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They are there and their prayers, resilience and dreams for our futures was manifested on this past election day. 

Not totally but it was indeed a step.

"Seeing Them ...Seein' Me"

is an acknowledgement of the knowledge that I possess of all those that traversed their individual journeys so that I could possibly engage mine, fully. 

Their sacrifice was made for me, made for YOU! 

All in hopes that my efforts would in some way continue a legacy wrapped in the KNOWLEDGE of KNOWING.

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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This season always ignites a spirit of nostalgia within me.

This year I feel as if it's a bit more intense because I know within my heart that if WE as a people do not come together and exercise our constitutional right to vote-then this experiment called democracy will further deteriorate. 

And unless you have been sleeping under a rock you know that that is not good news for All persons of color, the marginalized, and the disproportionally affected.

My heart's desire is for ALL to be able to experience

"The Joys of Family"

without concerning themselves with the various nefarious deeds of others that may negatively affect their well-being and those they love.

So...GET UP...GET OUT...

VOTE!!

and remind a friend, a neighbor of the significance of doing so.

If necessary, provide the ride!!

YES, IT IS THAT SERIOUS!!

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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I pray that this personal testimony will enable others to learn to lean and place their cares in the hands of GOD.

It does not matter what the issue is-HE IS ABLE!

Let go and be

"FILLED"

with the HOLY SPIRIT. He left it here as our HELPER!

DO NOT ALLOW pride to rob you of what is truly within-with HIM and THROUGH HIM!

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE

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We can choose to continue to view this great experiment  as one perfect union. 

However, if we open our eyes to the realities of what is occurring around US, we will come to realize that things are not going to get better by US sitting on our hands or adopting the "it is what it is" attitude.

An attitude that those who seek to tighten their grips of control by furthering to oppress and suppress our rights are more than happy to see US adopt.

"Amerikkk*a,The Troubled"

is my way of illuminating what is occurring and the concerted DESIRE of many to do what is necessary in furtherance of accomplishing their desire(s).

We have a choice!

It is up to US to exercise that choice!

VOTE...VOTE...VOTE!!!

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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It has always been incredibly vexing to me to hear adults speak negatively of children-especially children that are a part of their respective community(ies).

It seems that we have now forgotten what we experienced as youth or have become so detached from the village that other's well-being is no longer of our concern.

Sure, I understand that there are now risks when approaching the youth of today-everyone seems to be "strapped" and seem to possess little to no reticence in using that weapon.

"Abdication" 

in its formal sense is the act of stepping down from a position of high office, sovereign power, or authority.

My people...especially MEN...are we now willingly giving up that seat of authority within our communities? 

Ask yourselves that question when knowingly passing the school on PTA night, when observing the community protest being led by mostly, or all women, when remaining seated on public transportation and allowing your male son to do the same. When perpetually passing that street corner and watching the numbers swell and observing empty pews within the local church. 

AND at this time ...this important time-are we willingly ceding our authority by REFUSING to VOTE?

Failing or REFUSING to vote is tantamount to voting against your personal self-interests.

WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE...IF ONLY WE POSSESS THE DESIRE TO DO SO!!

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE

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"Vision"

I envision us sojourning ...TOGETHER...beneath and within the GLORIOUS SPLENDOR of GOD!

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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"I Witness"

When the revelation received opens one's eyes to the fact the we are oftentimes our  biggest obstacle to what we seek to achieve.

Don't allow the coaster to force you to overlook what is oftentimes abundantly obvious.

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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Oh, how thankful I am that God saw fit to remove from the roller coaster of life and establish a place of solid ground for me.

HE moved in a way that enlightened me to the fact that what I attributed to the spirit in me WAS NOT a  spirit at all-IT WAS SOULFUL FLESH!

I am eternally grateful that the SPIRIT that  HE imparted to me was and is willing to move so that I could transcribe things that are often a mystery as it pertains to their significance.

One thing I have come to learn, to appreciate, is that these "mystery" writings all seem to find there way into the light at just the right moment. Whether they are meant to address my personal circumstance, or what we are experiencing societally-they are illuminated at the right moment.

"On a Coaster...Desiring a Carousel"

is a piece that speaks to the life I CHOSE to engage for what now seems an eternity. 

Consider this piece a snippet of my autobiography. 

I have a lot to say and there are works that HE has already gifted me to transcribe-even if their sole purpose is simply a cathartic experience.

Our recent travels seemed to be the impetus for me publishing this piece. 

I am prayerful that my personal revelations helps someone to discover that it is indeed alright to shine a light on those things that once prevented, OR CONTINUE  to prevent us from becoming WHO WE TRULY ARE.

I am SOOOO THANKFUL!!!

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE! 

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Growing into that space that the facade has for so many years protected-that facade is now being torn down-much to the dismay of those who had an integral part in creating it.

There is no intent to diminish the personally held thoughts of others. There is no intent to create personal chaos within myself nor for others.

Jagged Edge

was composed when I sat and held a very nice conversation with a cousin that  I truly adore. I shared some information regarding my personal journey that identified personal struggles. When I did, it's as if I could see the luster somewhat diminish from her eyes as it relates to me. NO, NOT in a negative way-it was more disappointment.

She even stated as much.

It is imperative that we walk this journey with integrity-even it sometimes creates that same "air of disappointment" as I created for my cousin.

TRUST ME... whomever it affects will love you abundantly more if they feel that you trust them with such a sensitive part of your life.

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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LET GO of that wheel and allow HIM to captain your ship. 

All we have to do is learn to say...

"AYE, AYE"

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!