Listen

Listen,
Listen to the sound
of the words not spoken.

Listen,
Listen to the thoughts
that lie just below
your consciousness.

Listen,
Listen to the inner voices
that you keep trying to deny.

Listen,
Listen to all the stories
so that you can hear the lie.

Listen,
Listen and take heed.

Listen,
Listen and discover.

Listen,
Listen before it is too late
for you to recover
what once was.

Listen,
Listen to those inner voices
that you keep trying to deny.

Listen,
Listen so you can hear the truth
beneath the lie.

Explosive Reality

Explosive with the knowledge that

hope shall provide a vision to come

is the child whose dreams

are on the verge of coming true

within the boundaries of a universe

waiting to expand into reality.

Please Hold

Your call is important to us, please hold

sounds like a lie.

I've heard it far too many times.

Nothing has changed.

The static state remains the same.

Your call is important to us, please hold.

Has it been minutes, months or years?

I can no longer tell.

I've been on hold so long

I can't even hear what passes for music

in this place.

Your call is important to us, please hold.

How much longer should I wait?

I need my issue fixed

but limbo is where I seem destined to wait.

Nothing has changed.

How long is this supposed to take?

Your call is important to us, please hold.

Mechanical , perfunctory, reassurance that eventually

what I need will be resolved.

I hold on because I want to

but I am losing hope

It's the same flat note

I've heard it far too many times.

Nothing has changed.

The static state remains the same.

Your call is important to us, please hold

sounds like a lie.

These Are Our Words

These are not my words
they belong to us all
Said by the strongest
voice to hear the call.

The call for freedom
The call for equality
The call for Justice
The call for peace.

"In the process of gaining our rightful place, 
we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds.
 Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom
 by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.
 We must forever conduct our struggle 
on the high plane of dignity and discipline. 
We must not allow our creative protest 
to degenerate into physical violence."

These are not my words
they belong to us all
Said by the strongest
voice to hear the call.

The call for freedom
The call for equality
The call for Justice
The call for peace.

'I have a dream that one day this nation
 will rise up and live out the true meaning 
of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, 
that all men are created equal."'


These are not my words
they belong to us all
Said by the strongest
voice to hear the call.

The call for freedom
The call for equality
The call for Justice
The call for peace.

"And when this happens, 

and when we allow freedom ring,

 when we let it ring from every village 

and every hamlet, 

from every state and every city, 

we will be able to speed up that day 

when all of God's children, 

black men and white men, 

Jews and Gentiles, 

Protestants and Catholics, 

will be able to join hands and sing 

in the words of the old Negro spiritual:

    Free at last! Free at last!

Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

These are not my words
they belong to us all
Said by the strongest
voice to hear the call.

The call for freedom
The call for equality
The call for Justice
The call for peace.
One day I dream that these words
will reach the hearts, souls and minds
of all mankind
We still are working towards the dream
Let's make the dream come true

So Tired

So tired.
Are we there yet?
Is it over?
When does it end?

Just when I think the end is in sight
There comes another bump around the bend.

Such hard work.
So much research
Proving you did more
than just your part
Just to get half of your share.

Listen to the Angels
is what I've been told
My cries have been heard
but it feels as if the answer's
taking forever to unfold.

So tired.
Will this truly be the end?
Just want it to be over
so we can begin again.

Comfort and tranquility
Life without hostility
You Are awaiting
Just around the bend.

Trust in the Possibilities of Tomorrow

If you look for ugliness then that is what you shall find
and once you discover it you will no longer mind
the day to day stupidity of this one reality

If you look for beauty then that is what you shall find
and once you discover it you will no longer mind
the occasional idiosyncrasies of your current reality

Trust in the possibilities of tomorrow
to make it through the madness of today
hold on to the spirit of beauty
and let ugliness slip away

keep faith in yourself
keep hope  for all else
keep striving towards a better day


Trust in the possibilities of tomorrow
to make it through the madness of today
hold on to the spirit of beauty
and let ugliness slip away

Your hardships are many
yet your resources are plenty
forge your identity
be who you're meant to be

Hope

hope
gives light
when surrounded
by darkness

hope
calls out
through the
cacophony
of madness

hope
breathes life
into those
stifled
by stillness

hope
holds on
when you've been
left alone
by all else

Let Go

Let go of it all
til you feel like you'll fall
far to the ground below.

Let it go.
Let it all go.
You'll never be able
to be free
until you release
into the world
what was meant to be.

Let go of it all
for it's holding you back.
When you release it
you'll discover
what it is you truly lack
That is if there is a lack to uncover.

Let go.
Let it all go
Straight down to the ground below
Release and fly free
to discover

Trying

Trying something new.

Hope it turns out well.

Trying something different.

Hope to keep it going.

Trying time and time again.

Hope to try some more.

Hope

Falling in to the darkness

but this time not afraid.

Possibilities are endless

try not to be dismayed.

Take that leap of faith.

Let go of that last rope.

Give into the desire;

Believe that there is hope.

Final Moment

If you had one more moment

to take the moment in;

Where would your moment begin?

A wasted moment

is not what it's about.

Precious moments

are the ones we can not live without.

In these final moments

Take a moment of silence

to appreciate the past.

Each day is a magic moment

so let's make the moment last.

Dr. Martin Luther King

Strong

Determined

Eloquent

Discreet

A man of honor

A man of peace

He inspired those who heard him
to be proud of who they were.

Brave

Dynamic

Resilient

Inspirational

A man with a purpose.

A man with hope.

He inspired those who heard him

to make a change for the better.

Passionate
Powerful
Proud
Peaceful

A man with a vision.

A man with a dream

He inspired those who heard him

to unite for the common good.

Dr. Martin Luther King

Epiphany

Crossing the globe

on a journey far

A quest to reach a shining star

The road is rough

is long, is tough

You think of turning back

Seek the courage you lack

Go forward on your path

At trials and tribulations

doubts and insecurities

 simply laugh

The road is rough

is long, is tough

You must travel far

It's worth the trip

"I'm giving up"

Should never 

enter your thoughts 

or cross your lips

The road is rough

is long, is tough

As if by magic

the star appears

An Epiphany

The Epiphany

Your Epiphany

is here.

New Year's Haiku II

Time for reflection.

Life takes on new direction.

Welcome the new year.

Take a step forward.

Be blind to happenings past.

Make changes that last.

Hope springs eternal

New Year allows for changes.

Open up your heart.

New Year's Haiku I

The New Year Begins

Time to evaluate friends

Lovers, hopes and dreams.

Janus looks both ways.

Time to reflect on the past

Embrace the future.

Baby New Year's here.

Step forward to brighter days.

Embrace better ways.

Step Forward

Step Forward

There's no turning back

leave the past behind.

Step Forward

There's no turning back

push the doubts out of your mind.

Step Forward

There's no turning back

to yesterday be blind.

Step Forward

There's no turning back

your soul seeks it's own kind.

Your journey starts with just one step.

Which direction's up to you.

Moving forward is the goal.

To your heart stay true.

Reflection and Redirection

Reflection and Redirection
It's time to begin again
Start off on the right foot
Try to do it well

Reflection and Redirection
Focus and don't stray
Try your best and the rest will follow
Only time will tell.

Reflection and Redirection
leave the past behind
The power's in your mind
On the old you must not dwell.

Reflection and Redirection
The new year is here
Greet it with hope and good cheer
All adversity you will quell.

Life Experience to Go

Experience a life

Especially for you.

Remember you are special.

Make every day a celebration.

Keep in touch

with friends, family

fantasy and reality.

Be thankful for the clouds the stars

the wind, the rain,

The moments of joy and 

the bits of pain.

Remember,

We are all mad here. 

Believe in yourself.

Sooner or Later

Dreams may be wishes

deep down in your heart

But do they really come true?

I believe they do.

Sooner or Later

but not today,

In some tomorrow

Not far away.

Dreams will be

Reality,

Sooner or Later

For me.

Wish upon 

a shooting star;

All you desire

is not where you are,

Well...

Sooner or Later

but not today,

In some tomorrow

Not far away.

Wishes come true

for me

and for 

You.

Shooting Star 

or 

Wishing Well

Dream a Dream

And it sets sail

In some tomorrow;

Closer than you think,

Dreams come true

In a single blink.

The Dark Side of Hope

The Dark side of hope

It's name is disappointment.

The feeling which overcomes you

When hopes been promised

And does not follow through.