I have been writing poetry for over twenty years now. This collection of poems hopefully will inspire, encourage or uplift someone in their daily walk with life and that you will have an enriching and rewarding experience after reading them. I have also written poetry locally for family and friends. A poem titled A Land So Fair, Home at Last, Journey Home and Heaven Sent was printed on obituaries. Another poem titled " My Quiet Corner" was posted in a local newspaper over fifteen years ago and was also selected to appear in a Mirrors of The Soul edition with the Modern Poetry Society in 1995. Numerous poems have also been recited at family reunions, other social gatherings and at worship services. Additional poems titled A Faithful Friend(twice selected) , If I Could Fly, and Simple Pleasures were chosen as Member Poem of the Day. A poem No Room For Hate(was also chosen as an International poem) . Another poem titled " Stay in School" was printed in a
class reunion booklet.
Philosophies in life are: Love of God, Fellowman and Preservation of Family. Hobbies are reading, listening to music, singing, writing lyrics for music, spending time and reciting poetry for family & friends and taking long walks.
Special interests are: tutoring, mentoring, motivator, volunteering and by all means writing poetry and short essays.
Many heartfelt thanks to all of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to read some of my works.
How many of you can find a faithful friend?
That will stick close by you unto the very end
When trouble comes they will never forsake
Always ready to give more than they will take
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I went to a house and walked up to the gate
A man came outside and his name was called Hate
He asked me a question would you like to come in?
I then thought for a moment hate is no kin
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Watching all of the sweet smiles on a loved ones face
Running around the race track and keeping up the pace
Touching the dew drops glistening on the wet ground
Going out to dinner then stepping out on the town
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If I could fly high in the air like the birds up above
Then seek out any person that doesn't know how to love
Looking down upon the earth and seeing all of its glory
Take to the sky like the morning dove and tell the all time story
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He woke me up this morning
To see a brand new day
So grateful for His mercy
I then knelt down to pray
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