Likes/Dislikes

I like when someone is honest with you and tells you the truth
But I dislike it when someone makes a choice for you because they think they are not good enough for you, or they think they cannot change
I like knowing I can tell you anything and you will just sit there and listen
I dislike knowing that we don't hang as much, you don't call, and it makes me feel like maybe we arent as good friends as I thought
I like having people to hang with chat with, and just chill with, knowing it will be just a friendship
But I dislike having to do all the work, and in the end, feeling like I am the only one putting in the effort to care, I am wondering now, do you care at all?
I like having people to share and discuss important things with because I care about topics and find it hard to keep it to my self most of the time
I dislike having friends who just want to be your friend because you come from a good family, yet they just use you for the wrong reasons, been there, done that
I like meeting new people, hearing new thoughts, discussing views and understanding why people think that way that they think
I dislike being mislead, and not being told the whole truth because you are afraid to hurt me, I can handle myself
I like knowing people trust me because I work hard, and know that I am loyal to my friends
I dislike being ignored
I like being around people, who doesn't?

Signed:
TheFabChick

SadSong

It's another sad song
Another sad tale
Another child following the beat of another heart
All because she doesn't fit in, she hasn't found her story yet
It's another song
Another sad song
She's isn't like the others, her story, it doesn't stand out
You see, she's tried to fit in
But the girls just laugh
It's not the first time we've heard this story
The pressure to fit in, to be yourself and still be liked
We all wanted to be with the cool group
I know I did, but I learned they weren't worth it
Not everyone is so fortunate, not everyone comes from home with two parents that say I love you
We would risk our lunch money, we'd risk our health
We'd risk our personality to be just like her
Just like them
The pressures to fit in, spread like a disease
One that is next to impossible to end
It starts in the home
When the parent decides to stop parenting
Or doesn't ask her child
Why are you dressed like that?
Daughter says, "All the girls at school do it, its the new thing"
Mother tries to explain that it won't do anything but harm her beliefs and values
It's another sad songShe tries to fit in
But none of what she is doing seems to be working
So she tries something else
She meets him
Girls talk about girls who know lots of guys
But she is unaware that this is not always a good thing
She starts chatting him up
But he's not interested
"I don't play like that" he says
"Your a guy" she points out
And with that, he gets up and walks out
Leaving the sad song on the table
Nobody to pick it up
Nobody to read it and correct the mistakes
She just sits there
She can feel the stares, hear the whispers
Sad song only whispered because nobody dares to sing her song out loud
Sad song, sad song
She tried but sad songs are out of style
Either you know who you are, and can handle your beat
Or you will get picked up and thrown out
Because nobody likes a copy
Stick to being you
Trust me, I know how it feels to be a sad song, but now I have my own song
And I have no problem singing it loud, because I learned to be me


Signed:
TheFabChick

Be

Never settle for less
Fight for the best
We already know to meet a man who isn't penniless
I'm not saying be a golddigger
But just don't pick the wrong nigga
Make sure he loves you right
And fights with all his might
Sorry my rhymes seem repetitive
But it just seems like with girls, everything gets competitive
We want the same type, standards low
Doing the walk of shame opening that guys door
Don't you know?
You deserve better than what he'll give
Just remind yourself that you have one life to live
Don't choose the wrong guy
He won't love you till the end
Instead he'll just treat you like garbage
Instead be the woman who starts a new trend
Find a guy who will stand by your side
Make sure he is along for the ride
I know it is hard, but having faith keeps us strong
I know temptation is out there, but keep yourself from doing wrong
It's easy to get swayed, to lose track and disobey
But keep your heart, don't let it be shread apart
Remind him you deserve more
That you are not some cheap whore
It's not always about sex, trust, and commitment too
You have to learn the value of a real woman, that is included in the package too
She'll call you out when you make a mistake
Be willing to learn, and not show hate
Let her love you good, without it always being in bed
The one thing a woman needs is to be emotionally fed
Yeah be the one to hold her close at night
Because even though she is a grown woman
She still fears for her might
Be her man, be her friend
Prove to her for the rest of her life, that you'll be there till the end

Signed:
TheFabChick

Being Awkward

Being awkward can make you a target for bullying.
Being different, than, was a crime, but being different now, gets us a week, a month, sometimes there is even a parade
I grew up accepting the fact that I am different
I learn differently, I speak differently, I laugh different
And I dress different
Back than I did not care, and today, I don't care how different I dress
I was bullied because I was different
And even though it never hurt me as bad as it has hurt others
I already had low self-esteem as a child, being set apart from my friends did not make it easier
Being slow in class, walking funny, and going to the resource room with everyone burning holes in your back watching the loser go to the room where the special kids got their work done
I was picked on because I was short, shy, and never spoke back
I was always the girl who either sat by herself
I was the girl in the corner
But now I am the girl backing you in the corner
For making me feel less than, and unequal too
I made not have been great at math, but I know what it means to be a remainder
I became important when I put the pen to paper

I may have been awkward, but that is just who I am
I might make jokes that are not funny, I may confuse you in a conversation
I may stay silent because I feel like I cannot contribute
So if that is the reason why you made fun of me
Because I was different
Because I came from a different town, ate strange foods, spoke in a language unfamiliar to you
And came from a country that is in a much better place than ours is
Than you are more messed up than I thought.
I respected you because that is what my parents taught me
I tolerated you because that is what I had to do when you laughed at me as I walked down the hall
Responding to your ignorant ways would only boost your confidence
I am proud to be an awkward person because it sets me apart from people like you
And I refuse to let my self be taunted by people who are still ashamed to walk the streets proud
I am proud, and I will not step down, I will step up

Signed:
TheFabChick

ThreeReasons

I do not care if you give up on me
But do not give up on your kids
You see, they look up to you
Your daughter needs you when her heart gets broken
And your son needs you when he's got "big boy stuff" to handle
She needs you when I am not around to protect her
It is also your job to prove to her that she means the world to you
So she knows when she gets older, to never let a man treat her bad
And you have to show her that you'd move mountains for her
So she knows to keep her morals and standards high
He, your son, will need you to teach him how to put together his first bike
And than he'll want you to watch him ride behind him
 Or to help him with his science project so he can get an A
Can't you see that smile on her face?
And when she kicks her first ball
The joy of it going into the net, you capturing her first goal
Wouldn't that make you want to cry instead of sigh?
I know kids are a lot of work, but they deserve your love and attention too
Life gets hard when you add more to the plate, but the smiles, memories, and laughter make up for it
When, at the end of the day you can say, "That's my boy" or "thats my girl"
When they come running to you barely letting you walk in the door
You may want to crawl in bed and sleep
But seeing their smiles and hearing them say "daddy I missed you"
Wouldn't you be overjoyed knowing you created two of the most amazing and beautiful kids?

So my question is...

Why would you leave all of that?
Even if you never had what you are providing for your kids now
Why would you give it up for booze and women you cannot even remember their names?
She may make you smile now, but the feeling she gives you is only short term
The feeling your child can provide for you is everlasting
But there are nights he won't see that unless you tuck him in
Do not make her do all the work
She carried them for nine months, her body changed, mood up and down
Her hormones a mess, and her weight made her insecure
That is where you come in, don't make her feel less than
Make her feel like a queen
Remind her why you picked her
Because she is smart, successful, and can give you unconditional love more than once, she can give it to you three times
1. When she treats you right, you smile, laugh, and hug her so tight she knows she is your forever
2. When you see your little girl in her first dress, or tuck in her in at night, knowing she is safe and healthy
3. Your son, your pride and joy
He works hard to make you a proud father, so why should he wake up one day and find you gone?
Do not make him another statistic, instead, prove to him that he can beat the odds
Help him beat the odds
Do not let her fall through the cracks
Tell her you love her, and let her know she deserves the world

After all,
History should not repeat itself, we already know and have seen the damage done when fathers go missing
Please be the one to make the change, and not wish for change
Because we all know wishes do not always come true
So please, do not give up, but fight
Some battles are worth fighting and winning, and this is one battle you should fight to win

Signed:
GyftedArtyst

Do Not Hate The Player, Hate The Game!

I know I look good
You had to do a double take, triple take
Tell your girlfriend not to hate
Just to up her game
It ain't my fault she's used to looking lame
Be a man, take her out, make her feel like a woman
Caress her, don't stress her, make the best of her
Let her trust you, believe what you say is true

You know I look good
You had to stop in your tracks
Take a step back
Make sure she isn't watching you
I am not looking for a fight
Just to make that light
Buddy, your girl is that way
Do not let me turn you away
From the beautiful woman
The one who tolerates what you do to her
Please, I beg, go back to her
She does not deserve to get hurt

Sweetie, I may look good, I may look fine
Do not let my looks be the reason your man leaves your behind

Signed:
TheFabChick

You Inspired Me

You inspired me to stand on this stage
You convinced me to use my words to speak to people
You told me, month after month, that I should get up on stage yet I was terrified
"My work has not been edited yet, some day"
It took six months to get me on the stage at Gingers Tavern but I finally made it Christmas of 07
I was shaking so much that I nearly dropped my sweater in the paint
I was nervous sharing a poem that I had written
I chose a love poem to share with strangers even though I was not in love at the time
See, I was first introduced to poetry by a friend
This friend has never heard this story
But that is fine because it will make it easier for me to tell...
My first time was beautiful
The people surrounded me with love and support
I have never been one to believe in herself
I never saw what most saw which is an incredibly beautiful woman with so much heart, passion, and drive to be better
Because of you, I stand here with pride and respect knowing I am doing what I love
Not caring whether you like what I write because it is not about you anymore
I do not write to please you
I write to send a message
And if this message is for you
If there are days when you feel so low that nothing can make you smile
Never forget that someone out there is willing to make you laugh
You see,
You inspired me to never give up
To keep going, to keep fighting
And for that
I say thank you
For that, I say, bless you
For that, I say, never stop being you, because you has given me the chance to be me

Signed:
TheFabChick