Da Hood

Da hood is the place that I call home
Da hood is the place where one can feel so alone
Da hood is the place where you see things that are sad
things that are scary and others down right bad

Da hood can creep up on you and take you by surprise
Da hood has no respect, better watch out or it might be
your demise

Ya try to blend in with the crazy ole ways,
perhaps ya wont' be noticed and they'll merry on their way

Da hood takes what it wants, if you got what it needs
Da hood hurts anyone, self respect.... oh pleeeease

Try do what's right, while keeping your kin safe,
An education of the other side, da hood has lessons you
can take

Learn to keep your eyes open
Learn when to uproar, learn when to be silent
and sadly to ignore....
And most of all you learn what's wrong,
A sad state of affairs.... cuz doing something right
.... Da hood seems lost forever more....

Through my soul this day

Sitting alone with my thoughts
Thoughts of Mom
Tears flow freely
Forming Sobs.... I miss you

I am overtaken by a strong scent of Lilies
Can it be? I close my eyes and grasp my hands tightly
The scent is overpowering around me, it envelops me

Is that you? I wish I could see, I wish I could hold
Through tears of sorrow turned to joy I know
you came through my heart and soul this morning
with the Glory of God this beautiful Easter Morn.

For He has risen and you are by his side in Heaven
One day we will meet again. I Love you.

Hold on

It's amazing how we, as humans, feel the need to "hold on" to everything.

I write this as a general statement, not an all encompassing one.

In the past I have held on to many things that weren't necessary.... some material things, some not. Just in case you know.... just in case.

Does holding on to things hold us back?
Does holding on to things keep us from moving forward?
Does holding on to things make us better?
Does holding on to things keep us from growing?
Does holding on to things keep us from the paths that call to us?

Many questions whirl through my mind. Perhaps the best question to ask one self .... "Is holding on necessary?" "what's the benefit" "and for whom"?

Perhaps the better question to ask oneself is "are you ready to let go? Are you ready to let go and allow yourself to fly"