He was a sea captain who ran a very tight ship
The ship’s name was “Evil Drift”
Captain Hammersaw treated his crew as if they were slaves
Punishment would be harsh if they didn’t behave
Once during a fierce storm, the waves would often overpower the ship and hit the deck, and cause it too dip
When one of his crew made a mistake in following the captain’s orders, Captain Hammersaw would throw a crewmember in the sea to the sharks
Captain Hammersaw would attempt to maneuver the ship and avoid the rocks
He was a shrewd Captain with determined powers
Captain Hammersaw could make one walk the plink with no time to think
Also the same that would feed anyone too the fishes of Davey jones Locker
But most importantly, Captain Hammersaw was a pirate that goes after treasure he wants and gets
But in Captain Hammersaw’s mind, there are no regrets
With the show of the sword, Captain Hammersaw is always determined in not to share
He is a captain you need to proceed in caution in beware
A man of the sea, an image figure who all can see
Into the waves of a ship’s unknown, and the fog that hide with the tails of another tide.

Until we meet again to the greatest
Boxing Championship wins being obvious
Muhammad Ali Motto, “Sting by a Bee”
Technique and motion being the key
The world truly had the opportunity too see
Your motto to us, “Be rough when the going gets tough”
Your victory is our honor
Yet in later years, you suffered from Parkinson’s Disease
But living your life being at ease
Boxing remained in your heart
You fought many boxing bouts
Your story alone is what many will continue to talk about
Your honor being inspirations to our soul
But what you established is our behold
Heaven has invited you up
Your amazement has filled our cups
The Angels stated, “Show us how to Box”
It will not be a match with God
This is Heaven’s way in illustrating Muhammad Ali’s courage and dignity
Sleep on Ali
I will always think of thee
The world mourns
Yet your spirit has enriched our yearns
We will always look up and our eyes to think beyond.

A mysterious door unlocked
A luxury apartment that was well stocked
However, a thief enters in
It’s a robbery about to begin
Yet the tenant has a gun
The tenant confronts the thief face to face in among
A moment to think should he pull out his gun
Perhaps wait and see how far the thief goes
It will be the evidence in being what shows
But who really knows?
As the thief walks towards the bedroom
It is an encounter in very soon
Suddenly the tenant draws his gun
The bullets with the thief’s name
A crime committed being the blame
Yet the gun takes careful aim
The gun goes off
An established justice for all
The Police had summoned in the call
A blood stained thief of the tail of sleuth that was part of the trail.

Police have a bullet with my name
I am the bull’s eye being the aim
A crime some say I commit
But Police want me to be the suspect in being it
Yet because I am young
I am just a number being among
As a Rapper I am looked upon
My Raps are positive messages to the youth
Don’t do crimes because of the anger you feel
A Jail cell is not theater, but the outcome is for real
Education is what gives you knowledge
Establishment is a privilege
Don’t rap because you think this is what you want to pursue
But you want a lifetime career
There are other occupations that will help you preserver
Entertainment and Rap is only short term
It’s true commitment in occupations in how you will earn
******* Rap is not a route you to take
Your life could be at stake
Its positive messages that you should make
Encouragement to your fellow youth
Understanding, now that is the truth
It’s wisdom that makes you wise
But it’s Heavens eyes that look on I.

I thought on what my tomorrow would be
But it was a motto of day by day in wait and see
It’s thinking positive in who really holds the key
Tomorrow being on hope
Yesterday a lesson learned in knowing how to cope
The yesterday was the encouragement in planning my tomorrow
There was no need for anyone to live on morrow with added sorrow
Tomorrow has always been an opportunity to excel
Then it was later with consistency within tell
But no shorten statement of theory oh well
Tomorrow is assurance being abundant
But is it an honor from the merciful on high
It’s the balloon affect in knowing you can sigh
A comfort zone in knowing in believing in understanding of I
Tomorrow is your testimony from yesterday
You are the witness
Amazement that others haven’t known
You are that image and it shall be shown
Tomorrow was your idea illustrated from yesterday
You live to learn and inspire
Life says continuing on living and don’t tire
Don’t become your own expiration date
It’s a matter of understanding and how things relate
It’s all about involvement in participate
Tomorrow tomorrow for all too see
My yesterday in what you prepared for me
Yesterday is gone, and wake up into tomorrow from your yond
Tomorrow is here waiting for you too respond
Tomorrow is your dignity in the fruit of your labours
Today you look on and it seems your living has been long
But it was strength and courage that came along
But you did live and learned and know where you belong.

Numbers to crunch
In between is the munch
A break for an hour is lunch
Accounting term of Profit and loss
Expenses highlighting the cost
The total Accounting overview
There’s payment’s that are also due
Accountant having that chore
Accounting is almost like keeping score
The thought in where the business stands
Resources combined in demand
Excel spreadsheet putting the figure in more detail
It’s says if the business will pass or fail
Numbers are the fairytale
It mentions the businesses direction in tail
Accounting or Bookkeeping being the function
Eye on the trial balance
Conclusion in the final palance
So much for the balance

A Mother who lived to be 92
She lived her life in scores of 2
Old age has taken its mount
When it comes to years, you could barely count
It was the vision of the Mother I am going home
It will be Heaven where I will roam
The Heavenly gates have opened for me
Mother repeated, Heaven, I am just so anxious to see
An Angel entered the Mother’s room
The Mother was told her hour would be soon
As the clock ticked and Death became quick
The Angel simply said, “Come and follow me”
The Mother’s spirit rose and obeyed the Angel
A lifeless body laid for all to remember
A Mother’s remembrance
Remember me being more than a Mother
Don’t think of me in being just another
Think of me in my smiles and how I stayed awhile
However, it was Grace and that’s God’s style
My life is how I lived
My appreciation in my heart in giving
My left legacy, “Live not to our own understanding, but live where you accept being learned”
Wisdom comes a long way
It will carry you for as long as you want it to stay
Today I leave you, but you are in good hands
It’s the Lord who watches throughout the land
I am on a journey to awaken on a new beginning
Don’t weep and don’t cry for me
Make me proud and be strong for all to see
Your Mother says not good-bye, but we will see each again being eye to eye.

A man with passion for the Hound
It was travels anywhere bound
But its that trademark racing hound
Some say I am an enthused Bus Nut
But their characterization of me is well put
State to state in only the hound can relate
A true heart that doesn’t hesitate
The thought of a bus
Yet it is the scenery being an absolute must
A friendly hand at the wheel
The relaxed comfort zone in how the passengers feel
The hound’s mission, “A REASON TO RIDE”
The sleek look in what the hound provides
But the hound’s enthusiasm goes even further
My own bus collection preservation that would amaze
It’s the enjoyment of motor coaches being a praise
The hound has strived from years before
Bus travel is for all too explore
The plane flies high above
The train travels in ward with speed to think of
The hound bringing scenery up close and personal
The love for man’s best friend
Pure togetherness until the end
Houndman Cometh who has arrived
That name being the stride
But what’s in that name?
Pure commitment being total aim
Feeling inspired without any blame
Moving along with a feeling in knowing where Houndman Cometh belongs
This is what keeps the love for buses strong
It was the Hound and Houndman taking you all for a ride
A short moment like a rolling tide but strong attention in provide.

The idea of Strive University
Lectures into theories
Academics taking away all the mysteries
Professors being knowledgeable in their fields
Experience spinning the education wheel
Wanting the students to be exposed to case studies for real
Our mission in preparing students for business in knowing how to deal
This is how Strive University strives
Education with nothing to hide
Having all the subject module’s which Strive University will provide
The idea is when the graduates leave Strive U
The students will have the University to look up too
Strive University is quality education
A promise being the indication
Many businesses know Strive U
Our University is a chosen few
Education never being too late
Theories that you can relate
Being current in update
Our method is don’t hold back in hesitate, but excel and participate
A moment of Higher Learning you always wanted too do
At Strive University we put the can do into pursue
We have given each student our statement clue
Strive and live to survive
Strive University our education is helping students make their own success story in stride.

Anticipation of summer fun
August still runs so summer is almost done
Spending time with friends and family in being among
Even with that summer is still not done
Summer means a break from school
Having fun and acting a fool
Letting my feet breathe on the beach sand
Soaking up the sun in my own adventure land
My summer is accelerating like a Disney World ride
Thrills with taking in the sights
Oh yes, I still must be polite
This is summer and having no stress to be uptight
My summer gave me a reason to smile
Despite all the summer showers, I still enjoyed during while
I wish summer could last forever
But seasons do change
It’s the flow being the arrange
This was truly a summer, which I will never forget
Summer will soon depart, and with that being my only regret
I will not take a summer bet
Soak up all the sun while I can get
Thanks for all your warmth
The sun I will continue to take until summer’s end
I guess you could say, I found summer to be my best friend
With that, we have come to the end.

Polar being real cold
Solar feeling the warmth of love
Engine Steam is seen pumping in the distance
The name comes up being the Polar Express
It has always been involved as the kids train
But that can still remain
But there is another side of the Polar Express
Get yourself comfortable, and have a cup of hot tea or wine if you prefer
It was a cold winter night when the snow was falling heavy and the winds that blew
A couple who wanted to spend their honeymoon in the North Pole
North Pole of all places
I guess the couple wanted to be the first one
After all, it has never been done
So it was leave the car at home, and hop on the Polar Express
The Polar Express Train 101 is scheduled to depart Awakenville at 10:00 pm
The couple names were Joseph and Mary
No relation to the biblical, but this couple was certainly the actual
So Mary and Joseph were finally aboard the Polar Express 101
The Conductor announced all aboard as there were other passengers that had boarded as well
The Steam Engine puffed its smoke and the wheels started to turn
The Polar Express was moving on schedule
The train was decked out in all Candy Cane
That is what all the passengers actually saw
As the train was cruising, the passengers marveled at the dazzling streaking colored sky lights
Mary and Joseph nestled together to keep warm since the Polar Express was a cold train and it was two hearts that remained
It would be an overnight ride arriving at the North Pole at 7:00 am
We the Polar Express did just that
There were so many events moving enroute, it is hard to keep track
In fact, a melody of love of a song,” Love in the air, my heart doesn’t compare”
But now that Mary and Joseph, they are ready to disembark from the train
Next destination being the North Pole Paradise Hotel
I guess you are wondering how did they get their?
They didn’t walk nor hail for a ride
It was a Big Pretty Horse Shield ride, and of course a Driver was provided
Arriving at their Hotel oasis, the Honeymoon can now begin
But it surely was cold at outside
So the couple sipped on wine while they dined
The honeymoon continued in the snow
No the warmth of love didn’t was sure not to go
It didn’t the melt the snow, but surely romantically set the scene
Mary and Joseph went into a never ending interlude you know
But that is the story all in its glory.

My voice went from write to rhyme
My pen from letters into words
A freedom of formation in wanting to be heard
When others told me my writing needs to stop
I am busy now so please just knock
Enter in if you mean good
If you can’t then be still as I have a writing will
People tried hard to put my writing down
But my determined desire continued in me being around
Constant attempts in efforts for me to fail
Through the skies of inspiration, this is how I prevailed
My writing being a gift sent from above
It’s the poetry swing with everything to think of
I am exercising my Freedom of speech
It’s the entire world I am trying to reach
Write on and calm down
A Poet’s destination is an ongoing bound
We learn to adapt
We are creative in a snap
Yes I have transcended from a writer and advanced to Poet
My words establishing from my mind being a still well
But as a Poet I have triumphed in gaining experience in tell
Words that don’t wait nor hesitate
But one thing that is sure, I always participate
A Poet of me being reality in which you see
The mission being Poetry being everything it should be
Take a poetry ride with me and you will see
The sunrise is your wake up call
A call to write
Influence to excite
Poetry stands alone
As a Poet, I had to let it be known
Now you know, poetry is full blown.

A sermon that was preached
The blessings in encouragement that you shall reach
However, continue to read your bible in educating you in teach
Why do the wicked get?
While others seemed to be overlooked in forget
As the sermon went on, the reward shall come along
But Jesus is truly where you belong
The testimony is about to confess
Don’t be disillusioned and let your faith come down to less
Standing in the elevator at work, the testimony of one got a surprise compliment that was made
A fellow associate from another department stated, “You are thorough in what you do and being efficient and I appreciate you in your efforts”
Well that was a surprise in what the sermon said all along
I guess it was encouragement in thought to preserver
Then an email arrived
This was no jive
I was offered an opportunity to take surveys online
It was from Greyhound Bus Lines being the sponsor and a Research Company
Greyhound being the company that I love
It’s Heaven’s way in helping me to see how my blessing relates
A sermon well done
It’s God all the way being the one
It’s the faith in believing with inspiration that can never be outdone.

An Actor telling of his heart full rage
Storyline by storyline that would amaze
Tears full of emotion
The cries from image within reflecting from the ocean
The troubles and hatred people made me become
To some people they consider me a ***
My bout of when I thought someone was a friend
Their personality changed at the end
Suddenly without reason I was told by the so called friend that I was a user
This led me into being the actual accuser
I asked how could you accuse when I helped you when you were in a jam
It’s like feeling a door slam
I also lend you money and because I was a friend I didn’t ask for it back
After while it became a shouting match
Attitude’s all caught up in catch
My heart full of rage
It had nothing to do with age
I was not through wanting friends being my end
Then someone was walking down the street and encouraged me not to give into defeat
The words were “God is a true friend and is the true treat
He doesn’t advise of any charge
God just wants you to accept and watch as your salvation enlarges to a praising surcharge
The Lord solves problems because he is the solver
He is an excellent overseer in warning you about things before they actually happen in advance
It’s evil that wants to prance, but God who is the chance
Later the person walked away and immediately disappeared
From that time on it was my message to preserver
Then the Actor’s finale words, “My rage has been depleted”
More than an Acting role completed
God knew what I needed
Your life in never being alone
God showed me and let it be knew
Thundering applause throughout
It was the audience approval being a big shout

This meeting is now in session
My fellow Butterball’s this is a confession
We must avoid being eaten on Thanksgiving Day
We are placed on a farm waiting for the ax
This is a known fact
One Butterball Turkey stated that the owner tried to use the ax on him and he knocked the owner down and ran
He let the owner know you are not my fan
We Butterball’s must stick together
We are a winning team like no other
Butterball’s Unite
The fight is on
United we are strong
We will march together up Main Street
We will show the public we will not be ate and beat
The public will have to find another meat as a treat
This will be our retreat
The Turkey Rebellion established
Our voice is the Turkey Revolution
This will not be our finish in conclusion
It is certainly no illusion
The Turkey thought with the mission in humans won’t eat
The battle cry being our song
As Turkey’s, we will strive in survive.

This was the advice my Grandmother would often say
The thought still stays
When my Grandmother would say that statement being the title, I had to search deep and try and understand
But the deeper I thought the more complex the understanding became
Now I don’t want to sound lame
Yet careful analysis certainly being the aim
In order to overcame a struggling barrier sometimes it requires to give in and just move on
It means stepping out on Faith and being guided beyond losing, but throughout there will be a gain in win
Questions arise in determination of when?
It all depends on that situation at that moment or second
But it is understanding that one will have to reckon
“Sometimes you have to lose in order to win” statement seems to surround a defeat and win being the overcome
Defeat seems to be a focus, but at the end a gain of satisfaction
Sometimes a struggle can be overbearing and a person just can’t take it anymore, and have no other alternatives but to either move on or stay in
To win is do what’s best for the individual to maintain your self-control
Again, it’s step out on Faith and watch the turnaround in behold
There is a belief referring to believe in being confident
Once the believe has taken place
Lose to win becomes established being the trace
So my Grandmother had the right idea, it was wisdom sustaining in assuring the understanding
Since I have gotten more aware the title statement is my beyond compare
It is helpful and I wanted to share
Remember, it is assurance one will overcome, but there is sacrifice at the beginning, but sacrifice is the opportunity in learning to winning.

As the book opens feeling upset
Eventually it will become a bet
Eat at your own risk
But you need to think on this
There was a woman named Maria Forsure, who loved to cook
But for someone who didn’t know how to cook, it sure made people shook
It was how Maria would cook
But all you had to do was just look
That’s all it took
The fact Maria didn’t know her way around the oven
Don’t even mention the word bake in being a dozen
Once there was dinner at Maria’s house
The idea even scared a mouse
If the meat was duck
If it wasn’t cooked, it was just plucked
As the guest were talking in the living room
There was a certain boom
The oven door was open and the duck was on the ceiling
No one knew what actually happened
A change of plan in what to serve
It wouldn’t be Duck, as the guest didn’t deserve
A Hamburger to the rescue
Are you sure you want to follow that cue?
People often got sick when eating Maria’s food
It would be a nearby toilet of the stool
Pepto Bismol being a welcomed guest
Let’s be honest, it was a request
Maria’s meal certainly didn’t have appeal
It was simply a nightmare being for real.

I remember a song stating, “Don’t be afraid of the storm, but hold your head high”
You questioned me about my own storms
I fell down, but got up
I then walked on
Faith surrounded me
My arms were raised in praise
I knew it was God’s amaze
Yet you kept questioning me again about my storms
But do you even know what your storms were in your life?
A storm can be devastating, but also a learning experience through one’s living
Faith is the answer and behind it is the Lord in don’t be alarmed
Lightning is the advice
Rain becomes the many showering blessings
The wind is comfort in being at ease
Hail is the battle, but victory comes from on high
Praying that sustains into Lord help me please
The storm is a reminder, the Lord being the Great I Am
Storms are struggles that everyone must go through
It’s asking for guidance in how to pursue
Storms help one understand
One must be able to stand and face the storms approachable
As my Deceased Grandmother would often say, “We will understand after while”
Storms are turbulence between your mind and soul
Yet the same storms can also be rewards
Blessings unmeasurable
Eye on the skies and being wise
Storms being the norm
Storms surround our lives all about
Don’t be alarmed, the storms won’t harm

This immigration reject has gone too far
Now our President thinks he is another Czar
If that is not enough
Listen to this scruff
Now the President wants to change the poem Plague on the Statue Of Liberty
The Statue Of Liberty is a symbol of Freedom
“Come one Come All”
Our President wants to change the Statue Of Liberty Poem to “Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet, and who will not become a public charge”
That is not the Freedom way
It sounds totally for immigrants to completely stay away
It’s the year 2019
The theory in don’t make America here
We don’t want you to become our heir
Imagine being on a cruise ship passing an Angry Statue Of Liberty
It’s a face of hate
A Statue Of Liberty that no one would appreciate
Picture the Statue Of Liberty arm pointing to get out
Our Forefathers put the Constitution into law
They conquered and saw
The Constitution was written in stone
That means the President should leave alone
The Statue Of Liberty Poem states in what it should say
But the President can’t just get his way
I wouldn’t be surprised if Liberty Island becomes Forbidden Island
The President is adding “Don’t you dare
America is a place of beware
The Statue Of Liberty is a landmark
Now it will have a Trump Scar
President Trump wants to be another Czar.

A passenger cruise ship that left from San Juan, Puerto Rico
The ocean was calm and moving slow
The voyage with stops in the Caribbean
A journey to adventure
Eternity with a venture
Unknown to the passengers, there is danger in the air
Yet the Captain is unaware, and continues to preserver
Suddenly clear skies turned into a darkened shadow
The seas immediately became shallow
Blowing winds then followed
Passengers were watching candidly in what Meteorologist let be known
But what was next too be shown?
Mother nature and the seas with the ship being the connection
Immediately, the sea waves began to rise up
The ship would be waterlogged full like a drinking coffee cup
The waves were ever heading for the doomed ship
The ship was pacing back and forth and from side to side in a dip
The waves overpowered the entire ship
Angry seas at the command being God’s tip
Immediately the ship sank below
There were no survives, but no one really knows
Yet it was Davey Jones locker below
The seas were in control being the show
The ship nestled in a sea grave
The darkened clouds have disappeared, and the seas are calm in behave
Heavens watch and souls they crave.

Words to add to your wear
A different approach in not being square
Poetic saying on your clothes
The periods ending with design holes
Poetry that will compliment the style
Fit for all occasions all during while
Who would have though poetry and fashion combined?
You would be covering all the bases
Nothing would be wasted
Influence with the assortment flow
Hit the streets along with the words with fashion in being heard
Your poetry fashion in making hearts swirl
The flavor of poetry adding to your outfit
Words straight from your head and your wardrobe stamped on it
Poetry fashion being a new twist
Innovation that just won’t be missed.

The church often said in Heavens name
A destiny where one should aim
A Holy man Jesus who died on the cross
But a man who rose without using force
Future plans to look at the signs
The Holy Spirit is doing just fine
The return of thy
Clouds that gather together
The skies are like no other
Praises high
Joy just for I
Heaven I will have a date
All I need is the open gate.

The Greyhound Bus in the Terminal Gate in getting ready to load then leave
Awaiting passengers to receive
Schedule pointed on the Board
Then announcement comes being “All Aboard”
Greyhound Motor Coach Engineer then closes the door and backs out then drives
The “Go Greyhound and Leave the Driving to us being the ride
The trip begins in stride
The Greyhound Driver announces
Welcome Aboard Greyhound with stops being Point A and arriving at Point B with a designated time
Greyhound policies told on the Bus
Then it’s sit back recline and relax
Later it becomes Greyhound bus and the road
Destination On-Time in arrival in behold.

The Lord is where you need to be
He is the one that created you for all the world too see
The biblical scriptures are more than just words
But Grandson and Granddaughter have you truly heard?
Every step is a direction into the future
Every step left behind is accomplishments and efforts in enduring experience being made
Heaven reigns to whom believes
The power of the Holy Spirit is a gift that one receives
Prayer being the key
This is assurance coming from thee
The Lord calls and why didn’t you answer
There is a mission at hand
It’s all about in responding to God’s command
The Lord wants you to see beyond the mountains
The valley is too only take a breathier
It is yet a continued journey in being prepared
Your cries have been heard
But continue too live and learn and just observe
Christ is your best teacher to explore
However if you chose to not to respond, it becomes a consequence of backlash of ignore
Seek Christ while he yet can be found
Otherwise within a moment’s notice there wouldn’t be a sound
Heaven is worth the seek
This is God’s everlasting being a treat
You will be up against numerous opposition in foes who want you too crumble to defeat
But the Lord is powerful and almighty knows the defense in keeping you on your feet
This is what your Grandmother’s prayers seek
A battle is never won if no attack has been made
But when battles seem long and you feel enough is enough
Just call on the Lord and he has seen the then, when and he will continue to fight your battles until the very end.

You helped me to see beyond mountains and you achieve above valleys
Senator John McCain, you died with dignity and honor
Your devotion to Politics was Washington, DC’s gain
Your life will always be instilled in our hearts
Your mark being your first time as a Soldier and when you entered the floors of the Senate
Your war battles were strong and fierce
Yet you stayed the course
This gave you strength to be the Senate’s force
Achiever is your accomplishment
Each given speech was your emotions for the American people
Courage was first hand
Arizona mourns
But you passed through in a desert storm being your moment
Cactus trees saluted in honor
It was your mission that you achieved victory in every sense
It didn’t matter if was a battle with President Trump or the GOP
It was your presence in going forth for all to see
You covered both sides of the track being a Soldier and a Senator
You were the Veterans mouthpiece in fighting for their rights
Salute now and forever more
Yet, you want the American people to remember you in always being prepared to do battle
Fighting for what’s right
You opened the Senate floor in plain sight
Your scars are many
But there is only one Senator John McCain
It was commitment and responsibility that were your vital signs
However, your work was complete
Heaven called and said, “I will give you rest”
Each given period in your Senate years was a test
But you always gave your best
You passed each time
This achievement is your reward to Heaven inviting you to come up
Join the many before
Your history will follow for sure
Cannons are going off in the distance in your honor
But your spirit will always have a Washington, DC Capitol presence
You will always be remembered as the Well Spoken Resident
You ask that the American people, Family and Friends in not to cry for you
“I was a Soldier”
Hold your head up
Just Salute
Your victory has already been won
You are now in Heaven being among
Continue on my work you would say, and let my previous words be your guide
From time to time, my spirit will stop by
Washington, DC has loss but became Heaven’s gain
This is not goodbye, but until we meet again
As I laid in the Capitol Rotunda, think on me as a Veteran and a Senator
I salute you Soldier and Senator John McCain
My heartfelt sorrow and remembrance will always remain.

I met Chris Dickerson a long time ago when I was a teen
You could see he was built and lean
It was that meeting in coincidence at Former Gimbel’s Department Store
I would often see his pictures in the various Muscle Magazines, and it was Bodybuilding to explore
I watched Mr. Dickerson compete in many Bodybuilding shows
His training was intensity and strategy in one sentence
Mr. Dickerson was David and other the competitors were Goliath
He never felt defeated, but was assured with his own confidence
But victory became his story
Mr. Dickerson won Mr. America and Mr. Olympia
He was David the Conqueror
He was known for having well shaped detailed calves
Every maneuvering muscle stood out
Fans from around the world would give approval shouts
I also met Chris Dickerson again at the Former New York City Mid-City Gym on West 49th Street
That was my honor and treat
However, it was his encouraging words of “BELIEVE AND YOU SHALL ACHIEVE”
I remember those words still today
Bodybuilding was only part of Chris Dickerson’s life
Mr. Dickerson also had talent in Operatic Song
It was the balance of voice along with Bodybuilding
Determination and Challenge always surfaced through Mr. Dickerson’s mind
Pain to Gain
The commitment to the Bodybuilding Game
Mr. Dickerson flew to new Bodybuilding Heights
Soaring like an Eagle to Heaven’s call
He Flexed his last times on Earth
Everlasting is Mr. Dickerson’s enriched new birth
He probably would say, “Thanks for the honor and it was a privilege to my Fans”
Shed no tears
My Soulful Spirit will always be near
Think achievement, but don’t relish on fear
We will meet again
I have now flown into transcend
My journey on Earth has come to an end
“BELIEVE AND YOU WILL REACH CAN”
Transition bound
Heaven is my new sound
A place of peace to roam
Applaud
I am fellowshipping with the Lord.

Gobble Gobble Gobble
Hobble Hobble Hobble
The ax is up in the air
The aim for the neck in a Turkey’s beware
Move forward and then step back
Move side to side
Then say on what the heck
Hands in the air with one clap
The Pilgrims who started this holiday of thanks
Maybe they were pure yanks
The Turkey being the showcase meat
It’s the main coarse being the treat
The footstep up
The footstep back
Turn all around
Then head home being your own Turkey bound.

Ms. Cine Margaret Alston, my Cousin who has an open mind
But it was her Mother, Ms. Stephanie ***-Alston adding Wisdom combined
Ms. Cine who went on to achieve a Masters in Public Administration
It was her consistent class presentations being illustrations
Hard as they were, Ms. Alston stayed the course
It was her Mother’s encouragement and plenty of inspiration
But it was the everyday of God taking the wheel in driving Ms. Cine into a commodity of theory, Concept, Adaptability, Analytical and understanding
However, higher and greater education is knowledge with another milestone of Ms. Alston becoming an Honor student and achieving beyond her own expectations
But it was Long Island University Downtown Brooklyn Campus getting all the indications
Graduates all together waiting for their name to be called
LIU being my philosophy, “You are now successful to become true business scholars and achievers all will see, and as you depart through the final exit doors, it will be LIU and education you all did pursue
You are our products and our method of education your investment at LIU
A time you had some doubt
But you applied effort and we prepared you in the technique in how you will achieve
It doesn’t matter in the area of concentration
We instilled the discipline of what graduate education is all about
So hold your head high with pride and dignity and, say LIU  loud
I graduated and I am proud
Throw your graduation hat up in the air
Walk on Graduates and our blessings in your future endeavors for you to preserver.

Darkness surrounds
Mysterious effect
Uncertain unspeakable
Alone and unbarring
More than a season watch
Coldness within
Suspense
Anger full of tears and frustration
Strength has no muster
Gestures no more
No understanding
Eyes seeing nothing
Walked into my own doubt
Expel shout
Lasting pause
Cold heart the cause
Living with no worth
A cloud is a curse
Until into never
Life below and above
Lived and died

We all gathered together in the Home Going of Harold Smiley
The story of life in a previous daily ride
But on this day, a deceased body traveling in the stride
A funeral will take place with Coffin and all
The Family gathered in the subway car, and they are all standing tall
The subway ride with words about the deceased
Meanwhile, the subway car has made several station stops and the passenger volume has increased
Other commuters looked on
Yet some felt they didn’t belong
Imagine a Coffin with a Funeral Director and Family aboard
One could only say, “Oh my Lord”
The reason for a funeral on the subway, it was the request of the deceased
The Cemetery was 10 subway stops down
At Sweet Chariot Cemetery, it would be the burial bound
But the subway car was silent with no one making a sound
The only sound was the subway car wheels
The whole subway funeral ride felt more like a movie reel
Yet this was for real
A decreased one from a commuter subway ride in living been
But the journey has concluded with a final end.

A wood carved from real outside trees
It was trained craftsmen hands such as these
A fancy craftsmen’s design
The Mahogany finish
It’s what makes the wood distinguished
Crafting with a design no one has ever seen
It’s the masterpiece shine with the bleen
Making it easy to clean
The wooden cabinet offering plenty of space
Leading nothing in become an obsolete waste
A wooden masterpiece
A craftsmen patent, but can’t be released
A wooden cabinet any wardrobe would be proud
A structure not looking loud
A creation well put together
The wood cabinet being like no other.

An arrow who captured cupid
Now Jennifer and Ted were not stupid
Jennifer was a Programmer and Ted was an Asset Manager
It was digital input with tangible output
Love on the line, but why couldn’t that be mine?
It wasn’t until then
The thinking cap of when
The virtue of wise in transcending in surprise
Jennifer who stayed by herself
Then there’s Ted who stayed by himself
The shells of two will be their own clue
As it turned out
It’s timing in coming about
Jennifer was working late
It was Ted in don’t hesitate
As the data flowed, and it was the financial analyst that showed
The look on Jennifer’s face, and Ted’s amaze I can’t erase
Seek turned into sought
Intrigue became beyond in the thought
Eyes of the look
The vision is all it took
The Capturing each other’s beauty
Captivation certainly no mystery
Their will into their own solitude
Right now, I must conclude
I am in my own interlude.

Eye to eye on the opponent
A strategy for me to explore
A beginning before any score
I am ready with my silver sword
Before I begin, I want to salute my Lord
Cling Cling to the other opponent’s sword
A battle to the finish
Who will be victorious and distinguished?
The opponent raises his sword to catch me off guard
Yet my plan being a strategy
A mind game to confuse my opponent
My sword will be the victorious one
We are doing battle and far from done
My sword is my king and eye from Heaven being the thing
Suddenly the other opponent hits the ground
It’s his sword falling in the making the sound
My sword is pointed at the opponent’s chest
The same sword could end his life
Shall he live or should I cut off his breath?
This is a moment to be victorious
But since my sword cokes from the Lord, I will let the other opponent live
After all, this was a pillar of Strategy War
This wasn’t a war to the death
It was a war in showing who was confident and assured
Who was the best and who should get applause
The sword had a reflecting light with someone’s name
The name being Lord Victorious
A war being nothing more than a game
But with coaching in knowing I was the tame
No negative vibe of blame
The strategy war in what I saw
It was the test of endurance and confidence in being sure.

It was a Greyhound bus with the precise beam headlight
Another greyhound bus from the opposite direction in sight
Both Greyhound buses flashed on and off of lights
This was a form of communication in being polite
Yet darkness had control throughout the night
The moon could be seen in plain sight
It also highlighted the highway below
But cars, buses and trucks were keeping up with the highway flow
As our Greyhound bus pushed on
It was a journey in long and waking up in a yearn
It would be about arrival time
This is what our Greyhound Driver had in mine
The hound dog far from taking a nap
The Greyhound Driver wore proudly his cap
It’s eyes on the road
On-time arrival in behold
An overnight ride
We made it to our destination in stride.

A hound bus in the maintenance garage
But it was the thief thinking in his own barrage
When the workers weren’t around
The Thief stole the bus without making any sound
The Hound’s slogan, “Leave the Driving to us”
The Thief’s slogan, “Steal the Hound Bus being a must”
That is just what happened
Hound bus 7888 was driven from the yard onto New Jersey Turnpike
I-95 bound for anywhere
The Thief’s thought, I-95 was my escape route with no jive
Yet Helicopter Newscast were reporting high above I-95
The Hound bus was chased entire length of the turnpike
But if the NJ Turnpike Police don’t act quick, the Hound Bus could cross the Pennsylvania state line
The Thief knew how to drive that Hound bus, I guess in his prior life, the Thief was part of the company’s us
Yet the chase continued to go on, but not until the Hound bus ran out of gas
The Thief’s driving fast that didn’t last
Well the Thief forgot the gas tank up
The Thief became his own Maxwell house to a finished cup
A Hound bus having its own bite in crime
But justice was served with the Thief doing time.

The meeting of Gobble is called to order
We the Turkey’s have a crisis
Every Thanksgiving it is always the same, our meat is priceless
Thanksgiving is coming, and we will be set on dinner tables
As Turkey’s, we are forced in able
It’s the same old routine
We are the Butterball’s at every call
Ovens take effect, but as Turkey’s we can’t stall
We must do something about this situation
The floor is open for conversation
Running away is out
As the Ax in someone’s hand would be moving swiftly about
My suggestion, let’s attempt to push for the Ham’s taking on the task
Now Thanksgiving is only days away, and we must work fast
We shouldn’t be even considered for Thanksgiving
We can thank the Pilgrim’s for that
True with fact
All family household Forks and Knives ready and holding steady
We Turkey’s are fed up
This year no Turkey detail
We will not be stuffed
Enough is enough
It’s time for us Turkey’s to rebel
We don’t have much time
We must have a strategy in place
Otherwise, dinner tables we will us face to face
Let’s protest
This is our right to confess
Who cares about ovens?
We as turkey’s, we must survive
So Turkey’s unite
All family households are in for a fight
We can’t let this be our plight
This is our showdown
Our message will be spread throughout the town
Turkey meeting adjourned

I must tell this story with all its glory
A blessing that I will say certainly
I gave the Pastor of my Church, a format of Poetry Praise
It certainly caught the Lord’s attention being my amaze
The Pastor wanted to sit down with me, and him and I would have a one on one discussion
However, I was not a member of the church
I said to myself now was not the time to participate, but later on I will relate
As the morning worship service went on
I as at the place where I belong
During the 7:30 AM morning service, we have the meet and greet
The Pastor regularly does come on my side, but on this particular Sunday morning, he shook hands with everyone on my side including yours truly
When the Pastor shook my hand, his face lit up as if he knew who I was and stated Oh Hi and a welcomed smile
I was thinking all during while
When the Pastor walked away, I whispered to the Lord and asked, “What did you tell the Pastor?’
This is where Poetry came into play
A young guest Minister came to preach at the 7:30 AM Service
He presented his sermon with Poetry combined
I guess the Lord was telling me I like the idea
But the Poetry idea will preserver
The message was clear, I illustrated the Poetry voice, and I am the Lord that will present
The Lord truly presented and inspired me through my own accord to the Pastor
This was definitely assurance that there was nothing wrong with my idea
Poetry being a new concept in praise
When Poetry Praise inspiration go up, and it is the Heavenly encouragement that comes down
Amen being the words in the praising sound.

Proud being the Peacock
This was always the NBC trademark
The beauty of variation colors surrounding NBC
Yet there is another distinction, the legend Gabe Pressman
Mr. Pressman would investigate and report his findings
Even had his own NBC News Talk Show
Where there was news, Gabe Pressman put viewers in the know
If there were something wrong in investigating wrong doings, Gabe would establish
His years of NBC News
Gabe’s voice and stature made viewers to be enthused
As a Journalist, Gabe Pressman took his job serious because he had an obligation in bringing truth and he showed it being evidence
Viewers would be glued to their TV sets in what Gabe Pressman had to say and this was every day
The name Gabe Pressman was the man in showing NBC the media way
If Gabe Pressman was here today he would that is ok
Heaven got Gabe Pressman caught up
He is walking the Pearly Gates
This is something we all can relate
We bid Gabe Pressman in a job well done
Thank you for being among
Your journey being Heaven bound
There will be applause being the sound
Rest assured, Gabe Pressman is a name no one will ever forget
There is a Code Of Silence all around NBC
NBC-TV’s loss, but Heaven’s gain
The camera is ready in Heaven with your daily televise
Cry not, but remember who
Remember how, I accomplished through
Lights, Camera and so long
After, Gabe Pressman silently departed
The NBC letters describe Gabe Pressman best, Natural, Benefit and Concept
The combination that made Gabe Pressman of who he was a commodity
Gabe Pressman was the variation colors behind the NBC Peacock
A pride to honor and appreciation in what you achieved
This is Gabe Pressman reporting from NBC
Your final Bow
Journey on and So long now.

Many things one could say
Music from back in the day
Vintage showing the way
Soft and Mellow
Look at that Lady and Fella
Love songs putting romance in a hypnotizing trance
Dancing close
Setting the mood
The listen smooth
Music songs with everything to prove
Downtown to Uptown
Dance floors people were found
Soul feet
Soul Brother and Sister
Dancing through the rhythm making one’s date unique
Motown feeling
Totally genuine
Music appreciation and kind
The find
Putting time in one’s hands
Eyes on the female in the dancing crave
Hearts that couldn’t resist in behave
The Man wasn’t alone when Motown made the music full blown
Get down with a get up
No one did like Motown
The blend with no end
Motown wasn’t a pretend
The more the better
Motown with an enter
Motown dance
Every chance
Motown way
Rhythm on target in ok

I looked up at the high mountain
I wondered how I was going to climb
The mind was willing, but in this case, the legs were weak
Suddenly the Lord’s voice spoke out and asked, “What is it that you seek?”
I responded, “I must climb this mountain”
Lord’s response, “That is a big task for a little one”
But I am the Lord God and it shall be done
I carefully climbed until I reached the top
At various times I had to catch my breath and stop
Yet I continued on thereafter
That mountain climb was a must
But have the Lord’s encouraging blessings being an added plus
The more I climbed the higher I got
But when greatness comes so does the Devil’s plot
Suddenly a big rock began to come down in aiming for me to hit the ground
Immediately the rock swayed around me, but it was thee that was watching over me
The promise of the Lord, I made it to the top of that mountain
Victory being in assurance and endurance
Yet the Lord having total influence
A hand extended from Heaven and shook my hand
A servant of God being his caravan
Blessings being victory with the uphill climb
Struggles in thought with faith captivating in blessings sought.

It was to determine in whom was the fastest Disney character and a familiar trademark in having a race
The idea being on the eye of competition and not make haste
The Disney character being “Peter Pan”
He is known too all children throughout the land
Now the trademark being the “Greyhound Dog”
The Greyhound dog is known for speed and knowing not too heel
Well this was a pinnacle race and not something from a reel
Peter Pan and the Greyhound dog at the starting line waiting for the sound of when
Peter Pan was stretching a little
The Greyhound dog is all limbered up and ready to go
The gun shot off in a race that begun
Peter Pan stating, “A way he goes”
The Greyhound dog stating, “Follow my dust flow”
The Greyhound dog speedily spreading dust in the wind
Peter Pan seems to be having difficulty and spreading himself thin
Yet the Greyhound dog is determined to win
Peter Pan can only think if he can
But the race continues on, but it just make not be long
The Greyhound dog moving swiftly around the track
Seconds are turning into a quick moment
Suddenly it has been determined who will win
It was the Greyhound dog crossing the finished line at the end
It was Peter Pan trying to catch his breathing wind
He was thinking on another time from then to a future thought of when
Well a race well done and it was all in fun.

It’s more than a color
No, it’s not even on a flight
The comfort zone with a technology twist
The wave of WI FI
Use your entertainment device and give blue a try
Just sit back and relax
Feel the flavor of Blue
All this from a Greyhound Bus
This is what’s being offered as a plus
Using your own entertainment device mode
The leather reclining seats that add to being sold
This is all for free and not a rumor being told
It is just the feeling in behold
Your entertainment on wheels
Is this really for real?
Yes, blue with technology to explore
The total experience that can’t be ignored
What can Blue do for you?
Travel awaits, it’s up to you to get a clue
Treat yourself and feel the ambion that’s due.

The highway being the boast
This bus is not like most
Headlights that form fangs
Drivers thinking in oh dang
The scariest bus on the road so look out
Kids in cars even shout
This day the scariest bus has taken over the entire road
A Halloween trick and treat in being bold
Boo in the blowing of the horn
The thought of cars and trucks surrounding their own urn
The back of the bus that says, “Stand back”
The scariest bus is bringing the thrills
Drive if you dare if you have a strong will
Highway routes have a become Halloween traps
Cars and trucks are right in the smack
The scariest bus is the one that knows
It’s the look that shows
Scary and eerie coming together being possibilities
The scariest bus being the reality
The highway bus with a lot of bite
The scariest bus with the vision of light
Easy to see, but just don’t stare
This is a word of caution in beware.

What’s in a name?
An abbreviation having an aim
The person in question is Harry Mulehouser
A man having character within a mule and strength as his tool
Mr. Mulehouser was the owner of a farm with large acres of land
No fancy machinery, but only the strength of his bare hands
They were his machinery in demand
Mr. Mulehouser was always up at dawn and often with a passing yawn
He would lift farm tools as if they were toys
He was a full grown man and passed the stage from being a boy
Mr. Mulehouser was 5’6’ and naturally muscular
Veins pulsating through his Well Developed Physique
He didn’t lift weights, but it was years working on his farm
Machinery as Mr. Mulehouser thought just didn’t serve his purpose as a chore
It was brawn strength throughout Mr. Mulehouser explore
Nothing hidden, but the outer function being mitten
Mr. Mulehouser’s mission, “Achieve until done”
It was prosperity of the farm and Heaven’s qualities of rain for the crops
The strength of one being Harry Mulehouser, accomplisher in farm work getting done
Also not having any help to assist
It was Mr. Mulehouser total strength from beginning to dismiss.

Stand up for your rights
Raised hands in dignity in might
Being proud for who I am
Feel successful and accomplish
Put efforts in start to finish
Your personality that is important in making you distinguished
It doesn’t matter what the past, it’s your contribution in life that will last
My honor being my birth
My creation coming on Earth
I am a person and not a token
If I don’t get respect, I have the right to be outspoken
Medgar Evers also taught me knowledge has power
Education no matter what the hour
Between the two Civil Leaders of Dr. Martin Luther King and Medgar Evers
taught me to analyze, inspire and achieve in my honor
My writing has inspired others
Encouragement being far more than just telling
Assurance established in persuasion
Inspired by two
Moving forward through
Seeing and being successful and moving through boundaries that want me to stop
It’s pure inspiration that will keep me on top.

My dramatics deserving applause
My inspiring voice that could be yours
The presence of my stance
My movement at any chance
My views in which I hold dear
Yet deep in my mind there was some fear
As I lived on, I began blossom and preserver
My husband and I
We both gave acting a try
I am known for my theatrical works
Yet my wisdom came as I aged
As you continue to grow, you will see your own amaze
Once again, over the years I have seen my fears
But I remained strong in order to preserver
My cries had become my struggles
The boundaries being a block
My life at times a cruel mock
It was my life from once I came
A positive direction in being the aim
My life creating perfection
Being proud my indication
The focus being my strive
God’s everyday living is how I survived
Remember me in how my voice captured your heart
Also the impact of my talent in how it made a casting mark
The stage being more than just to act
The multitudes of people in personalities is what attract
Now just look back on my life
Reflect on how I strived
A speaking voice of many
Heaven’s rejoice of praise
Be encouraged and inspired
I am resting now
I leave my spirit in showing you how
Do, and you shall go, think and you shall gain knowledge and remember you will always be a foundation
I was the symbol for all
But now I have answered to God’s call
Now lift your head and stand proud.

Run Turkey Run
Don’t even go on a prowl
Turkey knife
No cut
No Cook
No seasoning
This Turkey is running for its very life
I am not stopping to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
This is living that needs to be made
No stuffing
No eating from this turkey, and if you are disappointed, tough
Enough is Enough
If meat is what you want, try duck
I will not be plucked
You are out of luck
I am running as far as I can go
When I become breathless, I will move slow
For now, I am on deadline time and all systems go
Eventually, my turkey legs will thump me for a ride by way of hitchhike
Being a Turkey, I am expected to be polite
I am in a plight
Turkey run on never to be done
I want to live among
I am running anywhere from any oven
I will never be an outdoor cook out
Speedily and Steadily heading about
Give yourselves thanks
This turkey is on the move
No catch me if you can
This Turkey is never on when
What meat will you serve that will be something for you to prove
I am on sooth
Happy Thanksgiving and Turkey legs just move

My testimony for all to hear
My survival in taking away the fear
Death was once an end in my beginning
But through the praying hands, I was up for more innings
It was prophesized when I was only 12, 13 and 15, God wanted me to preach his word
It’s my voice being God’s choice in being heard
My eternity became a renewed tomorrow
My head was totally raised from sorrow
A valley might be considered below
But God said think high peaks and below just isn’t so
God surely brought me out
Now I have something to truly shout
Natural Doctors previously said I was at near at being dead
But Spiritual Jesus said, “Get out of that bed”
Man doesn’t have all the answers
In fact, the ideas often fall under pranchers
My encouragement to you if you only knew
My personal testimony is what spirituality can truly do
Words from my heart telling you tomorrow will come
The world only waits to get some
Salvation is for all who will accept
Dry up your tears in cries of wept
God’s divine in being in a fulfilled kept
God totally brought me out of darkness
It was the rainbow of light
My vision of faith in plain sight
Whatever your plight?
God can enrich you in over pouring blessings in praise of excite
Follow me to Heaven’s reign
Today seek salvation and let it be your aim
Come out of the Devil's game
Eternal life in God's tame.

Yes it was me at the mike
I was comfortable and not uptight
I Hosted “CAMPUS COMMUNICATORS”
A community outreach program at CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE putting the Tri-State community in the know
It was a script reading with a format in creating the show
My Engineer behind the electronic board
There were many activities announced we wanted the community to explore
It was an uptown feel
Later downtown being ideal
But it was radio being for real
No cassette tape moving like a reel
Excitement being just that
No regrets with nothing to take back
Hello Community, we are your Hosts and we bring you unity
We are here to make sure you get up, and keep your footsteps in precise
Get your day started and not thinking twice
I had a joke or two here and there
One joke I want to share
It was a past Thanksgiving feast, where a table that was all set up, but also the same table that almost fell down
I thought the good would be more in my lap
There was so much food on the table, it gave a sound finch in not another inch
I was live on the Radio at WMEC 1150 AM and WNYE-FM 91.5
Well that’s all the poetry for now
So keep writing with thinking while and how
Good Day from the Poet Mark
Make it a good start.

Words alone cannot express how I feel
It’s reality kicking in being for real
I know poetry is about expression
Yet at times it can be a teaching lesson
It has been said “Write what you feel”
But it also comes in life does the Poet know how to deal?
Sentences being direct in show the way
It’s certain words in what the Poet can say
The Poet knows and shows
Write by thought
The inner emotions in how the Poet fought
The times of struggles between barriers feeling like a justice court
Yet the Poet is in “Write On”
A place where the Poet belongs
This is why Poetry is so strong
There might be myth or fact
But the Poet makes it happen just like that
It’s tomorrow’s promise
However it becomes the Poet being honest
Life being what it seems
It becomes that moment alone
Yet write and let it be known
Novels tell fiction
Poets tell reason
It can be in and out of season
The Poet is what he or she says
A response in many ways
The Poet lives to tell
It’s the sentences to readers to sell
There is no Oh Well
There is no Poet stature written on the Far Head
Read a Poet’s work will be your understanding instead
Move from anguish to prosperity
Look where you arrived at a Poet’s Society
Witness now
But let the Poet show you how
A storm may erupt
Poet’s words can sometimes be like wine in a cup
A Poet is simply to be
So who are we?
No explanation needed
The Poet shall proceed
Poet gives encouragement to all being need.