Minority Report

After a hectic morning at work

I rush down to the cafeteria

I purchase my lunch - Avocado and Egg Sandwich

And I find myself wishing I was eating some Jollof instead

I chose a cosy spot at a nice little corner

Where I can watch everyone go and come

Looking all dressed up and so serious

Walking so quickly, One would think the devil was chasing them

I watch and shake my head

And momentarily consider if I'm cut out for the corporate world

I notice that all the people walking past are either Caucasian or Asian

I see a few people that I know, I wave and smile

Then I see one man who stands out among the crowd

Well, probably because he is black

And, no, he is not the security guard

I watch him as he makes his way towards me

'Why is this man walking towards me?', I wonder

A little annoyed because I 'd rather have my lunch alone

'Hello', He says in a thick british accent

'Hi', I respond, in some accent

'I noticed you sitting alone. Do you mind if I keep you company'

I thought about how many people were sitting alone in this huge place

Why did he have to come and eat with me?

Humph... 'Sure', I replied

Disclaimer : This is not meant to be racist or offensive. Its a simple observation. Just something to think about however you like. I can give you a few things to think about if you want...
Why are there so few successful black people in the corporate world? Why do black people feel the need to 'bond' with other black people at all cost? Why are you smiling at me because I am black, when you did not smile at the Indian who just passed by, when you don't even know me from Adam? How do you tell someone you were looking forward to a quiet lunch in a work setting?

Ok, peace and love folks, peace and love! mwuah!!

Laissez Faire...Laissez Faire?..Laisez Faire!!!

I had a plan

The risks involved, I had not examined

Or maybe I simply did not care

But I had a plan

Everything was just right

And the time to act had come

Your eyes had strayed for awhile

You did not really check up on me

Or give me any sort of advice

Yet I didn't question your parental skills

For it meant more room for me to play outside

So I carried out my plan

And it worked out perfectly for me.. for everyone

You were actually impressed with me

Till it all came crushing down

For you didn't figure out the intricate details

Until my world had gone to the dogs

Now to prevent a domino effect 

You cruised back into my life

Giving me everything you thought I needed

Sometimes at the expense of others

    And then things started picking up

    Headwinds abated... but still heavy rains

    There is hope for the future

    But I have many flooded rivers to cross

    The side-effects of our actions

    I will have to stomach for a long time

    Yet those hurdles I will jump alone

    I am weak, hence, I am cautious

    But I need not be fearful

    For how else will I forge forward

    If I do not want to move my feet

    Now you have to watch me from a distance

    As I make the journey alone

    Please don't take your eyes off me

    Lest I lose my way again

    And come up with another 'not so bright' idea

    For It seems I'm not as smart as I thought

     Incoming data and improving financial markets hint that the recession is ending. A sluggish consumer remains at the heart of the updated outlook,  but layoff activity is beginning to subside and housing markets are showing increasing signs of stabilization. Plus, auto production is poised for rebound.
   Nonetheless, policy support will likely remain in place for sometime. Recovery will likely be slow and protracted, and a benign (ok, maybe not as benign as some people might think) inflation backdrop should allow the Fed greater flexibility in nursing financial conditions back to sustainable norms. Recovery, however, lacks a major leading force though, the consumer, but business spending prospects are brightening.
   Angst (lol, i just learnt this word, please allow me to use it) about exit strategies is likely overdone and the risks are two-sided. Over time, fiscal sustainability is likely to prove a greater threat to the market and economic stability. The government needs to gradually pull out, but must stick to better regulatory practices.




~ So how i got my inspiration- I was reading an article at work by some guy called Robert V. Diclemente, he writes articles for the work people. Anyway, since I had time on my hands I just kept thinking about the current economic downturn, plus government intervention, and my thoughts on these issues.

I hope i didn't bore you :-) I shall be back with dem romance romance tins soon enough, don't shake or shiver..hehe... or atleast i'll hit u with love gone sour our sum'n.

Extra-ordinary Us

I'm an unsolved problem

You are the only right answer

I'm a hard nut to crack

You are the perfect nut cracker

I'm a tangled knot

Yet one tug from you

And I come completely undone

I'm a complicated puzzle

Yet you put me together perfectly

A torn piece of cloth

Yet like a skilled tailor

You turn me into 'amazing'

You see me clearly for who I am

Even more than I can see myself

You trust me even before I trust myself

I'm quite the plain and ordinary

Yet just an extra shot of You

Turns me into extra-ordinary Me

 ~  "I can be ordinary in every way and yet dance like a poet through every word he sings."

Creating Paintings In The Dark

I had everything I needed to begin

Easel, Canvas, Paints, Palette Pad and Brushes

With my mind's eye I could see the picture clearly

A simple and beautiful  painting of you and me

Now if only I did not have to paint in the dark

All I needed was for you to hold up the torch

As I tried to paint with my hands what I felt in my heart

And I needed the light so I could see my handiwork

But you did not provide the torch i needed

So in the end I could not recognize my masterpiece

For apparently I was not in your master plan

It was not the picture my heart wanted to paint

But what else did I expect?

When you left me creating paintings in the dark

~ This painting is called the 'passionate kiss'. I can see where the painter is coming from. For it seems like an abstract representation of two bodies merging together as one. Yet, its hard to recognize the two people sharing that passionate kiss. Plus, if I didn't tell you its name, maybe some of you wouldn't have thought of two bodies merging, would you?

Disclaimer: I think this is a beautiful painting. In no way am I saying that this painting is ugly. But lets work under the assumption that this is not what this painter wanted. The point i'm trying to make is about the lack of clarity, and the fact that Papa Painter or Madam Painter did not have this in mind, and is not amused, and cannot even recognize what the heck this is.

Anyway, painting in the dark is very much like chasing pavements that lead nowhere, you see. When you're done, you realize you're simply tired.. wasted time and effort. So how about you know that you definitely have that torch, or in the case of pavements, find a map, get some direction ... and the rest will follow beautifully.... no long thing!

When My Words Are Inadequate

You've got quite a way with words

I, on the other hand, struggle to put them together
You will take the chance any day for a worthwhile heart
I, on the other hand, am quite risk-averse

You wear your heart on your sleeve so easily 

I cannot even admit my feelings, even if its only to myself

I try to grasp and express my thoughts
As eloquently as I see fit

But elusive words play games with me

Playing 'catch me if you can' with my emotions

They disappear like a mirage on the high-way

The closer I am to grasping them... articulating them

But, how about you allow me to draw u nearer to me

Let your head rest on my shoulder for awhile

Find your comfort in my arms for a moment

And part ur lips as my eyes bore right into your soul

For I can say in one soulful kiss 

What i can never say with a 1000 flamboyant words

~ Just about the time the shadows call, I undress my mind and dare you to follow.

I love youuu...I honestly love youuu

I LOVE YOU

I MAY NOT SAY IT ENOUGH

BUT I HONESTLY LOVE YOU

I MISS YOU

I MAY NOT SAY IT ENOUGH

BUT I HONESTLY MISS YOU

YOU BRING ME GREAT JOY

AND I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE MY FRIEND

YOU STRETCH FORTH YOUR HAND

AND YOU TOUCH MY INNER BEING

THANK YOU FOR BEING THAT SPECIAL FRIEND

I LOVE YOU AND I ALWAYS WILL

JUST THOUGHT I'D SCREAM THAT OUT

HENCE THE CAPS..LOL

NOW SMILE MAKE I SEE YOUR DIMPLE!!

~ For Martina, my tuna... distance ain't a thing, for reals :-)... oh, and i got faith like Biggie, so all shall be well..no biggie (lmao!! i shd be a rapper init? find a 'gangster' name for me..haha). I know u think i'm ur craziest friend, but YOU my dear chocolate cupcake, are my craziest friend.

love always,

Shels

Sweet death is still Death

You were killing me softly
Killing me sweetly

There was no complaining

For I was in 7th Heaven

I had fallen into a wonderful dream

The characters being just you and me

My family said I could breathe better without you

And yet I inhaled you completely

My friends said I could think better without you
But you took more than just my sanity

And everyone else was as good as dead

Oh, how sweetly you killed me
Until I could feel no more

Until I could breathe no more

And when I tried to wake up

 I simply could not

I was non-existent

A silent Ghost

No, You Hang Up!!

I miss you babes
Miss you more boo
Nooo, miss you much more
Ha! miss you more babes..


          Sunken spirits, suddenly lifted
          The simple reason being that..
          I got a text message
          And it was from You
          I know I've missed You
          I know You've missed me
          I feel the need to say it
          You feel the need to say it
          ... but why more than once? ha!
          ... Wait for it ...
          ... Wait for it ...
          ... Its coming ...
          RING RING ... Do you hear your phone ring?
          Hiiiiii!!!!!!!!!
                .
                .
                .
                              My guilty pleasure
                              That's what You are
                              Addicted to You
                              That's what I am
                              I cannot find the words to explain it
                              Yet I can talk to You about Anything
                              Everything ... I just can't stop talking
                              Nothing ... The silence is comforting
                              Hmm... call it a sorry excuse to be lazy
                              To do nothing else but talk to You
                              Should I feel guilty?
                              Or should it just be pleasure .. without the guilt


Gotta go now, Bye hun!
Okay dearie, Bye Bye!
Byeee .... kisses ... 
:-) Bearhugs ... 
Byeeee
Ok, you hang up
No, you hang up
No, you hang up
I don't want to
Miss you, babes
Wish you were here!!
Aww, me toooo ....
I want to see your face
SKYPE or ICHAT?



      OH HEAVENS, SOME ONE CONTROL THESE PEEPS!!! I'M DISCOMBOBULATED!!
      Inspired by my redoubtable friend.

Card Games (Tick Tock Tick Tock #3)

Tick Tock

Tick Tock

The clock keeps ticking

My mind keeps racing

My heart beats even faster

Its not just an ordinary card game

There's a great deal at stake

Tick Tock

Tick Tock

I've got my cards

And you've got yours

Furrowed Brow.. I'm contemplating

Which of my cards will I play

I haven't yet decided

You keep looking at me

Tick Tock

Tick Tock

My mind drifts off ...

I'm building a house of cards

You gave me your cards as well

I'm building a larger house of cards

... All in my mind

Tick Tock

Tick Tock

Rudely interrupting my day dream

I look at you intently

Making eye contact

Relaying a silent message

And then I put my card on the table

Its a King of Hearts

Tick Tock

Tick Tock

My card is on the table

Why is yours still up your sleeve?

It takes you a minute and a half

I'm holding my breath, make it quick

Finally you pull out your card

Alas, its a Joker!!!!!

Tick Tock

Tick ...

Before I hear that annoying clock go Tock

Before my frustration starts to show

I pick up my King of Hearts

Hide it under my sleeve

And I'm on to the next one

I vaguely hear you yell after me

'But I have a Queen of Hearts!'

'I want to play my Queen of Hearts now!'

But its a little too late

I don't want to play card games with you

Not Anymore.

~ It, It, Its Serani, jus incase yu neva know, jus incase you neva know oh oh...lol!! nuf sed!

~ For anyone, everyone, someone and no one.

Soul Mate Incognito.

So it just so happens that everyone seems to be coming to me with their issues concerning their love lives or lack thereof .... hmm, I've heard so many stories, some interesting, some stupid, some that make you just want to shake your head, and some that just make you ask what the hell?...Others are just too retarded that there is only one thing you can possibly do..Pray for the lost souls, that soon, and may it be very soon, they find their senses and even possibly throw away their hearts because frankly, their hearts are not forcing for them and have done them no good whatsoever (let's ignore the very vital role the heart plays, hehe)..but I mean when it comes to the sort of moronic personas they fall in love with, they might as well throw their hearts away. I'm telling you, the stories i've heard eh, and the things I've seen, I just dunno chale. smh.

Anyhowhichway, Today I'll jsut focus on those 'still waiting' for their 'better halves'... because apparently, that is also becoming a serious problem. When people are getting cheated on and breaking up, others are getting engaged and getting married, and others are looking for boyfriends. Here is the advice I give to my friends ... Patience, my dear, patience!!

Oh, and there's also this Natasha Bedingfield song that I absolutely love (she's good you know). Do listen, its a little on the painful side, but its still a good song: Soul mate ... and I guess this poem is just to serve as a nudge, get your priorities straight. haha.

You're alone yet again

You think about the frogs that have come your way

You wonder how many more you're going to have to kiss

Where is he (she), and what is he (she) waiting for?

Is he (she) really out there making himself (hersef) a better man (woman), just for me?

Oh that's some bull crap!

Let me have him (her) already!!

But do you really want to settle for just anything

Isn't that what got you in this mess in the first place?

Tom, Dick, and Harry did not do the trick, did they?

Are you not looking for someone to complete you

Someone to really connect with

Someone to make you laugh

Someone who brings you such intense joy that all you can do is marvel
Someone who cherishes you

Or do you just want someone to fill up a space

Or should I say, fill up a hole (or a hole to fill)

Someone who will leave you emptier than you were before

A complete waste of your emotions, time and effort

Because those are not hard to find at all

They come like the subway trains

You miss one, and there's another one coming in 5 minutes

Its entirely up to you

But don't say you want one thing

And yet agree to do the other

For that just puts you on the train track to nowhere

If you feel you're a little too old for roller coaster rides

Then make sure you don't jump into one and end up breaking bones

Patience, my friend, Patience

Its a virtue worth having

~ Yup, I know sometimes I can be very politically incorrect, but you just have to deal with it. Atleast, I'm bold enough to say what's on my mind... and yes, the intention is both to shock you, and have you thinking! In no way is this meant to be offensive. Oh and this is both for the ladies and the gentlemen, hence the stuff in brackets on line 16, as for the Tom, Dick and Harry, guys you can feel free to change it to Rachel, Stephanie, and Zara. lol.

Here's a Jesse McCartney song that I love, and I insist you listen :-) Beautiful Soul

Cheers!

      

Boob Talk

... Soft ...

... Plump ...

... Round ...

They are right in front of me

They are right in front of you

... Luscious ...

... Fascinating ...

... Inviting ...

They have caught your attention

Its written all over your face

You're thinking Pillows ... zzzzz... sleep...

You're thinking coconuts, grapefruits, melons ...

Your mind is toying with possibilities

Endless possibilities

... stroke .. caress .. knead ...

... smell .. kiss .. lick ...

... taste .. nibble .. suck ...

You smile just at the thought 

Avoiding eye contact

Lest I read your mind

I smile and shake my head

For I already have

    This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!! So get the word out, talk about your breasts! Love your breasts, because you'll be extremely sad if a doctor tells you he's going to have to cut one of them off. Self examinations, ladies, self examinations! For real! See, I even gave the men a reason to support breast cancer awareness! lol. Ever since you guys were babies ... so remind your mummies, sisters, and friends. Oh and tell your girlfriends and wives too! *wink wink*.

A fellow blogger wrote a very informative post that every woman needs to read, so get on it (Jemila's blog ).

                      * * Ermm, yeah I kinda absolutely love my boobs too.

                            This is for their biggest fan! lol

Hot mess of a mind.

I wonder why I allow my mind to stray
Stray and linger ... on thoughts of you
When the very thought of you
Brings with it forbidden and raw desire
A yearning deep within my tummy
Red hot fire burning deep within me
Un... mistakable
Un... quenchable
Insanely Delirious
Making me do the Un... thinkable
Completely out ... of my mind
That mind ... why do I allow it to stray?


      ~ lol, here's a suggestion...dog chain ur mind..short leash. lol

      ~ For you, you who 'pretty pleased' me into writing this hot mess. lol

Investments and Dividends

I was ready to invest

Everything i thought was valuable

I expected return on my investments

No matter how small

At least to show that all was not a waste

Time, effort, and the whole shebang

Prospective investments came along

And finally I had a solid portfolio

... Or so i thought

Grade AAA class bonds

At least that's what I was made to believe

I was so proud of my portfolio

I kept investing and investing

In these 'so called' assets

Then the credit crunch hit

The market collapsed

And oh did it hit me bad!

Suddenly I painfully began to realize

That those prized assets I held so dearly

Where completely worthless

Junk bonds parading themselves as grade A

Some of my so-called assets did not exist

A Ponzi scheme indeed!

Indeed I was shuttered

For I had invested in worthless rubbish
I had been stitched up!
Something chronic too!

But I counted my losses

And accepted them for what they were

Now I relieve myself of the junk

For they are liabilities

In no way, shape or form,

Will they ever be assets

I've learnt my lessons

Investment 101

... And call me utterly stupid

But I just might head for the bond market yet again.

~ For Ru-Ru, Pof, Mushi and Bentoa

    Thats why there's this thing called select and delete, init? o gosh, priceless! lmao!