red snapper
leaping
from
the
sleepy jaws of
the
wild grizzly bear
returning from
the
winter hibernation

even though
the people
all the way down here
still
asking for ice water
to drink
and to
cool down
the
blood in their veins
man
it is
hot as hell
down here
just
because
the
devil is a liar

The wind may howl, the clouds may roar,
Thunder crack and storms may pour,
But deep within, a fire burns bright,
Ain't nobody gonna steal my light.

Trials come, waves crash and churn,
Hope may flicker, embers turn,
But roots run deep, where joy takes hold,
Ain't nobody gonna sell me cold.

Shadows creep, doubt whispers low,
Fear may claw, a silent foe,
But I raise my voice, a joyful shout,
Ain't nobody gonna dim my doubt.

Through grit and grind, my spirit leaps,
Over hurdles, valleys steeps,
For in my heart, a song takes flight,
Ain't nobody gonna steal my night.

The world may spin, a dizzy chase,
Smiles may fade, leave an empty space,
But in my soul, a truth takes root,
Ain't nobody gonna steal my loot.

My joy, a treasure hard-won prize,
Sparkling fire in my eyes,
A radiant flame, a burning song,
Ain't nobody gonna do me wrong.

So let them scoff, let shadows fall,
I'll dance with joy, embrace it all,
For in this life, my own to claim,
Ain't nobody gonna steal my flame.

So raise your voice, let your spirit soar,
Sing your song, forevermore,
For in the depths, where joy takes hold,
Ain't nobody gonna steal your soul.

God is the creator
and
he is my light and sword
he is holy and wonderful
he is my rock and my shepard
he is love and mercy through a storm
upon
the quiet shores
thus
he prepareth a table before me
with
water and bread
he is the air
that
i breathe
and
he maketh
a quiet place for me
to rest my weary head
while
moving behind the scene
and
through
his holy word
He is my light and sword

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