Leona Lewis

I've never really paid attention to Leona Lewis. I mean, like everyone else in the world, I did fall in love with "Bleeding Love." As a matter of fact, I own copies of some of her other singles, too. But, I've never invested much time into her. Namely, her performances or her story because the thought of her being a Simon Cowell protégée always turned me off.

Recently, though, at this year's X-Factor USA finale, she performed a cover of Snow Patrol's "Run" and, while I was ready to mute my television, I certainly didn't expect to actually be moved. Take a look at the clip below. Honestly, she makes singing look so easy. Her performance here is definitely a testament to her being on the right path. She was born to sing. This is obviously what she was put on this great Earth to do. She deserves a lot more recognition than she gets. I, for one, understand that now.

Leona Lewis, I'm sorry. I believed but I never really did care. You are worth more than I thought.

If for any ungodly reason you're not convinced, have a listen at some of these songs here. I shan't let you live your life and die without introducing these if you haven't heard them yet...

See You

i've had enough of you
(and i didn't even really get to have you!)
i'm finished running to you
dropping hints of my loneliness
hoping you'll pick up the tab because i'm drinking way too much now
but you don't write
and you don't even call
you just sit and let me do all the work
but i won't no more

My Radio: What I'm Listening To

"Stay still and listen now."

White Sails (Demo) - Marques Toliver
Collide - Leona Lewis & Avicii
Quiero Que Me Quieras - Jesse & Joy
We Are Young - Glee Cast
Wild Ones - Flo Rida (w/ Sia)

State of the Union

like a toxic playboy,
he speaks,
his charm bright
seeping from his throat
and eyes
and even from his finger tips
see the light when he points?
hypnotizing!

we cheer
& stare
like desperate zombies
roaming, fixated, draggy
wondering how we're going to eat today
where will we even go
what will happen to us?

"we're all ok," he assures us

we hope
we pray
he smiles

the great orator.

Faith

i’m tired
but my soul is hungry
i gotta fight
break away from all the ugly
‘cause there’s more
yes, there’s more
there’s got to be more out there

we shall see
never lose hope
although I can’t see Him near me
i will just pray
He can’t leave me lonely
no
never lonely
no
He won’t do that to me

wait for it.

Simon Says

what is the point of this story
what information pertains
the thought that life could be better
is woven indelibly
into our hearts
and our brains

Paul Simon

Chatter Box

She says it’s easier to be friends w/ men than w/ women. I say it’s ‘cause guys don’t talk much & she gets to talk all about herself—every day, every day, every minute.