Poetry
Perspective ©
Insecurities ©
Insecurities ©
Listen, I’m not one for arguments
Nor do I just go along with anything
But there are plenty of times where I do concur,
You know I’ll agree
But when I disagree
That doesn’t open the door
Nor condone you to disrespect me
see our genetic makeup
is up made up differently
see I view things uniquely
so do you and so does she
the factors that shaped our opinions and perspectives
are connected to the collectives of memories, childhoods, relationships
the fact that your inattentive is suggestive of your immaturity and
lack of respect you have for me
they say knowledge is power
yet some continue to deny truth so blatantly
Fast to close their minds to opposing thoughts so ignorantly
Just because you can’t handle the fact that one person doesn’t agree
you would rather close your mind to opportunity
an opportunity to seek the truth backed with facts
when your small minded opinion was formed from the home conversations with your mom and dad
Insecurities ©
Insecurities ©
Insecurities ©
Everyone is so quick to judge
Quick to type
And comment about the things that they don’t like
Like their opinion holds weight
Busy watching how you’re eating
Like there isn’t enough on their plate
See why I keep saying stay true to you
Everyone's not bound to like you
No matter who you are or what you do
Inevitably there’s going to be those ones
That gossip, do what they can to defame your name,
And partake in other obscene activities,
So become so grounded in knowing and loving you
That you see it for what it is,
Their own projected insecurities
Cavity Extraction ©
Utilize Your Gifts ©
Utilize Your Gifts ©
I'm torn between texting you,
Telling you how much I miss you
And blocking you,
Wishing I never had met you
It's hard to believe how something so sweet
Could turn sour so easily
The Apple of my eye became Food for thought
Then transformed into a Cavity
Weakening me deeply
Regretting letting my Guard down
That Retained my feelings
Yet, I allowed you to Fill In the space
That never needed you in the first place
I guess that's what happens when you negligently Brush around those noticeable areas
That require more attention
And end up later becoming a lesson
When you realize the painful Extraction could have been prevented
Utilize Your Gifts ©
Utilize Your Gifts ©
Utilize Your Gifts ©
See sometimes I just want to come home, unwind, and release the thoughts of my mind so I allow my pen to be my therapist to let go of the negative energy obtained from the people that thought they had me pissed so I let it go to pray about it because God got this and he got me too
I’m scarred up and bruised but you can’t see because my creator heals and he remade me brand new
See I’m one of his tools that’s used to help his people and reinforce His rules
like stop copying what you see and what they do
How about you utilize the gifts God invested in you before he take it back and recycle it to someone brand new
YOu see we all have gifts and talents with a purpose too and you can either flourish and thrive or flatline it’s all in how that purpose is used
See when you devote time to learning you
Watch the seeds you begin to plant
And you’ll witness just how fruitful and powerful you are
See your mind can become more
More useful when you know and understand what it’s used for
An Ode To My Morning Alarm ©
An ode to my morning alarm
What ever would I do without you
A daily reminder that I’m alive and blessed to see another day
Yet in another way you, hit me with an ultimatum
To either rise to the occasion or you’ll allow me to snooze the day away
See, you tease me with extra sleep that could actually be rather detrimental to me
Because that extra 5 minutes can turn into 60 if I don’t proceed cautiously
Snooze and Stop mistaken easily
Especially when I haven’t even wiped the crust from my eyes to see clearly
In addition to being disoriented a little from abruptly waking from my deep sleep
Yet, the sound of your alarm seems to always be right on time like it’s waking the sky
Allowing the sun to meet me
As the warmth of its golden rays gently kiss my cheeks
Like the Most High is greeting me with a rise and shine
And waving hi with a soft breeze
But I’m not a morning person by any means
Yet, I’m so gracious to my morning alarm, so here’s my ode to thee
My Purpose Is Beyond Me ©
My purpose is beyond me
Someone once told me,
When you get, you give
And when you learn, you teach
So when my interests are peaked
I tend to venture out on my curiosity
To consistently learn so then in turn
I may teach
In a form most can relate
A creative work of art known as poetry
I write,
To express my thoughts and emotions
I share,
To bring insight, awareness, and knowledge
To those of whom are open
I don’t try to force my feelings or beliefs on anyone
Just simply,
Take advantage of presented opportunities to teach
With the mere words that I speak
Acapella, its called since my words go unaccompanied by a beat
Because I want every single word that I speak
To be heard clearly
Especially,
Especially, in a time when the beat of a song
Can be more significant
Than the content of which
When it plays,
We instinctively sing along
My purpose is beyond me
I’m not here to just share my God given gift of creativity
But with my God given gift I choose to influence positively
And to encourage those open their eyes and minds
To recognize we are more than capable
Of defying any and all odds
You can look around a room and confidently know
That there is no one
That eat, sleeps, thinks, been afforded
Or exposed to the things you’ve come to know
All the elements that shape, make, and cultivate you
So, imagine if a child or adolescent knew all that you know
The difference it would make in the way that they grow
the difference in decisions, self esteem,
Priorities, goals, and dreams
Children need conversation
Mental stimulation
And encouragement
From someone who will just simply listen
That’s why my purpose is beyond me
Because someone once told me
When you get, you give
And when you learn, you teach
Walk Through Life ©
I walk through life with so much weight on my shoulders
Always looking ahead thinking of ways to pass these boulders
They’ll always be here no matter what
Even as I walk the stairs of life
They’ll still be a problem but,
I’m never turning back or walking back down
Because I have too much going for me
To have irrelevant things bring me down
The sky isn’t the limit with footprints on the moon
And I’m moving closer to my dream
I always tell it I’ll be there soon
I always reminisce on all my happiness
I let it take me away as I face hell today
When I step back and look at the reality
It puts fire under my belt
And causes me to call on God for help
For He is my strength, My Lord, and my Savior
Don’t forget Him, for He is something major
Always there for me when I think I’m alone
Always loves me when I don’t get it at home
He gives me the strength, wisdom, courage, and even knowledge
He can do the same for you
Just call on Him when you have no clue of what to do
Because He helps me through what He puts me in
And He’ll never put me in problem
That He doesn’t think that I can mend
Just Be YOU ©
You can’t chase your purpose conforming to the world on purpose
Because you lose yourself when you deny your individuality from working
You deny your own reflection and insult your own intelligence
Consumed by social medias likes ,views, and mentions
Worrying about what’s trending
And jumping on every new wave
Busy blowing money fast, rather than making sure your bills are paid
You really have to learn to love and have respect for you
But apparently , that’s something this generation isn’t used to
Too much self hate and so many identity issues
Though they say Just Be You
But are you really being You
Or just a person you pretend to
Based off what influenced or traumatized you
Never was addressed or corrected
So this is where it brought you
Lead you to believe that this is your true identity
But you’ve maintained this facade that you hide behind to deceive
So far gone and in too deep
While everyone believes in this identity that’s just make believe
You know what
You’ve become a thief
Robbing yourself of your very purpose
You were created here on Earth
to do a very special service
But you continue to immerse this
True version of you, you won’t let surface
So just remember that,
You can’t chase your purpose
Conforming to the world on purpose
Because you lose yourself when you deny your individuality from working
But most importantly you do this world a disservice
Break the Cycles ©
Women let’s get back to being women
No matter fact let’s fix our crowns and adjust their position
Let’s establish the vision
Do away with the division
And come together with a common mission
That we can all envision
Let’s reclaim our place
Bold, beautiful, and styled with grace
All unique and one of a kind in the world and amongst our race
You see, we must refocus on how we conduct and carry ourselves
Individually, know that there is no other person just like you, outside of yourself
That there is no one who can be you like you
So pay attention and be mindful to how you treat you
Because it is you who sets the bar for the rest to follow suite
Let’s break the cycle
We demand respect too
We aren’t a snack, meal, or piece of meat we’re constantly compared to
To the world that we live in
It is us that contribute
For the population obtained we literally birthed a nation
Look how much I mean how far we came
Constantly overcoming and enduring much pain
They say the power is in the cookie
God’s gift to man
But how can we hold the power
If we keep recklessly giving away the master plan
Stop opening your cookie jar every time he presents his hand
Because it is you who decides who has the power over you
God or man
So do you know who you are
Do you know you are more unique to the world than any star
Are you aware of the value on your life
The purpose you have in you
You are and will be more than just anyone’s wife
You were created for a reason
Birthed in your right season
That is why blood is flowing and your heart is still beating
Don’t tolerate disrespect, abuse, or cheating
You deserve greatness rather than just decent
High expectations and standards,
Family and friends claim you don’t need them
Be patient your rightful king(chosen one) will come in due season
Keep striving without seizing
Keep grinding without easing
Keep tackling goals and just keep believing
Keep dreaming and watch as you reach them in completion
You are exclusive
You give others lives a new meaning
And besides everyone isn’t meant to experience you
You aren’t just a trip that people go to
But a journey, more like an adventure that most will grow through
As your mind unwinds with wisdom beyond your time
Instilled to you by ancestors and your experience overtime
You will realize who you are
When you break the cycles
Analyze your standards and raise the bar
Allow the Divine Creator to guide you
I know you may be inclined to doubt yourself
But don’t you know who designed you
Don’t you ever let anyone define you
God’s Gift ©
Words can’t describe how happy,
This little human makes me
God has blessed me with a gift
This year marks five years
A little boy that is wise
Way beyond his years
With a contagious laugh that can dry up tears
Infect you with laughter simply, through your ears
A smile that makes living worthwhile
With a heart so pure, love so strong
Personality that can engage and encourage
Everyone he’s around to get along
Kind and caring, handsome and smart
God really took his time creating this wonderful work of art
My little twin, my nugget
My big boy, my prince
My external heart, I’m literally convinced
So please know always
My sunshine, my son
That mommy forever loves you
My dear Leon
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