"Endure"

It's Monday morning and welcome back to another week of Jus Sayn. 


     As beautiful as life is, it seems that a monkey wrench is thrown at the most inopportune times.  Options are becoming fewer but needs continue to increase.  Editing plans, budgets and lifestyles.  Talks of war, economic instability leaves us socially unsure...Much needed solutions as we brace to stay afloat and endure....Jus Sayn!!!   By Dionna Ophelia

"Endurance"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

 

I seek endurance when the shadows of death is cast upon me

When my image is tainted by chants of mockery.

 

Endurance from temptation when trying to sustain

When the loss of love ones harbors pain.

 

Endurance from words that hurt suffocates my heart

From silent cries that lingers alone in the dark.

 

Endurance to bear the eyes of evil that stare

And when I'm taken for granted yet continue to care.

 

Endurance to relentess stones thrown in my face

When my mind desperately seeks a resting place.

 

Endurance to forgive beyond unspeakable acts

When love replaces betrayal despite the fact.

 

Endurance when the bonds of love are somehow broken

Or deceptive rumors are spread by crude words spoken.

 

When the voice of failure echoes and I lack assurance

Embed deep within me strength for Endurance.

 

"Conversations"

Greetings on this Friday's segment of Jus Sayn!  Wish you a great day and do something for yourself this weekend.

'Conversations'

By Dionna Ophelia

     I've come across a great deal of interesting people, sometimes having nothing but a conversation in common.  I'm telling you, you'd be surprise of the fascinating things you find out....about people and some of their experiences, places near and far, animals, health, food and entertainment and the list goes on and on.  Even the youth has entertained and taught me a lot, chuckling at some of their perceptions.  Listening to the imagery of their world, it's refreshing to see how inquisitive they are about life.  I never want to dim the brightness of their minds by the lack of conversations needed daily.

     While grocery shopping this morning, a fair-skinned, very nice older lady stood beside me picking up some lunch meat.  She said to me, "This taste very good and it doesn't have nitrates in it........"  She told how she shares this information with her clients.  So I asked her about nitrates while retrieving her business card and once I got home did my own homework. (That's another story)

     Like so many previous conversations and the one this morning, I love to engage in pleasant and distinct conversations.  I guess that's why I have a hidden passion for doing interviews.  I picture a place set up where we can comfortably sit and chat about any and every thing.....Jus Sayn!!!

                                                         

                        

"In my Eyes"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

In my eyes all colors will reflect

All walks of this economic intellect.

 

The youngest of years to the oldest

The fairness of skin to the boldest.

 

My nature connects with many souls

Any means to spread love when it's cold.

 

For in my eyes when I see you....I see me

That beam of light that won't demise

Forever to be.

 

 



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"Another Day"

Well it's Thursday and I've had a pretty nice day so far.  As you join in today on Jus Sayn I'll speak a little on friendships.


     You know.....from time to time we bump heads with those in our lives, going about days and even weeks in without speaking.  Pretending as if we don't care when it's the total opposite.  Wishing and waiting for the other person to break the ice as precious time and what-could-be monumental moments wither away.  If there's value in a friendship why allow petty issues to smother it?  It's arduous to come by genuine friendships especially in these days and times.  Value reflects value......Jus Sayn!!!    By Dionna Ophelia

 

 

 

"Don't Let Another Day Go By"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Don't let another day go by and we haven't spoken

It may not be visible but my heart is broken.

 

The silent, distant behaviors are wearing on me

Our relationship is much stronger than this catastrophe.

 

So I'll put aside me to accept us with open arms

I'm sorry we even went through this......I really meant no harm.

 

"Life Insurance"

Hump day Wednesday.....Hope you're having a pleasant day.  Thank you for checking out today's Jus Sayn segment.  Take good care of yourself until next time.



 

 

'Life Insurance'

By Dionna Ophelia

 



     I wouldn't want anyone to be able to take out a life insurance policy on me without my consent unaware of motives....basically cashing in on one....to do exactly what?  Handle their affairs?  Right! lol ..if so then why wouldn't that person know and have consented?  Is this the new form of lottery?  Arouses suspicion to ones plotting untimely deaths.  Let death naturally make its way around without deceptive plots going down.....Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

"The Life of Death"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Death isn't evil or something to fear

With each passing day it draws near.

 

Sometimes it's swift other times slow

The older you get the more it grows.

 

For certain the living shall meet death

Loss of the physical gives life to memories left.

 

The breath of life can easily be taken

This irreversible transition leaves us shaken.

 

Do not let death take the joys out of life

Nor take life for granted it may expire in the night.

 

 

 

 

"Crossroads"

Greetings to Tuesday's segment of Jus Sayn...I hope all is well.


     Ever been hanging in the balance?  Unaware of which way to turn?  Whether to stick in there and give it another chance or walk away and let it burn?  The crossroads of life....the history, the laughter, the fights, the pain and now a fading picture of us in a frame.  Change is inevitable or so I've been told....follow your heart when at your crossroad.....Jus Sayn!!!    By Dionna Ophelia

 

 

 

 

"Turning Point"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

At which point do I turn and leave what we had behind

Aware of the wrongs we can't right, now running out of time?

 

If at one point I turn, I'd be a fool to stay

Love doesn't erase coldness you display.

 

You say you love me but can't go back in time

At that point I searched your heart and nothing was to find.

 

The depths of my heart's love for you is infinity

But there's a point in which I must turn to save my own identity.

 

I was weary and depression filled my joints

Then the epiphany of loving me first became my turning point.

 

"Peculiar Spirits"

Another Monday....Welcome back to my segment of Jus Sayn. 

 

"Peculiar Spirits"

By Dionna Ophelia

      A few years ago I was at a convenient store and this older man of color approaches me and says "You're psychic huh?"  and without hesitation I replied "No sir, I'm gifted."  That moment has stuck with me and in my moments of sitting quietly I recognized that I do have certain gifts not acquired by myself or of mankind.  I could not receive the notion of being psychic due that I don't and have never manipulated the actions of peculiar spirits.

     The revealing of what's to come bestows itself to me and always has since I can remember via through dreams, visions, people and other things.  I've never been a participant or spectator of the psychic world.  I've personally never had an appetite, desire or need either to manipulate spirits.  For all shall be revealed in time......as for me, my footsteps are ordered by the Divine....Jus Sayn!!!

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"Peculiar Spirits"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

An unknown breeze in the still of the wind

A brief moment of chills covers the skin.

 

Is this breeze refreshing or should I take flight?

As peculiar spirits drift along through the night.

 

 

 

 

 

 



"Musical You"

Good day this Friday as I share with you another segment of Jus Sayn.


     There's a song within that constantly plays...sweet unique melodies of musical rays.  Your beats and rhythms keep me spellbound, number one fan to your selective sounds.  Musical notes dance about in my dream, hit play and record then let love sing.....Jus Sayn!!!   By Dionna Ophelia

"Dream of Me"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

When you lay down

Dream of me

I want to be

All up in your sleep.

Let's dance to a new beat

Put love on play and hit repeat

Sounds good right there...

You and me!

"APB"

Welcome to Thursday's segment of Jus Sayn.  Thank you for tuning in and enjoy your day.


     There's an APB on a vital part of the anatomy.  On the run from scrutiny and worn-out emotionally.  Where could its exact location be?  Has it been spotted anywhere?  This is an emergency alert does anyone care?  It has left no trace not even a mark, all units be on the look out for this runaway heart....Jus Sayn!!!    By Dionna Ophelia

"Runaway Heart"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten and published)

 

 

Rotating circles, in a maze

So confused in a daze, my runaway heart.

 

Loves from afar to protect its scars

Seek no more than what you are, my runaway heart.

 

Fulfillment and desire tries to empower

But shadows of deception over showers, my runaway heart.

 

Gone to an undisclosed location

In preparation of a solo vacation, my runaway heart.

 

Return date unknown, bad seeds had been sown

When will you come home, my runaway heart?

 

 

 



"No Reason"

Good Morning and thank you for joining in on another segment of Jus Sayn.

     So many senseless killings, unjustifiable acts out of emotional instability. Will the value of life ever be thought of before the regrets of violence is rendered?  Love ones left in a state of unbelief due to premature deaths before their season, a search for answers but found no reason.....Jus Sayn!!! 
                                                                                                      By Dionna Ophelia

 

 

 

"No Reason"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

For no reason another life was taken

So abrupt did it have to end?

 

What fueled this act

To commit such a sin?

 

The future for this person is now laid to rest

A stolen opportunity to expose their best?

 

Was it really that serious for murder to be committed

All eyes on the killer...still no reason why they did it.

 

"Who Am I"

Hello to another segment of Jus Sayn. 


This segment describes something we all encounter while living, no matter who or where.....Jus Sayn!!!

"Who Am I"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

 

I'm known to be pushed away and bluntly neglected

Boldly unwelcomed and hard-core rejected.

 

My sting can be cold leaving one numb

Enhancing grief beyond what the mind succumbs.

 

My tactics are physical and emotionally felt

I wait to attack when the wrong cards are dealt.

 

No faith, race or gender can keep me obsolete

As sure as life is given we are sure to meet.

 

I come with no conscience and put ones through a test

The reminisce of my art leaves many in a mess.

 

Yes, I am alive and in the evil world I reign

Who am I you may wonder?  I'm precisely known as pain.

 

 

 

 



"Take my hand"



Good day on this Monday......Today's segment of Jus Sayn is for those who has been blessed with their true love.

 

 

 

If you find that one don't let go.....even through storms be still and know.  Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

 

 

"Take my hand"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Take my hand and never let go

And in your heart be still and know...

 

What God has joined shall never part

It was done in Heaven and placed in our heart.

 

So take my hand and lead the way

Our eyes on God so our feet won't stray.

 

This love was built on solid rock

May Almighty eyes stay upon our flock.

 

 

 

"Treatment"

"You teach people how to treat you"  Dr. Phil

 

 

 

                 
                                                     .....Jus Sayn!!!

 



"Full speed ahead"

Hello, it's Friday the 13th...welcome to today's segment of Jus Sayn. I wish you all a wonderful weekend and be safe until next time.

     In moving forward in our lives, we sometimes have the tendency to look back.  Let it be a glance taking only necessary learned lessons.  Be not dismayed for what has happened or been said, stay focus on what's in front of you full speed ahead.....Jus Sayn!!!    By Dionna Ophelia

 

 

 

 

    

"Harboring Offenses"

It's Thursday and thank you for checking out today's segment of Jus Sayn.  I'll be touching on the subject of offenses. 

Harboring Offenses

By Dionna Ophelia 

 

 

     As humans we are all prone to offenses, against others as well as ourselves.  Some offenses are so harsh and personal that it seems to paralyze the essence of our being.  Taking to heart offenses by ones we feel are closest to us, the very ones which should love us unconditionally, and we slowly harbor these offenses.  Slicing through self-righteousness, truth-be-told, we fail ourselves and offend others also.

 

     I used to take things so personal that I allowed them to consume me.  Even the mishaps I entangled myself in.  Replaying words and events in my mind, I may as well have indulged in a bowl of rat poison laced with antifreeze because I was allowing toxic thoughts to slowly seep into my heart and soul as they suffocated.  

 

     By all means I'm not justifying heinous or evil acts.  For instance, if someone breaks a leg ways to remedy the brokenness comes to play....the same should be done with our emotions.  Though we can't touch emotions they are a silhouette of our character and personality.  Being emotionally healthy is just as important as fixing that broken leg while both can be painful during the process.

 

     When harboring offenses, bitterness and resentment can begin to grow in us like a wildfire when in reality these toxins need to be released.  One may even have to distant themselves or let go of relationships be it family, friends or associates that deem unhealthy.  To cleanse oneself of these toxins one has to ultimately practice the art of "Forgiveness"...Selah..Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Forgiveness"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

It's the rebirth of the soul

Misinterpreted by pain's toil.

 

Seems impossible, remembering to forget

Internalized resentment leaves the skin thick.

 

But how will peace ever find its way?

When bitterness eats at the heart as it decays?

 

Conflicts at war of the heart and mind

Many restless nights you'll truly find.

 

Somehow you have to learn to let it go

Harboring it feeds the pain to grow.

 

It is the most crucial remedy in healing the heart

Though memories aren't erased Forgiveness is where it starts.

 



"In Remembrance"

Greetings this Wednesday morning.  Today's segment of Jus Sayn is in remembrance of those precious lives lost on 9/11/01.




         "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart and you shall
      see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight"
                                                                                            Kahlil Gibran

Jus Sayn!!!

"My sorrow, my pain"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

At times my laughs are drowned by tears

As I struggle with the fact you're not here.

And I know in a better place you now rest

Though it's hard deleting this pain in my chest.

Life's walk without you won't be quite the same

As time unfolds I'll get through my sorrow and pain.

"Love Debts"

It's Tuesday morning and welcome to another segment of Jus Sayn.  I hope you all have a pleasant day.

 

"Love Debts"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

          When we met, we had nothing...nothing but our hearts and with that to gain we were rich.  All that others had to offer meant nothing for whatever we needed we found by ways of each other.  With time baby, we grew but so did the world around us.  Slowly allowing comfort to set in, so much comfort that the value of our love grew dim.  How were we too blind to not see, that we were losing love at the expense of comfort?  What a great lost...leaving hearts to pay the cost......Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

 





"Smiles and Laughter"

Good morning to another segment of Jus Sayn!  I want to share with you the decision to smile and laugh especially during turbulent times.

'Smiles And Laughter'

By Dionna Ophelia

     With so much mayhem in the world today, some so heart wrenching that it literally feels like it's choking our joy.  I made a decision that no matter what season I am in in life there is a ray of sunshine and I will maximize every moment.

     Studies have shown that "laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain.  It establishes and restores a positive emotional climate....."

     I'm not oblivious to hardships that we do encounter, yet laughter is healthy and lightens the load in a world of uncertainty and callously cold.......So smile and laugh......Jus Sayn!!!



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"How"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

How do you go on when answers don't come?

And how do you define yourself with a parent of one?

How can such pain turn to great strength?

When the depths of my struggles exceeds its length?

Only in God's name can things get better

I sure hope some answers will come out this letter.

How can you keep dark thoughts far away?

When echoes of memories seem louder some days.

With no direction, how do you know where to turn?

Struggling with the remnants of pain's burn.

Though so much anguish I still manage to smile

Signs from above, only Heaven knows how!



"CLAIM IT"

Welcome to Friday's segment of Jus Sayn.  I hope you have a pleasant weekend and be safe.

'Claim It'

By Dionna Ophelia

     Does it seem distant?  I'm speaking of dreams and desires that have been in the making.  You question will it ever surface?  So much blood, sweat and tears.....is this really for me?  Whatever your heart's desires are and aspirations, know that you are not alone when encountering set-backs, detours and relentless hurdles just when it seems you're on the brink of a breaking point.

     Sometimes it's a matter of regrouping or re-strategizing, however the case make your claim.  What you don't feed will die, so keep nourishing that dream.  See yourself already there having exactly what you desire and don't loosen the grip.  It may be delayed but not denied.....even against all odds.  Jus Sayn!!!

"Claim It"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten and published)

 

 

Yes

I manifest

To be blessed

Nevertheless

Won't contest

To carry out destiny's quest

Aim high, not second best

For prosperity I confess

As seeds of faith and wisdom I digest!

Now that's organic....

 

 

 

 

"LOL....Jus Sayn!"

 

"SHOES"

Good morning.....welcome to today's segment of Jus Sayn.

 

'Shoes'

By Dionna Ophelia

     Human nature can sometimes be so critical, casting our comments and opinions about others without having legit information.  Regardless of how relevant the source, until we hear it from "the horse's mouth" we are still ignorant to the fact.  Time after time I have been so guilty of it and I promise you that I have been working on it. 

     Instead of trying to blueprint someone else's life, how about an uplifting word, some genuine concern and encouragement.  We all need it some time or another.   Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

"In My Shoes"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

I'm not perfect, never said that I was,

And whatever I do is just what I does.

 

Sometimes I'm impulsive, Ok, I'll admit,

But selfish and jealous that's not me one bit.

 

I'll give what I've got if that's what it takes,

And sometimes my giving is my mistake.

 

You live and learn, hey that's just life,

Along with pleasure comes pain and strife.

 

So when you speak on me, I have nothing to lose,

As I can recall you've never walked in my shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

"Recycle of Life"

Greetings on this Wednesday.  Thank you for joining in on another segment of Jus Sayn.

 

 

 

"Recycle of Life"

By Dionna Ophelia





     I was watching an interesting show on how this community hunted, fished and basically lived off the environment as a way of life.  I observed their labor from reconstructing their out-house, to hunting and trapping animals, fishing, canning and preserving various food by jars, also wrapping and freezing ample food in storage for the cold seasons ahead.
  
    They weren't into killing for game but only for food and survival.  What intrigued me the most was their practice and respect of the recycle of life.  For instance, when in the process of beheading a chicken, they didn't want to literally scare the chicken to death.  By the time the chicken was beheaded it never saw it coming.  The chicken was at a calm, relaxed state.  The person explained that the higher an animal's adrenaline is the greater the chance of the meat being that much tougher.  Also they methodically showed how they discarded animal's blood and scraps.  As a respect to the recycle of life making use of every part before disposing of it several feet into the ground.

     It got me to thinking about the human life and how we feed off the earth and it's inhabitants.  In death our remains are buried in ground or at sea and cremated.  But what about our spirits?  Many people worldwide have died momentarily or been in an unconscious state sharing similar stories of Heaven and in some instances Hell.  I firmly respect the recycle of life and also believe when the human body expires the spirit lives on.  The question is where?  Jus Sayn!!!

"Eternity"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

As the wind blows and the grass bend

Does our final destination ever end?

 

Flocked with flames or flying high

Where does life go when the body dies?

 

Does the light in the tunnel seem to get bright?

Or is it followed by horrible screams of the night?

 

Where one life leads to the next we'll see

As long as peace follows in Eternity.

 

 

 



"Seeking and Revealing"

Good day and welcome back after an extended holiday weekend.  Today's segment of Jus Sayn is more on a personal note called Seeking and Revealing.  Enjoy your day.

Seeking and Revealing

By Dionna Ophelia 

 

     I've come to terms as a woman of faith that life has its own way of teaching.  I've learned some lessons up-close-and-personal.  As my memories sway concerning my life, it was 2002 I knew from within that I needed transformation.  Yes, my heart meant well but somewhere, somehow I needed change in the depths of my mind and soul.

 

     Who better to seek other than the Creator?  And full-force I did omitting religion for answers and guidance but even more so truth.  This is when the serenity prayer I had often quoted became my anthem.  The real truth of the matter was I wasn't going to get all the answers to the majority of questions and confusion that flooded my soul.  Yet it was imperative that I no longer intended to keep trying to do the right thing the wrong way.  I needed Divine revelation and I begin to surrender unto the Lord.

 

     Little did I know the journey to transformation would reveal to me my own war within, my struggles, and the insecurities.  I also began to learn and know the source of my strength, my purpose, the force behind my voice.  Many times like others, I prayed and prayed for my heart's desires to manifest.  Was I deserving of them?  Yes....but was I ready and equipped for them?  No!  At this point in my life it was inevitable for the desolate areas in my life to cease.  Wanting to live beyond the glamour of money and what came with it;  For what good was it if I weren't internally free.  The inner me needed to come forth and be, for the more I seek that much more was revealed as it "Resurrected Me"......Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

Jeremiah 29:11

 

 

 

 

"Resurrected Me"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

For:  Taylin

 

Was cast so low, deep in a dark pit

Didn't know how I got there or back there how to get

Definitely didn't want to live like this.

 

The life I once knew faded away

Reluctant to face another strange day

So cold and rigid, trying to find my way.

 

Felt like a complete waste

Of existence and energy, lost my pace

The loneliness and pain will it be erased?

 

What had I done, was a curse on my life

And how did I become this monument of strife?

Lord, help me turn my wrongs into right.

 

So I turned a new page still lost in the struggle

Place my trust in him when encountered by trouble

For enduring he promised to give back double.

 

Ones that knew me aren't sure who I've become

Had a heart of stone and feelings were numb

But today I'm being that better someone.

 

Found life in the words of the Divine

Aware that my life alone isn't mine

Heavenly rays on me now shine.

 

Lord, I know it had to be you

Broke me in pieces to bring me through.

New life in my soul came from Thee

I'm in the land of the living, the Resurrected Me!

 

 



 



 

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