Finally, I Realized- (Answer to “I Got Lost in Man”)

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The answer to “I Got Lost in a Man”.  

Finally, I had to realize that God comes first and accept that he will make all my dreams, desires, wants, and needs come true not that of a man.

Therefore, I should not get lost in a man who was not lost in love with God or me.

I finally realized that I need to love me first so that I don’t give so much of me that I get lost in a man.  I got lost in a man once now it’s time for me to get lost and in love with God so that he can truly bless me with a man who will not be afraid to get lost in love this woman.

You cannot get lost in a man when a man is not lost in you.

Love requires two people going in the same direction of love.

So, no more will I be lost in a man.

All works published belongs to the author Letrise Carter (Copyrighted 2014-2015).

Photo credits: picture courtesy of Pinterest 

I got lost in a Man

On By Letrise CarterIn Spoken word7 Comments

For all those that have loved someone whole heartily and you found yourself lost in him/her.

I gave him my undivided attention and my devoted time.

I gave him my heart and my soul.

I got lost in a man.

I gave him all of my energy and my strength.

He was my “everything” and I breathed and slept this man.

I got lost in a man.

I placed him first and friends last.

I treasured every moment and every second together with him.

I dreamed of him every night for he was all that I wanted and all that I needed.

I forgot about the principles of love and the principles of respect for me.

I yearned for his affection and for his attention.

I got lost in a man.

No one came before him not even myself.

I found myself slipping because my spirit was lost in the valley.

I was walking on a one way highway of love.

I was headed down the road to failure.

I was crossing a one way street to love and selfishness.

I found myself being last and not first.

I found myself loving him more than I loved myself.

He was the air that I breathed and the sugar that I craved.

I wanted more of him than what he could give to me.

I got lost in a man.

The love that I wanted was not realistic.

I was in love with a man more than he was in love with me.

I loved him more than I loved myself.

My heart ached for this man.

The more I missed him the more I wanted him.

He knew how to reel me in with his smooth talking.

I got lost in a man.

All works published belongs to the author Letrise Carter (Copyrighted 2014-2015).

photo credits via Facebook/Farrah

Who am I?

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For all my beautiful sisters, know who you are and who you belong to and remember, You are a Masterpiece created to do greatness.

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Who am I?

I am a beautiful shade of brown, caramel, honey, and even chocolate

I am a crafted Masterpiece of art that is uniquely designed for GREATNESS

I am created with a Purpose distinctively for me

I am confident and secure within me

I am humble and stand with humility

I am  loved and I am blessed with favor

Who am I?

I am a grown woman of substance

I am the beautiful swan that graces the waters

I am the beautiful angel that soars above the clouds

Who am I?

A beautiful black woman created for greatness to walk in a divine favor to know her Purpose.

I am the daughter of a King

All works published writings belongs to the author Letrise Carter (Copyrighted 2014-2015).

I Can’t Breathe without you

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I can’t breathe without you.

I can’t breathe without your touch.

I can’t breathe without your kiss.

I can’t breathe without your smile.

I can’t breathe without your gentle strokes against my body.

I can’t breathe without your arms wrapped around me to protect me, to embrace me, to caress me.

I can’t breathe without your warm body pressed against mine.

I can’t breathe without your love.

I can’t breathe without your electrifying touch of your lips that excites my body from head to toe.

I can’t breathe without you.

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Photo credits: Black Love via Pinterest

This poetry can vibe read in Beautifully Said Magazine written and owned by Letrise Carter and will be featured in poetry book in 2016.

NOVEL TEASER ALERT #1- Daniel Jackson love life trivia Volume I Chpt Relationship checklist for her dream husband

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Deidra stops to talk with Dani about what she wants from her ideal husband. Deidra is always being nosey into everyone’s relationships but her own. Deidra asks, so Dani what exactly are you looking for in a husband? Now, before you respond, I need you to think about what I am asking you. Dani laughs because she knows it gets to Deidra. Dani I am serious, this is someone you will want to spend the rest of your life with… so think about what I am asking you.

Dani hesitates a bit because she has to think about her list that she promised to burn. Dani says, hmmm… he has to be whole, humble, handsome, six-pack, physically fit, blessed or should I say big feet or big hands (she smirks), and a smile that will light up a room when he enters. Oh, and I need him to have good teeth and good hygiene. This is only the first part of my list, though my heart’s desire for the man of my dreams is to be more than handsome, financially stable, and great in bed. Did I say, “Great in Bed”. (Dani Laughs), I don’t have time to do any teaching for sex 101. I need him to be captivating, alluring and secure with himself. I love for him to walk into a room and just by his presence demand the attention of every person in the room.

I want a man who will support my dreams, inspire me, encourage me, and teach me how to love him and allow me to teach him how to love me. I want him to be him to be able to kiss me and set my entire body on fire from head to toe… Dani.. Dani.. Deidra calls out her name as (she gets lost in her dream man’s land.) You do know that you are not going to get all that on your little list, Deidra explains. Why not? Dani asks.. You might get a few things on that list says Deidra.. Well, Sex better be in the top three on my list or it’s a wrap.. See, little sister this is exactly why you are still single.

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All snippets are copyrighted 2015 and owned by Letrise Carter (former pen name Mya Diamonds.)

This is a snippet from the debut novel Daniel Jackson Love life Volume I due out late summer/early fall 2015.

NOVEL Excerpt TEASE#2-Daniel Jackson love life trivia Volume I-excerpt Chpt 2 A love letter to Chase

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Dani looks out at Chase with a smile on her face as if he is the only man on this earth.  Grandma Hattie walks into the room quietly and unnoticed by Dani. She watches Dani as she looks out the window at Chase running down the street for his usual run to the track field at the high school.
Dani turns around to see Grandma Hattie standing there with a smile on her face. She says, baby you are falling in love with this man and it’s only been three months… My My My… How times flies when you’re having fun and falling in love.

Dani smiles and says yes but I want to fall in love like it was the very first time.  Grandma I wrote this request like prayer to God about Chase. Can you read it and tell me your thoughts? Sure baby, let me see it and grab my glasses of my dresser in my room. Dani runs down the hall into Grandma Hattie’s bedroom to get her reading glasses. She returns to her room and hand the eye glasses to Grandma Hattie who is now sitting on the bed.

Grandma Hattie reads  Dani’s prayer for Love to God out loud.

Fall in love I want to fall in love and embrace the true meaning of real love that is truly unconditional. Love that is unconditional like that between a mother and child. A love that is unspoken intimacy that electrifies your mind, body, and spirit.  I want to fall in love with a man’s soul. I want to capture his love in a way that no woman had ever earned. I want to fall in love with his spirit and his character. I want to fall in love with his smile and his touch. I want to fall in love with his heart unconditionally. I want to fall in love for the very first time with my one and only destined true love that God has handpicked just for me. I want to fall in love with my soul mate. I want to fall in love for eternity. I want to fall in love and cross over into heaven with him. I want to fall in love.
Dani, this is beautiful baby! I see you have eliminated that horrible checklist that you had six months ago… Oh no Grandma that list is not gone all the way, there are a few things on it and a few things I took off. Like what Dani? Because reading this beautiful love letter request to God. This checklist of love is nothing like that checklist you ranted off to your sister Deidra. This love letter request and prayer that you writing to God makes sense and is everything a woman should have when you recognizes true love and a real man that God has placed before her. I think you need to burn that relationship checklist and stick to this love letter and prayer request to God.  Think about what I am saying to you. Besides, I see how you look at Chase when he is going for a run or when he walking out to his car. Baby, you’re falling in love with the man God sent you already and you can’t see that he done already answered this love letter or prayer request for love that you call it.  Open your eyes baby and you will open your heart to true unconditional love.
All excerpts and snippets are copyrighted 2015 and owned by Letrise Carter former pen name Mya Diamonds. This is a snippet from the debut novel Sister’s Secret-A Love Story due out late summer/early fall 2015