Another Long Journey

As I navigate incessant noise Of arguments and gun shots Racial rants, schemes and political plots My ears grow weary, bleeding on queue. The rhetoric and ridiculous notions Of materialism and mental madness I need to get away from An inherent longing to be that butterfly who fleas, that monarch that travels cross seas and … Continue reading Another Long Journey

Buckeye Neighborhood Mural Unveiling

On this special day, the East 128th Street Block Club unveiled a historic mural that was two years in the making, It was NOT an easy process and in fact the challenges often felt insurmountable. But finally, FINALLY, the finished product was completed, installed, unveiled and celebrated. Early morning preparation.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN6Am8vvwpA&t=1s

Enough

Told by society’s eyes That I am to be marginalized. And then criticized. But I revoke your proclamation of greed and deceit. I have spent years debating the Race. Filling empty space With tone deaf sentimentBuilt up resentment. Incomplete stories And wicked images.Until I soon realized that I am already enough. In my mind, The story … Continue reading Enough

Better Tomorrow

I am indeed American.  Distant and destructive.   I AM, the man who once bore the pain from the proof of the swords that slashed the innocent souls.  Deemed honorable and desolate, I hold my ground, like a massive painting leaning against the wall.  On the wall of justice, wrestling with those teeth clinching moments of … Continue reading Better Tomorrow

Verses: Knocking off the Nerves

Whenever I feel the heavy burdens of life I reach out to a hip-hop verse that I know pretty well.  It gives me a familiar feeling and I feel powerful because I know the verse so well. Quick tip:  As I sat in the car waiting to interview for my current librarian position, I listened … Continue reading Verses: Knocking off the Nerves

Daily Prayer: For Our Children

Defend Lord, these Thy children in all their work and all their prayer. Spread among them the desire to know and learn and do. Let them grow in the capacity for worthy work and in all their working and thinking let them not forget the host of witnesses about them - those that love and those … Continue reading Daily Prayer: For Our Children

7 X 6 – A New Life Cycle Begins!

42 Years and I am honored to be alive, in this present state.  I receive blessings daily and offer thanks to the ancestors.  From Emma to Otis, John Charles, Penford, Lizzie, James, Little, Johnny, Lucinda, and countless others - amazing people - Pam, Ray, Will, Ryan, Thaddeus, Justin, Jonathan, Kai, Dr. Williams.  Ashe' Asante sana. … Continue reading 7 X 6 – A New Life Cycle Begins!