ubiquitous summer night
where
bamboo butterflies
resting
their
translucent wings
upon
the
windmills and hills of Don Quixote  Spain

A thread of crimson, through the heart it weaves,
Binding two souls, like leaves on autumn's eve.
(Image of two souls intertwined amidst autumn leaves)

Beyond the flesh, where shadows dimly play,
A deeper song, the spirits interlace.
(Image of two souls intertwined amidst starlight)

No mortal chains, nor vows in whispered air,
Can hold as strong as love's own whispered prayer.
(Image of two souls intertwined embracing)

Through laughter's light, and sorrow's tear-stained stream,
The lovers' bond, a moonlit, silver dream.
(Image of two souls intertwined under a moonlight sky)

For in the hush, where secrets gently hide,
Two hearts aflutter, beat as one inside.
(Image of two souls intertwined sharing a heartbeat)

A whispered touch, a gaze that speaks untold,
A love eternal, braver than the bold.
(Image of two souls intertwined gazing into each other's eyes)

Let doubt and fear like phantoms fade away,
In love's embrace, forever and a day.
(Image of two souls intertwined fading into the sunset)

For though the world may spin, and seasons change,
The lovers' bond, forever will remain.

In America, it is difficult to be black
You always have to stay on track
Where are all the Black men, at
Incarcerated, must of them, Jack
Well, I made it most of the way
Hey, I got a good job, with good pay
So, I am getting married, on this day
This wedding ceremony worked out, you know, okay
Now, its time to celebrate, this way
Just friends and family to congregate, up in this place
Man, this wedding reception is great
Yeah, it is dark outside and it is getting late
I need to step outside to meditate
I got something special for my baby girl
Then, I grabbed my keys and my coat
Casually, I jet to my car
Well, I did not get very far
I heard gunshots ring through the air
So, I got nervous, with great despair
Sure, you feel the tempers flair
I see the man, packing the heat
You feel the anger in these streets
The words began to shout, no doubt
Boy, put your hands up, behind your head, before we roll out
We have no problem here, Mr. Man
I just want to get some stuff out my car
The policeman said no, then pointed the assault weapon, at my head
Now, freeze, step down, and put that body on the ground
Then, I reached down for my car keys, with my left hand
*****, those bullets blasted out, like jet rockets
Suddenly, they burst a few rounds, up inside of me
I receive multiple bullets from my head to my knees
They decided not to incarcerate me,
Instead, they invited me to this 50 bullet wedding, without the bride or groom

In thy dreams, a world takes flight,
Where fantasies dance in the soft moonlight.
A realm where hopes and wishes run,
In the sweet embrace of dreams yet spun.

In the still of night, when stars align,
Thy dreams take shape, vivid and fine.
A canvas unfurls, a masterpiece born,
In the realm of dreams, where desires adorn.

In thy dreams, futures surely come,
Where visions bloom, where hearts succumb.
With every slumber, a tale unfurls,
In the whispers of dreams, where the heart swirls.

A world of enchantment, of pure delight,
Where imagination soars, taking flight.
In the ethereal realm where fantasies roam,
In thy dreams, destinies find their home.

Through the darkness that blankets the night,
In the theater of dreams, dreams take flight.
A realm of possibilities, where hopes become,
In thy dreams, a certainty to welcome.

So in the embrace of night's tender hum,
Let thy dreams blossom, let them become.
For in thy dreams, where dreams succumb,
Lies the promise of futures yet to come.

When love looked inside of me one day,
It found a soul, in disarray.
In gentle gaze, it saw the pain,
And sought to heal, to soothe the strain.

It peered through layers, deep and wide,
Where emotions and fears often hide.
With understanding, without a plea,
Love embraced what it could see.

It sifted through my darkest parts,
Unraveling knots in broken hearts.
In every crevice, in every fold,
Love sought to heal what time had told.

When love looked inside, it found a spark,
A tiny flame in the endless dark.
It fanned the embers, made them bright,
Banishing shadows with its gentle light.

Love whispered softly, "You're not alone,
I'm here with you, to make you whole."
In its gaze, I found the key,
Unlocking doors, setting me free.

So, when love looked inside of me,
It found a soul, longing to be free.
With tenderness, it lent its hand,
And helped me see, helped me stand.

You are my glass
of vintage wine
and your sweetness
quenches my thirst


You are my sustenance
the daily bread that
feeds my heart, mind,
and soul


You are my illumination
radiant and burning bright,
the enlightenment
that attracts me

No more can be said
now and forever
you are my sweetness,
my light, my daily bread

One calm summer night
I visited the city aquarium and
I noticed the sharks and the barracudas
Playing a lovely game of tennis
Yeah, the sharks and
The Barracudas are just
Sitting around eating
Strawberries and drinking tea
How could this be?
The great white shark called out, "the surf is up!" and
The speedy barracuda replied, "fifteen Luv!"
How could this be?
Suddenly, the sharks and the barracudas
Noticed me standing there, and
Standing on the other side
Well, they all agreed,
If you want to learn how to swim with
The sharks and the barracudas,
First, you must learn how to play the game!
Oh, what a lovely sport it is!
Are you from Essex?
Well Its so lovely there, this time of year.