Tribute

I told myself 

I wouldn’t do this

But to good trouble 

Even in disability 

I’ve had privilege 

To have family 

But more than that

A brain and words

To articulate a pain

I’d prayed

My privilege 

Would allow me

To escape 

The injustice

And assumptions 

By uneducated 

Or misinformed humanity

Looks deceive

And for too long

I let ignorance slide

I promised I wouldn’t 

Make myself educate 

But where one

Profits or gains

Off the backs

Of others

My wants

Are eclipsed

By the needs

Of fellow brethren

I am not saintly 

I still owe forgiveness 

To myself 

For internalizing 

Comments said 

To me

But in reality

Not meant for me

Jesus cleanse me

And show me

What necessary trouble 

Looks like

John Lewis 

To continuing

The fight

To leave

America 

Better

Than I 

Found it

Waterfall

Sitting in child’s pose 

Letting my mind rest 

And my body stretch

I’m now aware 

As to why God 

Tells me to 

Be still

And in 

This glorious moment 

I just am

What a gift

Life

Penning

Thinking 

Rewriting 

And going

At it once

Again

Beautiful.

Shine
Rise
And be
The one
Who graciously gives
Even if
Their
Is nothing
To gain

Faith

Thirty years
ADA
Legislation is great
But nothing changes
Until what is
Inside
Becomes
An outward
Declaration of love
I want others
To change
When
God says
You change
Then I step in
And in love
I make it happen

Break

Child
Wake up
Your worth
Is in me
Not what
Others say
I am
Yours
I cling
To the cross
That never
Bends
Or breaks

Kiawah

Take me
To the
Surf and sand
Ice cream
In my hand
In my mind
I’m off to
Kiawah

Salt

Take me back
To that kitchen
In Miami Beach
I miss the memories
Of her cooking
Her dishes
And laugh
That roared
It could
Make you cry
I miss going
To the lobby
And getting her mail
And catching
Up with everyone
In a Spanish
I considered lacking
Despite praise
Saying something
Else
And right now
I miss her
Salt in a world
Needing flavor

Creation

Call my name
Singing
And worshipping
Love me Father
Grant this heart
Peace that only
Emanates from
The Face
Who manifested
My creation

Remain

Sing a song
Of grace and gratitude
That says praise
And pray
If my discomfort
Brings You glory
I will let
It remain

Special

When someone
Takes the time
To tell you
You're special
Believe them
The Creator
Nods in agreement
Thank you friend
For reminding me
My worth isn't found
In earthly praise

Monday

Monday
We meet again
May I greet you
With a smile
On my face

Words👍

Rise up dear
God didn't make
You in fear
But to meet it
Defeat it

Espana

Spain
My love
Land of Gaudi
And Nadal
I long for
Tapas and jamon Iberico
Starting in Basque Country
And Finishing in Seville
The land of the matador
Olé

Rockies

Take me
Rugged Rockies
No cell service
Mountain air
Breathing you in
An elixir
The natural intoxicant
I need

italian dreams

Sashaying in Prada
Dripping in Cartier
Sipping limoncello
Dreaming of Positano
Mornings and evenings
On the isle of Capri

Wander

Take me to Aix
Or that church in Assisi
Or the water in Newport
Or that hotel in Montreal
My soul revived
My heart peaceful
In places
That give
Me serenity

Relent

I haven’t been so uncomfortable
In almost a decade
I’m giving myself tough love
I don’t know if I’m freeing myself
Or just surrendering
Because I’m too tired
To fight
A fight
That isn’t mine
Blissfully ignorant
Not me
Even when I desire
One day I may
Give you the truth
Of the pain
That keeps returning
Watch your words
The sting
Does not relent
It ebbs

Lord

Pray
That I have
Compassion
Decency
Each day
When
A commenter
Says
Speaking up
Matters
Even if
It does nothing
Lord
Thank you
For that sermon
America
We need
A return
To simple
Principles
If we did
Maybe
We find Jesus
When words
Are followed
By actions

Lord
I worship you

wrong

God is having

To restrain 

My tongue

My job

Is not

To right

Every wrong

👍

Lord
Thank you
For speaking
To this soul
Through
Mr. Darius Daniels

😀

When You bestowed
Cerebral Palsy
You did something
Only in Your power
To have empathy
For those
Who have none
For you
A heart that feels
A soul that sees
That pain gives
Insight
In the
Human condition

content

Completely content
Lacking envy
Where I want
To be
Forevermore

Brie

Strolling in a vineyard
France calling my name
Beckoning me with
A kiss
And some brie

See

You don’t leave me
Even when I plead
Because
You know
I’m lying

❤️

Smile child
Love others
And trust God
With the rest

my heart

I haven't slept
The what ifs
Are at it
Again
What if I
Feared God
More than Covid
I'm trying
To control everything
Avoiding a virus
I feel like I
Can't make mistakes
My soul
Is wrestling

Love

Lord
Guard this anxious heart
Lead me beside still waters
Where you await
My countenance

love

Singing
Letting it be
And
In the now
I'm smiling

America

Old Glory
You are good
Restore
The joy
Of salvation
And faith
In you
And the land
That gives hope

Sittin

I used to hate
And sit with
My thoughts
I'm tortured
Wanting
To make
The world
A utopia
Because
What I want
Is something
Humans
Have yet to
Master
Lord
Take me
To a place
Where I can breathe
And not wonder
Who gets justice
Versus the cracks

😊

Ocean breeze
Book reading
Chips
And a drink

😘

Even when I struggle
To face the day
Or find beauty
Where I'm at
I find it
In nature's embrace

Wake up

Beautiful day
To have
A smile
That says
He woke me
Up today
Lord