Years of struggles and despair
Bullied endless
Beaten down
Name calling beyond my real name
Fights unbearable
Early school days
Always picked on
Life having ups and down
Hard swings
Criticism always
No matter what
Discouragement through negativity
Like a pen with no ink
A pencil with no point
Felt like a nobody
Serving no purpose
What people wanted to believe
The wonder years
The wonder how I preserved
The answer being Heaven above
My adult years being my perspective
Reflecting back to those days that were
The approach
Words spoken becomes a listen
The past made me stronger into the future
Picture frame perfect
The storms encountered
Today I pursue
Devoted observations surrounding proceed
Wisdom has shown me the way
I live by every day.

No kitchen home run
Over done
Hardness baked
Teeth couldn’t bite
Those biscuits certainly weren’t light
Totally wonder plight
They were made to throw
Oh know
Unfamiliar with ingredient
Those biscuits should be on the baseball field
For real
Biscuits playball

Observed, participated through War
Battle territory
A Soldier’s story
The rise from the ashes of destruction
The Red, White and Blue of America
Training maneuvers
Preparation
Eye on the mission
Wounds from Active Duty
The Uniform makes the Soldier
Honor of Commitment
Focus on Achievement
The Sun shines creating the image of a Soldier’s stance
Standing on promise and purpose
Devoted and Dedication
Trumpets sound
Parades mount
Military harmony
Onward and continuation forward
Heart of valor
Remembering all military comrades
Dead, Survived, Retired from Service
Rising above the ashes
New Day and Different tomorrow
Some families going through sorrow
Loss of a Soldier but never forgotten
One by One and Name by Name
Thank you for your service
Salute

Reflection past with an after effect prove
Civil Rights powerful
A voice of meaningful words
“BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY THEORY”
Knowledge and Wisdom of principles
Set the stage for foundation
I had the honor and pleasure of having Malcolm X’s Widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz as my Professor on the subject of IN SEARCH OF WELLNESS class at CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
Malcolm X was a standalone
A man full blown
History being well known
The push for Civil Rights change
Opposition just couldn’t remain
Malcolm X name represented greatness
I can account being the witness
Malcolm X was no error, but a count on
Feared no one
A name that will always be remembered
Movement of achievement
Malcolm X was killed for civil rights he believed in
His voice like a woodman’s Ax
Loud and verbal
His time on Earth was allowed
X marks the spot
He was a man of like it or not.

Let my wings soar where the Heaven’s guide
Show me exploration into new horizons
New Frontier of a new beginning
Let the clouds cleanse within the mist
Destiny mounts
Born to fly
Into the friendly skies
Understanding wholly and wise
Through the storms I shall encounter
There is wonder as I am soaring yonder
Among the high mountains
The valley’s below
The Earth’s landscapes flow
Harmony among
Beauty seen
Yonder felt
Flight Song, “Where the wind blows, I will follow”.

The thought of biblical Revelation
Voice of Prophecy
Song of assurance
One twinkle
Time revolving
The hour
The rapture
Unseen picture
The anticipation
Observe the signs
The skies full of clouds surrounding in formation
Strong indication
The World’s fate
Knee and pray before it’s too late
Fulfillment on target
Light quickly turns to darkness
The Thunder roars
Lightning flashes
Thief in the Night
Caught by surprise
Call of the Almighty
Tomorrow’s settlement
Buckle up for the journey
Soon very soon
The Sun swiftly declines
Eerie on the horizon
Sudden stillness
Time’s up
All clocks will stop
Tick tack no more
Moment of truth told
Heaven being bold
Did you listen and take heed?
Ready or not
The Lord shall come
Find yourself among
Sooner than you think.

Embracing beauty
Feeling of serenity
Friendly breezes
Aroma smell of goodness
Morning Sun
Warmth unfolding
Alone, but not totally alone
Joy of the new day
The Blessing
The freshness
Observing being the witness
The mind senses
Glazing in the dazzle of the passing Clouds
Total amaze
Vision through the haze
Calm waves over the oceans
Journey being still
Certain uplift
A gift
The wonder coming to life
Yonder perfect
The breathing in soothe
Carefree prove
Just take all in
Acquaint, embrace and feel precious.