"Rising Action"

Two weeks! It has been two weeks to this day since I've ran into another human being. I've seen elephants, monkeys, donkeys, snakes, and lions. Every animal you could think of, but no humans. It isn't lilke I need them though. I have food, protection, clothes, and jewels. But I feel so lonely for some reason.
Yesterday was the worst I'd felt in a very long time. I was down on my knees praying that the good Lord woul dsend me somebody and then a butterfly landed on my shoulder. It was the most beautiful piece of nature I'd ever seen, and all I wanted was my daughter to be there to sharit it with.
So here I am today thinking about my daughter, waling along and here come these two men with a dog, out of nowhere. The say they're here to lead me home, and I follow because I just want to see my babygirl.

"Back of the Book"

Fresh out of High School, Mercedes Costellijos heads to Paris, France for an internship in the Fashion Industry. This job is everything Mercedes ever worked for all she wants to become. Her dreams are coming true and she won't stop until she reaches the top. It is in Paris that Mercedes meets the perfect guy, Johnathan and falls in love. Will this new boyfriend be a distraction to Mercedes's work? Will she be able to handle both. Will  Johnathan and Mercedes's relationship test out to handle the overbearing stress Mercedes has on her life? Will Mercedes come out on top?

"Finally"

Graduation is almost here
Finally, it seems
after so many years

I'm making my way out of this town
Heck yes, that's right
I'm college bound!

Leaving my Daddy and my Momma
and absolutely
all the lame High School Drama

It'll be so hard to say goodbye
to all of my friends
I'm sure I'll cry

But I'm on a mission
to be really me
and find Christian

Graduation is almost here
Finally, it seems
After so many years!

"Into the Deep"

Sometimes I feel as if
I'm making my way into the deep
I have no buddy or night vision goggles
although it is extremely dark

When I get down so deep
It's as if I have no directions
Yet there is something important
something important to accomplish

Hopefully and eventually
I make my way back
to the places and people
that I know I love

Even though I'm there
I feel uncomfortable
out of place
not right

Maybe what's dark
will become my light
I need to branch out
out to the unknown

Interior Monologue

God, gas is expensive! I'm serious. I'm glad I dn't drive yet. But sometimes, Dad makes me buy gas if he is taking me somewhere. He used to let me pump the gas until the last time. Some 17 year old was there getting gas the same time we were. Dad went in to get some snacks. When he came out, Austin, that's the guys names, and I were making out. Dad FLIPPED! I never heard the end of it.
But yead, gas is crazy. That's why I try to walk wherever I need to go. Unlessit is too cold. When I start driving, I don't know what I'll do.
In all reality, why isn't gas free? I mean, we buy a car, pay for repairs, tire rotations, and oil changes. Shouldn't something be free?

Strength Lies in Me!

Strength lies not in my mother
Strength lies not in my father
Strength lies in me

In my lowest moment
When others thought I should have fear
When others were ready to wipe I tear
It was God, who used me
To bring them cheer

The thought of surgery
It should have blown my mind
Instead,
I was perfectly fine

What if the doctor made a mistake?
It was my life,
With one slit he could take!

But it seemed like every time I thought about crying
God sat on my shoulder and whispered
"My child don't even think about dying"

So I found myself calm and at peace
Told everyone, "Don't worry,
I've got this"

Some thought it was a cover up
Others maybe made up
But I'm a witness that God truly cares
Cares enough to take away my scares

When I should have down
And when I should have been worried
God said, "Hey, teach my people to trust me"

For taking away my scares
And replacing them with peace
For having my back
Figuratively, and literally

God, forever
I give you me!

Hunger

Wanna know the worst time for your stomach to growl? In the middle of prayer at church! This past Sunday, February 13th, I'm sitting in the choir stand with my eyes closed, listening to Mr. Brian pray and then it happens. I feel my stomach start to rumble and I think to myself, "DON'T DO IT! PLEASE NOT NOW!"
"Grawwwall" For like 45 seconds my stomach has itself a party. I immediately look up to see if anyone noticed. The entire back row of the choir stand is staring at me. Of course I begin blushing. Then, it happens again. not twice, but six times! Oh My Goodness! This was so embarrassing. Let me tell you, that's the last time I won't eat breakfast before church!!