Destiny's Journey

The sweet sound of victory
The essence of success
The sensation of feeling
Your heartbeat in your chest

The knowledge that this battle is just the beginning of a struggle
An ongoing journey to Destiny made for no other
The obstacles and roadblocks would make most turn away

But where destiny is concerned she always gets her way

When life's rains fall and penetrate the ground

The intentions of Destiny's presence often seems to drown.

In the quicksand, dreams are swallowed here and there

However, Destiny's relentless ambition is beyond compare

So try as you may, resist if you must

Just realize in the end it's Destiny's  way or bust

patience is a virtue that we all should embrace

Living life to the fullest while Destiny lies in wait.

Preparing to make her move at just the right moment.

Molding us and guiding us until we are summoned

To the only place where we will truly find peace.

The place where the door reads "Destiny"

Once we reach this place of peace and tranquility.

We will strive to make it last for all eternity

This place has never been hidden or shaded

But is only revealed when Destiny gets tired of waiting.

Right now, enjoy what you think is meant to be your fate.

Just know Destiny's appearance has no set time or date.

When it comes, you better hold tight

Because when she arrives you are in for the best ride of your life.

Beyond the Grief

 Can't seem to shake this shroud 

Can't say the words out loud

Fear of offending, triggering annoying

So I keep going while deep inside knowing

That this pain in the pit of gut

May never ever let up

This emptiness is filled with acid 

Burning all the joy away

I am trying to focus on the good times

But this gnawing in my soul will eventually come into play.

His strength is what sustains me

His love is what maintains me

He's shown me what it means to be tough

To rise above adversity

To push through to victory

To never give up and never give in

To continue to fight until the end. 

You've won many battles against all odds

No longer having to put on a facade

The race is not given to the swift or to the strong

But to one who is willing to hold on.

For if we walk by faith and not by sight .

In the end, we will win the prize.

Written 3/8/24

In fond memory of my dad.

Things Left Unsaid

 Some connections work better between miles of fiber optic lines

Transmitting relaying sending receiving

Producing smiles and moans

Jeers and groans

Releasing endorphins that create metamorphosis

From Logic to Longing

From concession to satisfaction 

Slippery slopes of indiscretion, love connections, eternal bonds 

Avoiding rocks best left unturned 

While knowing that forever you will yearn

To be connected ...

Search for Peace

Whispering fears of inadequency 

Silent thoughts of what might of been 

Screaming Retribution against Self doubt

Looking for a way to escape the the noise

Rustling leaves, Chirping Crickets, 

Birds Singing amongst the diminishing folage 

Trains rumbling by but  no whistles 

Less noise yet still loud

The silence is deafening

The noise is distracting

The peace we seek however is within

Past conversations are like answers blowing in the wind.

Catch the words that bring you light

Sloth off the ones that summons the darkness.

Boundaries set

Past conversations delineated

The silence is deafening. 

Legacy

Legacy

Dirt roads and hot wheels
Cookouts and family meals
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July
Memories made as days go by.
Family fun and times of despair
Through thick and thin your always there.

To build us up and support us all
Handing out tough love while protecting us when we fall.
The branches expand but the roots still stand.
A foundation unwavering as we walk hand in hand.

Remember your beginnings on your road to success.
Placid we began, solid we remain, connections maintained,  legacy sustained.

"Together we stand, divided we fall."

Bewildered

Bewildered by these incessant emotions 

Disillusioned by this misplaced devotion 

Circumstances beyond my understanding
A truce between my heart and mind is what life is demanding.
Living a lie and longing for truth
Bewildered by how this type of bond developed between us
Against all odds through storm and rain
The love I feel remains the same.
Wrapped in uncertainty surrounded by doubt
No matter the reason I want to see what the confusion is all about

Bewildered...

I'm So Dope

I'm So Dope that I'm considered to be a superhero to some

Making dreams reality by showing them a reflection of their greatness.

Watching the twinkle of hope reappear after life, society or negative self-talk has snatched it away like a thief in the night.  

I'm so Dope that those who many said never will, do.  They rise from the ashes of their circumstances believing in themselves, accomplishing their goals and turning negativity into success

I'm so Dope that I admire resilience, applaud perseverance, and find solace in proving naysayers wrong.

Give me the least of them and let them show you how bright their light does shine.

I'm so Dope that I find light in the darkness and fan every flicker until it shines brighter.  Blinding those who lost hope in them.

So know that if I've invested time and energy into you it's because the light outweighed the darkness and I'm so Dope that I stuck around until you were able to see it illuminate the world.