When the Heart Speaks… By: Dolisha DeVonne

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It speaks in expressions only I can comprehend,

I listen as it tells me how to follow my soul within,

Although not always accurate, the way it guides me through,

I take in its consideration as it tells me what to do.

Sometimes I find happiness and wisdom beyond my years,

Sometimes I find heartache and sadness within my tears,

Yet like a scavenger hunt, it searches for every delicate piece,

To mend the heart of someone who yearns to love like me,

Like an echo in my ear, it never goes away

Giving direction like a map, telling me where to stay,

Overtime, I’ve learned to appreciate this voice

Allowing my heart to be filled and rejoice,

Bringing perspective of what to take care of,

While creating joy I never knew of,

In return, I inherit more fortune than any rich man above,

Finally surrendering to the language of love.

 

What If- By Dolisha DeVonne

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Never been the best at lucid expression,

So, I’ve developed this writing obsession,

Hoping you understand the love within,

The cursive strokes of my pen,

 

Yet I wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t know,

In face to face encounters, I’d never show,

Hiding, because I’ve never dare told,

These hidden gems of my soul,

 

But I wish I were Bold.

Confident.

Sure.

I’d wish for one moment,

 

A one-on-one to explore.

No more hiding behind rhythmic lines,

No poetic jive,

No unintelligible babble, of nothing that matters.

 

But to say and be real,

In all sincerity how I feel,

And not one word will I forget,

And when I’m done, no regrets.

 

But I’ve been terrible from the start,

In separating my mind from my heart,

The only thing that would make me remotely brave,

Was if you agreed to meet me half way,

 

Until then, you’ll be stuck reading between mysterious lines,

And the concealed emotions I work so hard to hide,

Will leave us both wondering what was ever true,

And if you could’ve ever been feeling me too?