down.
Carry On--
Even though there's no one around.

Carry On--
And push as hard as you can.
Carry On--
And keep going as God planned.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Scattered"

Scattered--

Are my thoughts.

Scattered--

Leaves me distraught.

Scattered--

Everywhere.

Scattered--

Over there.

Scattered--

Is my mind.

Scattered--

Pieces I will find.

Scattered--

Is my head.

Scattered--

Will leave me dead.

Scattered--

But I try to cope.

Scattered--

But I hold on to hope.

Scattered--

In different directions.

Scattered--

But I'm under God's protection.

Scattered--

Losing peace of mind.

Scattered--

Are the pieces to find.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Faith In My Heart"

I have faith in my heart--
For brighter days.
I have faith in my heart--
On this road with many ways.

I have faith in my heart--
That my heart will become anew.
I have faith in my heart--
With all that I do.

I have faith in my heart--
That my dreams will come true.
I have faith in my heart--
To believe in you.

I have faith in my heart--
Even after all I've been through.
I have faith in my heart--
Enough for me and enough for you.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Finding Peace"

Finding peace--

Is it a place?

Can I touch it?

Does it have a face?

Finding peace--

Is it a date?

And if it is--

Can we mate?

Finding peace--

Is it a time?

Can I steal it?

Would that be a crime?

Finding peace--

And some solace.

Finding peace--

Would be flawless.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"One Day"

One day--
You will get better.
One day--
You'll get through the stormy weather.

One day--
You'll be okay.
One day--
Just listen to what I say.

One day--
You'll be all right.
One day--
Just continue to fight.

One day--
The sun will shine.
One day--
You'll be just fine.


One day--
Just make it through.
One day--
I care for you.

One day--
You'll find your rainbow.
One day--
You won't feel so low.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Wait A Minute"

Wait a minute--

Think before you do this.

Wait a minute--

You're surely someone I would miss.

Wait a minute--

I know the days are getting tough.

Wait a minute--

I know that things are getting rough.

Wait a minute--

Just give it some time.

Wait a minute--

You'll see you're going to be just fine.

Wait a minute--

There's something out there for you.

Wait a minute--

There's something you can do.

Wait a minute--

Just have patience please.

Wait a minute--

As I say a prayer on my knees.

Wait a minute--

You can do it, just hold on to hope.

Wait a minute--

As I find out ways for us to cope.

Wait a minute--

You'll be okay.

Wait a minute--

You'll have your day!

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Praying to God"

Praying to God--

For the courage to live.

Praying to God--

To learn how to forgive.

Praying to God--

To lead the way.

Praying to God--

To get me through each day.

Praying to God--

To show me the light.

Praying to God--

To get me through the night.

Praying to God--

That my joy comes back.

Praying to God--

To provide everything that I lack.

Praying to God--

That thy will be done.

Praying to God--

That this battle will be won.

Praying to God--

As I go through trials.

Praying to God--

And I've been praying for a while.

Praying to God--

To lead the way.

Praying to God--

Each and everyday.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Suppose I Wrote A Poem"

Suppose I wrote a poem--
Based on fact and fiction.
And tried to sound it out--
With the perfect diction.

Suppose I wrote a poem--
Based on a truth and a lie.
Would you want to read it?
If so, tell me why.

Suppose I wrote a poem--
And based it on heartbreak.
Would you open your heart up?
Or write it off as a mistake?

Suppose I wrote a poem--
Based off a story.
Would you want to read it?
Because this is starting to bore me.

Suppose I wrote a poem--
Based on a fairy tale.
Would you even read it?
Would it even sell?

Suppose I wrote a poem--
Just to write.
Because it's therapeutic in a way--
And it makes things all right.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Time to Grow Up"

The ringing in my ears--
Sounds more like a buzz.
I'm trying to think back--
To the person, I was.

Carefree, adventurous--
Yes, that was me.
But now it's more of--
Who I want to be.

No one told me--
That my life would change.
And everything that happened--
Would make me act so strange.

I'm used to comfortable--
Affordable, yeah, that's me.
Now I'm pushing harder--
Than I want to be.


Wondering if all of this--
Will end in a collapse?
And if it really does--
Would it cause a relapse?

I'm trying to remember--
Back to the old me.
But I guess it's time to grow up--
That's how life is supposed to be.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Just Fine"

One minute I feel this way--
The next minute I don't.
Don't make me come up with the answers--
Trust me, I won't.

One minute I'm okay--
The next minute I'm not.
Now what was I talking about?
Okay, I forgot.

My mind is creative--
Words are for play.
That's why I try to think of--
Different poems everyday.

One minute I like you--
The next minute you're okay.
I'm indifferent--
What can I say?

I like what I like--
Even when it's not the best for me.
I have anxiety and doubts--
Which doesn't let me think clearly.

But it's okay--
I was designed with Him in the mind.
And I guess one day--
I'll end up being just fine.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Jesus Speak to Me"

Jesus speak to me--
I am waiting.
Which way to go in life--
Keeps me debating.

Jesus speak to me--
Tell me which way to go.
I'm listening now--
Tell me what You know.

Jesus speak to me--
You are the guide.
This road is hard--
And I cannot hide.

Jesus speak to me--
And be kind.
I'm stressing out--
But You're peace of mind.


Jesus speak to me--
And direct the way.
I am lost--
I need you to help me when I stray.

Jesus speak to me--
All I have is my heart.
Because without You--
I will fall apart.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Summer Dreams"

I dream of the summer--

Where things bloom.

Flowers placed out everywhere--

In a beautiful room.

I dream of summer--

Summer is a dream come true.

Summer's sweet rays--

Coming down on you.

I dream of summer--

With the sun in the sky.

I dream of summer--

Man, how the time goes by.

I dream of summer--

Through and through.

Summer's sweet rays--

Shinning down on you.

I dream of summer--

Not a care in the world.

Dream catchers in the sky--

As a carefree girl.

I dream of summer--

Color and all.

I dream of summer--

Whenever I fall.

I dream of summer--
Spending days at the beach.
Chasing waves and the ocean--
Within my reach.

I dream of summer--
With my feet in the sand.
Praying the rest to be given--
In God's hand.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Write Is What I Do"

If you ever find me happy--

It's because I'm writing.

There's something about it--

That's always inviting.

You can find me writing--

A poem or two.

It's what I like--

It's what I do.

Write, write, write--

That's just me.

It's who I am--

Not who I pretend to be.

Write, write, write--

Because I can.

It's in my nature--

It's a part of God's plan.

Write, write, write--

And I'll write more.

Until one day--

They can't ignore.

Write, write, write--

That's what I do!

I love it so much--

Now how about you?

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Tired"

Tired of trying--
With no means to an end.
Crying out for help--
A message I send.

Tired of being--
Who I am.
Taking fake pictures--
In front of a cam.

I'm all smiles--
But they're wearing out.
This life, this world--
Is not what I'm about.

Faking smiles--
Even when it hurts.
Chasing boys--
'Cause I'm a flirt.

Life is harder--
When you're depressed.
Praying to God--
To get me out of this mess.

But in this life--
There's God and you.
And there are choices--
No matter what you do.

You can aim for joy--
Or you can stay in pain.
Like blood on a carpet--
It's just a stain.

I'm tired of complaining--
So, I'll try harder this year.
And keep smiling--
As I push through the fear.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"A Candle That Burns..."

A candle that burns--
And turns into a light.
A candle that burns--
And makes day out of night.

A candle that burns--
And spreads itself thin.
A candle that burns--
And pushes to the end.

A candle that burns--
So, that others can shine.
A candle that burns--
And I guess it's mine.

A candle that burns--
Waiting for its turn.
A candle that burns--
As others watch it live and learn.

A candle that burns--
And flickers like a flame.
A candle that burns--
And it has my name.

LaTasha B.
© 2016