"Tenacity"

Hello.....Thank you for joining me on another segment of "Jus Sayn".  Be safe out there and have yourself a beautiful day as you go about your way.

 

'Tenacity'

By Dionna Ophelia

 



Does your will power at times feel low?  Even with your eyes still focused on the prize, your drive seems as if its dwindling at a momentum allowing doubt to flirt with all you've been working towards.  The battle is really in the mind....so leave the mental skeptic behind.  Which are you going to entertain.....Doubt that cripples or tenacity to maintain?  Jus Sayn!!!

 

 



"Tenacity"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Tenacity just won't let me be

This driving force comes naturally

A mountain mover birthed in me

Thankful for its energy

Sight beyond what I see

Refueling stamina honestly

For victory comes eventually

By works of relentless tenacity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Please Believe



                            JUS SAYN......




'Please Believe'

"Variations of Cries"

Hello to all and thank you for joining in on another segment of "Jus Sayn". 

     Variations of Cries

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten and published)

 

 



      Emotional dialects of the heart and soul

A reflection of what words have yet told.

 

 



 

Neglect:  A whimper, a moan high pitched tones like a child abandoned left to fend on their own.

 

Wedding Day:  Joyful tears emerged as the bride is unveiled, a new bond and chapter of their lives to tell.

 

 

Torture:  Screams of agonizing pain sends chills through your vein, the heinous beating of open flesh, so inhumane.

 

 

Newborn:  Cries from a newborn, oh so tender and warm embraced with love as baby grow and form.

 

 

 

 

Misery:  Cries in the dark of a silent broken heart, so stricken with grief feeling torn apart.

 

Humor:  Gut filled laughter with stomach muscles sore, so hysterical tears began to soar.

 

 

 

 

Every cry relays a message as to how it came about

It's a reaction directly from the heart emotionally poured out!

 

                                                                                Jus Sayn!!!



 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 



  
    

"For granted"

Welcome back from the weekend to another segment of "Jus Sayn". 

"For Granted"
By Dionna Ophelia
 

 

It is so human to know and want to feel appreciated, to know your very existence is needed.  It is healthy self gratification to know that you are also essential to meaningful relationships simply because of you.   The unfortunate thing is complacency can slow walk its toxins into a relationship and twist the value of what a person brings over the person thereof. 

 

Moreover;  It's heart wrenching to began to feel that one clings to you more for the benefits you bring to the table.  We all know when we feel like we are being taken for granted.....and granted it is such a relationship killer. 

 

 

 

"I need you in my life", many times it's been chanted....If so, then don't take the ones you cherish for granted.    Jus Sayn!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"ACTIONS"

Good morning to another Friday of "Jus Sayn".  May your day be filled with nothing but goodness..... enjoy your weekend until next time :) 





  

  

 Ever encountered one who talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk?  Yes, things do happen that subsequently we may have to do a rain-check or cancel plans.  That's not what I'm speaking on though.  I'm talking those habitual talks and never coming through on it.  -Dionna Ophelia 



"Actions"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

I'm not in the business of making promises I can't keep

The actions of our words is what really goes deep.

Subjective speeches trying to make it sound good

But no follow-up as you said you would.

Losing your clout, the monologue went dead

A waste of persuasion got people shaking their head.

So hype and convincing in this moment of time

The wrong approach for integrity's light to shine.

All that hot air about this, that and the third

 Lips together, actions speak louder than words.

'Say it....Live it'....Jus Sayn!!!

Perceptions

Thank you for checking in on today's segment of  "Jus Sayn". 


      Studies have shown how the same information given to the same individuals were perceived differently.  Check the passages out below. 

What does this look like?

                                                                                                  

 

                                                     Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

 

 

"False Gold"

Good day.  I thank you for joining in today on "Jus Sayn".  Hope you have a day full of joy!

 

'False Gold'

By Dionna Ophelia

 

 



     Interestingly enough as people we all have a ying and a yang side of us.  In essence we only know of others what is shown.  Just a thought as to how many mask exist as we parade in life?  True that all relationships differ, none is the same; and the portrayal of character revealed will be  forever stamped to that name. 

    So what do people and coins have in common?  Ok,  I'll tell you.......at least two sides.   Beware of false gold.  Jus Sayn!!!

"False Gold"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Everything that glitters ain't gold

Eventually truth lavishly unfolds.

 

When the curtains close and lights come on

The music stops and the crowd is gone....

Hear the applause, take your bow
Spotlight on that crooked smile.

 

Who we are will commence to show

How far did you think this act could go?

 

The bottled message reached shore
 from oceans of lies told

Accolades demise when mirages unveil
  rebuttals of false gold.

"FRIENDS"

 

 

"FRIENDS"

 

 

 

 

'It's not the number of people around you, it's the quality.'

                                            -T.D. Jakes

 

 

 

 

 

Pick your friends as you would pick your fruit...

Carefully.     Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 



"Simple Things"

Hello and welcome to another segment of "Jus Sayn". 

"Simple Things"

By Dionna Ophelia

There's a song Usher sings speaking of the simple things that one desires of another.  Some small gestures can go a long way.  Sending someone a token of love just because.....leaving a message, a note of admiration, or going somewhere out-of-the-blue to spend time one on one.  Most times in life it's the smallest things that mean so much.  Cooking as a surprise or running bath water with candles to soothe ones day.  With the hectic aspects this world can bring, give a hug show some love....remember the simple things.  Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them."      -Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

 

"Brain Picker-2"

It's fun Friday and thank you for joining in with me on another segment of "Jus Sayn." Today I have enclosed Brain Picker-2.  You can leave a answer in the comment area if you want.   I wish you a day full of joy, be safe until next time...Jus Sayn!!!..Holla!



Okay, here's one for you to figure out:


1.  Name what the wealthy wants for?
2.  If you eat this you'll die.
3.  It is so much greater than God.



Hint 1:
Each of these have the same answer.

Hint 2:
It is one word and two syllables. 

Answer:

nothing

 

 

 

 

 

"Soul Ties"

Welcome to another segment of "Jus Sayn".  The topic today is on Soul Ties.

 

"Soul Ties"

By Dionna Ophelia

 



     There are good soul ties and bad soul ties.  The good ones produce life in us while the bad ones slowly drains life away from within.  

     When two people genuinely get to know each other on different levels through all types of weather soul ties develop.  These types of knitted relationships usually blossom but not overnight.  Realizing that neither is superior nor inferior to the other.  Only the two know what's best for that relationship, working to establish a foundation with only the best intentions.  Gravitating to compliment each other as a whole, truly the immerse uniting of destined souls....Let love live....Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

"A Taste of My Soul"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)



 

 

If I share with you my weakness...

would you still acknowledge my strengths?

And in the areas I fall short...

Would you carry me that extra length?

 

If I share with you my spirit...

Could you reach within to see?

The Creator that dwells within...

Is the greatest part of me.

 

And if I share with you my heart...

Would you protect it with all your might?

Avoiding intentional hurt...

Regardless of how rough the flight?

 

If I share with you my life...

Would you leave the past behind?

And look into the eyes of Heaven...

For true love to find?

 

If we share these valuable treasures...

Allowing love to have control

I would never cease to continue giving you...

A Taste of My Soul!

 

 

'How we need that security.

How we need another soul to cling to another body to keep us warm.

To rest and trust:  to give your soul in confidence:  I need this.  

I need someone to pour myself into.'

                                                                          -Sylvia Plath

"TLC" 20 years

Good day and welcome to today's "Jus Sayn"......This segment is in tribute to "TLC".

"TLC"

By Dionna Ophelia

Boppn my head to "What about your friends"
Still bumpn TLC tunes every now and then.

"If I was your girlfriend" then "Get it up" cause "I ain't to proud to beg"
"Diggin" on you with that "Red light special" all up in your head.

And if I "Creep" it'll be only with you
Cause I don't chase "Waterfalls" like others do.

Allergic to "Scrubs" tryin to "Kick a lil' game"
Lookn for a "Silly Ho" thirsty for some fame.

Left Eye, "Baby, Baby, Baby" so soon you had to dip
T-Boz and Chilli gotcha "OOOHH on the TLC tip"!
                                                                                                             Just Sayn!!!

RIP: Lisa & Parron

"Together"

Thank you for checking into today's segment of  "Jus Sayn!"


     Sometimes what we want may have always been there.  Unclear due to blurry vision from stormy weather;  But what's meant will be...eventually merging together.....Jus Sayn!!!    
                                                                                                             -Dionna Ophelia

"Stay with me"

Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Sitting by the water thinking of what I should have said

Chest feeling heavy with things racing through my head.

 

Don't want to pay for letting you slip away

Swallowing my pride asking for your return today.

 

Didn't take long to see the turn made was wrong

Honey, you and I are much too strong

Say you'll stay with me, this is how we belong.

 

Let's head to a place where we're not known

Embracing freedom so our love can roam.

 

Picture us lying in each other's arms

Rest assure my intentions has no harm.

 

It took my heart to write this song

Don't know why it took so long

Together is how we belong...

 

Say you'll stay with me!

 



"Brain Picker-1"

It's Fun Friday....I'm gonna put a little twist on today's segment of Jus Sayn.  Let's participate in a brain picker test for some fun :)

Should you be institutionalized?

 

 

{It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time.  This little test should help you get started.

 

 

 

During a visit to a mental asylum a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized.

 

 

"Well", said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub.  Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub". 

 

 

Okay, here's the test:

 

1.  Would you use the spoon?

2.  Would you use the teacup?

3.  Would you use the bucket?

                 

uhhhh?

probably the?

 

"Oh, I understand", said the visitor.  "A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon".

 

 

What was the director's response???

 

 

Answer:
"No", answered the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug". 

So how did "you" do?}     

Even thinking outside the box sometimes just makes more sense....Jus Sayn!!!  lol....Enjoy your weekend :)


www.braingle.com
 



"The Call"

Welcome back to Thursday's segment of Jus Sayn up close and personal.

 

 

 

'The Call'

By Dionna Ophelia



     O.K. I was just sharing with someone of how I've been dreaming heavily lately.  Every time I close my eyes I'm dreaming.  What's ironic about last night into early morning, I was in a deep solid sleep....then so vividly I heard a man's voice call my name.  So sound that I woke right up and sat up looking at my door way to answer....Adjusting my vision I saw no one standing there.  Laying back down I began thinking of the vivid door knocks I used to hear that also awoke me.  The door was opened....now it's the call.  Jus Sayn!!!

"The Knock"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

 

Awaken by a knock as I rose out of bed

"Who is it?"  I asked but no reply instead.

 

I headed back to my room irritated inside

Did I dream this or did someone knock and hide?

 

Giving it no more thought as many months went by

One night again came the knock, I took a deep sigh.

 

No one is at the door, is this a reoccurring dream?

I know I'm not hearing things it's too real it seems.

 

As I laid in silence with no intentions for sleep

Then arose in my heart a voice started to speak.

 

"It is I that knocked, for your prayers were in need

How faithful is thy Servant when you don't water your seed?"

 

"For there is work to be done and on many I will call

those who don't answer will be the ones to fall!"



"Secret Twin"

Good day.....I hope you are well as I share with you another segment of Jus Sayn!


 
          I recollect many times rushing to a pen searching for anything to write on as words, phrases and fresh thoughts rush into my mind.  Some writings are of personal experiences, while others are of observations or merely entertainment.  It's no doubt that I'm in love with poetry.  Although it's obscure to what other creative niches I would indulge in....I do know that poetry has always been my secret twin.   Jus Sayn!!!    By Dionna Ophelia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"If it wasn't for poetry"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

If it wasn't for poetry lost energy would flow in my veins

With no permissive outlet to assert life's joys and pain.

 

It would be somewhat crude like a mouth with no tongue

As if death was at birth when life begun.

 

A pen's weaponry and poetry the ammunition

Free diverse expressions no room for permission.

 

Creative thoughts of art with a touch of reality

Therapeutically entertaining, formatting lyrics systematically.

 

So if it weren't for poetry a part of me would be dead

Written emotions enhance life especially when circulated and read. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Dream Chasers"

Thank you for joining in on today's segment of Jus Sayn.


     Don't just dream go after them......
"The only courage you ever need is the courage to fulfill the dreams of your own life."
                                                              -Oprah

Jus Sayn!!!

"Do This"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Yeah keep chasing your dreams though society wants you sleep

Hustling to survive barely surviving the hustle to make ends meet.

 

And to all my entrepreneurs

Talk is cheap....be doers.

 

With intentions to help out the next

Not in return for money or sex.

 

Send a prayer out when you're caught in the mix

And flip the down play to the upside and let's do this!

 

 



"Broken Silence"

Hello and welcome back from the weekend.  October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and today's segment of Jus Sayn will touch on that.


     Whether intentional or not, hurt people.....hurt people.  Be it emotionally, verbally, or physically;  male or female.  Find within yourself to seek help for yourself as well as for the good of others that care about you so this perfidious cycle can come to a halt.  Jus Sayn!!!   By Dionna Ophelia

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 (TTY)



"Broken Silence"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

The burden the scars

You so well kept

The hidden face of abuse

In the closet you wept.

A slave to pain

And no hand to lend

For each day you died

But you kept it in.

If silence could speak

It would be the first to tell

How quick joy was forgotten

For the embrace of Hell.

But there had to be an Angel

Made especially for you

Breathing life into your soul

Slowly bringing you through.

Everyday is recovery

From the works of violence

Gives more meaning to your life

When there's broken silence!

"Step Show"

Good morning.....it's Friday and today's segment of Jus Sayn is about the Step Show.

'Step Show'

By Dionna Ophelia

    Last night I attended a step show in support of my daughter at her school.  The tasteful opening act consisted of a member out of each sorority and fraternity uniting to welcoming spectators as an entity of ODU's Monarchs.  That was HOT!  Once the groups individualized....It was on!

Then came the sisters known to wear pink and green

All on one accord while gracing the scene.

 

Just showing off their swag, dancing and step'n

Shout-out's on stage, ODU's finest rep'n.

 

Well-dressed in suit and tie, everyone was feelin 'em

Front and center...Publik Assassin...AKA...ya'll killin 'em!!! 

                                                            

                                                                                                Jus Sayn!!!

 

"Shout out to Taeonna & Jasmine"

 

MY DAUGHTER

CONGRADULATIONS LADIES!!!

"Nature"

Good day and welcome to Thursday's segment of Jus Sayn.

'Nature'

By Dionna Ophelia



     Observing nature is a ritual I love to engage in.  Open to learn about the water and its inhabitants, creatures of the land and air, the forest, mountains and glaciers.  I found nature to be a beauty of itself.  Full of wonder and expectations....from the army of ants busy gathering food for the cold months ahead to the fury of an erupting volcano spilling hot lava upon the land.

     So many questions swim about in my mind, like what exactly causes the shifting of the Earth's plate birthing tsunamis desecrating property and lives in an instance?  It's amazing how we can see and feel the results of something that we cannot contain, better known as the wind.   How were animals inclined to learn to build their homes and care for their young?  I guess what we refer to as human intelligence is equivalent to their stunning natural instincts.

     Nature is in tune with the Earth as the recycle of life continues, gives question to how sick does it get from our careless lifestyles?  Does nature rebuttal amongst each other about the very existence of mankind when their home is defiled by our cruelty, negligence or accidents?  Air, water, and soil....how pure is it from then to now?  The long term indignations of mankind has brought Earth to its knee, if we could hear the voice of nature.....what would be its plea?  Jus Sayn!!!









"My pen-strument game"

Good day, it is a pleasure to join you again on today's segment of Jus Sayn.  Have a beautiful day :)

'Pen-strument Game'

By Dionna Ophelia

Let me get that paper and ink 

I'm no tyro like you think

Verbal visions align becoming in sync.

 

I keep a pen just because

Like a gavel to a judge

This is longevity and I'm not going to budge.

 

Here poetically speaking

If you thought I was sleeping

To bring a face with the name

With my pen-strument game. 

                                                                       Jus Sayn!!!

 

 

 

 

 

"Poetically Speaking"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

Not ashamed of the story my life brings

Sharing this because I learned some things.

 

Not glorifying the fruit of sin revealed

Just exposing the truth of things that's real.

 

This long awaited craft many has been seeking

Has finally been unleashed....Poetically Speaking.

 

 

"Company"

Welcome to Tuesday's segment of Jus Sayn! 


     "Be careful of the company you keep,"  oh how true this is!  The aura of people generates an atmosphere creating a mood;  It could be serene, wild or jolly and maybe even rude.  But for now I will set my own tone....That's probably why I choose to walk alone.  Jus Sayn!!!   By Dionna Ophelia

"Why I walk alone"

By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)

 

 

 

I enjoy company but choose to walk alone

My every move is judged as words are thrown of stone.

 

I can't help but love and from a distance I will

Alleviating bitterness I pray as I kneel.

 

Hearts ungrateful and self-centered with no shame

An invite to a gathering, now regretting that I came.

 

I long to be surrounded with laughter and good cheer

The plaque of gossip spreading, I cease to go near.

 

The dark side of things is all they can see

But it corrupts the soul and it doesn't please me.

 

I'm grounded with serenity in the comfort of my home

Away from all the havoc...that's why I walk alone.