A Man named Bond
That’s James Bond 007 it is
But his real name is Sean Connery
He made tons of movie action flicks
007 a sequence that sticks
Gadgets used emphasize the adventure effects
They were used as protects
007 being an Agent
I remember one of the movies, THUNDERBALL
Utterance in the word
All action that would be heard
You would often find 007 in female love
Two hearts coming together one can think of
I know now I have your attention
But Sean Connery was more than an Actor
He competed in Bodybuilding Contest such as the Mr. Universe
So you see Sean Connery is Universal
He spans Globe
Across the seas thieves try to steal
But 007 is hot on the trail to see being an Agent is for real
However, Sean Connery life goes beyond the Mr. Universe Title
Try keeping a Scorecard of his accomplishments
You would probably run out of time
Thanks Mr. Connery for your talent
I couldn’t just be silent
007 I know so well
Sean Connery’s Acting that was simply swell
Thanks for the entertain
My heart will always remain
Until we see each other again
Heaven called and you must transcend.

There was a haunted house
It was invaded with a many mouse
Neighbors on the street felt afraid
Even through the sunshine, it was always darkness being the shade
It was reality surrounding the made
Many people walked into the haunted house, but never came out
Spirits and Ghosts were all moving about
You would often hear moans of despair
But to the actual human that doesn’t even compare
I would suggest that you not be alone
Electricity is out and no phone
Spirits will invade bodies in search for eternity
It will happen right in your city
The spirits have no pity
The Moon is darkened and the skies have rage
Lightning and Thunder call for the moment
Awaken and rise
1177 Monster Lane is the enterprise
Humans will be the reign by the spirits
Flesh has no merit
Scream until you are hoarse
1177 Monster Lane is the force
Free from these spirits
No one knows when
You can’t escape
The distinction has become transcended

Enter through the open poetry door
This poem I hope you won’t ignore
Let my words airborne you in soar
Yet intrigue with you to explore
Numbers sequence being a specific count
Climb that ladder with an endurance mount
Penny’s from Heaven found
But listen carefully, there’s no sound
The number one being a leader of the pack
But the order is forming a stack
Total sequence
But they have no defense
Its just numbers having their way
In fact, it involves timing every day
It’s numbers having a schedule
It’s the arrive and depart
There’s a Sunrise that is the start
Add it and sum it up
Numbers control your entire life
Your Horoscope of your birth is your daily advice
Hours, Seconds and Minutes
A test of your on-time performance
Your own numbers for you to figure out
Think on that as your daily task as you move about.

Enter through the open poetry door
This poem I hope you won’t ignore
Let my words airborne you in soar
Yet intrigue with you to explore
Numbers sequence being a specific count
Climb that ladder with an endurance mount
Penny’s from Heaven found
But listen carefully, there’s no sound
The number one being a leader of the pack
But the order is forming a stack
Total sequence
But they have no defense
Its just numbers having their way
In fact, it involves timing every day
It’s numbers having a schedule
It’s the arrive and depart
There’s a Sunrise that is the start
Add it and sum it up
Numbers control your entire life
Your Horoscope of your birth is your daily advice
Hours, Seconds and Minutes
A test of your on-time performance
Your own numbers for you to figure out
Think on that as your daily task as you move about.

12345
You are probably wondering what keeps alive
Some are thinking now, who cares and I am full of jive
But the flavor in ingredient is strive
Then hope and not thinking injected in dope
But it goes even further
Live one’s life out until complete
Not trying to use deceit
You will only lose in defeat
Now living forever would be nice
But life doesn’t work like that
Its reality and not a fact
It’s about positive thinking
Followed by believing
Understanding one’s self
Not thinking like everybody else
But there is another side
It’s being truthful and honest from within
But through it all, it’s the Lord I will abide
He controls the provide
I am not going to hide
That’s my12345 is now I will stride.

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

Constant news stories beyond compare
There were births that parents wanted to share
Danger and caution became words of beware
Yet many disasters that took place
2015 was a year no one will ever erase
it was also a year of wars
there were also wounds with scars
the thought of isis would control territories ever so far
However 2015 was a year of murders with hit and runs
This all happened from beginning to end, and we’re still not done
Terrorist threats that took place here and there and probably everywhere
2015 was a year in being hard to be fair
justice seemed like it was a term, but not having any latitude and solitude
it was a search, but no bearing found
yet the multitudes of voices being injustice sounds
various politicians got into some inappropriate involvement, and will have to serve jail time
my term, “Washington questioned, but has trembled down”
all one has too do is follow the flow
2015 was also a blessing to us all, some were able to overcome and some were crumbled to lives being none
speaking of politics, “The question is who will be able to stand in the president’s seat come 2016
but the politicians running are getting mean
it’s a round up of who is actually lean?
Well there’s the rundown of 2015
A new year 2016 to think about
Be honest and trustworthy
Moving forward from 2015 into 2016
A new hope with a promising tomorrow
2015 of sorrow with 2016 being caring heart having morrow
2015 nothing more than a year we all lived through
it was a mission impossible that we had to pursue
but heaven is how we truly got through
2016 resolution, “put Christ first, and you will see how your life will suddenly reverse”.

2020 in several hours will become history
During 2020 there was plenty of mysteries
Uncertainty having top dollar became the voice
It affected us all being no choice
2020 is a year that everyone wants to forget
We can’t reverse what has already happened in regret
Yet no matter what, the year, 2021 is the year we pray and hope to make
Not be a year of give or take
Not be a year to say for goodness sake
But looking forward to appreciate
2021 to be a year to move forward into positivity
A year offering opportunity being full of activity
But the Mask and Social Distance will be the agenda
2021 will be continuous as we enter
But let’s think hope
Put our mind on cope
Trust and Believe
Breathe in and out with the thought in being relieved
God is in control
That is one who we should all take hold
Our 2021 encouragement is from the behold
So Happy New Year 2021
Let’s make it the best we can as we surround with fun

2021 with another uncertain year
One wondered, where do we preserver?
So many things were happening during 2021
Virus Strands
It spread quickly throughout the land
Masks and Vaccine’s held true
This is something for 2022 to pursue
Racial Unrest and rage
It didn’t matter what age
Senior’s Attacked
Breaking News showed the fact
Murders and Road Kills
The reason behind with a pause still
The day the Capitol was seized and broken in
It was surrounded by an Election questioned
For the world, it became a learning lesson
Black Lives Matter
Surfacing was so much negative chatter
Soon 2021 will depart
2022 will be a fresh start
What can we expect?
The most important part would be hope
Praying for Peace
Being able to cope at least
Embrace
This is serious with no time to waste
Unity and Harmony
Positive voices like a soothing symphony
2022 having new Innovations
A world absorbed in appreciations
Supporting and participating in communities
That would be an important reality
Understanding beyond
Tomorrow’s clear skies to look upon
Living among
Life without all these guns
Fresh thoughts
Tomorrow’s dreams no longer nightmares
Wake up to wisdom
2022, I am waiting for you to arrive
The clock is ticking
Time revolves
2022 your moment
Movement will be the world’s action
Build us like a transaction
The Year 2022

The number between 23 and 25
But 24 is for you to strive
Experience you gained before
Opportunities for you to explore
24 a numerical sequence
Be open, but don’t close
When there is a problem, you should expose
Rational thinking shouldn’t be suppose
24 being your time to step up
It should be your reason to climb
But always remember and keep in mine
“The choices you make are strictly your own”
But I know you have always known
24 is for you to soar
The number 24 is your score
You have a voice, and now expel on the speaking floor
Be confident and certainly sure
Well 24 is a number you don’t want to ignore
Become an after and remembrance of before
Therefore
24 is knocking and waiting for you to open the door.

A cruise that left from the New York City Port
40 Years as Husband and Wife
Experience in knowing how to give young married couples advice
But 40 years anniversary is our celebration to get away
We are cruising to the island of Bermuda
Being together hand in hand
Kisses upon kisses our demand
The warm hot sun with a sense of romance
The aroma of the Caribbean feel
As we arrived in Bermuda, we were greeted by a full rainbow
The Lord gave our ship the official welcome being the show
Our 40th Anniversary with recognizing us in know
We were supposed to stay in Bermuda until Friday
However, hurricanes upon hurricanes warrants our early departure from the island
God has us in good hands
He controls throughout the land
Thank you Babe for this celebration being ours
Our moment being our time together
I lift the champagne glass being more years as Husband and Wife
It’s love that never stopped
It’s our open communications marriage that keeps us on top
Love throughout the cruise
I see fireworks that have formed a love heart in variations fuse
I love you even more
Our lives still have much more in life to explore
We got the ocean beat and the ship is our retreat
Each and every moment, we are each other’s treat.

It was three years ago, and it was Rochdale Village’s 50th Anniversary
Well Rochdale is 53 years old today
This is a moment to reflect
A photo opt in looking around Rochdale and thinking on the past, present and future
Yesterday steadily became tomorrow in acceleration
But this is our time to take in the appreciation
This is Rochdale Village’s honor for continued robust solid infrastructure
There were doubters
But Rochdale is full of inspiration
Yet to the cooperators, this is our indication
However, Rochdale is full of history of its own
Who could forget the PETER PAN BAKERY, KRESS and the ROCHDALE THEATER
That is just a few
But there is still acknowledgement due
There was a ROCHDALE VILLAGE WATER FOUNTAIN
There was rainbow mist
Different colored lights that added to the twist
Some cooperators got romantic and gave a kiss
The water fountain would bring all Rochdale Cooperators together from every circle
One would often greet fellow cooperators and you knew you were in a community having plenty of unity
This is how Rochdale Village’s history was made
Some might say a margin in the shade
No matter what, Rochdale Village still has the honor, dignity and contributions
The Rochdale structure stands in giving us all Hope, Inspiration, Possibilities and Courage
Aim high, but have understanding
Have courage, but keep being determined
Present your own promising words
Rochdale’s name has lived and will continued to stride
We the cooperators are the added ride
The outside community knows all so well
We don’t even have to tell
Happy 53rd Anniversary Rochdale Village
Don’t make a change just stay as you are
Your years in which you have journeyed far
Yet the name of Rochdale Village being its own star
Continue to stand for all
We the cooperators will never let you fall
In our hearts, we are your all
Once again, 53 and counting, but praises in blessings in many more years to come
Your life lives on and you are far from being done
Thank you as a cooperator for allowing me to be among.

IT ALL HAPPENED ON A GREYHOUND BUS
IT WS A VACATION GETAWAY BEING A MUST
THIS WAS WHILE I WAS IN MY TWENTIES
A CROSS COUNTRY RIDE
THIS IS WHAT ONLY THE GREYHOUND BUS CAN PROVIDE
THE BUS STOPPED IN VARIOUS TOWNS AND MAJOR CITIES
COUNTRY MUSIC WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN THOUGHTS
I ACTUALLY SEEN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS UP CLOSE STANDING TALL WITH SNOW IN THE HIGH PEAKS
THIS WAS IN SEPTEMBER 1983
AS I LEANED BACK IN MY RECLINING SEAT
THE GREYHOUND BUS ADDED JUST THE RIGHT TREAT
THE BUS PICTURE WINDOWS BEING LIKE MOVIE SCREENS
TOWNS WITH STRANGE NAMES
SALT LAKE CITY BEING THE MORMONS THOU
THE WESTERN MOUNTAINS WITH SPLENDID SUNSET
ARIZONA WITH THE CACTUS AROMA
MY THOUGHT WAS RIDE THEM COWBOY, BUT THROUGH THE GREYHOUND WAY
SCENERY BACK TO BACK
VENTURE BEING A NEVER ENDING TRACK
EAST TO WEST AND BACK TO THE EAST
THE ADVENTURE WAS A THROUGHOUT FEAST.

2001, a year of devastation
The remorse of no recognition
Terrorist who wanted to destroy
They were villains like the ancient Troy
But that was then
Fast Forward in 14 years where our story begins
New Office towers went straight up
A new chapter that formed on our cup
Determination that continues us to shine
But let’s not forget it was also God’s blessings combined
It’s the past meet the present
Then it will become present into a new future
The message to Terrorist, “we are not one to stop and our inspiration is what keeps us on top”
A new improved World Trade Centers which tells the world, we were destined to reach new heights
We are determined New Yorkers that no struggle will be a plight
It’s the sun that sheds that light
Our every footstep are our identification of where we begun
Every day a new frontier and we are not done
It’s New York City Citizens who unite
But the message to the Terrorist, “We shall ignite”
The skies are watching over us
It’s our daily prayers being a must
The rainbow was a ray of hope
The establishment we shall cope
Our tomorrow has arrived
This is where hope continues our strive
But let’s not forget those who loss their lives
Their ashes of their soul in the bosoms of the Heavenly Father
Holding hands upon hands in the multitudes
The world we must also include
We must continue to be enthused
Our tolerance shouldn’t be we will lose
Our motto, “Straight Up”
A reflection of buildings being tall and remembrance for all
9/11 our remembrance story
No ending chapter and blessings being the glory.

Planning and with strategy in destruction taking a minute
The Terrorist using commercial plans
The two Former World Trade Centers that longer remain
Devastation in truth
Evidence being the proof
At least I still have my house with a roof
So many lives loss on that day
But there is much more I want to say
I went on a interview a week before 9/11 at Marsh & McLennan, Inc.
I would have worked on the 96th Floor in Former World Trade Center One
But I wasn’t the hired applicant among

Each and every given day I pray and look upon
Imagine, my name could have been added to the memorial among
My name could have been read year after as ANTHONY CHARLES BLAKE
However, I am appreciative that I yet can preserver
Life is what matters most
No I am not trying to boast
Heaven just wasn’t ready for me
The world witnessed the death of others and they could see
Once again that could have been me
I witnessed the other commercial plan strike Tower Two
It was more lives again

But deep down I must hold my head up and stick my chest out
Move forward and live now that’s what I am talking about
Can’t let Terrorist to ever make me afraid
This is not how I was created, but what inspiration Heaven made
This is a time to live
Remember, reflect and give
America has triumphed since then
Time told us to move forward and strive on but always be strong
Embrace still while others feel they don’t belong
Destruction hasn’t broken the chain
It is solid and strong and will continue to remain
Trust but be alert
Observe but always be prepared
Stay on track but only reflect
Life is about living but no gamble
9/11 instilled my courage
Fight only when the time is right
We are all New Yorkers, and our hands clasped being tight
Truly we did move on
Striving new Towers being from tomorrow with a continuous every day
What else can I say?
Weak before but strong now
Let us show the terrorist that fear is no longer within, but strength in numbers in knowing we can defeat, and can’t be beat.

It relates to 9/11
You see, I went on an interview Two Weeks before 9/11/2001
The interview was at Marsh & McClennan, Inc. at their Midtown New York City Office
But the Clerical job I would be doing was at the Former original 1 World Trade Center Tower on the 96th Floor
If I worked during that period, I wouldn’t have made it out for sure
I never did get hired
But it was a blessing
The World Trade Towers were attacked
I could have been involved in that
A blessing was bestowed unto me you
Perhaps a learning lesson for me
Faith was the key
My name could have been on the memorial list
But God saw my name would be overlooked survival miss
I firmly believe God’s mission having a plan in his hand
I am at God’s command
Faith
Hope
Praise
It was all through God’s amaze
Amen in the blessing
9/11, I will never forget and always remember
I was given another chance of life

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!

Longevity, the way life is awarded in a blessing
It’s wisdom that contributes to the living lesson
So what 93 so special?
Let’s look at the distinction in read and see
There were two people that were my personal heroes, Donald Coffin and Natalie Alston, who were both 93 and died
They left me the inspiration to stride
The understanding that both provided
Some people say to me, play that number 93 in the lottery
But my thoughts are on maybe and possibly
However, nothing is really guaranteed
93 is not an easy number to reach in life, it is a gift
It is eternity blessings stored
But accounts all from the Lord
So the lottery, don’t be so sure
Yet 93 is a number that no one would ignore
93 for me is encouragement
The legacy of wisdom feeling like nourishment
Live out the full creed until done
But living to be 93 at least I would be still among
Not everyone can live to even reach 93
It is a blessing to see
93 maybe only number
But it is a high digit close to a 100
Live on and think confident
Praying on and be blessed
Avoid stress and be youthful
But the two deceased individuals lived their life out being wonderful
Again, longevity is not easy to reach
But a day by moment being a lesson like a Bible scripture feeling like a sermon preach

Transactions in where money begins
It is also deposits in what banks take in
Yet Banks want too control you with your own money
Now if you ask for a personal loan
A cautious question of borrowing money being shown
A Banker’s heart with several cracks
There are times consumers want to give these so Banks a smack
It’s a Bank with your money on your mind
It’s their policies that keep the consumer in line
No wine nor customer service with the warmth of sunshine
It’s just the bank being a bank wanting to out rank
It’s not a game being a prank
Yet consumer know how to be up front and be frank
A Banker’s heart having traces of cracks
Later you have discovered and think back and say, “Look at that”.

Let’s play ball
Hank Aaron’s achievement that was seen by all
Through the years of discrimination
But it was talent that echoed out being Hank Aaron’s attention
Being Afro-American, he made history illustrating his presentation
He was a man of honor and truth
Hank Aaron who felt consequences but conquered them
Yet, he offers this encouragement, “Never give up, but always continue believing”
Believing in the impossible, but comes as expectation
The wonder surrounding inspiration
Hank Aaron the man no matter what
He believed in himself while others had doubt
But seeing Hank Aaron perform on the Baseball field, a determined and destined Baseball Player
Civil Rights was a plight during his generation
But he brought all barriers to achieve history in his life
Atlanta Braves was the term he made victory
But bravery is the story
Heaven is now his glory
His journey was ******* Earth
But he is now enriched in Heaven’s redeemed birth
His story of baseball is in all the history books
All one has to do is take a look
Fame follows throughout time
But now, Hank Aaron is at Rest and peace
Heaven knows
Hank Aaron’s life still has a glow
Remember him, and don’t cry
He is free to roam everlasting
Home run to Heaven at last

My name is Abigail
I live life alone
My Parents are unknown
I am not famous
I have no fortunes
I am often abused on these mean streets
I have no place to run to retreat
I am poor
The streets are all that I know
I steal to eat for food
People think I am worth nothing
I never had a husband and never knew love of a boyfriend
Thinking back with having a life I could never take back
My teats are starting to fall
Yet all people can say is poor Abigail
I don’t dwell on self-pity
Yes I am surrounded being in a big city
Perhaps I have loss my way
The fact being I have no place to stay
The alley street is my home
It has no address but that is where I roam
I am a woman in my own right
It’s survival and I am living the plight
There is often darkness and no light
Faith is all that I have
Heaven above being my inspiration
I have weary thoughts and my eyes are slowly closing to sleep
This is my own soul to keep
It’s been awhile, but for now I must say goodnight.

The Lord has smiled on your years
It was the Holy Spirit that continues to help you preserver
As God is always near
There were times you said enough is enough
But Mother ***, the Lord responded, I have added more years to your life
You have earned the years well
Your every footstep of pure confidence, everyone can tell
This Birthday wish is to motivate you to carry on
The idea is to remain strong
You have given me plenty of advice
As your Nephew, I never had to think twice
Your encouragement was like the fragrance of spice
I love you Dearly Aunt Margaret
But it is your humor accompanied with your Faith that truly instills in me
Your personality is the spread of salvation
It’s not a wonder, but an indication
Happy Birthday Aunt Margaret and long may you live
Continue the inspiration and smile that you give
You live your life to strive
Yet your wisdom surpasses even the number five
You are an Aunt of no nonsense and jive
An Aunt aiming for Heaven’s glory
Enough said, as this is your Nephew’s story
That’s my Aunt Margaret, a Mother and Grandmother to some, but an Aunt who will always be number one.

Youth muscles being the winning at trophies best
Winning and intensifying at every contest
A date with the heavy weights
The posing being just write too illustrate
A bodybuilder’s strategy that no one could anticipate
But it was the raw of the audience in there appreciate
However the body years continued to preserver
A sudden stop in training that signaled fear
But there was a desire, but a small flame
But a certain surge and inspiration too be bold
Even though a Bodybuilder turned old
Take control and grab those weights and take hold
Time showed it’s never too late
Old muscles responded with every lift
I was once a champion, and know how to not be stiff
But what if
Determination and no try
The weights adjusting to I too I
Intensity in being determined to raise the weights high
Yes I am a male Bodybuilder from the past
However a wiser Bodybuilder that is not going to finish last.

A Female Bodybuilder stance
A Male Bodybuilder given a chance
One flex in advance
The March down muscle threshold lane
The value of muscle that will remain
A Happy Occasion on this day
The music has started just step this way
The matrimony that will begin
The Female Bodybuilder struts her gown
The witnesses in attendance seem to be making a frown
But this is a Wedding and they must settle down
We are gathered together in Holy Matrimony to join two muscle Doves
Flex and Pose to think of
Love and honor both in lifts
No more to say, but do the Husband and Wife kiss

Now it would be the time to celebrate their day of bliss between Man and a Woman
Protein Shakes are all set up
It will be nutrition filling up every cup
Then its hit the dance floor
This is happiness for sure
Everyone seems to be having a good time
The couple are Bodybuilders and can’t drink Wine
Yet they are champs within their own flex
Some onlookers might look a little perplexed
However it was muscle that got along
Love taking center stage where it belongs.

It was a past about a horse and a Cowboy
But it wasn’t a story of Indians in attack, but happiness being a joy
This was a time when the West had already won
It was some Navajo Indians who became friends among
The Navajo Indians shared cultures and traditions
The Cowboy trained the Indians in how to ride a horse
It was a nature care thing having no force
The Navajo Indians lived in their own reservation
You could call it preservation
The Navajo Indians were trained for battle and attack
Yet some people wonder about that
But the Cowboy instilled that there was trust
He also showed no need to fuss
The horse even familiarized himself with the other horses of the Navajo Indians
Everyone got along
This was the books past back that needed to belong
This was the chapters throughout the book
All one has to do is just take a look
Western movies always portrayed Indians with Wagons and Stagecoach attacks
However, that was the movie’s action fact
It didn’t always happen like that
There was calmness but some fear with uncertainness
People were living in assumption and not on trust
Yet the Cowboy and a horse showing Indians can be friends
But the book illustrated in not to live in fear
A book that showed the story right
What was darkness have shed some light.

The book is an understanding to discover
But for an explanation, let’s take a look
Within the book, it’s pages upon words
But are you really taking in the sentences
The book is actually testing your comprehension
But there is a revelation
It’s more than appreciation
It’s a matter in applying your own observation
A book is giving you the who, what and where
The thought involves the destination of where the place is
The who is the person illustrating
What being the person relating in what they were doing
It’s almost like a puzzle and you organize the squares
Think on a book being like your advisor
The words and sentences may one wiser
It doesn’t matter if the book is a novel, Illustrator or educational tool, the Author wants you to see and feel the excitement from within
That means from beginning to end
Words that enrich
Your mind in understanding
Your thoughts in sustaining
Your dreams in fulfilling
Now pick-up that book as it is waiting.

Chapters start off about a boy who was failure
He would often have seizures
His parents always felt he wouldn’t amount to anything
But there is a twist being a bling
The boy who became a graduating High School Senior with honors
In fact, he was the Valedictorian
It was a touching moment as the audience looked on the young man’s openings words
“My life looked like I was put on hold with no dial tone. It seemed there was no inspiration other than the encouragement being my own.
Many nights I often cried while burning the midnight oil in thinking, there is no place for me to fit into this world. It wasn’t until I read the book called, “Achieve beyond your Mind”. It went into depth highlighting that the mind has a function and the concept of excelling or forever losing it. That was when I realized I am the power in thinking with the ability in establishing. I control my destiny where I am the bull’s eye in endeavors. As the speech went on, it was full of enduring encouragement to his fellow graduates. You succeed by making an effort and if you ever stop, you become stale and missing out on reaching your horizon in where you should be heading. However, you achieved what is important from the start and that is education. You proved it by being a High School graduate of today. Some graduates will continue on to College, and while others will test the waters of employment. Our High School has achieved its success in helping us to become the best. Our Teachers and Faculty instilled the concept of when in doubt education becomes the key. Let us as Graduates in using the principles of resource and being the commodity of excellence with the spirit of greatness. If you can see the light then you must walk towards light in giving you direction and success being your indication.
You will receive your award for the fruit of your labor, and that is a Diploma. Now what’s next? That is for you to ponder and continued understanding to get. Understanding comes by living until you have excelled all. In the young man’s closing, we were given a shot in what education was and should be. Let us go out and give the High School our honor and prove to the world that we are more than High School graduates, as we are thinkers and striving movers with a commitment.
It’s vision in look, and establishment in accomplish. The power is within our every thought, speech and walk. Use it wisely, and once again, it is knowledge and concept that you have. Struggles, circumstances and negativity may tell you can’t, but think on our forefathers who thought they couldn’t, but became their own solid breed of educators. It is the YES which simply means, “Yesterday, Education and Success”

After that, the young man received a standing ovation full of applause
His parents having no confidence of their son in the past, but all changed when their son was a product of his own assurance
The young man being an intellect and among
He proved he could achieve and his High School Diploma he did receive
The young man will be attending Princeton University in the fall
As he steps down from the stage, he says best wishes to all.

Heaven above
Blessings to think of
Flesh into spiritual soul
It’s Heaven’s assurance being whole
Touch my heart to be humble
Blessed is the believer
Salvation unto the receiver
Gospel word preached until
Everlasting promised at will
A time to pray
Keeping the Devil away from being the Saint’s prey
The spirit that compliments
The flesh and soul that separates
The Lord who forgives and the Saint’s who appreciates
A turn to acquaint
The blessings in thanks
The Lord having the virtue
A promise held in truth
Grace and Mercy that follow
Faith in the Lord, and not be shallow
Guidance in protect with the spiritual light of Harlow

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.

Some dreams can take affect
While others might to reject
In any event, dreams can become the actual
Yet be nothing unusual
A little boy would often dream of Driving a Real Greyhound Bus
You see, the little bus had lots of toy Greyhound buses, and dream of going from the toy Hound bus to the real one as his dream states
Well that’s an appreciate
The little boy thought of all of the Greyhound bus
Travelling from cities to town being pluses
But there is something about a dream that might have a message
It’s Desire, Commitment and Responsibility
But what does this have to do with a little boy’s dream?
The dream shows an open road into a career of possibility
Now don’t laugh
It could very well become a reality
How did this dream actually start?
The little boy would often travel on Greyhound a lot visiting his Grandmother in Chicago at Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays
However, the little boy was fond of animals, and the Hound dog perhaps captured the little boy’s heart
So the dream whisked the little boy into a reflection of destiny
The highway alone in the dream being encouragement
The Greyhound Bus itself showing the little boy the way
His little fingers on the steering wheel
The whole dream feeling like a movie reel
Wheels in motion
In the distance crossing a bridge across the ocean
All the wonders of the Greyhound bus
Grasping the little boy’s attention with no fuss
It all surrounds the Greyhound bus
Ok Thomas, it’s time to awake
You don’t want to get to school late
The little boy now is all grown up
He drives a real Greyhound Bus and travels the U.S. Continent
The dream did the preparation
The dream was simply a little boy’s hidden mind in creation.

It describes myself
No one can say it better
My time of near Death
What time I had left
Born as an infant
Health problems from start
Doctors saw a depart
My Grandmother prayed being smart
Family sadness in woes
There’s an although
Doctors figured I would only live to Seven
Odd number
My number supposed in slumber
My Grandmother being a praying lady
A women of Faith
Strong Christian principles
Devoted and spiritually inspired
Spoke to the Lord direct
The outcome spoken word had effect
The Almighty expelled that I would have life
All his advice
Not Doctors expectation
It was emphasized I would be a blessing to my Grandparents
It all came to pass
Just as the Almighty said it would
It seemed like Seven was unlucky number
Doctors saw succumbed
The Almighty saw everlasting
I am now at the Senior age of 67
No conclusion, but a life held steady
It wasn’t my time
The Almighty who is kind
It goes to show, the Almighty is the can and shall.

My eyes felt ever so deep to sleep. They would open and close. Then suddenly, my eyes felt like a finale when a curtain comes down. Now I was into a deep sleep, and my dream was presented. A Greyhound Mack 1931 showed up and used its headlights being a spotlight on me. The Mack said, “You look like you could use a friend”. I know you are a “BUS NUT”, but you are about to be surrounded with buses upon buses being your friend, and we will give you the inspiration to go on like no end. Let me introduce you to the MCI Renaissance, the start of new bus technology, the MC6 Supercruiser known as the bus of tomorrow with destination to our hearts, the MC7 that would catch anyone’s interest. Then there’s the MC8, a bus nut would appreciate. The Prevost being a new arisen but what the manufacturer can create. Now that is only a few, but you will soon awake.

As you continue to explore buses of any kind you won’t ignore. So we the buses will always be your friend. In fact, it extends to the highways being no end. The exhaust is our force. But along with buses, you will start to acquaint the many fellowships with other bus enthusiast such as yourself. It will be exchanging thoughts full of ideas and opinions. This is your heart felt moment. So enjoy your day, but we as buses just wanted to continue to show you the way. Our encouragement to all bus nuts goes like this, “So buses on tire wheels, and we consider ourselves a moving reel, and yes there is a past, but is just time accelerating in fast. Buses it is, but vintage that will always be”. I woke up with continued bus passion.

Bus of beauty and delight
Scenic everyone knows because the headlights shine bright
Citizens wave as the bus passes by
The driver carefully flashes his lights in Hello
Scenic connects people with scenery
America with Pride
Scenic even passes a Native American Indian Tribe
Scenic that can be sonic
It’s the comfort in the passengers ride
It comes with reclining seats having the scenic stride
A very restful sleep
The passengers in thought with keep
No time to start counting sheep
Scenic knows the highway routes best
Yet only scenic can truly confess
Scenic is more than beauty on the road
Attention motorist in behold
Scenic is not like any average motor coach
But this is something engineering can boost
More than a coach traveling from coast to coast
Scenic with headlights being its surprise
It’s beyond the highway in making all traveling motorist wise
So when scenic flashes lights at night in hello, honk your horn in approval
Scenic with your fine design, I wish you could be all mine.

The Greyhound bus that paused for a moment and couldn’t run
Donald Coffin a.k.a. Dad bus pioneer was no longer among
It was Dad’s soul in the Heavenly flow
It was God throughout being in the know
Donald Coffin a.k.a. Dad as I called him
A man with buses on his mind
It didn’t matter the name and shape
The fact it was a bus and that was enough
I had the opportunity to buy two buses from Mr. Coffin’s collection being the GM PD-4106 and GM PD-4107
They will always be the remembrance of Dad’s life and his bus involvement
The key word is “Commitment”
It was the Bus lesson taught being bus advice
It was Dad’s delight that enlightened me with enthusiasm
His knowledge being experience
I remember a time when Mr. Coffin being Dad was the Greyhound Curator, and the time I assisted him in getting pictures that he was unable to get
Dad was a dedicated bus pioneer
I will remember Dad the way buses that inspired him
He captured my understanding and his legacy of empowerment
Buses will continue to run
It’s Donald Coffin’s spirit that will always be among
Thanks Dad in your wisdom share
I see whispers of love flying in the air
Your time had arrived
Heaven had prepared the highway being the direct route of your resting place
The Greyhound bus was your last ride
It was your chariot to Heaven being your stride
Bus headlights flash in your honor
Horns blow that your bus work is finished
Dad you captivated me, and you will always be distinguished
I will never forget you
Until we meet again.

This is a true story
I witnessed with my own eyes
Follow the realize
Watch the words advise
The story takes place in Bethlehem, PA at the play simply called “NATIVITY” outside in the Open Winter Air
The cast is ready, and the many animals including one Camel
It wasn’t a moment for a Camel Smoke
It’s a play, and words that were spoke
The trainer puts a Red Cloth over the Camel before the play begins
Things are about to change and listen to the rearrange
The Camel throws the Red Cloth off
The trainer attempts to put back on
Once again, the Camel throws the Red Cloth off again
The trainer forever tries to put the Red Cloth on, but the Camel throws the Red Cloth off again and again
Finally, the trainer got a reminder from the Camel, didn’t I show you I didn’t want that Red Cloth on me, and the Camel takes his back Leg and hits the trainer in the head
The Camel’s mind had other things in mine instead
Suddenly without warning, the Camel is full of Rage and went bersek
The Camel is charging at the audience out of control
Can anybody stop him?
Thereafter, the camel suddenly looks directly at the Doll Baby Jesus
A transformation turnaround begins
The Camel immediately bows as if it was commanded
The Camel proceeded to kneel before the Doll Baby Jesus, and wouldn’t move
There was a soothe and a miracle to prove
There was a certain calmness and peace
It was as if the Doll Baby Jesus encouraged in Spirit and truth
The audience including myself was amazed at what at just transpired at that moment
The Camel got up and moved quietly as if nothing ever happened
A raging Camel became a humbled Lamb

A Christmas Pageant called “The Nativity” which was held outdoors in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The Cast were ready too begin
Just when
The Trainer was putting on a Red Cloth over the Camel, and the Camel shook it off
Camel Revenge
So the Trainer put back on the Red Cloth on the Camel
Now we the audience was standing and witnessed this
The Trainer attempted to put the Red Cloth back on the Camel, but the Camel gave a look to the Trainer didn’t I illustrate I don’t want the cloth on me, so because you don’t listen, the Camel raised his right leg and knocked the Trainer in the head
What happened after?
The Camel started to stampede
So there was a delay in the pageant not being able to proceed
The Camel was starting charge at the audience
Suddenly a miracle appeared, the Camel glazed down at the Plastic Baby Jesus, and literally kneed down
During that period, no one could get that Camel to budge
The Camel just continued to knee
It was like the Camel received a message of “Calm down and don’t be alarmed”
The Camel then rose up and the Trainer was able to put the Red Cloth on the Camel and the pageant continued
It was a miracle in tame
All surrounded by Jesus being his name.

Fast in moving
A dream is only a dream
At least that is what it would seem
It sounds impossible
Yet there is truth
I am asleep, but I am unable to be awoke
I see my life maneuvering within my dream
I am standing and surrounded by a lovely intriguing stream
I glaze and see my own reflection
But comes a story behind it
I am tormented by many storms
I cry and tears are flowing fountains
Suddenly I am among the mountains
High and mighty with interesting peaks
Alone I am
Then I am surrounded by humble and peace
Silence is in the atmosphere
Immediately I am compelled to turn, turn and turn
Like a Stop Watch, I am in the heart of my dream
Yet I feel frightened
But somewhere within me, I am enlightened
A certain trust comes over me
Yet there is no vision of existence for me to see
A voice echoes walk
I find myself in a talk
Suddenly have to stop
I wonder and asked myself, is this a dream will true
It seemed my yesterday became today
But there was no need for me to worry about tomorrow
My tomorrow had already taken place
Yet I walked and continued to walk
But a voice in the distance gave me a talk
You think you are alone, but I am with you letting it be known
The place that you wonder about is Heaven
It’s about Praise and Rejoice
You have stepped in, and never ever will have to step out

You are not welcomed to enter
This is my mission front and center
You broke my heart
Now that wasn’t smart
I have put a barrier that separates
Apology not granted as it is to late
You have put me on alert
You always pulled on my skirt
You took advantage
But I will no longer give you privilege
It’s a wonder you weren’t denied before
That was a time when I wasn’t sure
You proved to me of who you really are
It’s time for me too move on, and go far
Don’t try to find and contact me
I have a new life to explore to see
Access denied
Yet care free for me.

Peace being in the air
A certain stillness beyond compare
Yet tranquil and serene
A life with a bleam
No beckoning call within its own gleam
Quiet being put at the top
Unheard echoes with the brakes on stop
Not needing earplugs to cut down the noises
Imagination passed through the mind
Quiet to the chore
Relaxed anxiety to explore
Silence being more than a word
It’s an outcome in the utterance of heard
The utterance in not moving the lips
The encouragement only being a tip
Silence, Silence and Silence
Quiet, Peace and letting your mind be placed in guidance.

It was a Bodybuilding show
I prepared hard for this contest
I will practice my posing being the flow
It was all the intensity throughout all the stress
But my muscles must look their absolute best
I was determined with the ******* weights
It was my mission of training and that was my everyday date
I wanted to be the reigning Bodybuilding champ
But for now I am thinking on amp
I prepared really well
In the Bodybuilding Judge’s eye, it will tell
I will be backstage in the pump up room I will go
Filling my muscles with blood being the flow
Then I will flex hard to see my muscles at their best
The audience will have their eyes focused as my physique being the confess
Then step on the platform stage in showing my physique at the contest
The spotlights will be on
It’s center stage where I belong
Flex upon flex seemingly long
The cheers from the audience
The anticipation from the Judge’s
The announcement of the Bodybuilding placements
I am in the Bodybuilder’s winning circle
First place award in my hand
What more can I command?
The timing of my diet being out of sight
My physique in how it was tight
My flex could go on, but I made history, so let me step down from the stage where I belong.

THEORIES THAT WERE PRESENTED
ILLUSTRATIONS IN HOW YOU REPRESENTED
MY FELLOW GRADUATES
UNIVERSITIES HAVE TAUGHT YOU WELL
AS YOU LEAVE THROUGH THE DOORS EVERYONE YOU ASSOCIATE WITH WILL BE ABLE TO TELL
BUT IT IS UP TO YOU HOW YOU SELL YOURSELF
BE CONFIDENT, BUT DON’T DO LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE
THROUGHOUT YOU LEARNED THAT ACHIEVEMENT WAS HARD
BUT THROUGH YOUR OWN AMAZEMENT CAME ACCOMPLISHMENT

YOUR DEGREE IS YOUR PROVEN OPPORTUNITY
YET KNOWING NEVER LET DEFEAT TAKE CONTROL
YOU WERE TAUGHT TO BE CONSISTENT AND BOLD, AND WATCH AS YOU MANUEVER IN BEHOLD

YOU HAVE MADE YOUR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND FRIENDS PROUD
LECTURES THAT WERE NOT EASY TO TAKE
IN FACT, PROFESSORS KNEW THE MISTAKES THAT YOU WOULD MAKE
BUT THE LECTURES YOU MATTERED STRATEGY BEING A CONCEPT
THE PURPOSE BEING TO ADAPT
BUT THROUGH IT ALL, THE UNIVERSITY PRODUCED MORE GRADUATES AND APPLAUD YOURSELVES

YOU PROBABLY THOUGHT IT COULDN’T BE DONE
BUT LOOK, YOU SEE YOURSELF, THE UNIVERSITY WON
I AM SURE YOU HAD SOME DOUBTS
IT WAS YOUR MIND BATTLING UNDERSTANDING AND THE POSSIBILITIES IN WHAT I AM WRITING ABOUT

YET THE UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED EFFORT
A GOAL FOR TO ADAPT IN WHAT YOU SHOULD ACHIEVE AND HOW YOU SHOULD ANALYZE
TODAY, YOU NOW HAVE UNDERSTANDING IN HOW TO BE WISE
THAT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE
YET YOUR INDIVIDUAL PROFESSORS WHO WILL HEAR YOUR NAME WILL SAY, ANOTHER GRADUATE I HELPED VENTURE OUT
YOU ARE THAT GRADUATE SO REJOICE AND SHOUT

THE MUSIC AND SPEECHES HAVE COME TO AN END
STEP OUT AND LET YOUR NEW CHALLENGES BEGIN
REMEMBER, YOU ARE THE UNIVERSITY BREED WITH INSTILLED AWARENESS TO PROCEED
STOP ONLY FOR A MOMENT, BUT LET WHATEVER ENDEAVORS BEING CONTINOUS
HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH

DIGNITY AND HONOR AS YOUR PURSUIT
FEAR NOT, BUT MOVE FORWARD
YOU PROVED EDUCATION OF YOURS3LF, BUT BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR PERSUADE
I SALUTE YOU TODAY WITH TOMORROW BEING A NEW DAY, A TIME TO REFLECT WITH FOOTSTEPS TO PROCEED AND MAKE THAT MOMENT BECOME YOUR CREED.

It was Children’s Day, June 11, 7:30 am Worship Service at New Jerusalem Worship Center
The theme of the service being Joy and Praise
Honor and Glory with all of Heaven’s amaze
Music with inspiration adding to the purpose
Needing a Blessing, but combining Faith
Church Service was in session
The Guest Ministering Speaker spoke on aspects of Christianity being a lesson
God’s got the whole world in his hands
He stretches out his hand daily throughout the land
A world that needs to come together
Hatred should not come from the other
We shouldn’t respond being another
Yes, the whole world is in God’s hands
God’s children being you the Christians of tomorrow
Getting Souls to come to Christ
Prayer calling to the Lord being our advice
Encouraging other young people to join in the crusade
When you have salvation, your life will be everlasting fulfilled
You will be able to resist the Devil’s will
This is what New Jerusalem’s message daily is all about
Now Praise the Lord and let out with a Joyful Shout.

Oh Lord look down on me
Thank you for my tops that I see
I pray for my Mommy and Daddy
Thank you for the house in which we live in
Now as I close my eyes for a night’s sleep
My soul will be in your hands to keep
Little as I am
It was you in the breath of life in me from begin
Your teachings from Heaven that transcend
My tears to have praying to above
Prayers for everyone on earth too think of
I cry because of hatred, struggles and corruption
A world that doesn’t know tomorrow
A world that is walking around in sorrow
It’s the pain I feel
I am on earth living this ordeal
But I know you are the Savior being for real
Please hear my prayer from this little tot
You are in my heart being on the spot
I don’t want my prayers to ever stop
Teach me as I want to be in Heaven at the top

A Christmas tree in a child’s eyes
The wonder of snow
A child’s thinking on when will Santa show?
A child who will be asleep
A prayer in my soul to keep
It will later be Santa’s surprise ride
The child asleep being their own stride
Then gifts will be under the tree
It will be Christmas morning in opening gifts for all too see
Then Santa will take off swiftly into the night
Then Santa will suddenly vanish out of sight
A remembrance being of a glimpse of a Christmas star
Christ’s birth being ever so far
A fond Christmas tell
The heart moving tail to sell
Good night everyone and it has been swell.

March with me back into history down memory lane
Oppositions upon oppositions being the blame
A voice being strong injustice like a blazing flame
Dr. Martin Luther King who was ready to take aim
Colored as it was used in the 1950’s and 60’s
****** called being all Afro Americans names
Beatings upon beatings
Enough was enough in Dr. King speaking out in no more
We shall overcome, but the message, we shall not run away
Fight we will along with the consequences still
There’s a train a coming, but its destination is victory
Multitudes all marching with a Civil Rights story
Eyes to the skies with God being the glory
Clasped arms and holding hands in togetherness illustrate
Numerous biblical songs for inspiration
March On and don’t tire, as we can’t let freedom expire
Washington needs to know, and we must let our disturbed voices show
Dr. King felt they had marched miles from towns into southern cities
But we as American’s people need no pity
But the time was right to move further south into Washington, DC

The very words of Dr. King brought the multitudes casting the Civil Rights presentation
The multitudes came by bus, car, train and motorcycle, as it didn’t matter, there was rapid message that needed to be heard and told
But the march was just that bold
Mahalia Jackson sang the gospel hymnal of “How I Got Over”
But added with that in my opinion, but how I got closer to knowing who got me over being God himself
However, this march was more than just colored, it was for all people in detouring the separation, but bringing all races together

Yet the opposition was always trying to get over in making injustice right
Yet American was stuck in it being the plight
But God was on Dr. King’s side
The multitudes proved it being the stride

It was on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC of “I Have a Dream Speech”
This is just a sample that is paraphrased, “I have a dream today that every Black, White, Jews and Catholic will be able to join hands and converse together in freedom
A dream being told and a mission being fulfilled
The platform may be empty, but Dr. King’s words still pack that impact as if it was yesterday
Dr. King’s spirit is overlooking over us from upon in Heaven and a high mountain
The sunrise is the timing for us to get up and stand up for the cause
The sun is shining bright for us to not stay in the shadows, but come out with dignity and pride
We must still make the Civil Rights shout
Dr. King may have been gone for years
But his voice being the plan is for us to continue to preserver
Instead of killing one another, we must embrace
There should not be any separation in any race
We must strengthen the weak chain
Injustice today can’t remain
Dr. Martin Luther King marched to glory
He is remembered being American’s distinguished story
Tomorrow may be another day, but Civil Rights must be here to stay
My voice into yours, are you listening or will you continue to be a problem?
Dr. King journeyed and conquered, what miles in footsteps you will be taking in the future?
In the distance, I hear march on, but we all must be everlasting strong.

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.

Lois Copeland, a longtime friend
It was her sincerity throughout until her end
I remember meeting her the first time at Medgar Evers College
Ms. Copeland’s distinguished personality is what comes to mine
It was her encouraging words in keeping in thine
We continued as friends even up to her death
A woman of wisdom being in her upper 80’s
Ms. Copeland often stated to me, “Go back to church”
She was my inspiration
A second Mom being the indication
In Lois eyes, life was worth living
Salvation was worth keeping
I often want to cry
But I know she would say, “Don’t weep in a try”
Ms. Copeland is saying, “Sorry I didn’t tell you I am going home”
But her advice to me, “I will never ever be alone”
She will be looking down from Heaven
I have gone back to church in her honor and mine
Lois there will always be a place in my heart
It will be your everlasting wisdom that will give me understanding in thinking smart
God has shared your spirit with me
It will be for the world to see
You have journeyed on
But you want all of us to remain strong
Heaven’s reward
The glorified sword
Sleep for everlasting
Your spirit forever embracing
Lois, Heavens gates await
As I continue to walk, I will not hesitate
Thank you for your spiritual love
I see you flying like God’s chosen Dove.

It was the 46th Commencement at CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
I graduated in the year 1981 and I am an ALUMNI
How times flies oh my
I was a treated like a VIP throughout
Reserved seating in what I am talking about
All the Speakers and Keynote Speaker had inspiration to shout
The graduates where given encouragement going beyond
Medgar Wiley Evers legacy to look upon
Inspiration to step out and let your involvement take flight
You got the education, but don’t sit back and take it light
CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE is on the move
Pure academics CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE will continue to prove
The history the college has maintained
In my heart the legacy will remain
Being an ALUMNI thought, I am part of CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE’S HISTORY
A part of the vision is that all graduates will accomplish
They came from a college that is very distinguished
But the college is continuing to be on the move
A New School being Urban Development
So MEDGAR WILEY EVERS is looking down and feeling proud
His spirit feels the welcome and his honor allowed
I was moved in seeing all the graduates
A tear came to my eye
I see a question being why?
It was for sadness, but joy in seeing the Men and Women achieving, and I was so proud
CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, you did it again
Another group of graduates with concentration being CUNY Medgar Evers College to mention
Now wait for new Freshmen again, and another graduating class having a future commencement that will begin
Carry on CUNY MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
Lift every voice and sing, but always remember one thing
“Your voice has a choice, but footsteps always need movement. Be assured with confidence. Have no fear as the Lord is always near. Medgar Wiley Evers legacy left his vision that will help you preserver”.

Well Alice looked in the cookbook for a new dish
The night before, it became her wish
But what could Alice prepare
However, I offer a word of caution in beware
Alice found a dish to serve her guest
If anything, find a good restaurant that should be the request
The cookbook with Stuffed Rice and Chicken
The name sounds worth eating
However, I just saw the chicken dash out the door
I guess the chicken felt I he will not be anybody’s guinea pig to explore
So that was his chance to run out and ignore
This was something the chicken couldn’t take anymore
Alice may have to serve the guest toast
But I can assure you the guest will have a lot to boast
Perhaps word of mouth being coast to coast
A cookbook is something one creates
But not eat at your own risk and discover why you were sick from what you ate
This is your time to make a quick exit before it is too late
Excuse yourself and perhaps reschedule another date
But that would require you to participate
But the best thought is run for your life
Don’t even wait to get advice
You don’t want to know what else could possibly be left in the kitchen
A dish being an unknown that no one seems to want to eat
It’s like a competition, but in this case, no one wants to compete
So Wendy’s said, “Drop in and have a Hamburger”
Yet eat while you can
As for a cookbook dish, don’t eat until when
At this point, I have reached my end.

A fiddler and Horn who welcomes you aboard
We are on our way
It will be a Hound bus being our getaway
It’s the USA to explore
We will be travelling shore to shore
There will be enough scenery that no could ignore
Just let your pledge just soar
Good Morning Sunny skies
It’s another day being inspired wise
Clear weather ahead being our advise
Look in the distance, the Rocky Mountains that stand tall
Majestic and mighty in the echo call
As we make a sharp turn on the highway, observe an Indian dance by a tribe
Our mission of our Hound bus is “Up Close America” ride
Wave to citizens in town as we pass by
Rolling, rolling, rolling
Music playing America, and lets all relate
The open endless road is our appointment date
So what more can we all anticipate?
Nothing but more sights
A restless sleep throughout the night
Major cities that welcomes us in
Let’s have a sing along and let harmony begin
The moon that shines after our daytime day
Just sit back and recline all the way
However, our Hound bus will continue to push on
We became a family in communicating with each other
We now know one another
As our Hound bus maneuvers the road
This was our getaway story ever told
Fiddler and the Horn tells us goodbye
Thank you for showing us America with you and I
The Hound bus kicks up dust
The encouragement, “See the USA being a must”.