I've got a lot in my heart to write to you
But I'll probably need an ocean of ink
And a paper as wide as the skies
I would write for days without a blink

That's why I employ the ink of actions
To engrave my love on the tablet of your heart
You showed me the beauty in the art of loving
That's when I knew love couldn't be blind

Your thoughts saturate my mind
And it gives me peace of mind
If I was to write you a love letter
All of these would just be a line

To love, is what we are born with
To hate is what we are somehow taught to do
Isn't it amazing how babies cry at the cry of another baby
Regardless of race or gender
(Do they even notice a difference)

Our differences is what we are taught to observe
Mechanisms set up to set us apart
Color, religion, class, gender
Caging ourselves into unnecessary boxes

The reality is...
The love we were born with never dies
It's somewhere hidden in our hearts
We have only chosen to ignore it
But deep down, we are all yearning for it
Maybe it's time we let love dominate!

It's a conscious decision I made
not to imprison myself
In the things beyond my control
Negative emotions will be itching to show
But I allow positive feelings overthrow

When things or people try to litter my day
I literally point them to the trash bin
I guess it's okay to be angry
But more importantly not to sin
Words carry energy, so I censor what I say

Ever since I found a driver in destiny
That's the only vehicle I've been riding in
I ensure comparison never rides with me
'cause jealousy is nothing but an enemy
My own life and path, I want to gain mastery

I am unique and there can never be another me
Losing that uniqueness leads to misery
I'll rather work on being a better me
Persevere
Live life with tenacity

My wiper is always working
Just to keep my visions clear
Like-minded people
Are the only ones I keep near
Regardless where I face, I'm always forward-looking

No matter what comes my way
I won't fold
Even the world's best soccer player
Once missed a goal
Thinking of quitting, that's a NO!

My black is beautiful
And there is nothing in me that is evil
My black is not synonymous to darkness
Look into my blackness and behold brightness

I have an unwavering consciousness of who I am
Self-aware of my innate abilities
I belong in a line of dynasties
Regardless of my height, I stand tall

No matter what they see through their lenses
I am a description of what excellence is
I don't crack
I lead the way, I create the tracks

I'm not from a dark world
I'm illumination in this shady world
Solution I am, dissolving any problem
I'm unstoppable... Greatness is my emblem

Opinions don't move me
I cruise my own boat
I love good clothings but
Melanin is my favorite coat

I'm a seed of greatness
And that's what I'm going to sow
My heart is clean and pure like the snow
Yes I'm black, if I come to this life again, it shall be so

Heart is covered with blood platelets
Excruciating pain finally subsiding just
After making conscious decision to
Let go of all the things causing the pain
In the first place
Never to look back again, even though it hurts not to but
Gaining my peace is my utmost priority

Don't just look at me
Look into me
See within the columns of my being

I'm like a painting
Which you might like or might not
But endeavour to know the story behind this art

Don't be carried away by the outside
Open the doors
The inside is yours to discover

"Rise to the occasion"...
Whispered the still voice
Stop falling through the seemingly bottomless situation
Shut your ears to the wailing and distracting noise

Activate your powerful wings
Don't lose sight of your set heights
Respond to the bell of victory as it rings
Rise! Rise!! Rise!!!

I can't make no promises
Not to make you cry
But I will definitely choose what kind
Like that cry when I get you laughing hard
Or like when I buy you your favorite car
One thing I can promise you for sure
If I ever make you cry
It would be tears of joy

Please do not say sorry
As tears freely flow from my eyes
They are streams of praises to the Most High
They are raindrops after a long time of drought

Watch me water my scars
As they shine like stars in the night sky
Signs of victory they are
Testaments of battles conquered

Let the tears flow
Let the scars shine
As I eat the fruits of the seed sown
And extract from my discovered gold mine

All she wants is an undying love
But she failed to recognize one
when it came her way
She's got a photoshopped image of love in her mind
The Hollywood type

The smooth sailing
Never bumpy
Always sunny
Two four seven glittering type

A few genuine heart has come and passed
Now, she's like a boat; crashed and sunken
Drowning in her misunderstanding of love
If only she would open her eyes and heart to see

That in love, we can disagree to agree
Mutual trust and respect are crucial things
Two beings bonded to ride through
The peaks and troughs of life

You whispered the word "Hello"
Little did I know
That it was a seed
A short convo ensued

That day, I watched you leave
But the seed was already growing leaves
I just knew it would bear fruits
Within me, I felt the roots

How handsome you looked in that suit
With me by your side as the Queen
As we walked the aisle
To a new phase of life

Open the windows of your heart
And see me with the eyes of your soul
Behold God's work of art
Maybe not shiny but definitely whole

Exterior beauty diminishes
See beyond the veil
Beyond the object that will decay
Let's see Soul-to-Soul

The mind is like a plunge pool
Where waterfall of thoughts
And information flows into
The size and depth of the pool depends on
The volume and height of the waterfall
The hardness of the mind also determines
How deep the pool can go

Receive good thoughts and information
On an unhardened mind!

Before your hands touched me romantically
Your words did intellectually
There is something about you that
Changes the rhythm of my heartbeat melodiously

I like that we don't just agree dogmatically
But we criticize ourselves constructively
Through the peaks and troughs,
You stood by me unconditionally

I will love you eternally!

Pay attention to what or who
You give your resources (time & energy) to
Attention is an initial cost
And ongoing expense on all endeavours

Attention that is smartly paid
Has great return on investment
And attention not paid
Or paid on the wrong things
Returns a cost that could be unbearable.