In the Zone

In the Zone

Nothing like the carefree play of this age—the freedom of no cellular connectivity. It’s the decades before 2000, the street kid mentality in me trying to make a comeback. With only a land line, we were nearly impossible to find … Continue reading

Invictus

Invictus

Out of the night that covers meBlack as the pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance,I have not winced nor cried aloud.Under the bludgeonings of chanceMy head is … Continue reading

Shed a Tear Cause I’m Missing You

Shed a Tear Cause I’m Missing You

Yesterday morning was a tough one. The distress came out in those glossy eyes, those eyes that when first opened I was there to receive. There she hunkered on the couch in the dark, alone to grieve for her mama. … Continue reading

Standing in the Hall of Fame

Standing in the Hall of Fame

That spirit blows through every now and then and only after a time of vetting do you get to the inner truths of the soul. To try the spirit of human beings, of what mettle they are made of that … Continue reading

Just a Little Patience

I remember those carefree moments of summer where I would stroll down to my neighbor’s home who had everything we didn’t. Cable, drawers overflowing with sugary snacks and unlimited bootlegged movies. MTV was usually on when we weren’t watching another … Continue reading

One Dance Left

One Dance Left

In case you were wondering glorious soul, I have one dance left. I didn’t receive the benediction of a singing voice but in my post-midnight melee, I just might try. One things for certain I will always have one dance … Continue reading

My Youngest Enthusiast  

My Youngest Enthusiast  

An enthusiastic and avid explorer of life indeed, ever so grateful my little darling selects me to join her along her quests. What an honor to be finding our way through life side by side with her. What else can … Continue reading

The Fire Lit Within Me

The Fire Lit Within Me

is what allowed me to survive…it’s inextinguishable. I’ve been peeling a new layer of authentic resonance that intensifies exponentially daily. It hit me like a trance at first, but gradually it transformed into ecstasy allowing me to feel the magic … Continue reading

The Soul’s High Adventure

The Soul’s High Adventure

Friendship and devotion conquer all in this charming camp as children of all shapes, shades and ages converge with one goal in mind: as much fun as possible under the prime sunlit summer skies. Other objectives: strive to spend time … Continue reading

Too Many Pricks to Count

Too Many Pricks to Count

In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act. – George Orwell In a time of vile brews patented by malevolent inventors not drinking the Kool-Aid can save your soul. This matrix is a thorny thing indeed. … Continue reading