Hobo's Poem of the Day

Never Stop

Never stop caring about the little things in life
Never stop dreaming or give into strife
Never stop wondering, are we on our own
Never stop thinking has your spirituality grown

Never stop building bridges that leads to better tomorrows
Never stop trying or give into sorrow
Never stop feeling amazed at the beauty that surrounds you
Never stop hearing the music or give into the blues

Never stop pushing away negative thoughts that make you feel sad
Never stop looking at the all the miracles we have had
Never stop loving the ones you hold dear
Never stop giving or give into the fear

Never stop smiling and look forward to each new day
Never stop shining in your own special way
Never forget that all storms will clear
Remember brighter tomorrows are always near
(By Terrie Brushette)


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Hobo's Poem of the Day

The Empowered Woman
by Sonny Carroll

The Empowered Woman, she moves through the world
with a sense of confidence and grace.
Her once reckless spirit now tempered by wisdom.
Quietly, yet firmly, she speaks her truth without doubt or hesitation
and the life she leads is of her own creation.

She now understands what it means to live and let live.
How much to ask for herself and how much to give.
She has a strong, yet generous heart
and the inner beauty she emanates truly sets her apart.
Like the mythical Phoenix,
she has risen from the ashes and soared to a new plane of existence,
unfettered by the things that once that posed such resistance.

Her senses now heightened, she sees everything so clearly.
She hears the wind rustling through the trees;
beckoning her to live the dreams she holds so dearly.
She feels the softness of her hands
and muses at the strength that they possess.
Her needs and desires she has learned to express.
She has tasted the bitter and savored the sweet fruits of life,
overcome adversity and pushed past heartache and strife.

And the one thing she never understood,
she now knows to be true,
it all begins and ends with you.


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Hobo's Poem of the Day

A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure our friendship as a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy, and grace.
And makes the whole world we live in a better and happier place.
(By, Jean Kyler McManus)

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BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN
By Vernon J. Davis Jr


BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOUR BEAUTY IS SURPASSED BY NONE


BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOUR SENSUOUS
SPLENDOR IS LIKE THE SHINING SUN YOUR
WONDROUS WAYS COME FROM YOUR SOUL
WHICH NO ONE MAN MAY HOPE TO CONTROL.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOU ARE THE GUIDING
HOPE OF OUR PEOPLE.



BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOUR MIND MAINTAINS
YOUR GLORIOUS POWER.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOUR SPIRIT IS
LIKE A SHINING CHURCH TOWER WHICH POINTS THE
WAY TO HEAVEN ABOVE AND WHICH
SEEKS TO FIND TRUE LOVE.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOU ARE THE GUIDING
HOPE OF OUR PEOPLE.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOUR TIME IS LIKE A
PRECIOUS COMMODITY.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOUR EBONY WILL IS
STRONG AND FREE SO TAKE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME
AND YOUR DETERMINED WILL AND USE THEM BOTH TO
EMPHASIZE WHAT YOU REALLY FEEL.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, YOU ARE THE GUIDING HOPE
OF OUR PEOPLE.

BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN, IN YOU LIES OUR FUTURE!



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Hobo's Poem of the Day

Beautiful Woman

come out and play,
reveal your inner treasures.
The sparkle in your eyes,
the natural swing in your walk,
you radiate excitement and enthusiasm.
You need no latest fashion,
No expensive hair cuts,
No blinding big accessories.
You glow in your passions,
passionate in your pursuits,
you know what you are made of.
You are not easily bothered,
by the mindless opinions of others,
you know very well where you want to go.
you are a joy to watch,
an inspiration to others,
your pure soul an endless marvel.
Beautiful woman,
let your brilliance shine through,
your eyes speak of true inner beauty.
(by Fion Lim)


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Hobo’s Poem of the Day

Hobo is sharing another poem today, in hopes that it will remind women of their strength and importance.

Why Women Cry (author unknown).

A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" "Because I'm a woman," she told him. "I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."

Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"
"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry.
Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"

God said "When I made the woman she had to be special.
I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world,
yet gentle enough to give comfort.

I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."

"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."

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Sisterhood

About a month ago I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful event that bonded sisters. It was called Take back your life Women's Retreat. This event was sponsored by a local radio station and the Black McDonald Owners Association.

It was a day filled with about 300 women that spread love, joy, hope and sorrows. I felt honored to be in the presence of such beauty. There were many speakers such as, Michelle McKinney Hammond and the keynote speaker for the day was no other than Iylana Vanzant.

The day started off with spiritual healing, went into financial healing and ended with life healing.

This is definitely an event that should be checked out if possible. The second part is currently scheduled July 17th 2010.


Much Love

Chanel

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Phenomenal Woman

Ladies, please remember that you are phenomenal in every way!

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

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.

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REFLECTION

Ladies Ladies Ladies…the summer has come and almost gone but we need to love ourselves as we are. I know that we all have flaws or imperfections, but that is what makes us who we are. If we were all meant to look alike than, there would be no need for brands like Covergirl, Clinque, Mary Kay or MAC.

Beauty is more than looking pretty on the outside, but the soul of a person on the inside. People are viewed day to day based on appearance. How often have you looked at a person that is different than yourself and actually viewed them on their character and spirit?

With so much going on in today’s society, I believe that if we view people based on their spirit things could be different. We all have seen someone on the street that by society’s standards appeared to be homeless or a bum. If we took the time to speak to one of them, we may realize that person is more like us than we think. Sometimes our fears of what others think of us cause us to pass judgment on ourselves and others.

I challenge each today to go out and speak with someone that you may not under normal circumstances hold a conversation with. You may find that person has some of the same fears and concerns as you. I just want to believe that we as a nation of people, that is so diverse can be so much deeper than we are. Most of us live day to day just existing.

Take me up on my challenge and reach out to a fellow being today, you might be surprised at what you get back in return.

Much LOVE

Chanel

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