Words Spoken (Now with Evoca)

Words Spoken (Now with Evoca)

A Poem by Li Li

When my words are spoken

I am going to try to repair

Any pieces that are broken

Provide a light

That gives a brighter view

I always have tried to pursue happiness

Through other's achievements

Overlooking aggrievement by

Holding my head up high

I feel if you look up to the sky

You will begin to see

Nothing can possibly be too hard to overcome

Some would say

I have enough strength

To hold back tidal waves

I always appear brave

No worries

It's hard

To discard

All the stress

To confess

The things I chose so long

To repress

See

My words are always uplifting

drifting thriftily

While being put to rhythm

I'm unsure if it's obvious

How much soul is devoted

To each word that I've noted

Because

I don't write about cheap thrills

Trying to instill some spill

On how sorry I feel for myself

Yeah I cut

And I have my scars

There was and still are

Times of depression

I've been to the intersection

Where life meets death

Had one too many last breaths

It's true my heart has been broken

I've shed my well spent tears

Faced the fears of abuse

Bruised and misused

Because of "I love you"'s

Yet

Not once did I complain

Instead I decided to remain

Dignified

Even if I tried and failed

I prevailed

I passed the test to move on

At the time I did wrong

Knowing now I did right

By withholding the fight

Not once giving up

You can't make-up for lost time

I rhyme to deliver a message

To those that follow the path

I now lead

Be sure to read

The "Proceed with Caution" sign

About 10 miles in

It's a long walk

The soles of your shoes will grow thin

Set foot in your own soil

Avoid the turmoil

Learn along your way

Make tomorrow a better day

Listen to the words that are spoken

© 2008 Li Li


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Correction...'Spoken Word' with cadence

I feel like flying a kite after reading this...not to sound corny, but your positive words always seem to touch and reach the sky, which is a message that can never be overplayed

I like how you lead by example and become empathetic to anyone who has been in your shoes...which we all know hard times go hand in hand with breathing...

"dignified"

that word speaks volumes

keep them comin

Sincerely
sinceer

Posted 17 Years Ago


6 of 6 people found this review constructive.




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I read this once, twice, without the sound...and was astounded. After hearing your voice and it's hypnotic qualities, I'm hooked. Each line was a lyrical river, and I know this sounds crazy but I could feel it. You deliver, lady. I can only hope to ever live up to something as close as your velvet talent. No criticism here, just love.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

It reads like a great Rap. Very nice flow into the meaning of your soulful descriptions. Nice work I enjoyed your work

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Haha She's back!!

Dude, its almost done! Great timing!

Im excited to have you back here! you're a strong freaking wheel in the inspiration machine! I literally cant wait to see what will come from you when the new s**t is rolling. Soo exciting. Sorry its kinda dead here, you should have had a ton or readers come by already. Soon yeah? Yeah!

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

now that i listened to ur write in spoken form all the short coming has been masked in the music and the sound of your sweet soulful voice.,i love it this way,cause the music speaks to me when u loose me

i too often compose this way,,..peace wizthom

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

first of all u invited me to review Ur write i am not one to stroke swollen heads, just to maintain a friendship,i am here to show the promising ones the way of communicating to the heart from the heart ,that is the soul of poetry. i am honor having you as a friend but i would never lie to you.even if it meant me being blocked

to write your personal journey is one thing however to contradict the reason why you write is another fallible,remember one person failure is another success.to be true to being who u are u must write it all,yes including what you call cheap thrills.can be all the worth to another.if the inspiration comes to you,,Ur life is not a dairy if you wish to be a light in the sky for others ,,then shine even when you flicker let it be known,,for faith is only as strong as the person who believes ..i felt u started out positive ,,in the middle you condemned, then in the last part you wanted to share the real you ,,which does not make it believable,, many make this mistake trying to go too many places with a write without a mental a picture for the reader to see only to end up in discombobulation.. peace wizthom


Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

This is why you are still one of my favorite poets. F**k on here, I mean period. This exudes confidence and emotion wrapped up in one. It pulls my heart up, that there still is light. I felt moved, I felt cold, I felt like this was powerful. I've known you for some time now, so I know what you are capable of putting out. I've seen the growth and how your deliverance has changed. It was very smooth and I loved the adlibs by the way. Well, you know how I feel about your words. Keep moving mountains mi love.

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Ahhh ha!!! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

best voice ever;)
Im listening! Im listening.
wow

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

this is hott!

Even if I tried and failed

I prevailed

I passed the test to move on

At the time I did wrong

Knowing now I did right

By withholding the fight

Not once giving up

I love this part.....its one of the main parts that show who u truly are.

Great work!

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

amazing!
very defying!
i love the shape of your soul!
the light!
there is truly light!

be well
i like!

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

i think this one is my favorite!
~akaila~
amazing!

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on May 28, 2008
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Li Li
Li Li

The Land of Misfit Toys, IL



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My real name is Alicia. I live on the east side of St. Louis. I've grown to have a passion for spoken word. I started writing poetry at a very young age but never thought it was something to.. more..

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