poem – Page 5 – Ronaldo Gilley

Dear Virtuous Woman

December 27, 2020

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
This is the third entry in the “Quiet Nights With You” Collection.
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This is the second entry in the “Quiet Nights With You” Collection. People say Father Time is undefeated. I say True Love is the victor over it. Hold the one you love a little closer. Love is not only a noun, it is also an action verb. … More My Love is Timeless

Quiet Nights (Intro)

December 14, 2020

Amidst this global pandemic, a wonderful opportunity arises: Time. Time to reflect on our life’s direction. Time to discover solutions. Time to reflect on our blessings. Time to show gratitude and warmth to our loved ones. Time to get away from the spectacle of going out. Time to spend quiet nights alone with the one we love. This is the first of a short series. … More Quiet Nights (Intro)

Mirrors (Self-Reflection)

November 22, 2020

I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to take an honest inventory of our own shortcomings and strengths and then hold oneself fully accountable. This is the path toward self-accountability. … More Mirrors (Self-Reflection)

Detoxified: The Epiphany

November 15, 2020

Part of healing from a toxic relationship is coming to terms with how your own choices contributed to that situation. In my experiences, my mind knew the person was no good for me, but I got ENTANGLED with them anyway. This poem is about choice. We are all guilty of making bad choices, but bad choices can teach you about life in the harshest of ways. If you can learn the lesson and then apply it to future choices, you achieve WISDOM. … More Detoxified: The Epiphany

Soldier of Love

October 4, 2020

The title Poem of the Soldier of Love Collection. This poem is ultimately about me breaking down my wall of strength and admitting that I am hurt. … More Soldier of Love

Soldier of Love (prelude)

October 4, 2020

The Soldier of Love Collection. These poems came to me at different times, but with the same theme: coming to terms with my heartbreak. This one came to me in a dream, even the rhyme scheme. … More Soldier of Love (prelude)