

"Now Perhaps I Dance" |
| "Quincy " 1998-November 2007 Thank God for the nine years for Quincy |
Copyright© 2006-2008 by Arene |

| "Father and Daughter" When he realized he was going to be a father He stayed up for two days and with sleep he did not bother This was something new to him in his young life He wondered if that made her mom his wife He taught her everything that he knew Although not right at times, what ever he did she did to She looked up to him as her fearless leader She saw him stand his ground and he was no pleader He showed her how to show she had compassion And wear her blackness as a regal, fearless fashion It did not take long for him to forget the act Do not ponder this notion because it is one of those facts When two dogs get together and make a baby The girl is considered a bitch and never a lady This is the story of my Quincy and Basha If you thought this was about humans, I got ya So do not ponder this any farther Quincy and Basha are the father and daughter Copyright© 2006, by Arene |

| Proverbs 23:7 As he thinks in his heart so is he Proverbs 23:9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words II Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith and not by sight |

| Step in My World Step in my world and you will see All the things that makes me –me Notice the smile that extends to my eyes But my search for the Lord, is what makes me wise All my help comes from the Lord I study His ways and depend solely on His word Amazing grace sets this sinner free Jesus Christ died just for me! I am just a normal girl Is what you will see when you step in my world Copyright© 2006, by Arene |
| My Windows My windows have been privy to many things I have seen rainbows and sunshine Darkness and death Weddings and divorces Poverty and wealth I have seen accidents and planned events Losses and victories Affairs and fidelity Crimes and mysteries My windows have been privy to many things Except the man of my dreams Copyright© 2006, by Arene |

| "Strength and Beauty" A woman’s beauty is: In her gentle character, the softness of her touch and melody from her lips Not in the persuasion of her words, the cunningness of her look or the movements of her hips A man’s strength is: In the love from his heart, the kindness of his deeds and stride in steps Not in the stiffness of his hood, craftiness of his lies or the secrets that are kept July 25, 2006 by Arene |
| "Real Beauty" There is a beauty that transcends throughout the age of time, no wrinkle or scar, and not even death can change the impact of mans or woman’s character I hope that a beautiful character is what is seen in me January 15, 2007 by Arene |
| "Now, Perhaps I Dance" I feel trapped Money strapped Phone tapped Perhaps, perhaps Ain’t it a shame You’re still the same I’m not to blame Insane, insane Think you’re boss Final cost Love lost I’m sauce, I’m sauce You had your chance To take a stance Now I freelance And dance, and dance Brand new year No more fear I’m out of here I cheer, I cheer You will accrue The things you do Good bye to you Boohoo, boohoo Copyright© 2006, by Arene |

| “Never Fill the Void” God prepared me for my mother’s death many years prior Although I am shame to say it now, then I wished He was liar I enjoyed the weekly rituals of the three of us going to the stores Yet- in the dreams the Lord gave to me, my mom was not with us any more My daddy would be driving along and I would be sitting in my place As we talked and laughed, we then noticed where my mom used to sit was an empty space Since the death of my mom, for a while it was just me and my dad Although I was the youngest, I knew my mom’s death left a void and daddy very sad My daddy was a healthy man, retired and had it going on Although my sister protested it, I did not think he should be alone I went off to college and she returned to the house I wonder if this prevented my daddy from having another spouse One lady in particular seemed to bring my daddy some happiness in his life I believe he would still be alive today if she had been allowed to be his wife I know no one else could have the same relationship that he and my mom had built I hate thinking that he refused companionship after she died because of some kind of guilt Well, some times things happen and we can not explain the ins and outs or how My daddy died without marrying again or moving on and we all live our lives now Husband, wives, sisters, brothers and other family when death happens try to stay together and be on one accord Allow that person who survives to move on in their life and just know that no one else can ever fill that void! Not even you, Copyright©, 2007 by Aren |
| “Don’t Bother to Look Any Farther” Psalm 38:9 All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. May as well be honest with the Lord because He knows the secret things you do Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Have you met a person yet who is as nice in the end as they were in the start? Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Search the scriptures and learn of Him and you will find this is nothing new Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me. God does not change, try loving Him and you will see Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. A love you can trust with commitment and devotion and you will be the cause if you part Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. How can you resist a God who is so loving, kind, gentle and meek and willing and able to carry your load? Don’t bother to look any farther! Copyright©, 2006 by Arene |

| This one is dedicated to men who love their families Those men who fear the Lord and do get on their knees How can I go any farther without mentioning these men? These are they who ask for forgiveness whenever they sin You can see them leaving for work as they support their own These are men who lead out in making a house a home They honor their wives showing great love and respect They seek to live peacefully with men and without regrets This one is dedicated to men who love their families Those men who fear the Lord and do get on their knees Not a moment goes by where these men are not a good example Look at their lives closely and notice their blessings are ample When someone is in need, they are always there to offer help These men love in immeasurable ways though their love is felt Their faces express peace and their countenances are like fine gold The Christ within them and beam in their eyes is a sight to behold This one is dedicated to men who love their families Those men who fear the Lord and do get on their knees Yes, this is dedicated to you Copyright©, 2007 by Arene |


| "In a Moment" In a moment you could fall in love In a moment you could start a hug In a moment you can show you are kind In a moment you can begin to unwind In a moment you can steal a kiss In a moment you can be missed In a moment things can be so sweet In a moment your heart could skip a beat In a moment you can be filled with bliss In a moment you can feel like this Like you are falling in love Copyright© 2006, by Arene |
| Do you really want the stones praising God in |
| your place? |
Be the Godly man you are supposed to be Love and protect, but do not uncover me We start out saying we will keep God first In the future, I should not expect to be hurt I love the Lord and intend to stay on track I expect the man for me to watch my back If I am in error, he should turn me around He should lift me up and not put me down Be the Godly man you are supposed to be Love and protect, but do not uncover me He who finds a wife, finds a good thing Be obedient to the Lord or end up suffering I am the weaker vessel as the Lord said so If not able to honor me, then you should go If you are the kind of man who is a player Consequences of all deeds manifest later Be the Godly man you are supposed to be Love and protect, but do not uncover me God has commanded how to treasure such a jewel Be the Godly man instead of breaking all the rules I am a woman who seeks to please the Lord No sampling, do not touch if you can not afford God is a jealous God as it has already been said Keep immoral actions undone- try thinking ahead Be the Godly man you are supposed to be Love and protect, but do not uncover me Guard what is in your heart as well as your mind As the leader, this will help keep us both in line I will always respect you and love you as no other can If God allows me to be yours and you to be my man I am the weaker vessel and my nature is to nurture Do not violate my body and take away my virtue Be the Godly man you are supposed to be Love and protect, but do not uncover me Please baby, keep me covered Copyright©2007, by Arene |


| "Quincy" at 3 1/2 months |
