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From my Mind and Heart to Yours

Robert Griffin

Copyright © 2020 by Robert Griffin.

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Rev. date: 12/18/2019

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CONTENTS

A Fire Guard From Hell

A Flower

A Gentle Breeze

A Moment of Relief

A Summers Day

A True Friend

A Wonderful Start

Am I Enough

An Ode To Margaret

Being Close

Being In The Moment

Blue Eyes

Can I Hold You

Committing My Love to You

Could I be the One

Crack Of Dawn

Desire

Destiny (Destinee)

Do You Hear Me

Do You See What I See

Does Love Last Forever

Fact Or Fiction

Family

Feeling Stripped

Giving Of Myself

Grace (MYA)

Green Eyes

Head Above Water

Help

I’m Tired

I Forgive You

I Need You

I Won’t Give Up

Imagination

Invincible

Its Time

John

Life As We Know IT

Life in Reality

Losing A Sister

Losing Someone Special

Magical Moments

Morning

My First Born (Deja)

Nice

Nicole

Out of Reach

Overcoming

Pain

ion

Peace

Quicksand

Reflection

Rejection

Relaxing

The Black Man

The blaze

The Caregiver

The Failing Son

The First Kiss

The Godson

The Promise

The Sunrise

The Sweetest Kiss

They Tried To Take It All

Three Wishes

Time Flies

Trash

What a Woman Is

What’ s Real

When will I learn

Where Do I Fit

Work Flow

You And I

You Are Not Better

A FIRE GUARD FROM HELL

Its after midnight and my watch has just began I almost smiled when I think this has me stuck in the sand They told us stories of a soldier’s plight For those that were wounded in the fight They would say “All gave some but some gave all” It was hard not to think that I may be the next to fall I peer into the darkness and for a moment all seems well They talked about the heat of the battle and it’s horrible smell As the darkness takes over we lose all bits of light It seems like the yolk around my neck gets even more tight I wonder if my decision to was the right one In the beginning it was about college money and having fun It is now four am and my guard is at its peak People are so scared that they can’t even take a leak Tough guys are in their tents not even making a peep Very few people are able to sleep In the near distance there is a flash of light and lots of noise Trying to show us the reality of war and these are not toys

A FLOWER

Soft, Gentle Fragile, Delicate Sweet smelling, Beautiful Magical, Breath Taking Heart- warming, Lovely Enduring, Special Enchanting, Long Lasting Majestic, Cherished Delightful, Amazing Exquisite, Glorious A Flower

A GENTLE BREEZE

I awoke to a warm smelling aroma That filled my nose with dancing bells My senses where in overload As my mouth watered I could almost smell fresh baked bread The sun peaks over the clouds for the first time The trees began to move slowly Life wakes up all around I feel like a million tiny kisses across my skin This is a gentle breeze

A MOMENT OF RELIEF

No longer is it me that they turn to in a crisis A moment of Relief No phone calls at 4 in the morning yelling help A moment of Relief No one showing up at my job with a never-ending story A moment of relief No more lying to me ashamed to tell the truth A moment of relief No more mistreating me who was just trying to help A moment of Relief No more name calling or even wanting to fight A moment of Relief No more sleepless nights concerned about you A moment of relief No more worrying about you that I make myself sick A moment of Relief I am finally free now to enjoy A moment of relief

A SUMMERS DAY

Sunlight pierced through the window and warms the room Sweet smelling flowers on the table that are freshly in bloom Bees are buzzing and birds begin to sing Let’s me know that summer is in full swing Walking on the grass in the early morning dew Makes you realize these moments are priceless and true So you take a moment and breathe in the day The atmosphere is to beautiful not to play The horizon has a colorful array a unique look So unreal it could be from a picture book

A TRUE FRIEND

A true friend will never judge: A true friend will stick by you and never budge: A true friend will pick up the pieces of your broken heart and try to mend: A true friend will be there even until the end: A true friend will never laugh or make fun of you: A true friend will share the moments even when you’re feeling blue: A true friend will be there and even try to cheer you up: A true friend will give you a drink when you’re thirsty from their cup: A true friend will be tough on you when they have to and not give you any slack: A true friend will even give you the shirt off of their back: A true friend will let go of hurts from the past: A true friend will even give you their last: A true friend when they see you fall will give you a helping hand: A true friend will help you rather you’re lost or stuck in the sand: A true friend will be there to push you and even help you succeed: A true friend will be there regardless of what you need: A true friend will give you space if only for little while: A true friend will always be there with a smile:

A true friend will help you turn, twist or even bend: What do you have, A True Friend:

A WONDERFUL START

I open my eyes and am thankful for just seeing another day I walk through the halls of my job depositing smiles to all I see Understanding that those moments bring joy an hope for those without it Some moments of joy and laughter others with tears Reminds me that I am still here is this beautiful magnificent horrible place It may not always go the way I like But as I long as I breathe it and out it can get better So I stop and enjoy the morning dew Take in the sunrise and the birds chirping Absorb all the beauty that surrounds me I store it up for the minutes, hours and days of ugly living I want to that the good truly outweighs the bad I learn how to be content in the good the bad and the insanely ugly I take with me my happy place and am willing to share it with others So that they too can have A wonderful Start

AM I ENOUGH

I wonder if what I have is enough Or have things just been to rough It’s hard to swallow like meat that is tough It seems the more I pour out of me Constantly leaves my life empty Sort of like a dying tree My love though flawed is true It can sometimes leaving you feeling blue But know that I truly love you I never want us to part Even when I do the wrong thing from the start At times I can’t explain what is in my heart I want to be what you need A fresh start is what I plead To allow our love to flourish from the planted seed Our life together needs to be nourished like a new born pup To see our life continue to go up And have the Father continually fill our cup

AN ODE TO MARGARET

My mother a wonderful woman love’s with all her heart: Though a single parent with 4 kids did a great job from the start: Growing up was no bed of roses and sometimes things got rough: But we never went hungry or naked even when times were tough: I a woman that never rested and worked two jobs for years: Now that I’m older I understand her sacrifice and all the tears: There were times she would not eat so that we had our fill: A magnificent woman that understood that the struggle is real: She instilled in us a work ethic that was like no other: That family sticks together and always helps one another: Now 71 she continues to be the glue that binds us: With love, laughter, spiritual guidance it’s like riding on a bus: Over the years there have been ups and quite a few downs: But she always kept the faith, managed to smile and limited the frowns: I cherish the time we have, rather is the talks or the time at the lake: Even when I’m on vacation and she’s working me with a shovel or a rake: There are many things in life that is great but none like a mother’s love: For that is God-given and can only come from above:

A superwoman that seem to be there at every turn: Loving us through life’s hard lessons that we have to learn: Always loving arms, a soft ear and would never judge: A wonderful woman that stuck by us through our mistakes and never held a grudge: So I stand in awe of the job that you have done: My mother Margaret is second to none:

BEING CLOSE

Rather family or friend I will be there until the end Know that what I say is true Even if it means something different to you You will never have to run and hide For I will always be by your side Where you end is where I will start That comes deeply from my heart I don’t care If I have to travel near or far To come to the place where you are We can go through anything thick or thin Take the hard blows together with a grin I am here and will never leave you alone Even if things get as dry as an old bone

BEING IN THE MOMENT

How do you be in the moment when it seems like all is lost When you don’t have the currency to pay such a cost How do you be in the moment when the person is broken in two During the horrible times all you can see is you How do you be in the moment during excruciating pain of a lost love One that you can’t imagine because it was created up above How do you be in the moment when emotions are high Air escapes you, struggling to breathe you think you might die How do you be in the moment without getting in to deep Other people are tired but you go to sleep How do you be in the moment with a shattered heart Knowing that you are there to collect the pieces from the very start How do you be in the moment when you are barely holding on with all your might The grip that once was strong has loosen and there is no help in sight How do I be in the moment when I myself am a wreck Knowing that the next tragedy is up on deck

BLUE EYES

To the girl with those magical blue eyes Has me floating through magical skies Just a look has me lost as if in a maze I would move the world for a moment to just gaze Into those beautiful eyes that are so enchanting It takes away my breath and leaves me panting You’re eyes are a deeper blue than any ocean As you blink I loose myself in the notion That they are gone from my sight Has me waring within myself and ready to fight Just at the moment I catch a quick glance Of those beautiful blue eyes and again I am in a trance

CAN I HOLD YOU

In the worst moments of your life Can I hold you When everything you love has left you Can I hold you When your dream has died Can I hold you When the good in your life has shifted Can I hold you When your steps have been forced to stand still Can I hold you During the winter moments in your life Can I hold you When you are the most venerable because of exposure Can I hold you

COMMITTING MY LOVE TO YOU

I’m sitting here thinking of only You Wondering why you can’t except that my heart once again can be true I know that I have made mistakes in the past But don’t let those mistakes forever last You are the star that I look up to and smile at every night When I am feeling down you’re the uplifting angel that on my darkness sheds light Everyday I realize that I need you more and more In my heart is the love that I will forever store Upon your hands I lay my heart Hoping that your gracefulness and tender touch wont tear it apart The words I speak are from my inner most soul I am now yours forever; not as a fraction, decimal but as a whole

COULD I BE THE ONE

Could I be the one that was meant to help change your life To point you towards goodness instead on pain misery and strife Could I be the one sent from above To share comion and show you how to Love Could I be the one that tells you, though things seem rough Not to sweat all the small stuff Could I be the one that was sent from miles and miles To heal your life with a thousand smiles Could I be the one that makes you feel like that favorite Christmas toy It feels your life with happiness laughter and joy

CRACK OF DAWN

Up way to early and my day has to start Drinking my coffee so I can do my part The roosters have not crowed yet Many are still sleeping I am trying to forget I am up at this unbelievable time because it’s from the heart But thinking of others sleeping leaves my mouth kind of tart I get on the road and nothing has moved My thoughts and feelings have now been proved I sit in my car for a moment and asked why do I do this All the special moments that I am going to miss I look into the horizon and smile A long deep breath that I held for a while Sometimes I adjust to the plan I do this because I can

DESIRE

The thought of touching her hand Causes me to melt like millions of grains of sand Just a quick glance into those majestic eyes Has me floating through magical skies A sensual touch of her breast Has my heart beating like a drum inside my chest As I rub your body sensually from head to toe Causes my body to be on fire and I begin to glow As we are intertwined in a ionate embrace My mind and body goes to an exotic place In a moment of ecstasy I scream And then I realize it was more than a dream

DESTINY (DESTINEE)

You have been destined for greatness from the start How your birth held two people together that were trying to part Your name your presence speaks louder than a yell A story of a young woman that is no tall tale You are not perfect but powerful in your own right Never underestimate your will to fight For justice equality and a level playing field Once you are focused to telling the yield Your heart is so big it can hold a lot My fear is you are so loving you allow things around you that has begun to rot Your vision is so open of what may come The truth is it’s to much to handle for some Your path is different than others that you must walk Stay away from distractions with a fast talk I want you to know I love you and you are free To be the best Destinee (destiny)

DO YOU HEAR ME

I have been pouring out my Heart Now and from the Start But what is happening that I am not being Heard Leaves me feeling strange even Absurd My emotions and feelings run quiet Deep When its time to talk it seems you are Asleep Its so frustrating that a tear begins to Fall Frustrated or not I am in this for the long Haul I just want you to know who I Am When I feel like a river that has a large Dam With all of this stuff trapped Inside Often in the places where love Abide Please attune your Ear So lovingly you can finally Hear My Love and my Devotion Its deeper than any Ocean

DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE

A beautiful Sunrise A Breath Taking Sunset A mesmerizing Full moon A splendid half moon Gorgeous flowers in bloom Giant birds across the horizon Gentle breeze’s blowing leaves Gifted butterflies floating through the air Dandy meadows and brooks Dazzling moments that stop you in your tracks Dapper aromas that set afire all of your senses Daring thoughts that awaken the real you

DOES LOVE LAST FOREVER

If this is really the case why are so many people throwing in the towel Like yesterdays garbage or last week’s newspaper The moments one gets hurt they forget all the good times that’s ever been When that person they was supposed to love enters the room Instead of joy their blood boils and they smell a foul odor So I ask where is the Love Where are the soft kisses the sensual touches and gazing into one another’s eyes Where are the moments that made you heart skip a beat when you first met Did we forget the things I used to catch you are also the things that causes you to stick Love can last if two people is willing to work harder than they have ever worked before But Often all you here is I quit Love don’t live here

FACT OR FICTION

I pour myself into the bottomless abyss trying to fill it Trying to touch the stars with hands in my pocket Wondering when will change come while doing nothing Looking for flowing waters in the dessert Searching for light in complete darkness Needing a sweet kiss in total bitterness Curling up in a ball while stretching to thin Wanting to reach the mountain top but never start climbing Trying to go far but yet standing still Seeing the worlds beauty with my eyes closed Accepting my fate but being closed off mind, body, soul

FAMILY

They are all different in shapes and kind But I bet you haven’t seen one quiet like mine Brothers sister aunts and uncles are in range But it’s the ones younger than the next that often seems strange A brother has and uncle younger than he But rather the aunt that’s has a niece many years younger than she No matter how funny its filled with love A special kind that can only be from above You love people that you once could not stand We often can’t figure it out but we did not know the plan So many people from all walks of life Put into a big pot together and there can be no strife Sometimes we often had to think twice There can be no love without sacrifice

FEELING STRIPPED

Every which way I turn it seems as if I have lost The price is to high and I can’t pay the cost Trying to make it, you know make the ends meet But in order to go forward I sometimes must retreat I’m frustrated with having things taken from me and the ones I love Wondering when will I receive that help from above It seems like things flow through my hands Like a million tiny particles of sand For once can we just hold on to the good things Those beautiful magical items that abundant life brings At times I wonder is this part of the deal Having things stripped from my life it can’t be real

GIVING OF MYSELF

I pour myself out till I am paper thin Not sure where I end or where I Begin I do it because I have comion for those in need It has grown inside me for a long time that started from a tiny seed I sometimes give out more than I have so I push on To reach all those that are hurting before they are gone To be honest every now and then my tank runs dry I am stuck on the ground like a broken wing bird that can’t fly The truth in moments like this you are never alone A very present help is there and you don’t have to use the phone A power that at times works in us all To lift you up smile at you even catch you when you fall Never get tired of pouring yourself out Because in me there is plenty of water and never a drought

GRACE (MYA)

Grace is you name and is in what you do Grace is the reason we have you Grace is what was extending at birth when you was so sick Grace came in the form of healing sort of quick Grace is in how you Move Grace is who I am proud of and she has nothing to prove Grace is in your amazing heart Grace makes me want to freeze time so we never have to part Grace in in the times when you sing and dance Grace makes me stop and reflect on life and leaves me in a trance Grace is with you when you call out of the blue for no reason Grace is loving your family through every season

GREEN EYES

I love to see those tantalizing green eyes They are like sparkling emeralds that can fill the skies When I look into your eyes I don’t know where you end and I begin It’s as dangerous as stepping on ice that is incredibly thin Those eyes are mesmerizing and turns my world upside down Has me jumping into the deepest waters with no fear that I may drown Those eyes are devastatingly true They caused me to leave the ground and start a new Being around all these majestic colors of green Showed me things that I have never seen

HEAD ABOVE WATER

I take a breath and I struggle for the top A thousand hands holding me down trying to make me stop My momentum, My Groove, My Flow I’m not sure whether to stay or Go So I thrust myself to the place And it seems safe as I wipe the water from my face But air seems nowhere to be found It’s like I’m in a black hole buried in the ground Finally if only for a moment I breathe in and out Then I’m sucked under again and dryness fills me like a drought Panicking and racing towards the light I inhale a breath of fresh air with all my might

HELP

Is it help if what I give, you really don’t need or want If I pour into you the water of life but you choose to thirst Is it help if I throw you a life preserver but you’d rather drown I offer you a ride in my lifeboat but you wanted me to jump in Is it help when your house is engulfed in flames and I call 911 You are safe but you want me to rush into the flames Is it help when you are starving I bring you food But you’d rather have the money so you could choose Is it help when you are cold and I give you my jacket But you are more concerned about the name Is it help when everyone around you is trying to bless your life But you choose to do without

I’M TIRED

I gave all I had and it wasn’t enough My tank is past empty I am tired I poured myself out to the point I don’t exist anymore I am drowning in a raging sea I am tired Nothing can stop this pain This hollow space that hurts when the wind blows I am tired Stretched beyond recognition A suffering that is unimaginable I am tired A weeping reaching levels than the deepest oceans Emotional numb frozen in place I am tired

I FORGIVE YOU

For the one who lied and cheated me I forgive you For the one who tried to take all I had I forgive you For the one that exaggerated the truth for attention I forgive you For the what who put me through hell I forgive you For the one who lied and cheated me I Thank You For the one who tried to take all I had I Thank You For the one that exaggerated the truth for attention I Thank You For the what who put me through hell I Thank You If it had not been for you I would have been stuck where I was I Forgive You I Thank You because you propelled me into my future

I NEED YOU

What will I do without you When my world is black and no longer blue You seem to make the worst things alright You give me the courage to stay in the fight If I was ever lost you would always find me If I was blind you would help me to see When I am not sure you where to go Willingly you share what you know Without you I am choking without Air Not being with you makes life not fair A soft gaze into your eyes makes me feel like I can fly Hoovering above to oceans and through the sky

I WON’T GIVE UP

My feeling and Emotions will betray me at every turn but I won’t give up When the very thought of you turns my stomach but I won’t give up When seeing you gives me a dry heaving feeling but I won’t give up When your voice sounds like a thousand nails on a chalkboard but I won’t give up When realizing that after all this my feelings have been on my sleeve but I won’t give up After realizing that I too got on your last nerve but I won’t give up When I realized that I have hurt you more than all the pain in this world but I won’t give up After being on a horrible roller coaster and merry go round for years but I won’t give up After repeatedly leading you astray but I won’t give up

After the many times of wanting to throw in the towel but I won’t give up Loving you enough to try and put it all together again is the reason I won’t give up

IMAGINATION

I close my eyes and I can see her as if it were a dream Bathing under a waterfall with and endless stream As I focus I can see her hair her lips her eyes Everything freezes as if from majestic skies My hearts beats to its own rhythm as she flashes a tantalizing smile I drift away in a gaze that is deeper than the Nile Her skin so soft and long legs and such Causes me to yearn for her touch Her body so beautiful and sleek Being so close but so far a tear rolls down my cheek I squeeze me eyes tight and her perfume enters my nose My body shakes all the way down to my toes

INVINCIBLE

I laugh in the face of danger I scoff at destruction I chuckle thunder I smile rainbows I awake to soft music flowing from the clouds I think positivity I sigh and the earth stand still I yawn and it starts to spin faster on its axis I take a step and time freezes I wave my hand and the sun begins to shine I blink and the sky darkens I open my eyes and the moon shines bright I am imperfect but perfect in a state of perfection

ITS TIME

Its time to wake up and no longer pretend to sleep Thinking that through the night you would finally weep But numbness was all you could feel A lump in your throat stuck like a big pill Hiding in the shadows can sometimes feel strange But it never deals with the situation or make things change It’s time to face my problems head on Even if I feel like I am all alone Its time to raise my chin and heart I have always been strong right from the start It is time to realize who I was meant to be A strong, smart, energetic go getter, yeah that’s me

JOHN

He was my oldest brother: Like him there will be no other: He taught me how to ride a bike, how to dribble the ball: Running beside me, promised to catch me if I fall: Guided me, groomed me and even gave me chores: Taught me many things and even showed me the doors: Now that he’s gone things just don’t seem right: Rest on big brother because it’s now my fight: I’ll everything you taught me from beginning to end: In time I know that out broken hearts will mend: Whether on a basketball court or just trying to fish: I am left with only one wish: They say that we will eventually be fine: But to sit on the bank is some river and cast our line:

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

I wake up never getting enough sleep

The days and nights roll together in a never-ending blur

Their seems to never be enough time to finish anything

Life is moving at an unbelievable pace

No time to stop and smell the flowers

I get a glimpse of them as I fly by

I eat, drive, dress and do everything else at warp speed

Trying to play catchup and it never seems to happen

No matter what time I wake I am always behind

Sometimes I am outside of myself watching life happen

Everyone wants or needs something from me

It breeds a stress level than knows no end

I give and give till I am about ready to pop

Then I wake up and do it all again

LIFE IN REALITY

We often have a storybook romanceful idea about life And at the end of the day reality will slap you in the face and hard You think things are going good but they often take a turn for the worse You think things are looking up just to have them plummet to the ground An aha moment full body check reality moment You see rainbows and flowers clear skies But often thunderstorms are just beyond the horizon Then hurricanes tornados and droughts what a reality check One might think how can I exist in this cruel world Bad and Good happens to all and even in the moments when we loose our footing we can get up again Life what a reality check

LOSING A SISTER

It seems like only yesterday we were laughing and joking Now I can’t breathe the air escapes me and I am choking Wondering why things had to change and some say it was what was best Because all of the pain you suffered in life it was time for you to rest I look at the beautiful one you left behind and my heart skips a beat But somehow I feel like it all is still not complete Wishing that I could tell you I love you face to face Then I would not seem alone in this never ending race I promise to shower your little ones with all the love I have for you I know we will meet again some day and I love you through and through Rest on my sister and you deserve all the gifts that are in store Wait for me watch over me until it is my time to walk through that door Yes Yes it is true We will never forget that we Love You

LOSING SOMEONE SPECIAL

A wise person asked me what was wrong when I was going through a lot I told her for this woman I would give anything I’ve got She replied we give our hearts away for free but it costs so much to get it back When my love broke my heart I thought I was having an attack I thought life as I knew it had come to an end I tried everything to get my heart to mend I didn’t want to show my love because I was afraid of getting hurt Now that is has happened I feel so low my heart drags the dirt I will every part of her even down to the last hair Maybe because she taught me how to love or more importantly she taught me how to care

MAGICAL MOMENTS

Just a quick getaway that turns back time Makes magical moments that leave you feeling sublime A stolen kiss your ionate embrace Let’s you know this is a marathon not a quick race So you back up and just marvel in place Nothing could remove the joy from your face A sensual look that sends a chill down my spine A warm feeling that comes upon me because she is mine A tingle within my body that moves all over Has me feeling lucky like in a field of four leave clovers

MORNING

Waking up to a beautiful and bright Day Words escape me and I don’t know what to say Birds are chirping flowers are in full bloom Arising with a song in my heart as I float across the room Full of expectation of the days event Felling free from yesterday’s entrapment of cement Moving to door and seeing the sun shine Can’t help but put a warm feeling in this body of mine I stop in amazement just for a while Lifting up my head and showing my smile Blowing soft wind and air that is sweet Puts a happiness in me that brings dancing to my feet

MY FIRST BORN (DEJA)

You were the first of which our legacy would stand That was important even when I was too young to understand I dinners with you on the beach Wishing that my baby would never be outside my reach When it came to you I didn’t always make the best choice But I am glad you have grown into a beautiful woman with a voice I would not trade having you as my daughter for silver or Gold Because you are ours special, unique to have and the hold I love the fact that you want to find your own way Even in the moments when you would tend to stay The things that you have learned and seen has developed you It has made you refined and true I can’t wait to see what the next season of your life will bring I will be here proud, celebrating and letting the bells ring

NICE

As smooth as Ice Often makes me think Twice As lucky as Dice As quick as Mice Sometimes just plain Nice I am willing to pay the Price As filling as a plate of Rice When doing something quit precise Can be as difficult as a device At times willing to accept advise Trying to stay away from the slice Being healthy I will suffice But sometimes in can entice I had to look thrice As seasoned as the best spice Personality is as infectious as Lice At the end on the day its just Nice

NICOLE

You are so special to me in so many ways The way you laugh the way you walk and the way you stare and gaze While sleeping you seem like a timeless creature that’s not real Like when we are apart the pain that I feel is quiet real Wanting and yearning to share with you the rest of my life Knowing that I wasted a lot of years with pain heartache and strife But the best is yet to be Close your eyes and on a magical journey you will see I love you now more than yesterday Even more than all the poets words can say Love means little to few and more to some But no one could ever love you like I will in the days to come

OUT OF REACH

Your blessing is just beyond your reach Everything you dreamed and hoped for is just beyond your fingertips Frustrated you give up but if you do you will never reach it So you keep trying, one day out of the blue you reach your goal The memories of failure and struggle are things of the past You look back and laugh because it seems so long ago Now all of sudden the journey didn’t seem so hard Without struggle how will you ever know success Without a lost or two what really is a win So keep reaching never give up never quit Because your hopes your dreams are just beyond your fingertips

OVERCOMING

I often heard life is what you make it But that is only if you do not quit Perseverance is often the key Turning away from the pain so you can see Beyond what is right in front of you But holding on to those things you know are true I can and will make it if I try Staying afloat with my head held high Not being swayed by negative pursuits But eating precious heavenly fruits Inhaling and then letting it out Reminds me I am an overcomer without a doubt

PAIN

Its hard to breathe my life is filled with so much pain Like I am caught is a endless bone chilling rain Blood curdling, nails on a chalk board screech A moment of relief is not within my reach My mind is racing my insides begin to twist Trying to balance all the hurt that is on my list Wondering if my sorrow will ever end Afraid that my next disaster is just around the bend I take a deep breath afraid to let it out The agony of the pain makes me shout

ION

A yearning for you that burns deep inside Where the animal in me has to reside Wanting to just caress your cheek Takes all the words from my vocabulary and I am unable to speak Soft gentle magical kiss Has me floating in clouds of bliss I can feel the warmth of you and I stroke your arms Your body quivers trying to resist my charms A hug, a nibble, even a bite Sends your body screaming with delight A warm embrace your magical touch Leaves me yearning for you so much

PEACE

I breathe in the fresh morning dew The birds are singing a melodic song The river flows like endless sheets of glass The sun smiles from the sky with a gentle war embrace A gentle breeze blows like a thousand tiny kisses I exhale and marvel at this majestic day The days beauty is breathtaking and blinding The glorious moment robs me of words No worries No Thoughts Just Peace

QUICKSAND

It seems that no matter what the deal There is a lost or it seems as if someone is trying to steal But what I have found out is that the struggle is real I take two steps forward and five back Everywhere I look there is insufficiency and lack I try to squirm or wiggle free But often end up cut off at the knee I know that life is not easy but does it have to be this rough No abundance living in the land of not or just enough I struggle back and forth and even twist But I sink deeper into a dark abyss I reach inside myself and with all my might I try But end up like a bird with two broken wings that still can’t fly

REFLECTION

I arose this morning taking for granite the gift of life Feeling guilty when I thought of many who would give anything for just another second I think of my struggles but my ability to walk to breathe in and out This causes me to take a deep breath and the pause I focus on the fact that I have been given a precious gift that means a lot It has value despite what anyone else thinks or feels I smile from the depths of my soul A love like no other that has brought me here Fills me with a deep sense of reverence onishment and Joy I am speechless as I am overwhelming fill with warmth and comion and appreciation l

REJECTION

How many times can a man be turned away Before he turns to someone else and stay How many times can a door be closed in Is Face Before he is lost forever In this cruel place

Rejection has never really been my thing Because it often has a powerful bite or sting Why does it take heart ache for people to wake up Well I don’t want to drink from that cup I will say goodbye and simply walk away Before I’ll be miserable every single day

RELAXING

Sitting on my back porch taking in the breeze Contemplating how my life has been Trying to navigate but so busy That I forget to invite all of you to share with me What the world possesses Taken time to breathe in and out To stop and smell the flowers Wondering what’s just around the corner I smile on the inside Knowing that each day will bring a new beauty I often can’t wait to see that beauty The smile from inside shows up on the outside I no longer take life for granite I breathe in each moment and cherish all that life has to offer

THE BLACK MAN

Loved my all races of women Feared by all races of Men Soft Yet Hard Delicate But Destructive When in thought more dangerous the atomic Bomb Who I am you ask The Black Man

THE BLAZE

This morning I woke up in a daze

Feeling like I had been trapped in a maze

Everything looks Like a purple haze

I have Spent my time and magical days

No matter what happen it didn’t bother me or Phase

I Ignore the crazy thing them people says

But they are moments when my life is in a Five alarm blaze

I smile as the sun brightly shines I can see the rays

I feel warmth as the neighborhood children plays

THE CAREGIVER

They give of themselves Tirelessly over and over The pour themselves out night and day They are never told thank you or we appreciate you They get talked to crazy and some- times abused They are often there during births and more often at deaths They often are stretched too thin to almost breaking Who is this wonderful person you ask the caregiver?

THE FAILING SON

If I could I would give you your every desire When I can’t meet your needs, I am filled with fire I constantly think of all you have done for us At times we are left behind like we missed the bus Whatever I could do or wherever I needed to go Would be done at the blink of an eye and be back in the show Not seeing you happy breaks my heart I just wanted to show you the love you deserve from the start I when I was young you went without to make sure we had enough Of all the people I know you had it rough I have tried to walk the path that you have taught me But at times it is as if I was standing still like a tree I will accept all the blame It’s time to regroup and get back in the game

THE FIRST KISS

Soft sweet ionate and filled with desire It ignites an inferno and fills you with desire The hairs on your arm raise while a tingle runs down your spine This kiss is special and one of a kind Your body burns because this is unlike anything you have ever had A quick thought of it ending and you get sad So you dig deeper and you kiss harder because you don’t want it to end For a moment you are floating like a leaf in a strong wind So you embrace the back of her neck and rub her arms Engulfing this tantalizing moment while you release your charms As you release her you notice yall are soaring through heavenly skies One again you loose yourself as you gaze into those hepatizing eyes

THE GODSON

I didn’t get to chose to be in your life It just kind of happened But joy showed up all over again when you arrived Watching you grow has been awesome and amazing Wondering for you what’s next or what will you say or do I can’t predict the future But I know that yours is bright Wanting to just be there when you come into your own Knowing that I played some small part Pushing you to your destiny and beyond I want the same for you that I want for my own son To see greatness exude from you and every turn Never forget your smile it warms hearts Hang in there Godson your time will come

THE PROMISE

It was said that I would have a son He would be gifted But I am to teach him humility I must poor into him strength Such a strength to avoid evil doers Avoiding those that would try and poison his future I instill wisdom and faith I mold and shape him into a young man Respectable, loving caring and comionate A sharp mind and a keen eye Brave and proud able to life up his head Who is the marvelous young man They call him RJ

THE SUNRISE

A new day awakens with a fresh warmth across your face It makes you smile on the inside like you are in a magical place A soft whispering breeze and birds singing all around Puffy white clouds floating as if they could reach the ground Its as if you were motionless as the dew fills the sweet morning air It’s so beautiful it stops you in your tracks and you start to glare At the sky the surroundings you are mesmerized at what the new day will bring Out of nowhere you heart starts to pound and begins to sing Joy and laughter fills the room As you smile at the wild flowers that are freshly in bloom A brightness reaches across a majestic sky Just like the birds you feel like you could fly

THE SWEETEST KISS

Her lips are so sweet and juicy that its hard to contain myself Yearning for the moment that I can press against them leaves me feeling trapped like on a faraway shelf She is so close that my heart begins to pound My entire body is on fire and it seems as if I have left the ground Her lips are so soft and moist when they touch mine It is as if our souls have intertwined We embrace in a ionate and marvelous kiss The kind that if I live to be 1000 I will forever miss As my mouth waters my mind wonders and my heart begins to tell For just one more of these kisses all my possessions would I sell

THEY TRIED TO TAKE IT ALL

They made of vicious rumors that were vial and disgusting They tried to take it all They told many lies and gathered friends to in They tried to take it all Their stories had just enough truth to make them believable They tried to take it all They attempted to steal my job my family everything I loved They tried to take it all They put me through the worst pain I ever endured They tried to take it all They put me through humiliation They tried to take it all They smeared my name through the mud They tried to take it all But in the end GOD Restored

THREE WISHES

If I had three wishes one of them would be to start my life all over with you To take away the dark days and make them blue If I had three wishes I would take all of your heartache and pains away I would give you the love you deserve starting from that very day If I had three wishes I would wish for a thousand more Because from the moment I met you my heart fell to the floor If I had three wishes I would cherish every moment I got to spend in bliss I would freeze time just for a simple little kiss If I had three wishes I would wish the count every grain of sand Just for the opportunity to walk on the beach and hold your hand If I had three wishes I would wish for the warmest embrace I would climb the highest mountain just to share the same space If I had there wishes I would give your everything that you heart could possess I would swim the deepest ocean just to relieve you of any stress If I had three wishes I would wish to give you all my love While marveling at my precious gift from above

TIME FLIES

It seems like overnight a million years have past The things that I love went by so fast Often staring into the horizon looking for the forecast But I often see it in Contrast The days tuns to months and then into years Trying to hold on to the here and now brings me to tears I often can imagine all of my fears Has me stuck like locked up gears Its frustrating like trying to swallow a large pill An funny feeling up my spine that leaves a chill A sour taste in my mouth like dill My heart is racing and cannot be still

TRASH

Everything has crumbled in my hand A vast amount of garbage all over the sand Words, deeds everything seems to have gone A terrible feeling from the pit of my stomach with a disturbing tone Nothingness filth and muck Leaves me stranding once again like I am stuck Ruble as far as the eye can see Sometimes I think this garbage is me A pause and think for a little while Being trashy simply is not my style

WHAT A WOMAN IS

Her very name speaks of beauty and grace: She’s never lost because everywhere she goes becomes her place: Her smile is so tantalizing and warm that it brightens up my day: Just being around her is like watching the waves crash from the dock of my favorite Bay: When I see her can’t wait to see that sparkle in her eyes: It leaves you floating through heavenly a majestic skies: Her presence changes your mood and relieves all stress: With a waive of her hand, her Smell, or warm caress: She is so beautiful just to look at her would leave you motionless, frozen, still: When she walks away, your entire body will get a chill: Her voice is soft, gentle and very sweet: Leaves you counting the moments until you can again meet: She is the epitome of beauty from the inside out: Her humility makes her more gorgeous of that I have no doubt: Sometimes I stand and watch her and my heart is filled with cheer: How her personality illuminates the atmosphere: Her hair though dark reminds me of strands of gold:

She stands fearless, strong, and quite bold: Everyone that comes in with her will be left with a trace: Why her very name speaks of beauty and grace:

WHAT’ S REAL

One day the love of your life believes everyone else is more Important One Thing I know birds of a feather flock together misery loves company. You would think if you are my buddy, My friend, my pal I would want the best for you But in many cases that’s simply not true Often times If they Struggle then I must too Why is that not enough for you No that is not where are you, I am of the mind That I want more for you I never want to look blue I want you to rise to the top Go as far as the eye can see and never stop

WHEN WILL I LEARN

How many times do I have to bang my head against the wall Before I get dizzy, confused and eventually fall In the moment of madness I don’t realize that I am hurt Having some one feed me garbage and try to bury me with dirt All I wanted was to be loved desired and at times have a great kiss But instead of happiness and hitting the ball I once again miss I look in a mirror and see the bruise that is not on my head Felling like my feet are covered in cement or even lead I thought life would be a little easier it would seem Wondering when can I wake up from this horrible dream Can anything in my world just be ok If not I would choose just not to play

WHERE DO I FIT

I often did things that I knew was wrong Trying to find the place where I would belong I spent time with people that would get me lost I often dealt with issues that had a high cost To think about fitting in somewhere Often my friends would say I’m kind of square At times I would be places where nothing made sense and I would just be around It seems as if there was no bottom until I hit the ground The things that I had been exposed to begin to take a weird shape But still no fit discarded like a used piece of tape My favorite color is red so I tried to fall in line But was told that you are of a different kind Still searching not knowing where to Go I decided to be a one man Show

WORK FLOW

Today I arrive bringing only me I am not sure if it is enough you see The people I run across are really hurt It is like their lives have been drug through the dirt I sometimes bring comfort and other times peace The rare moments when I can offer release From a harsh situation or even stress There are the times when I am there to bless In special moments I just hold a hand Even when I don’t know the plan Every no and then all I can do is show up It is as comforting as a new born pup Being there when they are born and when they die Watching the transition into the sky

YOU AND I

You and I were meant to walk this path together: You and I were meant to be together forever: You and I were made from the same mold: You and I were created to have and to hold: You and I have a priceless treasure: You and I our love is without measure: You and I are a intricate part of one another: You and I are closer than a brother: You and I started from a simple seed: You and I are all each other need: You and I have our hearts field with joy: You and I are like that special Christmas toy: You and I are timeless and simply meant to be: You and I are as solid as an Oak tree: You and I are as gentle and refreshing as a summer breeze: You and I are the warmth during a winter freeze: You and I are the Ferris wheel in a carnival fair: You and I are like a breath of fresh air:

You and I our love could never be froze: You and I are beautiful, special and as aromatic as a rose:

YOU ARE NOT BETTER

You stand on the mountain top looking down at the world Constantly judging them for not being perfect It’s funny because most people’s actions fall short We often judge from an unfair untruthful place Believing we are more than what we are Thinking too highly of ourselves And often too low of others I smile because I see through the shallow smoke screen An illusion of granger and greatness When lack and insufficiency is really what’s there No color, Religion or place of origin makes any one better than the next It is what’s on the inside that makes a person descent or rotten So what I am trying to say Your thinking you are better disqualifies you from being better