Here's a poem that I wrote sometime in 1996. The Streets of Success Strolling, walking Taking my time Smiling, talking Everything is mine The streets of success Everything is perfect Everything is the best Nothing is going wrong And for the first time I have a happy song Playing in my head Making me high… Continue reading A Poem # 19
Category: Writing
A Poem # 18
I haven't posted in a couple of weeks due to gallbladder surgery, so I know the algorithm isn't going to show this to most people. This is a poem I started working on recently. Do you think I should finish it? If I pour my highest hopes, Biggest dreams and darkest fears Onto paper would… Continue reading A Poem # 18
A Poem # 17
This poem is appropriate as we close out Black History Month. It was written on December 26, 1995. Caution: This poem contains strong language and imagery. Bloodline Trace your roots back Several centuries ago There was a slave She gave all the labor she could She fought for her freedom and freedom Of the future… Continue reading A Poem # 17
A Poem # 16
This poem was written on November 27, 1995. This one requires a little back story. I was raised by a single mother after my father died. There were times when my family struggled financially, so things like expensive clothes were out of reach. I would still rather have 5 pairs of inexpensive jeans than one… Continue reading A Poem # 16
A poem from my book, Asleep and Dreaming
I struggled a lot these last few years. One thing that has kept me going is that I never lose my sense of hope. I once had someone tell I was miserable because of a situation I was in. I'm never miserable because I hold on to my glimmer of hope, no matter my circumstances.… Continue reading A poem from my book, Asleep and Dreaming
A Poem # 15
Here's a poem I wrote on June 7, 1995 about someone losing a friend. I never shared this poem with anyone, but I wrote this after my classmates lost one of their friends. Goodbye, My Friend "How can I go on without you?" I ask Why has God given me this impossible task? I try… Continue reading A Poem # 15
A Poem # 14
This poem was written on August 14, 1995. It still resonates with me. Something On My Mind I've got something on my mind All the time I use words to express my feelings But they can't say enough This is getting to be tough I wake up in the middle of the night Thinking about… Continue reading A Poem # 14
A poem from my book, I Forgot About Me, plus the book is free on Amazon (last day)
I wrote my poetry book, I Forgot About Me during some of the darkest, saddest days of my life. I experienced a health crisis that I wrote several posts about, then about six weeks after that, my mother passed away. I felt like I was suffocating under the grief. One thing that helped me to… Continue reading A poem from my book, I Forgot About Me, plus the book is free on Amazon (last day)
A Poem # 13, plus my first poetry book will be free from 1/1 – 1/5
Here's a poem that I wrote on April 1, 1996. I am I am smart I am proud I can tell everything Without making a sound. I am happy I am sad My mind is changing It may be mad. I am anything I want to be Smart, proud, happy and sad Everything people can't… Continue reading A Poem # 13, plus my first poetry book will be free from 1/1 – 1/5
Dimples and Grins 