POetic Expressions of Truth

Neo Soul is my favorite genre of music. It gives me a feeling that is so great, but I don't even have the words to explain just how great it makes me feel. I am always in the mood for Neo Soul. It has the power to make you smile, cry, and fall in love.

If you do not believe in yourself, who else will? You have to believe that you are capable to do great things in life. That does not have to be arrogance or cockiness. Confidence is not a bad thing. It is necessary to be successful.

We tend to envy things we admire about others whether it be material things or character traits. That envy often becomes jealousy. While we may want what others have, we don't always know how they arrived to the point where they are. The path to get there may have a price tag that we are not wiling to pay. Be careful what you wish for.

There is nothing like a father's love for his daughter. You spend their entire childhood trying to protect and guide them so that they will grow up to be respectable ladies. Then, one day you wake up and realize they are all grown. At that point, all you can do is hope your example was good enough for them to make good choices.

America flaunts the monicker, "Home of the free." While America is the best place to live on earth, there are still some fundamental flaws that keep many people in bondage.

There are times when your heart is so broken that you just don't know what to do. You still try to love, but you hurt so bad. This is about one of those times.

History has many atrocities that people prefer to leave buried in newspaper articles, dusty books, and the memories of those who experienced it and have passed away. It's important to discuss the parts of history that are not that glorious to keep us from repeating the same mistakes. It is also therapeutic for the victims. This piece talks about some of the lasting effects of racism. We can't pretend like it never happened, or that all is ok. 

We have all been there. Living life some type of way. Then you look back and realize just how bad some of your decisions were. We feel like there is no good within us. We can never run so far away that God cannot reach and restore us.

Misinformation gets passed around so easily. Don't be mindless sheep. The fact that it is in print or has strong backing doesn't make it true.

This is the story of the day my mother passed away. Although I knew it was coming, nothing could have prepared my heart for the pain I would feel after she took her last breath. I think I am able to go on with life because her life was so beautiful.