If Reality Knocks

if a tree falls in the middle of
an unpopulated area
and so then no one is around to hear it--no one perhaps except God--
does the tree actually fall?

perception
or
deception?

either way,
i'm here,
thinking and riddling the hours away
trying to figure out how to get your memory
as far away from me as possible..
knock knock
who is there?
always you.
always.

so,
if i am thinking about you
in an unpopulated area
alone in my room, where only God can hear my thoughts,
do you feel me thinking about you?
do you get the notion that i miss you/
do you realize love doesn't die?

so,
if i am thinking about you
and no one is around,
can you hear my heart through the miles in between?

i just want to know,
in a silent prayer,
do you think about me too?
and not in a way that just recognizes my existence,
but,
do you really truly think about me?

knock knock
who is it?
reality.
oh, thank you for stopping by.

Streets of Gold (original song)

Commissioned (original rap)

I am Second (original rap)

Stripped Away

A youth stripped away from his future;

Only twenty years old ,

crossing a creek of waters so cold,

drowning during his final adventure.

And the world goes on—

The plights and fights

Of love gone wrong,

When all that really matters is life,

Not the location of the party tonight,

or the whore you wouldn't dare dream of making your wife.

Death doesn’t discriminate

On gender, religion, race, or age.

When your time comes, you will come

Face to face 

With the Truth.

Will you know what to say in your final hour?

Will you be prepared in the proper armor?

A youth dancing with fire 

instead of planning for the future

Is Death’s favorite playground.

Get close enough and you burn,

stripped, naked and exposed. 

The young are so naïve sometimes,

Unaware, thinking that they have no ties

To the ground,

because their minds are 

always floating through the clouds.

But Death loves to surprise

And loves to visit in disguise.

As the angels' sorrows slowly rise,

The heavens open up and cry;

And although we may inherit the Kingdom

Too many have no care for it, nor its freedom,

Thinking there’s no chance they will die.  

Oh, but they continue to flirt with puppet-like lies

and blind away the life from their own eyes.

It is sad.

It is done.

A youth stripped away of his future,

while the remaining continue on. 

Pierce our hearts, 

O Mercy Divine. 

Clouds

late nights
stolen dreams
but the light
still shines within

and it seems
that through the seams
love will always burst through

the clouds gather
my joy scatters
and fear may settle
but there is always love

and it is steadfast
and constant
and pure

what are we destined for?
my eyes glisten
from the tears
and the hopes

because
through the clouds,
my eyes can still see...

and it is all thanks to You.

Words of Life

speak words of life! 
words that are 
reflective, positive, and encouraging. 
help build a house of love! 
refrain from the unkind,
harsh and discouraging banter. 


your words are one of your
strongest tools 
and should be utilized fully.
your words have the power
to build someone up 
so help build them up to be 
everything they are meant to be.


your words will have an effect.
make sure you are spreading love

hope

and faith.

for they will always remain.

Heal my Heart, O Jesus

O, Jesus,
I know You watch over me
I know You always hear me
I know You care for me

O, Jesus,
these moments are breaking me down
I feel lost at times and forgotten
I feel so vulnerable

my heart, O Jesus,
heal my heart...

Your Love is what I need
God, I ask you with everything I am...
heal my heart...

From my bedroom window,
I see the moon, bright and yellow,
large and powerful,
promising, rising.
And, I feel You here with me.

You promise to be here with me,
through it all.

So heal my heart, O Jesus.
It is Yours. All Yours.
And Only Yours.

Reside in Love

love
it's that thing we all try to find
that thing we all try to define
what we go for at any length to feel the strength of its divine essence 
but if you read between the lines love is so much more
love cannot be curated or purified because love is already so pure
see love was not created so it cannever be destroyed. it just is. 

love is what brings all walk of life together, bound forever in this circle of life; 
love is what gives us life! it is the greatest truth of our lives 
because we were fabricated with love from the beginning of time 
you inhale it exhale it it's the greatest tale you will ever tell : love...

and if you dont believe me just look all round, 
love tries to shine in the hearts of so many 
yet so many are lost in the dark dyin to be found
see love is worth fighting for
it is everything you could dream of and more. 
love can be found in the darkest of places 
because it's light is forever and ever more...

love is the greatest reason for life 
because love is what we all need; 
the next time you see someone who just looks a little sad 
and you're thinkin man all that person needs is love, 
dont shy away from the challenge, i dare you to take it up!
because love is the greatest gift to be given. 
so muster the strength to show that love is a must and that 
love is the greatest truth of our life. 
and as such, remember these words: 
reside in love.

and it doesnt matter what you believe in 
or what credence you associate yourself with 
cause love is every fiber of our being
it is intricately laced, can never be defaced,
because love has been delicated placed 
into every ounce of our existence.

love is an amazing thing; 
the most precious note of every song we could ever sing 
and more valuable than the most expensive of ten thousand diamond rings.

love is what keeps us going through this life 
and so if you are harbored with strife 
just reach out because love will have a hand out for you to hold.. behold it is love.

it is so pristine and whether your name is paul john muhammad jose kate or christine 
or whatever else it may be, love is in your name. 
breathed between the syllables, so thick and palpable,
love is forever incredible... 
because when you speak 
you are a representation of love in the flesh 
so let no hesitation be present 
because you ARE 
more than that 
because LOVE IS not to be tied down by the weight of this world 
it knows no bounds

because love is beyond anything we could ever imagine 
beyond gravity love is sincerity and humility, it is the push of humanity,
it is everything that we need and its lasts eternally!

see love was not created so it cannever be destroyed. it just is. 

love is for you and for me, 
love is here , so the next time your plea is love,
just look inside dear, 
because LOVE IS here.

New Song (original)

original song by Stephanie T. Villeda

Verse 1:
I've been the one
desperate for love
hopin' that I would stay with you
I would pray
and make a wish
hopin' that this would be true

CHORUS: 
And now I see
you were never meant for me
And now I know 
you always had to go
And it's time to sing a new song

Verse 2:
I would stay
up really late
havin' our love forever on replay
I would cry
into the night
tryna understand why you left my side

CHORUS:
And now I see
God has bigger plans for me
And now I know
you always had to go
And it's time to sing a new song

Bridge-
You've given me
beautiful melodies
lovely memories
but it wasn't always that way
And from it all
I've learned to stand tall
not answerin' your call

'Cause I am well on my way...

... to singing a new song.