Strength

My Passion

By IS The passion I have for writing is a feeling of peace and tranquility The desire to inspire myself ambitiously A sense of freedom without actually being free Unlocking…

Life is Too Short

By TE Sentenced to 7 years in prison at the age of sixteen Life is too short to be sitting in prison Holding grudges on a person is a waste…

Gratitude

By RW Thank you for being loyal to me Thank you for loving me Thank you for supporting me Thank you for confiding in me Thank you for bringing me…

My Mother

By MS If only words could show The depth of my heart Or the love I have for her My mother A strong black mother Who through adversity stayed strong…

Rocky Road

By AG As I travel this rocky road Obstacles await me I once was told So I humble myself in order to prepare And not fall victim to meaningless despair…