"Ever" My New Favorite Word

In moments like this, when my heart and head are full...feeling a free-ness that comes spontaneously, where memories of the last moments like this come crashing in...I smile, because "ever" is my new favorite word. EVER n[ever] gets the credit it deserves, but for some reason, I don't think it matters or even cares. It is what it is... What[ever]?

EVER: "Always, at any time, in any way, ...used as an intensive"

I want this shit for[ever]...

Always and for[ever]...

For[ever]? For[ever] [ever]...[ever] [ever]...

Make it last for[ever]...[ever] e-e-eh

I say what[ever] to what Ever thinks. He's just being humble. But, today, I pay my respects to ever because it's the root to my soul's happiness. It describes how I want to be...in relationships...in love...in life. EVER - always, at any time, in any way, ...an intensive!

It's like the day I drove down Route 22 East with the sunroof open with Little Brother's "The Minstrel Show" blaring...sun shining, wind blowing my hair...carefree. EVER Chillin!

Or that night he and I went to see "ATL"...no one in the theater cared that Nu-Nu was moving into my dormitory on Spelman's campus...and I could care less that they didn't. EVER Loyal!

Or like the night I decided to join my BFF at some random club, and ended up leaving with a long-lost friend...zooming down the Turnpike at 4 a.m., making a pit stop at Pat's in Philly like it would be our last meal. The food did last for a few days, though (smile). EVER [in] Love!

Or like the photo of my mom greasing the elbows of the 3 Stooges (oops Stembridges) as we prepared to walk down the aisle for Sister's wedding. Best sister EVER!

Or like the night out at the W in Atlanta, with my Kelz, my Renda, and my BFF Kitara, and our dates martini, Patron, and their friends. Friends forEVER!

Or the moment when my nanna walked into her surprise birthday party. She is ever an angel and saving grace, so to see her on the receiving end was unforgettable. Greatest woman EVER!

Or like the afternoon I spent with Kendra and "Polo" in "Spain"...Sangria, stories, and smiles. Away but nEVER too far.

Or like the night out I shared with Mom and M.I.L...Just know...the grass is always greener the night before the morning after...It was one of the best nights of my life. "If tomorrow nEVER comes, I'll die happy!"

Or my first day at my new job...and law school before that...and the job before that...and the one before that. I'm game for new beginnings...changing the scenery always keeps life fresh. ForEVER on the grind!

Or the day, TODAY, when I vowed to go "Platinum" before I made my next move. I did. I love...I live! Certified! Simply EVER...

As I sip my green tea, punch out the last lines on these here keys...I'm EVER happy...EVER at peace...EVER thankful...for EVERy moment...EVERy person...EVERy memory that I'll EVER have.

Signed,

For EVER, For Always, For Love...

Shooting Stars all around her...Fire...Comets...

A running list of mind-racing thoughts...

"I never want my vision to get in the way of your dreams."
(so thinks a girl as she daydreams of them together)
(so she also thinks as she imagines life for the "stars" around her)

"...1)Strangers, sometimes have the best perspective...2)you gotta believe what you HAVE is enough...3)it's life...things happen...4)sometimes it's solitaire, sometimes it's spades, but you gotta have the right partner..." PEACE...
(so thinks a girl as she boards her train on a soggy Wednesday morning)