“A Winner”

“A Winner”

By Derek F

We speak to each other a lot

Sometimes, I wonder about taking my shot

You’ve shown an interest in me lately

I appreciate you greatly

You are genuine in how you care

It’s makes me want to be right there

I’ve always been real with you from the start

You’re a wonderful person with a good heart

I always ask how you are

That’s how much I admire your star

You’re very pleasant to be around

If we could go somewhere, would you be down

We have mutual respect for each other

I haven’t forgotten your lucky number

I’m glad that I’ve gotten to know you

You’re someone who’s authentic and true

You told me something the other night

That makes me feel like I’m doing something right

Maybe you really are that good

You sure know how to improve my mood

I like that we can discuss anything

That’s due to the positive mindset you bring

You were impressed with something I wrote

I admitted that part of it referenced you in the note

You smiled and took it in stride

There’s nothing for me to hide

You picked me up when I was low

That’s why you have a warm glow

It’s nice to hear your sweet voice

For me, you’re the best choice

You have a lot of poise

I see it in how you handle the noise

I look forward to seeing your cute face

You have a way of brightening the place

I respect the job you do

I’ve told you what I think, too

No one is a more dedicated person

You work so hard, that’s for certain

I’ve told you before that you have it together

Your humble response makes you clever

A winner is what you are

You’re someone who’ll go far

A winner that made me care

You made it easier to breathe the air

A winner who’s always on top

You’re the cream of the crop

A winner who always shines bright

You belong under the spotlight

“Nothing But Love”

“Nothing But Love”

By Derek Felix AKA DFlex

There once was a time

I truly cared for you

It genuinely felt like sunshine

You made me proud as you grew

We used to be very close

But after a while, you distanced yourself

Why it happened, I’ll never know

Maybe it was my battles with mental health

I always reached out the best I can

It doesn’t matter where you are now

You are authentic, and I’ll forever be a fan

If we ever saw each other again, I don’t know how

I wouldn’t even know what to say to you

Except that what you’ve achieved is special

Deep down back then, I kinda knew

You wanted to go your own way to reach this level

At this point, I’m fine with your decision

I just wish we’d kept in touch

Not seeing you made me feel like I was punished or in prison

For what, I don’t know the reasons or such

Whatever happened, that was your call

I still have nothing but love for you

Even if there were head games that drove me up the wall

It’s important to do you and stay true

Sometimes, things aren’t meant to be

Even when I thought I went pretty far

I have no regrets anymore, but only glee

No matter what, you’ll always be a shining star