A Noir Piece

Decrepit

The path I followed
Led me to my weakest point
The path I created
Uncertain and merely all I want
And everything I don't

Because it is tirelessly ever-changing
And focused & unfocused
Vibrant & dull

I sulk and weep
More than I sleep
Feelin' soul-less, emotion-less
Yet thankful & appreciative

Standing up to the world
Persevere
Dark & lonely clouds have disappeared

Decrepit turned exuberant

Open Mic (Round 2) - 2nd Performance Piece

Bad Dream

You're like a bad dream
With monsters, volcanic eruptions, vampires, aliens
And skin-tight Parasuco jeans

The closest you'd ever get to being
Tony Soprano is through
Facebook's Mafia Wars
With caprices on 22's
And tinted windows
Perhaps that's why my vision was blurred

When I stepped out
I landed in an Audi
This fine man standing next to me
It's almost like walking inside Tiffany's
Amidst all the diamond rings and things
I'm empowered by a particular feeling

I feel worthy and beautiful
All of my senses fulfilled
Now I'm in BCBG & Gladiator heels
He's making pivotal moves & doing things
you never could
He is my home, my solitude

Aaahhh, it's nice to finally wake up from a bad dream

Open Mic (Round 2) - 1st Performance Piece

Cheatin' Mess

The audacity of you and your mess
Leaving my walls tainted
And sheets perplexed

Would it kill you
To use your brain for once?
The one most visible
To all of us

See, I know how familiar you are
with deception
It's mind-boggling, disgusting, & disturbing
How you work such long hours
To dissuade my "preconceived notion"

Pleasurable to many
But true to none

The audacity of you and your mess
I smartened up and left
My walls, sheets, and mind wrecked

Now I'm renewed and cleansed....

It feels so good, so right....

Rhythmic Love

You're my best friend and everything I could ask for
Your love is something like a metaphor
You're the icing on the cake
The sunset at the lake
The one person that could make....

.....Me quiver yet tranquil at the same time
Our hearts are in a constant rhyme
Agreeing with one another that they're destined to be together
Forever, forever.....

3 years strong and I feel like we've grown into the partnership I've always wanted with the opposite sex. We can talk for hours or say nothing at all. I don't feel superior nor would I ever want you to feel inferior.

It's as if "soul mate" isn't appropriate; perhaps lifetime companion is more accurate. I believe that matters more than "love" because contrary to popular belief, love does not conquer all. I've yet to feel this way for anyone. I LOVE YOU and may we have more years to look forward to...

Poetry Session

The Acquisition of Dreams

Dreams put on hold
Left untold and unfed
Are for the dead

One must continue
To nurture and pursue
Otherwise you'll be empty and confused

Dreams are feasible
Don't allow yourself to become feeble
Or mingle
With society's path
They will feel your wrath

As you uncover the essence of your being
Your relentless daydreams unbecoming
If it isn't tired or tried then you will survive
You shall not conform to somebody's definition
Of perfection

Dreams are seeking your truth
Persevering through all struggles of our youth
Looking back to the lovely days of pitter patter
Even if yesterday was bitter
You're an entirely new person altogether

Believe that it can be achieved as long as you perceive
And you make it clear through your actions
And liaisons
With your mind, body, and soul
No one else has the right to control

Dreams allow you to be the driver
And the passenger

Of an all-inclusive and exclusive club
One that omits anyone from deferring
Your dreams....

Penned by: Marie Banzuelo
Created on 4/28/09
At precisely 11:55 pm

Poetry Session

Sometimes

Sometimes I feel lost in us
Sometimes I feel lost without us

Sometimes you hurt me without being aware
Sometimes my mind wants to tell you
I need you right here

Sometimes all I need is your love and affection
I can do without your harsh words and rejection

I suppose there are the good days and the not so good days
But when it's good, it's almost like I'm living in a dream
You describe me so eloquently
"Beautifully and articulately breathtaking"
I think you're nothing short of amazing

And often times, I'm convinced I've found my life partner
Though sometimes I'm puzzled at the thought of how we found each other
Then again sometimes there is no answer

Sometimes you just have to go with the flow
Each and every path that life takes you, you don't have to know
There's something intriguing about that
You and Me, that's something I would never take back

Can you be mine for life???

I assume you know what this means
But I assure you that it isn't what it seems

You see, I love you more than anything
But there's one question I've been meaning
To ask...
Can you be mine for life?

You have acquired my heart and soul
To the depths no one can fathom, but behold
I'd like to know...
Can you be mine for life?

You have accepted the complex woman I can be
And yet you don't love me
Any different from yesterday
I need to know...
Can you be mine for life?

These questions just linger, though I believe I have heard
You utter these words
"You and I are partners for life"

Say it once more
Say it over and over and over again
For I will never tire of hearing it
An ode to my best friend...

LOVE means...

Some say LOVE is "the tingling sensation"
You feel when you've found
That individual with whom you have a special connection

Some say LOVE is saying he's "the one"
It's quite undeniable what he has done

Some say LOVE is being the "sunshine in my rain"
Yet it's odd to expect that with love comes pain

Some say LOVE is "a sacrifice you make"
If it's real, it's hard to fake
Suppose one says this is all it takes
Then, I am certain it will cause a debate

To me LOVE is waking up early morning
To ensure his breakfast is waiting

To let him know I love him
Usually 3,6,8 times throughout the day
To me it doesn't matter how many times I say it
For each and every time it's expressed
I mean it just the same

To me LOVE is holding hands while we power walk
For our LOVE has that specific spark

To me LOVE knows no boundaries
For I know our realities
Prevents us from becoming uninhibited
And yes, LOVE to me is not something to be played with

To me LOVE is not walking down that aisle
It is when there's an unstoppable smile
Permanently fixed
On my sweet cheeks

To me LOVE isn't what he says
But what he does
What's being said comes and goes
Though actions showcase his blatant ways

LOVE, I think I know you
Your 3 initials mean: Exceptionally Real & Marvelous
Your face is the first and last that I see
You don't dare doubt me
You bring laughter even in my sleep
You take no pride when you cause me to weep

Your lips are the only ones I know
LOVE, it's been almost 3 years now
As we continue to grow
I gather you find no humor in my sorrow

You are what they call a "miracle"
Because what you provide is quite magical
In essence, LOVE you are my universe
I hope you appreciate this verse

Our LOVE is infinite
Life seems unimaginable, without you in it

Dual Pride - Mr. Obama

Inauguration 2009: Barack Obama
Originally uploaded by USA TODAY

I have yet to be so proud of this country
Like I am today

Though a common struggle daily
Is am I American or Filipina?

Today I am so honored
To celebrate the American side of me

However every single day
I am a beautiful Filipina in every single way

Colorful background is something we have in common
Mr. Obama, you are quite the inspiration
Your presence is so bold
How unrivaled is your determination?

We await the reform of this country
Under your leadership

Please ensure our decision to give you authority
Is not something we will have to doubt

Good luck to you sir!

Poetry Session

MY L.O.V.E.

I'm subjected to great sadness
With 16 miles in between us
Leaves me with thoughts of winter's solstice
Nothing else could convince
That feeling otherwise

The excitement that overwhelms me when we meet
It's simply your tender touch or the way you greet
When we embrace and I stand still on my feet
Feelin' light as air; can't be beat

My LIFE you have changed
My OVERFLOWING passion exposed
My VIGOROUS and undying love for you unscathed
My EXCEPTIONAL source of strength & voice of reason
I will love you, always
In any given day, time, or season

Poetry Session

She is...

Wisdom beyond her years
Ambition & will to succeed supersede her fears
Rarely will she allow you to be witness to her tears
Known as the creative and unique one to her peers

Don't underestimate the power she holds
For the unsaid will remain as such and she will not fold