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1/12/2021 0 Comments

From Where I Stand

About "From Where I Stand"

Happy New Year!!
I would have loved for my first entry of 2021 to be something inspirational or uplifting; something that would cheer on a great start to the new year. To have done that would have been to ignore the horrific political events that occurred last week. To start off the new year, I want to talk about something stale and old: hate.
We can't ignore it. There are some hateful creations out in this world. I used to be hateful and angry so I have no problem speaking on it. People who spew hate are usually dealing with something on the inside. Internal issues may be the reason for the hate but it is no excuse. We can't ignore it nor should we stoop to its level.
We may not always be able to walk away from hateful people. They may be our coworkers, neighbors or family members. Do what you can to protect you and yours from this awful energy and its effects. Empower yourself against the hate, whether it's from a stranger because of the color of your skin or if it's from someone in your circle because they can't handle your shine.
Combat hate with love and truth. Do not give it control over your life as many sadly have. Remember that God is love and vengeance is His domain. Hold those who accountable who give way to hatred but don't let them drag you in behind them. Pray for those who are consumed with it and then get out of the way so God can handle His business.

From Where I Stand

This poem is about me and the picture you see-
the one you want to understand so desperately
   in your sorry crusade to conquer me.

War is mental and it requires a solid plan.
You must first know your enemy
and where they stand
But know me, you can never do
  'cause you start from a point of contempt and untruth
“Do I know myself?” should be your first attempt,
but you’d rather hate me and all my merriment.

You question my joy when my life is low.
You marvel often at my continuous flow.
How do I keep ticking when the winder’s stuck?
How do I keep going? How do I get up?

I see you watching me.
wanting to know so ominously
about this special being that I am.
Where do I end and where do I begin?
What is that special thing that I have-
That’s made me invincible to your plan?

I say real easy. It’s God’s hand.
I now have no worries or fears I can’t stand
because my faith is in God and not in man.

So don’t be surprised when your efforts can’t shake me,
   when you try with all your might but still can’t break me.
I’m God’s child and only to Him must I answer,
   so I try to shine light and give glory to my Master.

But you have tested me and angered me
time and time again,
It’s only God’s mercy that keeps you from your end.
If you’ve heard nothing of all I’ve said,
let this little morsel stay in your head:

When you’re plotting and planning and wanting my end,
you’ve got all tricks and you’re ready to spend
all your time and energy trying to displace me,
I’ll simply call on God. He’ll come and save me.

This is the knowledge that makes me bold.
This is the truth that fills my soul.
So if you become a problem
and I need His hand above,
you better pray He gently fix you
with His mercy and His love.

Though you’ve started this war
and now wish it could change,
you still have a chance
to salvage your name.

Where do I get these ideas
and how do I call them fact?
It’s because God once delivered me from
that hollow place you’re at.

"From Where I Stand" is an excerpt from Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning

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12/23/2020 0 Comments

In Taurean's Light

About "In Taurean's Light"

This poem is about an actual dream that I had after the tragic and sudden loss of my brother Taurean. He died in a car accident on August 15, 2001 around 9 pm. Even after all these years, it is still the most devastating thing that has happened in my life. I don't say that lightly because I've been through a whole lot of rough stuff.
The morning after I had the dream was the first time I woke up with a smile on my face. I thank God for the dream and for the time I had with my brother. He was a Christmas baby, born in 1982 so I'm posting this video in his honor.
I love you Taurean! And yes, I will see you again!

In Taurean’s Light

A beautiful day for a wedding,
one of the most special days indeed.
But sadly this matrimony
only exists in my dreams.

It is of my 18 year old brother,
and such a good brother was he-
his smile, his manner, his charm,
numerous things he led me to see.

The brightest day of his life,
the proud, honored groom
was shadowed by the truth,
he was to die much too soon.

I was furious in my dream-
trying to perfect the day
but no one seemed to care.
They did what they wanted anyway.

I fumed and I shouted.
I stomped all over the place!
How could they take it so lightly-
his last, important day?!

I was way pass fed up and
just couldn’t take anymore.
Then I noticed my brother laughing
and harder than ever before.

I wondered what so funny
and how could he be so calm.
He said, “Sister, don’t be angry-
I’m just laughing at you in love.

Stop worrying over the ideal or
fret not having your way.
Heaven lasts forever.
We can do this again someday.”

"In Taurean's Light" is an excerpt from Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning.

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12/15/2020 0 Comments

The Nothingness

About "The Nothingness"

     "Back up off me!", "Shoo fly!", or "That's not what I do!"are just some of my responses when an annoying voice in my head tries to convince me to give up. We all experience rough patches when we are striving towards a goal. The devil times his whispering in our ears perfectly. He knows when we are most susceptible to his unwelcome and unnecessary advice.
     The devil will keep coming at you to convince you to give up. Faith is your primary and best weapon. As with any weapon, faith needs to be in good working condition for utmost effectiveness.
     Don't just practice faith when you need something. Make having faith in God a regular and natural part of life. Nourish it so that when you need an extra dose, it is readily available.

The Nothingness

Giving up is incompatible with my faith.
I’d easily reject the notion of its existence except
I see folks doing so all around me
seems all the time.
I become confused.

Giving up is so beneath my realm of thinking,
I had to look up the words to even write this piece. When I did so, my stomach became full of disgust.
I imagined burning my dictionary
except that I need and love it so.

Giving up is poles apart
from anywhere I fancy myself.
It is absurd to a spiritually ambitious child of God
who knows that He has plans for her.
Those plans were laid out and perfected
even before the earth was warm.
All I have to do is show up and obey.

Allowing the option of giving up
creates discord in my universe.
It has no place.
It is a spot of nothingness
surrounded by an abundance of blessings
the Lord is waiting to bestow upon me.
That spot must be obliterated.

Giving up doesn’t apply to situations that are unnatural or wrong in the first place.
It does not apply to those things
that are against God’s will,
those very things that
our endurance and abilities
are meant to change.

It is not the same as rearranging, resting, reevaluating, reconstructing or reconstituting.
It is unlike formulating a new route
when the path is blocked.
It is unlike designing a new key
when there is no other door to that particular goal.
It is not abandoning a mission
that would otherwise lead you
away from God’s designs.

Giving up? It is bullshit and
is different from anything
I ever want to know.

"The Nothingness" is an excerpt from
Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power

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I want to help uplift, inspire and empower others and to help leave the world a little better than I found it. I am an author, deep thinker & optimist. I know God is love. I am the author of "Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning" and "Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power".
It is never my intent to push my spiritual views on others. I'm just sharing some of my own story in hopes that you or someone else will gain from it and can find some strength and hope in it. As I am fond of saying: I'm just giving you a little personal information and insight. What you do with it is completely up to you!

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