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preservationman Sep 2022
September 11, 2001 is a reminder for me because I was supposed to work for Marsh & McLennan, Inc. on the 96th Floor in World Trade Center Tower One, but the company never called me. I am blessed that I wasn’t called. My name could have been written in the memorial. Yet, I feel sorrow for all those that did lose their lives and the families left behind without their love ones. I loss some friends in 9/11. God is good as I am covered under his Mercy and Grace.

The hour and that precise minute
Precision at every turn
Shows how the world can turn upside down
Lives that were never found
Devastation and ash having the final sound
We honor the loss being their story, and now they are in glory
It also states never take life for granted
We don’t know what will take place in our lives
Today and Tomorrow is not promised to any of us
Life is precious and time continues to revolve
But are keeping in touch with living love ones on a Daily basis?
Having that I don’t care is not the right vibe to keep
God’s sake
The Almighty being the key
Being the amaze who deserves all the praise
You are still living, and lift those hands in God’s Grace and Mercy
Still among
Today is the day to say Thank You
Today being your reminder to remember
Today is your daily to always pray
Relish the air and seeing the skies as if for the first time
Take a moment to just recognize
Goodness comes from Heaven to your heart
The Holy One makes the determination from the start
Live and keep living
You had been given the spiritual lift
Don’t go astray being a drift
Living with every breathing second is considered being Heaven’s gift
Appreciate!
125 · Jul 2017
LIFE FROM WORDS
preservationman Jul 2017
Living a life being a complete sentence
Words come to mind in an instance
What letter would I acquaint myself?
Acceleration as I am not like everybody else
The word of today is SURVIVE
Throughout the day to STRIVE
Living one’s ultimate goal in DREAM
Words being the background like a flowing stream
Word of the Day, APPRECIATE
Inspiration of the Day, ILLUSTRATE
Production of the Day, ASSEMBLY
Words to the sentences of the heart
Having a vision moving forward and onward
The horizon being seen in the distance
Life to live being words
Utterance having tolerance
Influence having an occasion
Mission to concentrate on one’s words
Moment of words in control
A behold that has been fulfilled
Sentences adding to that will
One quick second on still
Words are the cure with no longer feeling ill.
124 · Oct 2023
1-800-FITNESS
preservationman Oct 2023
Be your own witness
Body transform
Fitness the norm
Body change from before to new
Exercise the pursue
A look of confident and sure
A body that is galore
Pain to gain
The results that will remain
Embrace and go forth
My Oath
Be determined to achieve
Stay focused and will receive
Turn soft lines into hard lines
Old body is ready
New body says hold steady
Be sturdy
Begin
Workout
preservationman Dec 2020
A cardboard box can be used to store
Pack
Ship
But also creative
It keeps the mind active
I have two toy scale buses that made from cardboard
I know it sounds strange, but is the accord
They were designed and outlined into a moving scale bus
Talent, Skill and Craftsmanship being the plus
Visualize in your mind a cardboard bus
You are probably thinking why all the fuss?
It is only a bus
The idea of a cardboard bus to me is unique
A craft that is mystique
The cardboard bus is sturdy and firm
I give credit to the creator with methods truly his own
But I will not make this full blown
I just wanted to make this known
124 · Mar 2018
A POET’S CRIME WAVE
preservationman Mar 2018
It was **** on the Poet’s mind
Illuminate being a combine
The thinking might sound sublime
The Poet’s words continued to walk the streets
The sentences were a warning to retreat
Anger full of hate
It was that thought having a moment and a date
This was the Poet’s time in not be late
There was a mission at hand
A dimension between good and
The Poet’s own words is what kept him alive
The Poet’s compelling thoughts were like a dark alley
Emotions beyond control
No behold to take hold
Yet slowly in movement having a surely, the Poet was starting to come to his senses
There was a reflect on good and evil having no stood
But the mind was concentrating on if the Poet could
However, a Poet is going to be a Poet
The Poet being an entertainer like Spider Man Caught in a web of words
Its the Poet’s words that no one can predict
Its the movement of time like a clock tick
But it’s only the Poet’s words that will actually stick.
124 · Oct 2020
WYOMING FLAVOR
preservationman Oct 2020
What do Cheyenne, Clinton and Evanston have in common?
Now Clinton has nothing to do with the former President
It describes the state of Wyoming
Wyoming has the high mountains and Wide Open Spaces
The absolute Oasis
A state that found in many of the Western Movies
The Stagecoach era being the state of travelling buses
The western venue of horses and Saloons
Drinking until into Sunrise
The state having a Sheriff in your town
It is where draw your Guns between the Sheriff and Villains
Wyoming known for its Westerners and Indians days
Often Indians looked high above
It was possible attack to think of
Wyoming being a place to breath in that fresh mountain air and of course roaming Wyoming’s terrain
Wyoming being a definite exploration
The days of herding Cattle
One would be riding a horse on saddle
Wyoming beats the East Coast
But one is heading for the West Coast
Think of Wyoming of Wuthering Heights
Journey that is endless
Prospering while nurturing
Starting a new life
Vintage in realistic
Creative yet artistic
A Wyoming adventure that would be fantastic
How does one describe Wyoming, “Free too Roam wide open spaces”
124 · Sep 2019
GENTLEMEN’S CORNER
preservationman Sep 2019
Suave and Sophisticated
A man with knowledge being educated
Romance
Sheer elegance
Disco Ball Shine
Embrace in dance close
The idea dream man
A purpose in being in love
All the Chemistry to think of
Yet established and genuine
A man that has respect in warmth and being kind
A man being confident being a man
An eye catcher within the land
The real heart fully curved
All the loving a woman deserves.
124 · Apr 2019
OH MY GOD
preservationman Apr 2019
THE STORY OF A BLACK BUILT MAN
HE WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT
SOME MIGHT CALL IT AN INCIDENT
IT HAPPENED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
IT WAS ON A LOS ANGELES FREEWAY
TRAFFIC WAS MOVING AND THINGS BEGAN TO ASTRAY
THE WEATHER WAS PICTURE PERFECT
BUT THE BLACK BUILT MAN DIDN’T KNOW THAT HIS LIFE COULD BE NO MORE BECOMING BEYOND ANYONE’S REALIZE
IN FACT, THE IMPACT ACTION THAT WOULD COME BEING A TOTAL SURPRISE
SPEEDING, FASTER AND FASTER WITH ACCELERATING SPEED
IMMEDIATELY AND SUDDENLY COMING TOGETHER AT THE SAME TIME, THE BLACK BUILT MAN’S CAR TURNED OVER AND OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LANDING BACK ON ITS FOUR WHEELS
THE MANUEVER WAS DEFINITELY FOR REAL, AND WASN’T A DREAM BUT A TASTE OF REALITY
BUT THE BLACK BUILT MAN MANAGED TO SURVIVE
THANKS TO THE HEAVENS, HE WAS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE
THIS IS WHERE THE TESTIMONY BEGINS WITH BLESSING AND THANKFUL
A REASON TO SHARE AND ENCOURAGE AT FULL SCOPE
THIS SPECIFIC CAR CRASH ILLUSTRATED THAT HEAVEN WAS THE ONLY HOPE
DEATH WAS CANCELLED IN NOT BEING INTERNAL BECOMING ETERNAL
BUT ENRICHED LIFE WITH FULFILLMENT AND PROMISE
A TIME TO GIVE PRAISE
MIRACULOUS SHOWINGH AMAZE
HEAVEN’S GUIDANCE DESERVING DAILY PRAISE
OVERCOPME BUT NOT BE OUT DONE, THE BLACK BUILT MAN IS STILL AMONG.
123 · Apr 25
BLINDFOLD
Eye covering
Uncertain surprise
Beyond sight
No see through
Guess and wonder
Not knowing
Sometimes a capture moment
Uncertain
Feeling like a darkened curtain
The thought of caution
Careful vibe
Once the blindfold comes off
Surprise
123 · Oct 2018
YES I AM BLACK
preservationman Oct 2018
Yes, I was born black
But I have a heritage and my honor is my privilege
Yet because I am Black, people think I am suppose to lack
It is just plain fact
But let me think back
My Roots there were struggles
Our lives beaten until we bleed
Yet Freedom was our only fled
Music and rhythm being in our blood
We danced in praise
During slavery it became the Slave Masters amaze
It was a blessing looking to in Heaven being a crave
Yet, Historians think of us Blacks in being a phase
But the name Black went to Afro-American
But Black comes in many shades as well
So I am happy to tell
You won’t find any oh well
Legacies are within me
Understanding being everything it should be
My soul is truly complete
There is no room for deceit
As a Black Man, I do suffer
I still feel I must take cover
My dream for Freedom is not yet over
My tears are my daily cries
But a voice always says, “Stand Up and Rise”
You have nothing to apologize
You are black because you have goodness
I have shown you the way
Being Black is only a color
It becomes the background of who you are supposed to be
Take pride
You are noticed
Legacies are your standpoint throughout
Let dignity and pride be your shout
You are Black because your mission is to fulfill
But even still
Tell the world you are Black being bold and beautiful
Black to stand and having wisdom within.
123 · Apr 2023
WHEN I THINK BEYOND
preservationman Apr 2023
Observing the skies
Wisdom becomes wise
I began to think
Heaven comes to mind
The thought of prayer
Looking for a blessing
When it comes being devoted
Committed spirit in my heart
Determined
A moment of praise
When understanding seems so far
Knowledge rushes in being expelled
Assurance sometimes becomes a lack
Faith is strengthened at every length
The thought of being a creation
The mold of true self built just right
Purpose having an assignment
The thought of a refreshing fountain
Clear waters that quinch my thirst
I am hungry
Solid ground of plenty
In a matter of thinking beyond
Heaven’s permission living among and embrace in the days to follow.
123 · May 2022
KING’S THRONE
preservationman May 2022
A bark that was so direct
The alert that had effect
It was cousin’s dog named King
He was King of the house
He didn’t even have a spouse
There wasn’t even a mouse
King was an obedient Dog
In fact, he was well trained
His mind was sharp
Mark my word
King was definitely man’s friend
Right to the end
King died from old age on May 1, 2022
His eyes were saying Goodbye
I tried holding back my tears
But they poured throughout the atmosphere
I always brought King a gift
My family would say “Lucky Stiff”
I called King cousin King
He was part of the family
King would always stay by me
I was always his petter
But when it came to King’s bed
He let everyone know that his bed was his lair instead
His message was “I live here”
I will miss seeing King always greeting me at door
I mean that for sure
As I write this, I am reflecting back on King’s friendly ways
King was camera shy
Didn’t like pictures that’s why
Christmas Days will never be the same
Yet I will have love for King that will always remain
Bark in praise
SIP in God’s amaze
We will see each other again one day.
123 · May 2022
THE POET WITHIN
preservationman May 2022
So where did it begin?
Sat and wrote
I thought this must be a joke
Letters formed before my eyes in plain sight
They turned me into a Poet I was meant to be
Directed by own ability
But it was through Heaven’s guidelines
I became an automatic Poet
My inner thoughts needed to be expressed
You could call a testimony of confess
Being like cotton through the nylon
My own daily words to look upon
You never know unless you give a try
My fears felt like a war cry
I became a Poet being I
It was Heaven that gave me the inspiring gift
It was the moment that came swift
Time became my words to the world
A revolving swirl
My beginning until end
No hold bars nor pretend
No worries nor fear
Preserver
Stop only for a short pause
My purpose had a cause
Conquered struggles unmeasurable
Being confident made me able
I don’t know what holds for my tomorrow
Being a Poet now is my morrow
My own accord having no sorrow
A legacy encouraging others in their own possibilities
Let it become responsibilities
Assured influence
This is who I am
My words know me better
Before into the after
From valleys to mountain tops
Encouragement that says don’t stop
My own horizons I hold close
Now you know
Don’t you ever let go
Be your own best poet that you could ever be
Believe in yourself for all to see
Word stories, who knew?
Now pursue
preservationman Mar 2021
What an honor to celebrate
Women all over the world to appreciate
Yet we honor that is each yearly round
Hooray is the sound
Women have a achieved in their own right
But throughout history, the world took it light
There progress through determination
The results being their Representation
The proven fact in the women’s illustration
The women proved to the world that they are thinking machines
The strides through many entities
The struggles through many hurdles
It doesn’t matter if it is Scientific, Managerial, Preaching the Gospel or even Performing Arts using Creativity and Dramatics
Capable in any form showing action in prosperity
It was the inspiration of advance
Women simply stepped out to opportunity being their chance
They cut through the Discrimination
The women said no to Condemnation
Their thoughts and spirits was going to be their turn out
This is what achievements is all about
Women are destined in their own Representation
It’s all about inspiration
But perfection being preparation
Women of the world possessing courage through motivation
The Spotlights are all on them
Being an Achiever and Believer
The women are their comforter in establishing as a reliever
Finding truth within false
The Women are the charm being treasures of a good find
Beauty within and soul throughout
Congratulations in being Women’s History Month, now this is their own accomplishment with a purpose to achieve
I leave you with a quote from Serena Williams, “I REALLY THINK A CHAMPION IS DEFINED NOT BY THEIR WINS, BUT BY HOW THEY CAN RECOVER WHEN THEY FAIL”.
122 · Dec 2023
ON THE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
preservationman Dec 2023
On the first day of Christmas
The Lord gave me a gift being a blessing to write

On the second day still inspired that went into the night

On the third day, I didn’t take the gift light

On the fourth day, continued to write with no plight

On the fifth day, joy all the way

On the sixth day, we had a snowstorm, and got out my sleigh

On the seventh day, fun being travel in a getaway

On the eighth day, thankful in every way

On the nineth day, rest and sleep

On the tenth day, dreaming of sheep

On the eleventh day, surrounded by family and friends

On the twelve day, the holiday slowly wined down, and came to an end
122 · Jan 2018
LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME
preservationman Jan 2018
In the beginning it was love at first sight
But now all we do is fight
I have come to my senses and you are taking our relationship for granted with no directional light
I remember our romance had fire
Our love had full desire
But it is as if a clock stopped and our love expired
Yet I feel I have been burned
I am sizzling along in a charcoal urn
Love is no longer within
You have cheated on me and you are seeing someone else
My heart having a torn
Our relationship is worn
It’s a knife being a thorn
Since you no longer want my love
I am proud of who I am and will hold my head high
There are no longer questions of why
I will meet someone who sees value love in me
You are out of my life
Goodbye to you
I hope you have a good life to pursue
Now think about what you loss and think it carefully through
It’s time for me to see someone new
I gave our relationship a try
There were moments I cried
So long and this is goodbye.
preservationman Aug 2019
The S.S. Voyager being a Merchant Ship
But as you keep reading the story you will find there was also a dip
As the Storm started to brew
The sea waves began to raw
It was high waves in what the Captain and crew saw
The Mighty winds began to blow at a steady pace
It was a wonder if the S.S. Voyager would be another ship erased
But it wasn’t just the wind and the Seas
It was the loudness of the Thunder, Flashing of Lightening and torrential rains that poured
But the entire element being controlled by the Mighty Lord
The S.S. Voyager fought the Mighty waves like a Rollercoaster in leaps and turns
The ship would often dip from side to side
But it seemed like the waves were telling the ship you will reside
Yet the Cargo managed to hold steady
The Ship maneuvered up and down with a hard front splash down
The splash of the ship the crew heard being the sound
But Captain Newsome was determined in getting the ship through uncertain waters
But the crew wasn’t exactly comfortable in their quarters
It was despite the uncontrollable breeze
It was hard for the crew to remain at ease
Captain Newsome steered the ship in hope that the ship doesn’t sink but remain a float
Captain Newsome was a men fierce being no joke
It was as if Captain Newsome got his wish
The Storm seemed to suddenly disappear
The clouds started to fade away
The moon became visible and not astray
The night sky had all the stars
The S.S. Voyager continued on its destination far
It seemed the ship wasn’t going to make it, but the ship pulled through, but to the Captain, it was all nothing new.
122 · May 2024
EYES OF THE GREYHOUND BUS
preservationman May 2024
Presence on the road
Headlight in observe
Destinations serve
Skillful hands of the Greyhound Bus Driver
Stretched out Hound dog trademark
Voice of the rolling maneuvering wheels
Onward and precise
Cutting through the times of fog
The Greyhound bus is more than a name and dog
A passenger’s friend
Enriching America within
The Greyhound bus showing the way
Travel in your getaway
Eye always on the road
Lean back and recline
We are all the Greyhound Bus timeline
Feel America up close and one’s dreams explored
Honor and privilege
The Greyhound bus leverage
Masterpiece and motor coach engineer
Each day a preserver
Sunrise to sunset always near
Symbolic
The Greyhound bus far and wide
Bus history with a provide
Travel with care
Eye on the people
Heartfelt love
The Greyhound bus like no other
The thought of a flying Dove
Vision and reflection
Precision
Everlasting approach
Yesterday’s inspiration
Tomorrow a reality
A Greyhound bus rolling in your way
Your chance and opportunity
The getaway
122 · Mar 29
UPWARD STAND
Lord, you have helped me to stand
Always at your command
You have guided me through
Your uplift is my continued pursue
You are my life insurance
Your policy is my influence
Your words conquer all
Even when you call
Solid as a rock
I am one of your Flock
I stand
Upward praise
Your amaze
Sometimes I don’t understand
Your teachings concrete
You are who I seek
Don’t let my spirit go weak
Satan always defeat.
122 · Feb 2024
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE WAY
preservationman Feb 2024
M - MISSION

E - EDUCATION

D - DIRECT

G - GRATIFICATION

A - AC­ADEMICS

R - REVOLT


E - EXCEL

V - VICTORIOUS

E - EXCELLENCE

­R - RESPONSE

S - SUCCESS


C - CAREER

O - OPEN

L - INSIGHTS

L­ - LEADERSHIP

E - ESSENCE

G - GREAT

E - EVERS
122 · Jan 2022
LIGHTHOUSE EYES
preservationman Jan 2022
Don’t worry about angry waves
I can’t make the seas behave
I can lead you through
Captains of every Ship and Boat be calm and not be alarmed
The waves I can’t control
My spotlights in circular are behold
Sea to Sea
Shore to Shore
I am a lighthouse that ships can’t ignore
Waves can undertake a ship
It’s sidewards and downward dips
I am your eyes through the waves
God is the one that causes the seas to behave
I am the Sea Navigator
You are the Ship and Boat Operator
Let your courage be in your heart
Relish inspiration through your mind
I will definitely pull you through
A Lighthouse knows
The spotlight proves
Stormy Seas understand
My shine in vision offers assurance
Bravery throughout into endurance
Of course, make sure you have insurance
Lighthouses to ships, “You will get through the sea wall”
Even if your Ship or Boat engine should stall
Lighthouses have been established and the seas for all
121 · Mar 2018
ENEMIES CANNOT BE FOUND
preservationman Mar 2018
I was told this story relating to enemies
The title caught my attention
I felt I had to mention
A man being 98 Years Old
The age alone was a behold
But it doesn’t surround the story told
Now follow me as you catch your breath
Take in my words for all that it is worth
A Minister preached his sermon about forgiveness
There was one being a true witness
After the Minister preached, he asked the congregation if they had any enemies
No one really answered but one
Yes you probably guessed it, the old man
It was the 98 Year Old Man being among
The Old Man stated he had no enemies
The Minister and the congregation were in a daze
The answer from the Old Man had the congregation in a automatic amaze
However, that wasn’t the end to all that
What you are about to witness became a known fact
The Old Man then repeated, “He had no enemies”
So the Minister asked the question directly to the Old Man
Why do you say you have no enemies?
Everyone has at least one or two or perhaps more
The Old man responded, “They died and I out lived them all”
After that, the Minister and the entire congregation gave the Old Man a standing ovation.
121 · Jul 2023
THEATRICAL ROLE
preservationman Jul 2023
Curtain up
Situation
Action
Drama
Response
Suspense
Tears
Fears
Emotions
­Reactions
Darkness
Death
Loss
Moment
Despair
Anguished
Disturbed
­Spotlight
Finale
Rejoice
Hope regained
Bows
Curtain comes down
Captivation
Audience applause
121 · Mar 2018
WHAT IS GREATNESS?
preservationman Mar 2018
Marvelous and excellence
Commodity at its best
Gifted and talented
Opportunity to reach
Education being the teach
Abilities being extraordinary
To some, it might seem ordinary
But that is in the natural sense
How about the spiritual tense?
The Lord being excellent in whom he is
Circumstances that made him great
Now come on everyone can relate
Possibilities being realities
King and Queen’s are considered great
But when it comes to superiority comes fate
A talented Gift doesn’t come until it is developed
We are back to ability in what is to come
The focus should be desire to achieve and excelling in some
This is beyond your deepest thoughts
But when the Lord is involved, your abilities shall until
A will to try and see what you can establish
Some might say it is a trait
But it takes patience in wait
However, the whole concept comes from the Lord in behold
The Lord is your counselor in helping you build your abilities from the advice the Lord told in helping everyone to take hold.
121 · Dec 2023
CHRISTMAS INSPIRED FARM
preservationman Dec 2023
Christmas Inspired farm always takes a moment to celebrate
The time to decorate
Stand back observe and appreciate
All the town’s farm people coming together
The farm is Welcomeville, Vermont
Since the town’s people are all here
Let’s have a sing along and the words go like this
It’s the Christmas Inspired Farm that brings Christmas alive
It’s the snow that falls
The echoing winds
Jingle Bell rings
Anticipation of Christmas Day
Sleigh’s dashing through the snow
** ** **
Christmas Trees with all their glister and shine
Drink up in cheers genuine
Preserver
Gift Wrap Event
Time certainly went
The Christmas Inspired Farm says so long
Bring the holiday season to someone who maybe alone
Togetherness is the season full blown
Enter and rejoice
Joy and Peace
Feel relaxed at least
Happy Holidays
121 · May 2018
A MOTHER’S ENDURING LOVE
preservationman May 2018
It starts when a Mother gives child birth
A Newborn of joy that has arrived on Earth
This is the time when nurturing begins
A time when a Mother will teach
The learning moment in showing the child in how to reach
Being courteous towards others from the very start
A child’s love coming from a Mother’s love
Adornment being everything to think of
A Mother teaching a child right from wrong
A Mother’s affection enforcing love where the child belongs
Discipline in helping a child to get along
A Mother’s job is never done
This is why Mothers are needed being among

A Mother who oversees when a child is sick
Yes, it’s all about love that will stick
Hugs when a child feels alone and depressed
It’s the Mother again at her job doing her daily best
Mother’s defends when child danger is near
It’s the everlasting love being preserver
Mothers are the one who really do care
That specific line above I had to share
So it’s so fitting to say Happy Mother’s Day
But it is the Love, Honor and Kisses I am sending your way.
preservationman Apr 2019
THROUGH THE ANCIENT YEARS OF ROMAN HERITAGE
A STAND UP ANCIENT ROME WITH DESTINATION FOR VICTORY
WE THE WARRIORS ARE READY TO DO BATTLE
AS WARRIORS, WE ARE TRUE AND STRONG
THE FOES WE DON’T GET ALONG
IT’S FLESH AND BLOOD UNTIL THE VERY END
OUR SHIELDS ARE OUR PROTECTORS
OUR AMMUNITIONS EXTEND OUT BEING OUR REFLECTORS
SO ENEMY BEWARE
ANCIENT ROME IS OUR ENCOURAGEMENT TO STAND, AND BE BRAVE
BEING TOUGH IS HOW WE SURVIVE
OUR KING AND QUEEN REIGN SUPREME
WE ARE SOLDIERS LEAN YET MEAN
OUR KING AND QUEENS OUR LEADERS AND WE FOLLOW
WE ARE DECREED FOR BATTLE
OUR FORTRESS IS GOD ON OUR SIDE
WHAT THE ENEMY THINKS IS INTERNAL, AND WE ATTACK ON EXTERNAL
WE POSSESS DIGNITY AND HONOR IN OUR SOUL
THE SPIRIT OF OUR STRENGTH
IT GOES THROUGHOUT IN GREAT LENGTH
HAIL TO OUR KING AND QUEEN
THE FOES WON’T SEPARATE US IN BETWEEN.
120 · May 2021
THE STORY OF HEFTY THOMAS
preservationman May 2021
Not about a trash bag
A pulley man being no drag
Sound the Trumpet’s as there is strength in our midst
Hefty Thomas, a Weightlifting Champion
He could lift 1000 pounds in weights as if they were toys
He could bend steel bars as if they were rubber
Mr. Thomas performed Feats of Strength
He is one that goes at every length
Hefty pulls heavy trucks, buses and even a large passenger plane
He is his own takeoff and controls his own boundaries
The world has witnessed Hefty Thomas at numerous weightlifting competitions
Competitors are always warned when Hefty demonstrates
Once Hefty lifts, the message becomes clear to competitors, “Lift or stay home”
Some people saw Hefty as Hercules while others see him as Atlas
But no matter what, strength in any name
Hefty is a strength warrior
He also had been witnessed in crushing a solid brick to ashes with one crush
Hefty wrestled a Lion, and you could hear Bone Crushing sounds from the Lion
Greater the strength the power within the heart
Heft Thomas stands 6’2” weighing 400 pounds with veins extending from his neck to his legs
His muscles are all beef and contour
Hefty is not a little man and some consider him a giant in average standards
He had broken world weightlifting records
Yet, he never competed in the Olympics, but didn’t chose to do so
Hefty Thomas wanted to show the possibilities in how strength could be performed in fitness good in strength beyond compare
He was a man who had a mission, and strength being his bounty and that I wanted to share.
120 · Aug 2020
HISTORIAN WONDER
preservationman Aug 2020
Many times you will hear a person say having no name
But saying that I would be lame
In this particular case, it’s a bus with a name but no company name
Got it
Let me move on into more detail
It was the Mack MV620, but where you find a Mack, there is also fact
Greyhound in 1957, they6 were asked to test a new prototype bus that had just came out with the possibility of coming to be part of their bus fleet
How neat
So Greyhound tested the bus, and it didn’t take long for Greyhound to discontinue the test
The test was conducted on a schedule from Chicago to San Francisco
Greyhound did that for a month, and when the test was complete, they gave their analysis
Greyhound had concluded that the bus was neat, but it just didn’t fit in with its current fleet
The front looked like a bus, but the back looked more like a sedan
As an added detail, the restroom is located on the Drivers side way in the back of the bus as composed the restroom conventional now on the right side or door side if you will
That the was the end of where the bus stops here began
But Greyhound Bus Management back then, they didn’t see the Long Range plan of what the Mack MV620 could have become
Imagine, Greyhound being the Nations Leader Transportation Carrier with a new structured bus that no one had ever heard about or seen
Greyhound would have been that company in introducing the bus to America
In fact, the Mack MV620 would have been marketable with the right advertising and the right advising
The Mack MV620 was a model ahead of its time back then
But that is all when
This is now with no win
Now the Mack MV620 is wandering around looking for a final home into where it could roam
Yet, a lot of people still don’t know that the Mack MV620 is still known
Yo Mack, I got your back
This was all a reflection in enlightening the fact
120 · Oct 2023
BROOKLYNITE TIME CAPSULE
preservationman Oct 2023
The past
Living
The life
Old Brownstone
Where life began
My Grandparent
Tenderness love
Total inspiration
Embraced aspirations
My Grandmother would often say, “Follow Heaven and you will reach devoted everlasting”
Grandson, you will be someone memorable all possible
You will see many wonders throughout your living years
Direct approach into preserver
There were tears at times
My learning was all fine
The Old Brownstone had all kinds of memories
Family love and family being family
I always believed in myself
Trustful and honor
My own inner beauty seen beyond reflection
I paid attention
My surface enriched
Holy and mellow
I am that fella
My life unlocked
Through the thorns uncertain
Removing the closed curtain
Detours and off ramps
Back on track
Pure fact
The brownstone showed me the way
I had no reason to go estray
Life is what you make it
Last chance to get it right
The thoughts day and night
Brownstone guidance
Brooklynite vibe
Fulfilled
120 · Dec 2023
A CLOSE INTO ENTER
preservationman Dec 2023
Front and Center
2023 a year of doubt
Plenty of corruption bout
Through situations and circumstances
No way out
Protestors chanting in shouts
Unrest and no peace
No assurance in the least
Lives loss for unseen reasons
The world seemed like it was unglued
2023 felt more like a conclude
Justice with questionable values
Washington, DC Political voices stand, but who was listening?
Battles after battles, but still no cease
The Media telling nothing but daily negative
It was totally an objective.

2023 offered plenty of uncertainty
So what do you expect from 2024
No straight answer
It is a wait and see approach
I would love to see World Peace, Togetherness and Total Unity
End of Violence
Respect and eliminated hatred
Race not being a factor
A total subtractor
2024 I hope will be different from 2023
Negativity out and Prosperity in
A world of tranquil and smiles
Where overcoming struggles while
Upbeat
2024 that would be neat
We can only hope with expect
That would be a blessing having that effect
2023 we say goodbye
It wasn’t an easy try
2024, please enlighten us
Away with fuss and cuss
2024, please do your best
Accepting nothing for less
More is better
2024, we await.
120 · Jul 2018
ONCE UPON A SMILE
preservationman Jul 2018
Teeth that have tooth decay
Goodbye to Chick Fil
Juicy Fruit and Spearmint Gum
Now I don’t none
My decayed teeth will no longer be the one
If I keep eating sweets, my teeth will actually be a retreat
A smile was a memory while
It’s good teeth that gives a person style
There’s more to teeth than just chew
I will pause and let you think through
Tooth decay with less bite
Now what I have is a plight
It will be off to the Dentist for a fix
It could be an appointment for six
My picture moment will become a shock
I firmly believe that this is a plot
But it doesn’t matter if I like it or not
So now I won’t be able to smile for a while
Once upon a smile
My teeth I though would go that extra mile
But now it is once upon a smile.
120 · May 9
LIFE OF A POSTMAN
Starts with the morning rise
Breakfast to energize
Head straight to the Post Office
The day begins with sorting the mail
Daily without fail
Preparing to deliver
The creed being neither rain, snow nor sleet
A Postman documentation to keep
No matter what, the mail is always a proceed
Eyes on residence and business
Everyday being the postman’s witness
Mailbox leverage
Mail and packages
Delivery precise
Chased by dogs
Working even in outdoor fog
Day in and out
Deliver mail until done
This is the Postman sound
Back to the Post Office bound
Days end
Same routine the next day once again.
119 · Oct 2021
THE MILLWOOD MANSION
preservationman Oct 2021
The tail of a Millionaires death
Fortune well spent
Creed to no end
Suspicion all started from when
The Millionaires partner wanted the fortune for himself
He wasn’t thinking about anybody else
The partner wanted elegance in his life
Being his own adviser
The partner saw fashion with sequence
Power having control
But there was something never told
The Millionaires spirit vowed for revenge
The Millionaire haunted in stalk
Moans forming talk
Death will come to the partner
Everlasting will be his eternity
Condemnation forming the reality
The Millwood Mansion is miles from any city
Countryside with nothing but Mountain hills
Let’s pause for a moment
The night calls for a ****
The partner will pay being no documental will
The killing feast has begun
The partner is no longer among
He was killed by a gun
I am not saying a pun
The partner’s death complete
No more deceit
The end became the partner’s defeat.
119 · Dec 2023
HOLIDAY BUSMAS
preservationman Dec 2023
Buses decorated with holiday cheer
Journey without fear
Celebrating bus moving on the road
The off ramp showing the holiday in behold
Snow is falling forming the joy threshold
Buses make it all that
Travel behind the fact
Singing Carole’s along the way
The road then becomes narrow
Directed by arrows
No matter what
Season’s greetings aboard the Christmas bus
No need to worry nor fuss
The Holiday celebration involves all of us
Bussing into the finale
Extending Holiday wishes to all
Remember the reason for the season
Bussing venture
More than just a gesture
A forever NOEL
119 · Feb 2018
TUNE INTO FOREVER MORE
preservationman Feb 2018
Our eyes are like magnets
I see only the image of you
It’s romance I feel in wanting to pursue
You have me on the planet Saturn
You are my Moon
It’s that interlude that will be coming soon
Your kiss I will never forget
Through it all I have no regret
We were meant to find
I can’t wait until we wine and dine
Elegance is the word that I describe of you
Heart to Heart in love that’s due
You love me and I love you
There is no separation
It’s all pure and genuine in participation
Our tomorrow is today
Love on target in every given way
Now take my hand
No it’s not a demand
I simply want to be your Man
Will you marry me?
I want the world to witness and see
Our love in marriage will be what it should be
I cherish you now and forever more
Let’s journey together and the world we shall explore.
119 · Nov 2023
TESTAMONY PROCEED
preservationman Nov 2023
A miracle in my life
Being the miracle
God’s advice
Doctor’s words
Death would be upon
Living among
Health issues in the beginning
The Lord with the winning
Doubt in Doctor’s eyes
Blessing being the surprise
The turnaround
7 unlucky number
Finale was supposed to be everlasting slumber
The Lord added fulfilling numbers in accelerating
My Spiritual Grandmother prayed
She did it without delay
I was the relay
The Lord prophesized with everything on target as stated
Intervention promised
I am still here today
God’s way
What do I say, “HALLELUJAH”
119 · Jun 2019
A FATHER’S DAY BLITZ
preservationman Jun 2019
Happy Father’s Day to all
However some covering both roles
It’s about taking responsibility and raising the child
No matter how busy with schedules while
Being a Father is what it is all about
Its commitment and your child’s problems out
You thought to yourself, you could never be a DAD
But look, a portion of you being your own Male Lad
Then you thought you wanted a Boy, but got a Girl
Either way, your heart just swirled
But becoming a Parent it didn’t matter as long that you had a healthy baby
You played the Parenting Dad well
Everyone you come in contact with gives you inspiration in tell
You love your Son and Daughter in admiration
But we all know it is all in appreciation
Before you know it, your children will be off to College or their Wedding Day
But you will have plenty of words to say, “I AM HAPPY HOW YOUR TURNED OUT, BUT HAPPY TO BE YOUR DAD, GRANDDAD OR GODFATHER, HAPPY TO CONSIDERED TO BE YOUR DAD IS WHAT YOU WILL BE TALKING ABOUT”
Happy Father’s Day
There’s no more I need to say.
119 · Dec 2018
A POET’S MEMORY DIARY
preservationman Dec 2018
Sun up to Sun down
You would often see me write in my living room being found
I come from a small town
But on this particular day, I had no ideas to write
I don’t know if it was fright
It might have been a temporary writing block in a moment plight
But let me catch my breath over the shock
I am determined ready or not
Suddenly, ideas began to pop into my head
This was my moment to write and not hesitate instead
My words literally jumped from my head and onto the paper
I was writing as if it was a caper
I was totally motivated and full with appreciate
For Heaven’s sake
My writing has an illustrate
Moon’s ago
I was a vision from a dream
There was no danger by any means
I lived and was taken care of by Wolves
I learned to eat and protect myself
It was living in nature survive
I began too embrace with nature in the all outdoors
It didn’t matter to the Wolves if that I was human with two fours
It was an embracing affair full of love
Now that I was a Full Gown adult, it was time to move on and tell the Wolves Good-Bye
The Wolves howled in not wanting me to leave
I hugged each Wolf
My appreciation for survival was the proof
As I looked at that forest in never to return
I will never forget my roots
My question came to mind in what did I learn?
Devotion and kindness for the woods dedicated
This is my dedicated story being the actual witness
My life was with what it was supposed too be
My own eyes I did see
Thank you Wolves for inviting and enlightening me
The forest taught me always to reflect and come back
My writing showed me, “Imagine That”
This poem is dedicated to all Poet’s and Writer’s all around the world in being a fact
Poet’s Diary full of momentum
Yet active in a writing voice
My tomorrow came quick
This will always stick
Write on and continue to write on.
119 · Aug 2018
BUZZ AROUND
preservationman Aug 2018
Beer raised up in cheer
The winning game of appear
Raw of the crowd being the appraising sound
Sports Pendants that were hanging around
A team with the most winning points
The champion winners all having aching pain joints
Tension beyond compare
An invigorating Shower Bare
Extra conditioning with care
The refreshing game
Two Sport Teams all having a name
The free spirit
Teamwork in merit
The Coach who encouraged the team well
Of course it was show and tell
So congratulations
The crowd raw was their appreciation
Sport achievement at its best
Commodity being number one
The strategy plan that was never outdone
Accomplishment working with champions among
Establishment being triumphant
Victory beyond
Pluses with no minuses
Play by play with no fowls
No howl like an owl
Winning, Exceeding and Fulfilling
A time to take all the victory in
It’s total glory within.
preservationman Mar 2023
Ready set go into center stage
Let your heart show your amaze
Heritage produced the women of yesterday striving in tomorrow’s virtues
It’s women you know and others you don’t
Those are the one’s behind the scenes, but courage put them on the front line
Women who believed in themselves
Cutting through the negative stereotypes
Making your strides in accomplished actions
Determined in desires
Believing while contributing
Courage while walking in Faith
Setting your own standards
Women use what they have been taught being a discovery
Knowing that you can cut the boundaries that bind
Society isn’t always so kind
The question is sometimes what can women offer?
Give a woman a chance and they can become whatever they desire to be
It could be a Teacher, Sports related of any kind, Doctors, Lawyers, Professors,
Mayor’s, VP’s and the list goes on and on
It goes beyond the household chores
It’s advancement into opportunities
Becoming their own commodity
Talent women can have and presenting in capability
The legacy women presented their floor plans for tomorrow’s women
Preparation became, “Are you ready?”
Assurance stated “Hold Steady”
Chance being advance
What can the world expect from tomorrow’s women?”
Determination, Encouragement, Achievement, Pursuits and established
Always stand up being proud of who you are
Think on what you can establish
Embrace what you have learned, but never stop
Let understanding be your own concepts on what theories you will put together
Legacy women achieved, and so shall you
Always let your mind be hungry to do more
Fulfill in your heart being a confident sure
Extend Mission, Can, Will and Shall
You hold the key until
Believing and achieving, you shall
Heritage women directed your path
Live for every day and tomorrow will show you the way
Heritage women saved your place in history
Let mystery be your own pull of surprise
Always be wise
Be encouraged and now energize.
119 · Jul 2019
WINE GLASS TALL SIP
preservationman Jul 2019
Before you take that sip
Have I got a tip
You are about to read a different caravan
Ever heard of wine glasses extending from the floor to the height of an average person?
Hold on to your thirst
I witnessed myself when I was on vacation in Tijuana, Mexico
We spent the day in Tijuana on a Gray Line Sightseeing tour starting in San Diego, California where I was staying
As I explored Tijuana moving about, I began to get thirsty, but we were told in San Diego to not drink anything, so we didn’t
The reason, the Tour Company didn’t want us to get Montezuma’s Revenge
As I witnessed Wine Glasses being tall, I had to get close
Within the Café, the Wine glasses were certainly tall with straws to match
No, there is no catch
Yet, I often feared that if those tall wine glasses were bummed into, that would be a definite alcoholic mess with the possibility to a stray animal such as a cat or dog or even an insect that would get drunk
It may sound funny, but is no bunk
To the average person drinking the first couple of sips, I am sure they would be drunk
So Tall Wine Glasses with the feeling of an ever ready
But would feel so what unsteady
Yet wine glasses that stand tall
Drink up for thirst that would establish the pallet for all.
119 · Aug 2017
YESTERDAY VS TOMORROW
preservationman Aug 2017
My tomorrow was yesterday
Anguish within being a disturbance
My heart is broken into two parts
Circumstance and chance
Hope seemingly like a put on hold
But the fire in me says be bold
A guiding voice says listen as there’s a message of told
I am young, but think old
Desperation like a heavy thunderstorm
I feel like I am drowning to the deep
What advice do I seek?
Instead of being absorbed, rise to the surface and breathe
Tomorrow will come
But one must be patient with praising hands up
Tomorrow doesn’t come until ready
Just hold steady
Be prepared!
preservationman Jan 2021
Questions full of doubt
It’s the pass Election concerned about
The President is forced to standalone
Rioters at the Capitol made it full blown
It was an attack on the Capitol with lacked defense
As it stands in past tense
It was multitudes of the President’s supports doing their will
It was a day to Certify the Electoral vote
It was the President suggesting to the world being a revolt
This was serious and wasn’t a joke
It was those fierce words in what the President spoke
Our Democracy had an invade
Darkness having no shade
The President wanted to rearrange the election in his favor
But he loss with no savor
So the President Elect became official
The President is trying to be quiet like a still pickle
His Cabinet mostly resigned
But the President is alone with no having assigned
Even the Vice President and the President don’t communicate
It is all because the President doesn’t appreciate
But now worries are on the Inauguration at the Capitol
Will all authorities be prepared?
The Senate and the House have doubt
But will it be time to work out
The air has light breezes
No one feels at ease
In fact, it is like a tight squeeze
Even the President’s Social Media accounts have been suspended
The President needs to understand in a couple of weeks, his services will no longer be needed.
118 · Apr 2024
ATTEMPTED BAKE
preservationman Apr 2024
Everything prepared the day before
Reading a recipe book for sure
The Flour, Butter and Sugar all added
It’s not the Pillsbury Bake Off
It was a need for dessert
Bake on Bake on
The oven is good and hot
Soon a layer cake to eat, I hope
Better have the Pepto Bismol ready
Just a matter of wait and see
Lord, please help me
The Layer cake was done
It was supposed to be a Layer Cake
Heaven’s sake
The cake turned into a flattened sink
I must have used the Titanic Recipe Approach
This cake came out as a joke
I might could be served as a pancake
My first instinct was to get my tire and pump like a flat tire
Like I said, attempted bake
No give nor take
Simply a mistake
Garbage with no partake.
118 · Feb 2024
I AM FOUND FROM LOSS
preservationman Feb 2024
I was loss in the vast wilderness
Trying to find my way
Here I am
Had no idea how I even got loss
I saw something and wanted to investigate
I guess that would be source of why I am in this situation
I wondered into the woods
I am where I stand
The sunset is taking effect and slowly going down
Darkness came quickly
I knew I was in the wrong direction
I worried and cried
I am giving anything a try
How would I find my way
I am so far into the woods and off the trail estray
I glanced at the Moon
It was as if the Moon was guiding me through the woods
The Moon showed me my own reelection
That was the right direction
Every step I made I felt caution
I wasn’t even thinking about being rescued
I knew I had to get back to the trail and onto the campgrounds where I was
Praying in between seemed to help
I knew I wasn’t alone
I saw a light in the distance, and it was the trail leading to the camp
Suddenly, I was back at camp and there were search parties looking for me
However, I arrived back safely and was welcomed back by my friends
The Moon’s wisdom and Heaven’s timing made everything alright.
preservationman Jun 2020
It was an elegant affair
This was beyond Folgers moment
It was a pure Caviar and Chandelier delight
The Wine Glasses enchanted in party approval
Now that might sound unusual
But the Cup and Saucers got on the dance floor
Even the Stars that were outside had to twinkle
It was sheer beauty and ambivalent
Yet, the party was far from silent
Even the Tea Kettles got into the dancing act
But it goes even beyond that
The Drums had their own beat
Let me tell you, it was the Cups, Saucers, Tea Kettles and even Coffee Pots on the dance floor moving to the sounds of melody on their feet
But the party had a certain magical environment being totally unexpected
The Violins added their theme in mellows and serene tone’s
The music being right for the night
The party was far from any Disney dear
But there was endurement near
However, credit must be given to credit due, the tea cups started the party off, and the Drums and Violins held the party up
Excuse me now, while I get on the dance floor
This is romantic music I can’t ignore.
preservationman Jun 2019
It was a bus trip to the Bus Bash Spring Fling
But there was an discovery being the thing
I then realized I couldn’t find my house keys
A certain panic came over
The LIRR train leaves my home station at a specific time
I will be behind schedule running through my mind
Of course I missed the LIRR train schedule from my house
I immediately called for a Car Service to the LIRR Jamaica Station to get me to the New York City Penn Station quick
I told the Car Service Drive to speed it at all course, and didn’t care how she did it, and take short cuts
Yes, I had a Female Driver
I made it to the LIRR Jamaica Station, and got the train that made one stop at Woodside, Queens then New York City Penn Station
Finally arriving in New York City, I walked towards the opposite side street across from the Port Authority Bus Terminal where the bus was leaving
What perfect timing, the Chartered Bus Company was arriving at the same time I was arriving, and the passengers gathered to board
Thank you Lord
When I arrived they were starting to call attendance names to board bus
I was number Four
Boarded the Bus
I was on my way to the Bus Bash Spring Fling in Hershey, PA
Met Bus Friends
The trip had a refreshing end.
118 · Jan 2019
CHOCOLATE LOVE
preservationman Jan 2019
Our love being smooth and creamy to the touch
Love and more Love that echoes much
Caramel, Vanilla or Dark Chocolate, it’s doesn’t matter what flavor
As long as we are together, our Love is the slaver that will never melt
It will be ******* love that will be felt
Eye to Eye in feelings being dealt
Chocolate with all its nuts and cherries
Yet our love being intense varies
****** being no end
But when it comes to our love, we say when
Eating more Chocolate that comes out the box
It’s about Love and off with the socks
We eat more Chocolate to munch
Thank you Babe my love being a bunch
You flavored me
Our intimacy for only us to see
Love that keeps our relationship in tone
There could be tonight a full moon
Love coming at you and could be soon.
117 · Feb 2024
THROUGH THE YEARS
preservationman Feb 2024
Through the years
Motion preserver
Knowledge mount
Education reign
On point
Any struggle
The overcome
Wisdom
The Experience
The advice
Through experience
The watch
Just observe
Strength
Outer endurance
Expectancy
Great Things
Faith
The Hope
End result
Blessing
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