Thursday, July 30, 2020

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

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Beautiful.

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

Monday, July 27, 2020

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

Sunday, July 26, 2020

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

Friday, July 24, 2020

Kiawah

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

Thursday, July 23, 2020

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

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Remain

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

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

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, July 20, 2020

Monday

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

Saturday, July 18, 2020

WordsπŸ‘

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

Friday, July 17, 2020

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
OlΓ©

Rockies

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

Thursday, July 16, 2020

italian dreams

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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

Monday, July 13, 2020

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

Sunday, July 12, 2020

πŸ‘

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

Saturday, July 11, 2020

πŸ˜€

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

Friday, July 10, 2020

Brie

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

Thursday, July 9, 2020

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

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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

Monday, July 6, 2020

Saturday, July 4, 2020

America

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

Thursday, July 2, 2020

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

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

😘

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