Walking over the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City 
and is one of the oldest bridges of either type in the United States. 
Completed in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn 
by spanning the East River.

Brooklyn Bridge

                                     

The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City 
and is one of the oldest bridges of either type in the United States. 
Completed in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn 
by spanning the East River.

Lovers In Song

Waters rise and rejoice
to marvel at the mystery
as moon and stars dance

For what lies beneath and between
my lover of heaven and earth
touches and transcends time

Sand and sea become one
where light and shadow touch
all its beauty and desire

Mountains will tremble
as the Gods awaken
and the sun will rise
to bathe the dance in colour

The earth shall move
to explore, linger, taste
and kiss the lovers in song.


© 2014 lisameryl

You're loved always / Inspirational Collection

The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, sorrow, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.


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You're worth so much / Inspirational Collection

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Entrust in hope and love / Inspirational Collection

 

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Your beautiful light / Inspirational Collection

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Breathe in life and love / Inspirational Collection

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Your life is precious / Inspirational Collection

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You're heart and soul / Inspirational Collection

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Light through darkness / Insprational Collection

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Love with time heals the pain / Inspirational Collection

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Love and acceptance / Inspirational Collection

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You are never alone / Inspirational Collection

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You're a shining star / Inspirational Collection

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Here and now / Inspirational Collection

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Everyone needs someone / Inspirational Collection

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Have faith / Inspirational Collection

 

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New beginnings / Inspirational Collection

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A better tomorrow / Inspirational Collection

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Heal your broken soul / Inspirational Collection

The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.

"Heal your broken soul" began this journey over two years ago. I was inspired and encouraged by family and friends to continue writing and create a collection. With that being said, the Inspirational Collection was born. I'm eternally grateful and thankful for the continued encouragement, inspiration and support from everyone.

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Change the world with love / Inspirational Collection

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Love and live with every breath / Inspirational Collection

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I'd do for you / Inspirational Collection

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All that you are / Inspirational Collection

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There is only love / Inspirational Collection

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Always with you / Inspirational Collection

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With love and appreciation / Inspirational Collection

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By your side / Inspirational Collection

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Keep on reaching / Inspirational Collection

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Dreams never die / Inspirational Collection

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You are beautiful / Inspirational Collection

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Unveil and touch me

Unwrap my tempting prize
explore all my curves
with wide open eyes


Caught in your spell
you dip into me
overflowing my ink well


With a gentle pinch
bending over and over
caressing my every inch

Touch my soft shape
with a delicate hand
unfold me and drape


We’re bound by connection
moving as one form
through poetry in motion


With your tasteful decoration
playing hours on end
giving all night satisfaction

Exposed in your light
focusing on my body
undressing me all night


Bind and hold me
with every quick turn
you set me free


Dripping with honey milk
your slow moving hands
like fine smooth silk


Bringing out my colour
brush this hungry canvas
with your spicey flavour


Unveil my bountiful glow
play up my assets
from head to toe

Grab, sculpt and mold
with teasing light fingers
passion has now unfold


© lisameryl 03.20.2011

One of my passions in life are the fine arts. I’ve studied it and have been blessed to being surrounded by artists, photographers, writers and musicians my entire life. What I didn’t know on my own or through college, had learned from family and friends along the way. I thank each and everyone one of them for those amazing experiences.


In a broad sense, art is skill in making or doing. The word art is often used in a more specialized way. Some individuals feel that broader definitions make art no more than a craft. They would prefer to use the name arts for such activites as painting a picture, writing a novel, or composing music. Activities such as these, designed only to produce a work of art, are often called fine arts. Decorative arts include ceramics. Graphic arts include all forms of printing, engraving, etching, photography, book publishing and binding. Art for many only include great paintings and sculpture. The useful arts such interior decorating, give everyone the chance to bring beauty and good taste into daily life. Music is one of the most expressive and satisfying of the arts for the creator, performer and audience.


Forms of art: Architecture, carving, ceramics, commercial art, cooking, dancing, decorative, drama, drawing, engraving, fashion, graphic, interior decorating, literature, lithography, motion picture, music, painting, photography, poetry, sculpture, theater and writing.

Styles of art: Arabesque, Baroque, Bauhaus, Byzantine, Carolingian, Christian, Classicism, Gothic, Naturalism, Pop, Realism, Rococo, Romanticism and Surrealism.

Lost in eachother

Be my insatiable lover
pull me in tight
your mouth takes over
I’m all yours tonight

Keeping one another company
pressing my heart string
losing ourselves in harmony
within our wicked fling

Awake from my dreaming
beneath your powerful finger
you have me screaming
with sounds that linger

We’re hot and steamy
succession of endess tune
our concerto sounds dreamy
a gentle caressing swoon

Your fingers tease me
pounding me through percussion
rhythm sets us free
surrendering to the passion

Timing is of importance
sensual crescendo is heavenly
succumbing to our performance
coming together rather immensely

Ravaging in the celebration
our voices echo sighs
exploding with multiple vibration
releasing our wild cries


© 2011 lisameryl

Music is one of my passions in life, for it’s my favorite universal language. One can express themselves in so many ways through this beautiful language. It sets the mood and feeds your soul. I love Jazz, blues, rock&roll, folk, classical, reggae, disco, pop, showtunes and more.

Music is a basic social and cultural activity of mankind. Music has existed in some form since the earliest days of man. A great musical instrument is man’s voice. He undoubtedly used his voice to express himself through music long before he thought of making music with instruments. Music can take many forms reflecting many different ways of life. All types of music have one thing in common. That is, all music is a form of communication in which sounds are deliberately organized in some manner for an artistic purpose. Composers and performers use music to communicate with their audience. Music for listening must be loud enough for you to follow all that is being played and sung. It is easy to accept music as a quiet background sound that helps provide a pleasant atmosphere. Groups of instruments are: String, wood-wind, brass, percussion, keyboard, vocals and so on.

Dance with me

Bodies together in flight
grinding of the hips
swaying throughout the night
moisture wets our lips

Caught in the beat
pounding of the heart
light on our feet
performance of fine art

Rhythm taking us over
magic in the air
seduction like no other
we two can share

Your hand in mine
alive with many expectations
moving forever in time
feeling all the sensations

Lost in the moment
holding one another tight
succumbing to the movement
our timing is right

Language with endless expression
making the physical connection
shaking with much passion
leaving behind all inhibition


© 2011 lisameryl

Two of my biggest passions in life are music and dance.

Dance is the oldest and liveliest of the arts. We express our feelings in rhythm and body movement. Our ancestors left pictures and writings which told of their dances. The dance is the language of the body. It draws people together in their thoughts, feelings and emotions. A dancer can communicate any subject and idea to their audience. A dance can be social, allowing everyone to take part in it. As in poetry and song, the dance can be any style or form. Throughout the ages, the dancing body has inspired the musician, sculptor and painter. Much of our social dancing today is for the pleasure of companionship. The dance reaches its most beautiful form with those who treat it as an art. From primitive to ballet to folk to modern to jazz, dance is an endless language of fine beauty and art.

                                                                 
                                                                     

Taste and devour

Lips seductively tease
an eager tongue
slow with ease

Bringing me pleasure
drinking you in
devouring your measure

Strong and bold
keeping me warm
from the cold

Like fine grape
ripe and juicy
aching to escape

Most beautiful sight
with fruitful nectar
throughout the night

My loving savior
taking me over
with fragrant flavour

You and me
blushing with colour
passionate and free

With fancy flight
feeling wildly unhibited
giddy and light

You’re fine Australian
with lovely French
German and Italian

You taste sweet
succulent and spicey
most delightful meet

You’re simply devine
sinful and delicious
my bottled wine



© 2011 lisameryl

One of my passions in life is a fine wine. I’ve been to several tastings and have done my own research on wine. I’ve tasted many lovely wines imported from around the globe over the years…a beautiful thing indeed.

Wine is the fermented juice of the grape or some other fruit. A lovely and popular alcoholic drink. Poets have sung the praises of wine. Homer, Pliny and Shakespeare wrote of the friendliness of wine.

Omar Khayyan painted an immortal picture of contentment with his verse in the Rubaiyat, “A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread-and though”. The Greek God Dionysus (called Bacchus by the Romans) was the God of wine and looked on as the God of good living, lawgiver and promoter of civilization.

Wine has come down from the ages as part of religious celebrations such as the Roman Catholic Mass, Jewish Ceremonies and some Protestant Services. Many countries around the world produce various wines. Among them are Argentina, France, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Australia, Africa and the United States. California produces approximately 85 percent of the wine in the United States.

You are beautiful...

Many will bring you down
with pure joy from it
never be sad or frown
you’re a most BEAUTIFUL fit…

When others spread their hate
hold your smile in place
with love, it’s never too late
allow light upon your face…

When life becomes hard and unbearable
remember you’re admired by many
truly BEAUTIFUL in every single way
I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with love always…

When the days grow cold
reach for my hand
to comfort and hold
for I do understand

Words cut like a knife
lean on me anyday
you’re not alone in life
I’m there in everyway

Never live in shame
you’re a most BEAUTIFUL flower
others are to blame
this is your finest hour

When you’re lost in pain
count on me being there
to shelter you from the rain
for I truly care

You are never alone...

Live with all your heart
hold onto your dreams
I won’t let you fall apart
when your life’s in seams…

Shoot for the moon above
beautiful star for all infinity
my heart is with love
to give you for all eternity…

Be that bird in the sky
with a song in your heart
spread your wings and fly
with strength from the start…

When you’re at the end of your rope
feeling lost with nowhere to turn
remember you’re too important in this world
it would never be the same without you…

I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with all my love always…

Never feel you’re alone
you can count on me anytime
our friendship has grown
no mountain we can’t climb

You’re loved by many
life would be sad without you
take this lucky penny
my love and friendship are true

Never give up on hope
stronger than you know
I’ll help you cope
when you’re feeling low

In the darkness of the night
you will always shine
when you need more light
I’ll give you mine

You're loved always...

Throughout all the years
seasons bring joy and pain
filled with smiles and tears
drowning in Sunshine and rain…

When the days are long
you always have a friend
this love is with song
words to you I send…

Remember, you’re loved always everyday
I’m with you through thick and thin…

I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all
with all my love always…

Life is with eternal change
unpredictable as the raging ocean
embrace my promises of forever
unfolding before you with compassion

Through gentle and stormy weather
my spirit’s everywhere you go
feel it within your heart
you’re loved more than you know

Breathing every Sunrise and Sunset
perfumed flowers in the air
pebbles stretched along the sands
knowing my soul is there

Like the deep endless sea
with all the words I say
my heart’s with you always
you’re loved every single day

Have faith...

We lose our way
through time and healing
love showers our day
life has new meaning…

Step into the light
leave behind the lies
counting stars at night
hearing our anguish cries…

I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with all my love always

Have a little faith
never lose the fight
demons are our wraith
wisdom is your light

Search within your soul
embrace all the love
wanting to be whole
praying to heaven above

Clear out the pollution
follow your own destination
love is the solution
healing our dying nation

Seek out the truth
believe with all passion
living souls are proof
with heart comes compassion

Live with good reason
peace rules the day
conquer another mad season
hope’s here to stay

You're heart and soul...

Live your best life
leave behind the sorrow
pains like a knife
look ahead to tomorrow…

Break from the darkness
for hurt only shatters
leave behind the sadness
love is what matters…

I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with all my love always…

Love makes it real
the pain has lied
it’s time to heal
the demons have died

Seek out some solitude
grab peace of mind
keep your positive attitude
happiness is never blind

Find reason to live
set your spirit free
with hope to give
sorrow drowns by sea

Others may resent you
come forth in voice
they haven’t a clue
there’s always a choice

Time for a change
take back the night
inspiration is an exchange
breathe in morning light

Words shall be told
you’re heart and soul
life never grows old
let your love roll

With love and appreciation...

When you’re feeling down
alone through the night
I’m with you always
bringing you some light…

Count on me everyday
my heart is here
when you need comfort
from a long year…

I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with all my love always…

Let your heart shine
when broken in two
I’ll give you mine

Life can be cold
embrace all my love
with arms to hold

I’m by your side
never do you harm
my light will guide

My words are true
never feel you’re alone
I’m there with you

When you need inspiration
listen to your soul
follow its given direction

Speak through your pain
allow yourself to weep
you never need refrain

If lost in despair
count on my heart
bringing tender loving care

You have my admiration
through words of praise
with love and appreciation

Always with you...

When falling into darkness
with nowhere to go
I’ll swallow the sadness
your light shall grow…

Time on your side
I’m with you friend
with tears I’ve cried
these words I send…

When you’re feeling doubt
overburdened by the years
I’ll see you throughout
slaying away your fears…

I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with all my love always…

Throughout night and day
with every single breath
I’m here to stay

Changes are in the air
listen for my gentle whisper
knowing I’ll always be there

I’ll shine the light
sending out your prayers
heavens are listening tonight

While miles and oceans apart
these arms are open wide
holding you in my heart

Hands drinking your tears
painting you hopeful dreams
colouring away bitter years

When you’re drowning in pain
my soul will swallow darkness
erasing sorrow fallen like rain

Miracles are long overdue
never lose your faith
I’m always with you

Mother Earth...

Mother Earth is…

Paint by number
heaven and Earth
swimming in colour

Drowning in tears
consumed and raped
destruction for years

Beauty with grace
land and water
our sacred place

Full of rage
neglected and abused
confined by cage

The human race
past, present, future
time and space

Choking on pollution
blind and helpless
without a solution

Every living creature
great and small
our bountiful teacher

Looking for blame
man and war
a crying shame



© lisameryl, 03.13.2011

Heal your broken soul...

When misfortune falls upon you
life has become unbearable
darkness overshadowing light
take pause for reflection
heal your broken spirit
with hope for better days…

Unburden yourself of bitterness
that sits upon your soul
it will eat you up
never to let go…

Live, laugh and love
for time is too precious
to be wasted on pains
clouding your heart…

If the weight is too much
I leave you with these words…

Lean upon my strength
to lift you up
it’s with great length

I’ll never do harm
my love and compassion
outstretches my arm

Release those forbidden tears
of blackstained memories
washing off the years

Unburden your heavy heart
from its dead rage
it’s tearing you apart

Heal your scarred past
from the dark clouds
of it’s black overcast

Remember I’m always there
comforting and consoling
when it’s too much to bear

Definition of thyself!

I’m a fragrance
buried in bloom
longing for release


My soul is wailing
unclothed before thee
yearning for cleanse


I’m an onion
to be peeled
layer by layer


My fruits are ripe
taste thyself
beckoning its thirst


I’m an old soul
walking the Earth
for all eternity


My spirit is seeking
exploration of character
conquering thy labyrinth


I’m of complexity
fancy consumption
hungry for understanding


My desires are extreme
craving love and patience
a worthwhile journey


I’m the curious child
and feisty cat
hanging on a hot tin roof


My eyes burn of fire
with reckless abandon
for whisperings of love


I’m a woman of passion
longing an equation
of mind, heart, body and soul!


Written by L.M.P.

A flower for Kat

Life is all about the path you choose
remember it’s a rollercoaster
filled with ups and downs,
even though the scenery changes
the people along the way
make the journey memorable

Like the seasons we all change
remember to live with passion
never never never regret…
dance when no one else does
remember to write
memories should never be forgotten

Enjoy every kiss
you never know whether it will be the last

Make the most of every moment
with family, friends or lovers
whether near or far away

Sometimes you’ll be alone
other times you won’t
but never let life get you down:

LIFE IS LIKE A FLOWER
bit by bit it falls apart
but with time it blossoms again and again,
Kat was our beautiful flower
she will forever bloom in our hearts, minds and souls.


Written for Redbubble Project: "A Flower For Kat" who passed away at 23 years old. Kathleen Collins was a beautiful soul, friend, artist, writer and poet.

We Cut and Bleed The Same Color

*Specially written for The Anti-Racism Poetry Event for World-Poems Net group on Facebook*

Don't fear my skin,
open your heart,
and let me in.

We must learn and teach,
take the olive branch,
it's a loving reach.

Erase the fears,
and add in hope,
for better years.

Let's respect eachother,
for we cut and bleed,
the same color.

Let's respect eachother,
for we cut and bleed,
the same color.

Be open to my culture,
step out of your anger,
and embrace my color.

Respect all of me,
let's hold hands,
and sing in harmony.

Time to end the hate,
and learn from history,
before it's too late.

Let's respect eachother,
for we cut and bleed,
the same color.

Let's respect eachother,
for we cut and bleed,
the same color.

Bagging A Burden

Destiny gone bad,

it's dragging us down,
with the devil gone mad.

Another empty shell,
one for the book,
and shot to hell.

Save the sympathy,
shelter the storm,
and don't bleed me.

Sratching a soul,
bagging a burden,
and out of control.

Scratching a soul,
bagging a burden,
and out of control.

Free your fears,
medicate the pain,
and save the tears.

Another lost soul,
taking a life,
and filling up a hole.

With no love train,
we're trapped,
in a life of pain.

Scratching a soul,
bagging a burden,
and out of control.

Scratching a soul,
bagging a burden,
and out of control.

Blind By Ignorance

A corrupted human race,
preserved with prejudice,
a shameful disgrace.

Bound by false belief,
a tormented tragedy,
empty with grief.

An unsettled score,
damned for violence,
let's make love not war.

Blind by ignorance,
the world's plague,
served with indifference.

Blind by ignorance,
the world's plague,
served with indifference.

Bullied by bloodshed,
evil acts of cruelty,
with a million and one dead.

An ugly circumstance,
full of hatred,
suffering the consequence.

Consumed with angst and fear,
waiting on peace,
while shedding another tear.

Blind by ignorance,
the world's plague,
served with indifference.

Blind by ignorance,
the world's plague,
served with indifference.