On this Philadelphia street
You walk quickly by and don't acknowledge me
In this the city of brotherly love
But at this makeshift place where I suddenly died you bring flowers and cry
So many have placed flowers and stuffed toys where my life was lost to street violence and this one fact remains ever so true
In life down here though I was nobody to you
I was always somebody to Him
Yes,it seems quite a shame that only in death people have finally learned my name.As life drained away, each breath grew weaker and weaker,inside a faint prayer was reaching out to Him on this litter trash covered sod,somehow I knew these final falling tears running down were reaching the heart of God
And this one fact I know inside as my life and vision dim
I might never have been anybody to you
But I was always somebody to Him

I wish you warmth from winter's dark and cold.
Eternal youth to keep you from growing old. I wish the granted prayers
that are yours to keep. Dreams of me as you lie down to sleep. I wish you
Laughing children playing under the smiling sun and equal pay
For all  the hard work done.And sharing meals at gatherings with a
A varied collection of friends. Blessings  from everywhere rushing in
A joyful life while traveling around the bend.

I won't be satisfied until I make you mine
Come take my hand and let's travel on through time
And if you don't learn to feel like I feel
Just let me turn and walk away
But you really know inside I want to stay
It's hard to calm my nerves when you're in my presence
And I don't want any more of our precious time to pass away
And I want you to know that my feelings as of now will
Remain the same and pray my love will last until my dying day

A sultry song,welcome as summer
Sliding from my heart and clouding my mind
Like I need you so very much
I grow faint when you touch me
Don't you know?
Or can't you see my dear?
Just what your fineness does to every one
Every word is precious to me
Your word is my delight
My heart hears it starting
Isn't this our love song?
Such a lovely sound
The air is warm, and my heart beats like a slow piano tune
Ahead is a new trail for us to follow
As we form our special dream
Composing our own words as we go

Now,John Henry , was born  in a cabin, deep back in the woods
And he could drive steel railroad spikes, like no other man could
John Henry stood 6' 6', and could drive steel , with either hand
Legend spread his name,throughout the land
He walked up mountains, for exercise,and remained a steel driving man
Until he died.If you see John Henry coming,you best get on back,
Because even a fool,would know,that John Henry is going to pass
On through,laying down some train tracks

Let me your faith renew, I need you to clearly see, that its room for us
Both on this life's journey, so please put your hand in mine,
Let's build together a love so fine, one that will last for all time
It will truly be one divine

Reach out a helping hand,if you see someone down, be sure to help him
Stand, he might for the moment, have lost the way, everybody needs
Somebody  to help them stand, there is darkness of hard times reaching
Out for us all, you can be a helping light, while passing along
Love and help people, of all colors, with all of your might, young or old
We all need some comfort, in this spinning fast old world, it doesn't
Matter if you're black or white, man or woman, little boy or girl
Sad  tears fall from everyone behind closed doors, you might be the one
That misery is looking for, or even the one to someone's whispered
Prayer, cried out in hopes, that someone will come and really care

People daily from death are falling when life is steady calling
Mother where is your child? Is she in the street unprotected
And running wild?If you get to heaven before I do
Tell my Daddy and Mama that my earthly love down here
For them was true that I make it safely through each day because
They taught me how to pray I see people struggling hard to make it
Each and every day.They want things to get better and find a better way
We need to make a shift while there is yet time
Free the the worries and troubles from each mind
While spreading around some joy
We need to give each other some natural ease
And each day while living down here seek out peace

We're two men walking on the same street, and since I don't like you
Must come up with a plan to **** with a bullet or chokehold and say
That you tried to take away my police gun, after a few days the Grand Jury will decide that I committed no crime and I'm walking around free
While you're buried in the ground, my badge is untarshed
I'm trying to stay out of the headlines and not make a fuss
But everybody knows the truth of RICHARD PRYOR'S words when
He said that JUSTICE is JUST US

Wake up each day by assuring yourself to keep it moving
With thankfulness and joy past all doubts and fears that would attack
Belief and  GOD given faith in yourself, know that you are greater
Than any problem or enemy that could ever undo dreams
Or unloose your forward stride of yes I can
Always bear in mind that you are the answer to any foe or fear
That could ever come across your path so keep It moving
And always know inside that victory and success are waiting on you
So keep it moving you are the answer to your problem
Keep It moving

Let all dreamers become doers
Divorce I can't and marry yes I can
Don't ever let defeat stop you
Nor derail new dreams or plans
Keep on fighting until in total victory you stand

I try to move on but the pain lingers on deep inside
She has me living in the land of the broken hearted
Left the door of my soul open and sadness walked in
Where did my happiness run? Where did it go to hide?
Face lonliness now and kissed goodbye all of my dreams
Nothing excites me any more so I guess its the right time
To end up in the land of the broken hearted
Taking my emotions to be repaired it will take some time
To come back but I'm here because love didn't really care

We were dancing on the love floor
It was such a fine romance, but as it was getting started
You picked up  someone else
So my heart never had a chance to recover
It was put high upon the shelve
And when I had a moment to look at what happened
You danced away with somebody else

Last night I couldn't sleep
After you took me home when we walked  hand in hand
Under the moonlight,  when morning finally came I felt so adrift
And my lonely heart just didn't seem right, looked over at the ticking
Clock on the nightstand and started to reach for the phone
Needed to hear your voice ,but fought my silly pride
Maybe you'll help me find all the dreams that I left so far behind
And pull them all back to get some piece of mind
Somehow you know your love will wash away all the pain
Of the coming days and sleepless nights
Want to see you again walk together in spring rain
Be with you for all time, which is the only reason
I couldn't sleep last night

I am not yet ready,to taste of death, nor smell its foul, and rancid breath
Slowly stripping the very life, from my human bones, yet know inside
That each man, born on this earth, must die alone, i know not the one
Who penned,''It's not the length of the life, but how well it was lived''
Time may not place  or number me, among the immortals, but  i carry
The knowledge within, that in all of my living days, i gave , and sought
Out love, in this crowded space

I speak your name and it bounces off the room's darkness
   The romance is long over
     Say no long goodbyes
        Just take your things and depart
           Memories are the only things left
              Lingering in the corner of my mind
     Although they break my heart
       To every one who asks I smile and say that I'm fine
     Taking a long vacation
Only packing necessities
  Some moonlight walks
        Romantic picnics
           Action packed movies
              Cuddling in bed on Saturday mornings
          And the sweet  Lingering smell of your clothes
             When you were here with me
              All of this was left behind

I laughed when you said that you were leaving
Did'nt want the tears to wipe my smile away
I knew if this heart of mine started crying would be doing it both night
And day how I hate the the very thought of you leaving for no one
Really likes to loses and if there was a choice given between
Happiness and sadness I guess happiness would be the winner each and every time leaving is always ******* everyone the only token is a void
making everybody it touches so annoyed

Your life, like a framed picture, can be dropped, and broken into
Many pieces, sometimes shattered, beyond repair my friend
And you think inside, that the pain will never end, often its not possible
To outrun the past, because it keeps you company, day and night,
Never allowing you to forget it, or ever win

Let angels say amen that CHRISTMAS time is here. Let  JOYBELLS  Sound everywhere and children's prayers for gifts be heard. Let churches be filled with folded hands of thanks.
Let ANGELS say amen throughout the universe .
And nothing disturb the peace and love of those seeking
them on earth.
Let the angels sing sweet lullabies and lift each voice in song.
Let the angels say amen and protect each kind and weary
heart from all harm.

Let my love answer your desire
And take care of the need within

Let your heart speak your voice. By making this man a choice.
As I draw near please  except me. With no doubt or drawing  back. In fear. My love will go beyond the bright lights. Last longer than just one
Solitary night. To treat and make you special.As a treasure with respect.
Beyond any measure. Just let your heart speak its voice

Lie down beside me. As your heart is beating fast. Both of us are wrapped
In silence. I want to make each second last. Whisper in the darkness
Sweet things my hearing longs to know. My beloved one don't be
Concerned we'll take each motion real slow.Lie down beside me .Let our
loving moments be a feast.Later on cuddled together as the dawn rises
Slowly upon the earth there will be time enough to sleep
As I've told you before each motion will be taken real slow
Let us take our fill of love until the duties of the day
Make us have to depart

Live your life if young or or old live it well before Death steals
Another chance or rings the final bell don't break positive promises
Made to yourself because if they're not kept don't depend
On somebody else live your life dare to give it a try
Each moment lived is getting away don't let dreams pass on by
Never wake up tomorrow with tears of regret there are adventures
And wonders that are waiting out there that haven't been met yet
Live your life back up each sorrow decide today not to beg steal or borrow live your life it's only here once so live to distribute it right now

Living on the outside since you took your love away from me
Dying slowly inside can't run away from myself
There's no place to really hide, love took it's gift away
Floated away like a beautiful balloon
It an inspiration like a locked door opened to see
But disappeared like smoke in wind blown air
But just because you want something I've learned
Doesn't mean that its meant to be

Living to survive  trying to keep myself alive
Having to always roam in and out of strange foster homes
Looking for two loving hearts of a mom and dad until
That happens  I'll just cry all day and be sad
Won't you bring this child home to our house today
Seen so much pain and suffered so much strife
Won't you take a chance and add me to your life
Reach out your loving hand  let me hold on to you
My dream of having a family only you can make come true
Filled with rising hope inside living to survive
Please let this child alone come to you

In the deep green rain forest
    There is the elephant watering hole
     Huge snakes on the ground
      Cross your path so bold
           The hippo takes a mud bath to cool off
              The monkeys high in the trees
               Let out shrill laughs
                   Bullfrogs jump around in the water on lily pads
                     As the moon replaces the sun
                        Than your eyes open and you're safe in bed

A chance to thrill to someone new. Getting older each day that comes
When their's really nothing you can do. The chance for love left with
With that last romance. Disappeared like sand in the hour glass.
Longing to hear someone whisper I love you. Loving to hear someone
Say I care. Before you leave here. Want someone to say you're needed
So much. And that they will always be right there.

Look what they done to my freedom,ma
it was just here a few minutes ago, but America done stole it away,
chains on my neck,legs and soul everywhere I go
its enough to drive a grown man insane
see my silent tears water the dust my red bloodcrying turning the clay
wish I had wings to fly away
but all of me is hurting night and day
see what they done to my  freedom ma,if I could just rrest on your ***** for a little while
until the dark lonely night turns into the golden day
they put a noose around my freedom and dreams ma, chained both my hands and feet, took away my very smile and turned me into a slave
look what they done to my freedom, ma
it was just here a minute  ago, but Americca done stole it away
look what they done to my freedom,ma






ou know it was here just a minute ago

I admit that I'm losing my heart and mind over you
There is blindness now it came in like a storm with no warning
The only shelter is being close to you
There are times when men put up a front and try to act brave it's true
But I openly tell the whole world I'm losing my heart and mind
Over you, there is nothing more for me to do
But tell every body who will listen
I'm losing my heart and mind over you

Born into the world as Louis Armstrong , he was called "pops'' in jazz
Circles  or Satchmo when he picked up his trumpet on the Ed Sullivan  Show  and London heard the black and blue notes
Notes sounded in Copenhagon too
Sadness was turned into joy every time he blew
Notes higher and higher in tune
And each one spanked like a bad boy
Even Bourbon street picked up Louie's sweet vibe

Love is the key that unlocks the door to let joy into your life
Love is the rock of faith upon which it stands towering high above
Mistrust and fear. Seeds of unselfishness allow love to flow and nourish  Each soul that it touches

Your arms are the sweet and warm cradle where I belong
Took me in and forgave me of all my past mistakes
Your wonderful love showed me and the World at large
You have  just what it takes, no longer alone and wandering
On my lonely own, not since your love enbraced  and called me home
Each moment with  you love lifts me higher and higher
Than a cloud could ever be the warmest feeling
That keeps a man inspired, my life is a river of clear happy
My tears fall silently for those out on the streets
Not knowing this new joy, who have to roam
Keep loving me girl the way that you're doing
Because your love called me home

Don't give yourself to someone, who won't really care about
Your value or even your worth, who won't be home at night
Or work during the day, curse you out and  demean and treat you
Like dirt, your current bad condition, doesn't define who you really are
You may not be looking now, but an earthly prince will come and seek
You out, and treat you like the queen that you are
Love will prepare a place for you at the table
To dry each and every tear, when before misery hung your head in doubt
When at times low self- esteem threw upper cuts to knock
Your confidence out, when you grew dizzy from looking high low
Everywhere, love brought you out of the place
Of old dead memories, and you clearly heard its voice indeed
When love called you out

Love can turn around on you. Happiness is not always renewed
Some precious things one can never keep
Courage is never for the weak. Love can turn around on you
I've been told when I've wanted to hold on to it
When gray and old. Have its mark deep down in my soul
If its blessed you hold on to the glow. Love can turn around on you
I know

Hold on to your love
While its still around for the sad and forlorn know for sure
That after awhile it cannot be found
Time's clock is ticking so fast and the love that 's belongs to you
Fight  and guard to make it last
Listen to me and let your love flow free
For love always meets its perfect melody

Is it the same love that we're sharing
Or did you simply stop caring
Nothing right seems the same
Looks like love forgot my name
     Never was seeking fortune or fame
     Just my share of love to claim
     But instead of a wow
     Love forgot my name

Love is chocolate or vanilla to my soul
And I need so much your hand in mine to hold
I'll share with you my cherry pie
Want to love your sweetness forever
Until the day that I die
You're the only one in this life
I want to grow old with

Sitting in the park, signs of summer all around us. Cuddling so close
So glad that love has found us. My world would be one without you
In my life.Promises made to friends and family before you came , can
Now be kept. We have yet to know some of our best times as a couple
And I want to thank you my dear, for loving me. Our love is deeper than
The ocean,taller than a redwood tree. Words can't express all that your Love does and means to me

Love has left the building
It was't reasonable nor wise,don't you know that we are all GOD's
Children here in His eyes .See me on Philadelphia streets
And you look past or turn away, it would be nice to live in a city
Where people smiled or hugged along the way
But this is not the real world closed minded folks would say
Hate's darkness is approaching and it took time to contruct
What ever happened to in GOD we trust
I have a strong unshakable feeling that love has left the building
And it's taken along with it affection ,faith and trust

Love is new to me and that's a fact, tell what should I do
And how should I act? I'm going to start living again
Said goodbye to Mr Lonely because we were never really friends
No more tears in the dark night silently falling down
Since love has come to us, guess I'll hang around
Smiling all of the time and busy gathering future dreams
Things don't seem as sad as others would have you believe
Sadness has given a pardon to me and on the subject of this love
I know we both can agree, but I know even though I'm a bit slow
Love is new to me

With love seeking you out
There's no place to hide
It causes folks to laugh or cry
When its really good it will make you sigh
Just watch out because it could happen so true
All I did was wonder how kissing and holding you would be
And yes, it happened suddenly to me

Love can be intoxicating as a rose, but than again, a rose has thorns
Everybody knows,they can sooth inspite of the pain break you and
Make you whole again. Make one in love feel a lift, than have you
Feel like tumbling down an endless cliff ,love can be as sweet as a rose
But a rose has thorns everybody knows

Love proved to be a never ending lie, you left me alone
With never a moment's hesitancy now my mind is like a scythe
Cutting away in a lonely field of why, we both cut down
The mysterious tree that surrounded our love in life
In our leaving each other were secrets revealed
That caused both to say goodbye
The racing flag shot out: no second place
No third in show, sadness was the take all winner
Now its time for both of us to go

When the Sun comes up each morning
You might just find me down
The reason is very simple, cause nobody but me is ever around
Looked to left, than I looked to my right
Waiting here for some satisfaction with all my might
You know that need somebody to love right here on Earth
And not from above , need me some soul shaking love
Love that I can feel way down in my bones
Need some love satisfaction from a lady that won't back up or leave
Me alone.
Girl if you're out open your ears to my hurting plea
I need some love satisfaction come by here and see about me

Mama's gentle hand rested in mine before putting me on
The giant yellow school bus and somehow awareness made it known
I could trust these hands with my life
The very same hands that wiped away my silent tears
Hugged and kissed away my fears chased with medicine and cold cloths
The fever from my brow death has taken her from me
Leaving sweet memories behind
O how I wish to feel that loving caress as mama put on my stylish cap
And shinny shoes and after school lessons were done at night
Prepared each meal into a bountiful feast to take the mind off
The poor neighborhood of youthful blues
I watched her hands iron shirt and pants pressed so fine
Mama never asked for much for herself but was always
Giving to others with a smile if you were hungry she would
Put an extra plate on the table  while calling you her pet name
For all ''Sugar'' even in trying and hard times she provided for
Her children
Now in my mind I see my mama on bended knees with eyes closed
In prayer thanking GOD for taking her through another day
Across the falling sands of time in the hour glass
I can still see mama's hands

You've had the same strange dream before. Many nights in a row.
Waving a red cape in the horns. And hot rushing breath of a 3,ooo pound
Bull. As the light of courage begins to stir deep inside. You were in this
Place before. But it was called another name. The dream spoke of where
You fell in the white sand. As blood dripped from puncture wounds
Which left hoff prints of stain. And hundreds of people craned their necks
Watching you avoid death in that same place of fear . And passed over the bridge to relief. So many times. The courage becomes smooth as
Polished stone.And from the same place you stand. Others have stood
With fire in their bellies. Slow  burning glow. That calls them forth
But this is real and no dream. As you fall down dying in white sand

Maybe I should hide my heart so it won't be get broken
And stop listening to sweet words in my ear
Just when they are spoken. Watched so many tight couples break apart
So I learned to stop sticking out my tender heart
Maybe I should as of today hide my heart
Don't want it tossed around in a loop
Maybe I should hide my heart so sadness won't get a hold on me
Maybe I should hide my heart and keep it pain free

That first day back from kindergarten
The first summer vacation
Soft falling rain on new lovers
Fresh cut sweet smelling grass
Flexing bare toes in the warm sun
Christmas morning with the heart bursting with childish excitement
The delightful taste of mister softee in different flavors
Mama's moist homemade gingerbread filling the kitchen air
Cuddling your favorite love by a crackling fire
Portraits of natural outside beauty designed by GOD
Intense feelings hidden by a false calm waiting
At the altar for the bride to arrive
All of these special moments of life composed  of waiting and watching
Anticipating and enjoying gifts like an impatient
Jack-in- the box

Today is an unwritten slate everyone can write on
No  matter what you want to say
All day, all night
Put in a place nearby
The happy words and the sad  ones
Are gone until the next day
A new one to compose anew

When you're looking in the mirror, tell me, who and what do you see
Is the image of one who is crooked, or as honest as can be, soul and
Conscience die and are washed away, when you cheat others and lie,
And when you close your eyes, and try to sleep at night, peace won't
Give your mind a try,you can't point your finger or talk , about somebody
Else's life,if your own isn't right,learn to respect yourself and others
If its day or night