What is change?

What is the look of change?
Young idealists out to cure society’s mange?
A black man serving at America’s helm?
Taking us to possibilities outside our world realm

No positive silence

Dear graffiti woman,

You… give.. me… LIFE…!

Surface ebony tinted like mine
Down to earth tones line your outside
Together on these street we are minorities

Bliss

Bliss

Not knowing

All life’s truth

Just what you need

Innocence

Slow Jams in Costa Rican Office

I walked in the room to a sound
Quite diff’rent from ones norm’ly found
Keith Sweat was who played
“Nobody,” lyrics sang
I laughed because here it’s profound!

Eternally bonded

 “Bubbie!” I hear a voice say
The tone is one of a delight
Its using a nickname that lacks rationale
But it wanted it, and made it stick

Yes, I’m Southern

Yes, I’m Southern
I like my tea syrupy sweet
and my chicken fried between a biscuit
Don’t have chicken?
Well drizzle a little sausage gravy on top
And don’t forget my side of grits

Oh Yes, I’m Southern!
Where groups of people are simply y’all,
Ma’ will pop you for gettin’ ‘side yo self
And things are put up, not away
Good mornings, Yes Sir and No Ma’am All necessities
But shoes- not so much

No, trust me I’m sho nuff southern
By way of North Cack
Where every occasion calls for a fish fry
And barbecue is an menu option at cookouts
Served slapped ‘tween bread and topped wit slaw
Taters and Hushpuppies a must

Don’t believe I’m Southern?
Well don’t make me reach in my pocketbook
Better ask ya mamma and ’em
Cuz I bet cha we all some kin
And if not,
Well bless your little heart…

Yep, I’m southern

The Journey

Peace on earth through tranquil environments

Everyone searches to find

Arguing what places are the best

Refusing to settle for less than what we fathom we deserve

Stacked with our luggage, onward we travel

Our journeys continue forever each step realizing

No place is perfect, Paradise is in our minds!

Ode to Michelle Obama: A salute to American’s First Lady

Michele Obama, First Lady of the United States

A beautiful image, strong and proud
Aside the commander in chief you stand
Without words you speak for black women loud
Showing our worth and purpose in this land
Goes beyond mans objectifications
Portraying us as intellectuals
Independent, faithful and nurturing
Unafraid of the ramifications
Influential, not ineffectual
I’m left gawking here in admiration

Mas Pura Vida

Rocky shot of Playa Montezuma in Costa Rica.

Mas Pura Vida

Joy, beaches, birds, sloths, monkeys

Mi Paríaso