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Catalina
Member since June 10, 2008
Member for 18 years, 1 month
He, She, & Her
*Author's note: please take no offense to some of the language used, I am of the hip hop era and from Brooklyn, NY...some terms I use are like a second language to us...but please regardless take note that I followed the structure of Sonnet while creating my own rhyme scheme.
Chapter 1: The Beginning
He was a dope nigga when first they connected,
swagger so serious it sent She spinning from a still flic.
Knew all the right things to say to make She smile,
made love making sound like something created for just them two.
Over time She felt safe with him and protected,
this was the time She thought that love wasn't playing a trick.
Going all in and giving herself fully no longer in denial,
She loved that dude and that was all She cared to know to be true.
And He was perfect to She never was She disrespected,
if one was to envision real love than they saw their pic.
Looked on the outside as if they were withstanding the devil's trial,
as if there was nothing in existence that could ever send their synergy askew.
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But in time behind the scenes it wasn't the fairy tale they reflected,
time progressed and the whole situation is looking brand new.
Chapter 2: The Middle
Whispering the wrong woman's name in his sleep,
doing laundry She finding numbers in He's pockets.
Still He steady telling She she's just buggin and must be crazy,
acting like being there in that moment meant they had something deep.
She know all too well what all of this really means,
loving He She decided to ignore it for a while and see what happens.
Still all She's worst nightmares were right there where She could see,
as his indiscretions were live in She's living room acting out the scenes.
Looking in the mirror wondering why She did this to herself,
still swallowing her pride to hold him down when He needed her.
In vain waiting on the day when this turns out how She wished it would be,
but the way shit is going ain't looking good for She's ideaology's health.
Feeling stuck in the malfeasance unable to break free,
cause She really wanted to believe the man She loved still lived in He.
Chapter 3: The End
Turned out no matter what He wouldn't leave Her alone,
and She had to get out of there even though She didn't understand.
Some part of She still wondering if He was ever really her man?
but how much longer was She expected to ignore how He acted on the phone?
Took She a while to accept that they weren't gonna complete their plan,
but seeing how He defended Her was a huge light shone.
All along She knew that of this demeanor He was prone,
so She picked herself up off love's floor and put the past in the trash can.
Seeing them together now means nothing her heart is stone,
She said if you want Her that bad have Her than.
It hurts bad as hell now but nothing She can't stand,
it's He's loss and that bitch still ain't close to this queen that sits upon She's throne.
So She said her good bye's to that dope nigga She once thought was everything,
when time revealed undoubtedly that as dope as He was He could never be her king.
Catalina’s timeline
- June 2023
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09 FriAnniversary
15 years of membership
- June 2018
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09 SatAnniversary
10 years of membership
- June 2013
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09 SunAnniversary
5 years of membership
- June 2009
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09 TueAnniversary
One year of membership
- August 2008
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20 WedReceived a critique
on Name Her/Him from @Poetic Fluffer
"Just beautiful. One could read this over and over, having a different flow and meaning every time. I don't know if you intentionally did that, but it makes the piece quite unique, not many can accomplish --it's like an…" - July 2008
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02 WedCritiqued
"Fluffing Pillows" by @Poetic Fluffer
"you are most certainly welcome and I definitely did see both faces of the coin, like looking in a mirror..." -
01 TueCritiqued
"Building the Nation" by @afua
"this is a totally different piece than the one that I left my initial comment on??? what happened?" -
01 TueCritiqued
"Not My Sons" by @tbeaudet
"Well I don't really know where to begin, I as the mother of a son and friend of a few people both in the war and lost to the war your sentiment of selfishness and not wanting to sacrifice their lives is felt deeply and…" -
01 TueCritiqued
"Roses Are Red" by @lovechild
"enjoyed the imagery and the construction, yes there are a few typo's but they didn't take away from the piece for me...I still enjoyed reading this and felt the emotions pouring out all the same" -
01 Tue
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01 TueCritiqued
"An Empty Revolver" by @IKnowNoBox
"Ooooh ooooh ooooh I loved this, lol! I'm excited like I just watched a scene in a great movie, which it appears is what is intended. The flow, the rhythm, the entire storyline...fabulous!" -
01 TueCritiqued
"Three Haiku" by @Janice Pearce
"your imagery here is exquisite and I enjoyed these very much:)" - June 2008
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30 MonCritiqued
"Building the Nation" by @afua
"that the sentiment of the piece is clear however the construction lacks fluidity and that with the grammatical errors takes away from the overall intent. I would suggest line breaks and a few edits and this is a strong…" -
30 MonReceived a critique
on Name Her/Him from @Hoodraised
"Poetry needs you. There are to many people making a mockery of our craft. This piece shows your passion for it." -
29 SunReceived a critique
on He, She, & Her from @Rett
"That was a damn fine story. As for offense, I have nothing to be offended by. The only little thing that kept bugging me throughout was the use of "than" when it was clear you meant "then". Was that on purpose to bring…" -
26 ThuPosted a poem
He, She, & Her
"*Author's note: please take no offense to some of the language used, I am of the hip hop era and from Brooklyn, NY...some terms I use are like a second language to us...but please regardless take note that I followed the structure of Sonnet while creating my own rhyme scheme." -
16 MonReceived a critique
on Name Her/Him from @infinite_dwarf
"What's the word for making something inhuman human?? Oh yeah, personification.... Really liked how you personified this one. Welcome to the site (again) ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------------…" -
16 MonReceived a critique
on Name Her/Him from @Janice Pearce
"Loved your interpretation on Poetry My favorite: "finally collapsing into the thought" very very nice!" -
16 Mon
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13 FriReceived a critique
on My Love In A Poem from @infinite_dwarf
""every syllable a secret I told you laying in your arms looking up into your eyes from beginning to end enveloped in these lines lay the best part of me there is to hold on to" - Don't know what it is about these lines…" -
13 FriReceived a critique
on Soulful from @infinite_dwarf
"Really liked this, and have a small suggestion: All the ellipses, what if they were changed to hyphens instead? Welcome to the site, and look forward to reading more of your work! ~Jess K. ------------------------------…" -
13 Fri
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12 Thu
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11 WedFirst critique offered
on "Come To Me" by @josephlil
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11 WedFirst publication
My Love In A Poem
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11 Wed
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09 MonJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 2 days later.
Bookshelf
| Book | Where to find it | Files | Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Bitch...[I'd Fuck Her] Sonnet Catalina (2008) http://incatsmindforamoment.blogspot.com/2008/06/bad-bitchid-fuck-her.html | View → | — | Jun 26, 2008 |
| The Artist Catalina Byrd (2008) http://incatsmindforamoment.blogspot.com/2008/06/artist.html | View → | — | Jun 16, 2008 |
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