It has been said that love is so painful. However, nothing can be further from the truth. Love is not painful, it is the ABSENCE of love that is so painful. Love, in and of itself, is so wonderful on all of it's levels from Agape to Fellio (I ain spelled dat right). But at it's absence is undescribable pain, then healing...hopefully.

In this haiku project, J'hiah and I shall scribe on the subject of broken relationships. We hope that the married and the single person will recieve some insight into relationships that are not working out. In this particular project, we will be posting from a "Woman To Man" perspective. In other words, the woman who has been hurt by her man. Hopefully, J'hiah will be able to offer some insight into why so many men hurt women so easily. In our future project, we will scribe from a "Man To Woman" perspective. In this I hope to scribe some insight into why so many women have hurt men...for I was once this way.

For some, this will be a time of restoration, but for others, it will be a time of...going on. In either case, we hope that these little haikus will be a great blessing in giving strength and hope to go on living despite the pain.

Trippin' over you
You swept me off of my feet...
Into a dungeon.

With amazing ease...
You dropped our vessel of love.
Your pieces pierce me.

You've sentenced our love
To everlasting heartache.
My question is...why?

broken into like
a carved knife diggin deep
takes away da soul

I can hardly wait for this to unravel.... (I've got my popcorn & soda in hand) :D

The first triple haiku was definitely on hit for kickin' this off ~

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*ya'll excuse me for a moment -- Pssst....$$RICH$$, hey $$RICH$$... don't be in heah messin' up the project :lol: that isn't a haiku that you dropped off sweetie...that's a "Lord have Mercy-Ku" ... come to da back room if you want to practice your haiku skillz! :lol:

sorry ya'll big brotha done caught ya'lls vibe...:lol:


N2

I find no fault in this excellent collaboration ~ and no two poets more able to edify with such dedication to spiritual beauty and dignity.

Class is in session. (got me a front row seat) Teach y'all.

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forgive me - again
here is my situation
but first, i love you.

believe me? tell me you do

i'm missing pieces
to love's hard jigsaw puzzle
i lost them somew her e

you don't understand me
we're not where we used to be
we need.. i need space.

So you need space huh?
No I don't understand you.
I don't believe you.

Like snow in Summer...
You deceived me with your lies.
My heart has melted.

We should discuss this...
But all you want is your space.
Babe...my heart is void.

Don't play with my heart.
Let's talk about the pieces.
Fill your space with me.

i need direction
Only God above knows where
sometimes- i don't care

don't blame me for us
you cry?? o.k i cry too
it is not just you

alright, so i've lied
i've lied to you, me and us
...... whole thing is a lie!!

though i didn't mean it

truth is, i love you
but look, i have so much stress...
like you, leaving me

That's another lie!!!
Stress because I left you babe?
YOU asked for space...right???

I question your words.
Your words are weeds...choking me.
What are you planting?

Dandelion Spores -
I guess they needed some space.
Just like you...they fled.

see what i'm saying?
that's what i hate about you
you never listen

you bring up my past
.. times i didn't spend with you
you don't let it go

maybe that's the space i need

i remember when
our love was wheat among tares
now it's just that- space.

lesson:
when a man needs "space"
it doesn't mean you should leave
just give him his space!

you call my words weeds??
your understanding's like thorns
i must pluck them out.

The past is passing.
Forgive my shortcomings babe.
I will forgive yours.

Maybe you are right.
Okay, you got your space babe.
How long shall I wait?

Many suns shall pass.
Let not your love do the same.
By faith...I do wait.

that's all i needed
was for you to just listen
a lot's on my mind

i'm a black man here
it is not always easy
between bills and work

don't dismiss my love
b/c i cheated once.... twice
sometimes i just... slip

sometimes i don't know
what i want out of my life
but i am seeking

i've always told you
how too good you were for me
you still got with me

why?

I ask myself this...
Where is the face of wisdom?
What a fool I've been.

Putty in your hand.
From evening to dawn's falling...
You loved me so good.

Your presence drew me.
You are so fine, so gorgeous...
But oh...so evil.

One thing I have learned-
If lust is first, love won't last.
Beginning to end.

Unsolved mystery...
The pain I allowed from you,
For so very long.

You slipped up you say?
Like you slipped between my legs?
You are black ice babe.

You are dangerous
You know my weaknesses
Oh that I was strong.

I am a woman
With a weakness that you see.
Wish I could hide it.

You are NOT my end.
I shall get over you.
God will give me strength.

You Must Respect Me. (my song to you...click to listen) (http://downloads.mp3.com/AAIBQnrfEQBBNOo2HgGAwARub3JtUAYAAABSAAAAAFEHAAAAUw 0AAABUCAAAAEdqQAgHWgYAAABDYXJWPJX3UhXv84cqQ.Ewu5ht _3I-/Respect_f_4th_Avenue_J.mp3 )
I will expect this from you.
7...24

i heard the song i laughed



for i doubt you'd see
the man i'm trying to be
for our kids- for we

though i haven't shown it well

sometimes your sweet kiss
is what sours me within...
there've been lips sweeter

your tongue dripped honey
now they drip acid/venom
you slither with tongue

you call me evil?

you were once my Eve
what? have you now been deceived
bad fruit, you've bitten

i remember

the first night we loved
i wasn't truly in love
i truly lusted.

infatuated
your sex was the bomb you know
in- fact- i- ate- it thanx mapleXtract

why do you blame me?
why? i didn't force your heart
you gave me your all

starting with a cellaphone call

you speak of your pain
your weaknesses i knew not
for you knew not mine

don't be like these hoes
these crazy chickenheads here
just running your mouth

you knew i loved you
you are just playing that role
like God will strike me

yeah right

You are a whore's dream.
I've been yo ho...way too long.
I ain got no sense.

I am your fool now,
But I shall arise one day.
I'm seeing...the light.

You have issues too.
These "slip ups" are hurting us.
Yet...I still want you.

I've had time to think...
While you were into your "space".
I have decided...

I shall make a change.
We will not be intimate...
Until you commit.

You have seven days.
May the love you say you have...
Bring forth committment.

You say you love me?
This shacking has gotten old.
You hear wedding bells??

Defining Moment
What's zit gonna be baby?
Wanna hear from ya!

Don't feel bad my love...
If you can't be committed.
I will be okay.

I know you will too.
This is YOUR ultimatum.
Get your act straight...NOW!

i have seven days?
you said that a week ago
you toni braxton?

there you go again...
it's not within your confines
our marriage will come

i've taken my space
i didn't cheat, nor hang out
i thought about us

i have been a fool
for treating you like i have
can we start over?

can you drop my past?
the things i have said and done
if not, let me know

you know my best friend?
i was his best man back then
he said he'd be mine

you called on Sunday
i spent day/night at church
searching for answers

we've been through too much
to throw this love all away
let's mend our pieces

you are demanding
i've never seen you this way
but i deserve it

may i take you out
whereever you want to go
i'll pick you up soon.

You know I love you.
Let's work things out together.
Just remember babe...

I won't be sexin'
If you love me...you will stay.
Pick me up at eight.

did you say no sex?
don't send me through this again
i love you but daanngg.

now whose playing games
i see where this is going
is sex your weapon?

No baby it's not...
I believe it's best this way.
Let's develop love.

you think i'd use you?
we've been together for years
it's more than just sex

we have deeper issues

learn how to trust me
and love me wholeheartedly
stop being afraid

you see

downing will not help
let me take it from friends, foes
but let your words heal

let your words heal.

My words shall heal you.
Each issue shall be dealt with.
You must earn my trust.

These issues are deep.
Pulling my draws down won't help.
So let's not go there.

you love to fight me
is this the way you want it
keeping part of you

me, i want it all
and if you refuse to give
i am out the door

I'm not keepin' it.
I'm SAVING my love for you...
Wedding night blessings.

I won't make it hard.
I'm making it real simple...
No fornication.

If you must leave...leave.
I need you...I don't need you.
I am a woman.

I realize this...now.
If I don't respect myself,
Neither will you babe.

When a strong wind comes,
Sex will not hold you at all.
Only love endures.

No mo juice for you.
My faucet is now turned off.
You got the last drip.

oh o.k. that's fine
i'll stay but just not today
need anything- call.

Wait, before you go-
There is one thing that I need...
To be loved for me.

Not for what I do.
I need you to understand.
I want more not less.

I want love, not lust.
I need committment...not game.
Why can't you see this?

You avoid issues.
What's your thoughts on marriage babe?
Is it yea or nay?

If no, then why not?
Didn't you say you loved me?
Then set a date babe.




Let me hear from you

nice keep flowing ya'll

blak

I hope we will continue this flow. He had to leave me for a day to clear his head I guess. :)

Your words allow me to re-live my pain ... Only to bring me to a closer cleansing ... this is real ... because I know he loves me ... but instead he chooses to hurt me ... I've told Him Once and I'll state again ... " I will never again enter his desert, to view his Oasis ... only to be fooled once again"

I am healing ...

Great writing Joyce
Great writing j'hiah

Keep it coming please ... for my sake

Alicia

Ms_MochaB,

thanx for feeling it and thanx double to Joyce in her beautifull and considerate spirit for coming up with such an idea.
not a relative idea, but an experience through poetry, which is balm for healing.

i pray/hope for the best of your relationship and your husband's
change.
hopefully, i can continue in my ability to express how we (men) feel.


peace be.

did you say marriage?
yeah, maybe in the future
first, our hearts must wed

no this is no game
i dare not play with your love
that's a battle- lost

please please understand
for me- there is no other
i've invested all

but i need this day(s)
to clear my mind of all things
but i will return

you think it's just you
there's waaay more drama in life
i must contend with

but you're a woman
i don't expect you to know
about this black man

when i told you that i loved you
there was nothing left to say

let all time be our bearer
for i never felt this way

i was inclined to kiss you dearly
but my heart said it was wrong

you are my sunlight let it shine
all the night and day long

singing in chorus
this is my song

for me. I've Printed every line. Thank you for your inspired writings which are a constant help to me in all my situations. :)

SWT

The future is us.
The present MUST find us...one,
Before rings are placed.

I love you baby.
I'll be here when your mind's clear.
Clarity IS gold.

However, my love,
Don't be a male chauvinist
More than you may know...

I understand you.
I've had time to clear my head.
You are worth the wait.

I WON'T wait too long,
Cuz my life is moving on.
But for now...I wait.

you've ceased my anger
adding no fuel to my fire
your patience quenched it

though i didn't deserve it

i've so much drama..
when you're humble i can talk
but not when you *****

i truly believe
through God we both can make it
he will see us through

don't get me wrong though
i will miss your sex but whoa
it's been a while now

[COLOR=blue] no, i am not drunk
those bad days are now over
my violence has ceased ( ladies, men yearn to say that one, no lie)

i may have dissed you
called you out of your queen name
your friends saw you cry

they said you should leave
but you decided to stay
maan, i would've died

one time when you left
i saw my whole world shatter
and that's when i found

that only you mattered :crying:

my eyes were opened
thinking of our family
will you..... will you m...

What's up wit this babe???
What's will you m...please explain?
You got to come strong.

Don't come to me weak.
If you want me...let me know.
Don't be half steppin...:)

alright, i'll come straight
will you make me apple pie
that's my favorite

yes i do want you
i've told you that already
will you marry me?

let make it happen

I'll think about it.
I will give you my answer...
Gone to the salon...:)

huh? what? you will think?
what is there to think about?
is this what you want?

Yes, I want marriage.
I'm just thinking about when.
Let's set a date babe.

A church wedding's fine?
A September wedding song.
September 15th.