Piece of Peace

Knowledged Inspires New Greatness

I remember being young..
People said..if they turned the lights off; I would disappear.
But through the darkest times of life
My presents through God is always strong here.

I still wonder; What do you see
when you look at me.
Another statistic
Or another black K.I.N.G?

This very dark skin I'm in;
Gives me stereotypes from black people and white men.
Making them believe that I suppose to be dead or in the pin.

But Instead i am on this pen;
Searching inside my soul; deep within
Praying to God with strong patience;
Still trying to not wonder when.

When will I be loved?
When will my brothers put down the drugs?
When will people who dont know us;
Stop perceiving the next black man as a thug?

If I didn't define myself;
For myself..
I would be the image
Made by someone else.

We're soldiers without the service;
We're poets even when we're wordless.
We're strong when we're nervous.
YOU ARE; even if you have never heard this.

The definition of a man;
Is a description only God can understand.
But I know that; for every life
There's a amazing plan.

There's too many black superstars
Locked behind bars.
Too many young kings
Taught to be afraid of big dreams.

But I'm hear to tell you;
You can live your dreams by any means.
Know that money don't determine your worth..
So everything ain't what it seem.

I remember a movie, 1 scene
Where Ricky gave that Act test everything..
And whenever he lost focus
His brother was there to remind him of his dream.

I believe his name was trey
Who could have been involved..
In seeking revenge that one day;
Decided to head home that night because he seen a flash of a new way.

Everyday; there's a young king just like trey.
Who can listen to what his heart has to say.
And really be the one;
To show his family a better day.

One man can change the world.
Strong men and women ; can raise boys and girls.
So imagine if we all stood together;
like kings and queens;
with thorough thoughts beyond diamonds & pearls.

I'll pray for you
Pray for me too.
There's still times in my life
I don't know what to do.

But I grab hold to faith
In hopes to inspire you too.
I'm Still writing for the dreams of a nephew
A daughter, a son and a single parent too.

If you think I have hate towards you
There's nothing I can do.
But remain me, let you know that it's not true.
I'm a non judgmental spirit,
cause nobody knows what we went through.

I put my heart on display;
As my mind runs a relay.
Everyday I just pray its gone be ok..
And open my soul to what God will say.

Hopefully the way I choose to inspire
Will get you higher than a pound of purp and bic lighter.
I want to be the first spiritual writer
That inspires loving fighters.

The knowledge is in the books..
Not in the way life looks.
Faith is everything
You only stronger cause of the extra steps you took..

..Knowledge Inspires New Greatness