I’m Thankful

By B.

I’m thankful for the first time I felt pain
because I’ve learned that something in life
is not a game.
I thank God for the first time I experienced
the loss of a friend’s life
it taught me life is precious and if you don’t respect it,
it might be your last night.
I thank God for the time in lock-down for 23-1,*
because even in darkness
I was awakened by the morning sun.
I’m thankful that I’ve been separated from woman,
God’s most precious treasured molded in gold.
Their beauty is so incomprehensive
and complete, man’s soul.
I thank God for allowing my friends
to testify against me on the stand;
at that moment I knew he was all I had
and my faith should never be put in man.
Some day and night through Karma
the things you see in the dark comes to light.
So I’m thankful most for seeing things
not just black and white,
but in 360 degrees a complete circle of life.
Life is moment of impact that causes ripples in the sea
the things we go through is a reflection
And not our true destiny.
So don’t be weary of what you go through
in the valley of death
but be proud of the reflection
in the mirror of the man that’s left.

 

*23-1 refers to being in a cell for 23 hours a day, with only 1 hour outside.

2 Comments

  1. Hillary on November 29, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    B, thanks for your words—they really touched me. I’m glad you’re able to see light in darkness and to start turning difficult situations on their heads to see what you can learn from them. You have a lot to be proud of when you look in that mirror! Keep writing!

  2. Musa on February 25, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    Poet-Author,
    Your soul, and words are heartfelt. Your spiritual abilities to see life through new lenses is touching to say the least.
    Keep walking with god that’s guiding you and slowly revealing to you, your truth.

    Love-forgive-teach and heal!

    Deep &Inspired!

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