The Storm by Ms. Yasmin Moses

In the outside view everything seemed magical,

Transitions were difficult to be self-motivated,

Allowing the wisdom of others to carry my dreams through,

The storm cast its rain, thunder, and lighting…

Pushing and pulling my every move.

Careless I ran onto the unknown,

Careless I thought it would be smooth,

Taking risk and never looking back I thought I came prepared,

Shielded from the sun and clouds,

The storm caught me through the worst moment,

Blinded by satisfaction of the sun and the clouds,

Never thought the storm would come and tear me into pieces,

Broken into the thunder of wisdom, the lighting of others, and the rain of tears.

Lost and confused the storm has yet to ease for now.

Search for the rainbow at the end of the storm has not been found…

Fog seems to never clear up; when all possible seems impossible the storm comes!

Mind or Intuition by Yasmin Moses

If making a decision was easy, then why do we weigh our options?

If we choose between Mind or Intuition

Which one do we follow?

Will it lead us in the right direction?

If we listen to the conscious

How do we decipher the answer?

Mind or Intuition

Sometimes when we listen to our minds, it’s the wrong answer.

Never mislead, but always uncertain…

The intuition gravitates through a familiar place.

Supposedly, the intuition never goes wrong.

How do you know which one to use?

How do you know when is the appropriate time?

Mind or Intuition

The Challenge

If everyday is uncertain, then who knows what tomorrow brings?

If every animal could be saved, then our world would be a better place.

If I give a challenge would you try something new?

I guarantee the reward is greater than what your expectations are.

If we give up too easily, then life itself would be a piece of cake!

Take this walk, leap, or drive, but I give you this challenge…

The challenge is not hard, nor does it require anything drastic.

However, in the end our lives would be simple, optimistic, and rewarding.

If we say who others ideally think of us, then prove it…

The challenge is not a requirement, but a request…

It’s more- so a routine that you would get used to; a test of character and strength.

I try to accomplish the challenge best to my ability…

Are you ready? ...

The challenge is TO BE YOU, AND LIVE LIFE!!

A Woman Within by Yasmin Moses

The wind blows swiftly…
Rushing against her face …
Looking within she holds her head high.
She walks brave and fears nothing!
Her mind is set; her smile says it all, WOMAN WITHIN
Filled with positive remarks… She embraces what life has to offer!
Ridiculed by many, she hurts in silence.
She is motivated when she’s ridiculed, and yet she preservers.
WOMAN WITHIN
Unsure of what is to come…
Be strong –minded is what the intuition of the woman within replies
Fear is only an obstacle; in the end she walks courageously
The woman within smiles through happiness and sadness.

Life by Yasmin Moses

Life is full of sorrow, heartache, blessings, and pain.
Each chapter of our lives is an obstacle reached.
Life involves those most important to us …
Our loved ones, our friends
Oh how life can be so sweet!
Each morning I wake is a blessing to me.
What is life to you?
Life in me is like the beautiful ocean that flows so fast…, yet so steady.
We must not fear…
Life can be taken away quickly!
So, you must laugh rather than cry…
Smile rather than frown…
Life is too short to argue, or fight!
Life is a tedious road that CAN be crossed.
Simply guided by intuition and the light that shines in you!
Life…a journey, a mile to walk, yet so daunting!
It’s so beautiful even in the darkest hour!
A celebration of the mile that you traveled to get where you are!
Life is a celebration of who you are, and who you are to become.
Life has a way of sending us messages, lessons to be learned.

Quoted by Selena “Live each day to its fullest without measuring it”

Believe by Yasmin Moses

When you feel discouraged, BELIEVE
When you have no where to turn …. BELIEVE
When you leave me behind do not fear… BELIEVE
I am always near, just look forward, and
BELIEVE
Do the best you can …. BELIEVE
Seize the day and the moment ….
Live each day without measuring it…. BELIEVE
Be strong-minded and always think the impossible is possible.
Why do you question yourself?
Giving hope and believing in yourself is all you can do.
Why? …. Because I BELIVE IN YOU!

Who Are You? by Yasmin Moses

“You cannot be who you are without knowing where you come from”
Culture comes to mind; it’s an essential part of who you are. Why are Americans so eager to know about where others come from? Do you know where you come from? …
Why do others constantly ask? Many people are oblivious of where they are from! Culture is a wonderful insight of who you are. Why not embrace it; however, you prefer not to discuss it. What if you only know one culture? Questions are asked, yet no answers…
Where do you come from, is a common phrase. What if you cannot answer the question? People will say “what do you mean you cannot answer”? They are in disbelief; you are confronted by confusion! Suppose you cannot speak your parents’ native language? Well, who are you? , many people ask … so what do you say? I am culturally unidentified; sometimes it’s painful to say.

A Tribute to America by Yasmin Moses

We all recollected the tragedy that unfolded on September 11, 2001.
Our America the beautiful was altered.
What we as Americans can learn from this loss is…
“Live each day without measuring it”
“Live for today and not only for tomorrow “
Despite lows or highs …
Leave animosity alone.
Dream immense dreams…
Questions still remain in everyone’s heart.
Is this tragedy supposed to teach us?
Why does life throw cruelty our way?
Needless to say, tell your loved ones “I love you” everyday.
Most importantly keep moving forward.

Hero in My Life by Yasmin Moses

Hero in my life
You taught me so much, but when I realized you stepped out of my life in the blink of an eye, the impact you’ve left on me; I could not thank you enough for all you’ve done.
Dad, now I know the true meaning of “you do not know what you have until it is gone”
Everyday I wake up and I utilize everything you taught me: mind your manners, treat
Everyone like family, and always remember school is your education of life. Those phrases echo in my ears everyday.
Hero in my life
I miss your advice
I live each day to its fullest just like you did.
I sometimes sit down and wonder why God took you!
I know the answer and as simple as it sounds it was just your time.
You missed out on a lot and although my tears cannot bring you back ….
My heart still aches, and as I ponder what tomorrow will bring ….
I’ll finish walking down this treacherous road called life….
I’ll reminisce on the good times we had as father and daughter….
I’ll tell my children of a wonderful grandfather they had.
“With your farewell you take with you my heart”
I love you…….. hero in my life.
Dedicated to: all the Dads we have lost
Happy Father’s Day

What makes a mother? by Yasmin Moses

A wise person once told me “mother’s day is everyday”. Everyone has a different perspective and definition of a mother. In my opinion, I think mothers are a gift from god; I also think mothers are brave, warm-hearted, vivacious individuals. Although I am not a mother yet hopefully one-day I will be. My observations of mothers are like angels sent from above. Mothers are protective providers who take the life that they brought into this world and raise their child to the best of their ability: teaching their child about life and its lessons. As every child matures they are filled with curiosity, heart-aches, and blessings and as teachers of the home mothers have a contingency of scolding with good-intentions. What makes a mother? One can ask the question; however, only a mother can show you the answer: when you see the smile on your child's face after an accomplished goal, or when the child is faced with discrepancies how does a mother cope; especially when the mother has to make a life-alternating decision. What does the child think of the mother's decision in the years to come? A mother provides guidance, when the mother lets go of her child who faces the real world. The child reminisce on the past and is anticipating on the future and is grateful for their mother, yet what makes a mother is her courageous, and unconditional love for a child that blossoms into an unique adult; Moreover, the heart-filling advice given throughout life. A single word cannot express how appreciative he or she feels for the mother they were blessed with. On this mother's day I wish all the mothers a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.

Angel in the Sky by Yasmin Moses

Angel in the sky

You have touched so many lives.

Your angelic voice is no longer heard.

You left without a word of good-bye, yet you embraced people with your generous ways.

Angel in the sky

As you rest your head with God, you are being remembered through your music and the

positive lifestyle you lived.

Angel in the sky

The songbird that flew away too soon…

The songbird that is loved by many, your fans love you and miss you.

Angel in the sky

It is twelve years without your smile or personality.

You will always be in our hearts forever.

Dedicated to: Selena

Having a Heart Matters by Yasmin Moses

Having a heart matters

Holding onto a loved one, or even that special someone

Caring about someone else besides ourselves because Having a heart matters

A homeless person walks by

Giving them your pocket of pennies makes it Having a heart matters

Dreams that you want to come true

Believing makes it all worthwhile because having a heart matters

Do not dampen someone parade over a grumpy day

When time is rough, just smile and have a pleasant day

Because having a heart matters especially if you love yourself and others.

An Unwanted Child by Yasmin Moses

Having one beside you! Having one to hug you!
Having one to say good-bye! Having one to say I love you!
When you see all When you hear all
And no one is around to give a word of advice. An unwanted child comes to mind.
Growing up and finding out your family is not really yours
Living with the knowing of being an unwanted child
This unwanted child has a secret and no one wants him or her to know
An unwanted child burdens this pain for the rest of their life. God created me. If you didn’t want why did you have me?
An unwanted child has a constant reminder he or she just doesn’t fit . An unwanted child no longer This child blossoms to be a love for another family This unwanted child is an adult now and the past still lingers in his or her mind

Do you wonder who this unwanted child was?