Back Down Memory Lane (Remake)

I've made mistakes in the past
Don't know how I eluded His wrath
But it helped to shape my path
("Success" is the name I proclaim)

Future happiness is what drives me
Current troubles try to gyve me
But my faith allows me to break free
("Success" is the name I proclaim)

I'm establishing a nation
Based off Bob's education
And Michael's dedication
("Success" is the name I proclaim)

I know what I was born to do
And how I'm going to keep it true
But how will YOUR legacy define you?
("Success" is the name I proclaim)

The Inspiration of R.A.

When I go...I'm gone
Never to return
Looking far over the horizon
Why would I ever want to turn...

Back...again?
Though the friendships that were won
Would make me stop to wonder
Am I leaving matters undone?

Perhaps...maybe?
But I shall never know
My bags are already loaded
As I'm preparing myself to go

Oh why...the rain
Is coming down so hard
Is this a woeful omen
Or is this city now scarred

I love...you all
But it's time for a change
As I gave you all I got
I've slowly become deranged

The final..farewell
Meditation ascertained
Space is needed to gain knowledge
Unadulterated and unconstrained...

Mary

He's dying
He's dying
And I can't stop from crying
And I thought I'd feel some joy
But to myself, I'm lying
He's dying
He's dying
And I can't stop from crying
He's caused me hurt and pain
But my heart is somberly sighing!

Have Mercy!
Have Mercy!
For he no longer hurts me
He's sorry for his sins
And to death, he's no longer worthy
Have Mercy!
Have Mercy!
Grant him more time to show thee
That he's learned from his mistakes
And from Earth, too soon for his leave

It's too late!
It's too late!
He's lifeless on this very date
And though I tried to pray
God already determined his fate
It's too late!
It's too late!
While he's standing outside the gate
He asks to come in
But eternal burning is his mandate!

Timing Mirror's Refrain

Preseverance has a new name
And it sings as bells and chimes
For 24 years, her legacy created
Still withstanding the tests of time

This name of Preseverance
Has been known for five years
The battles have been mighty
And the triumphs brought only tears

Now, the moniker shines brightly
Through the crevices of despair
No longer shackled by those
Who've done everything but care

So herein lies Jaime
On Preseverance's name signs
Twenty-four years in the making
And still withstanding the tests of time...

#70: The Affirmed Quinzaine

Life is but a walking dream
Are you slumbering?
Or awake?

Silky Soul Annexed

(Instead of waiting until someone has passed, I've decided to write Odes to friends...)

The coolest fool is a cool dude
Stock-piling numbers and knocking out hearts
This man is silky soul smooth
And I've taken notes right from the start
With a cognitive flow and mid-range tempo
My mentor's gained claim to fame
Throw in a mic and a spotlight solo
Now, all the women want a chance to tame...

This cool fool...this cool dude
I've witnessed mature over the years
No longer a young brother, tactlessly rude
Rockin the city swag with a Northern beard
The definition of "cool" is "calm, composed and under control"
Ninety-six (96) percent of the time, he's that
Which leaves three (3) percent of his human soul
Not phased by the one (1) percent of hate-driven attacks
(Through poems, he's taught me that)

Keep striving to chart
And never be silent
Only a few months apart
Yet you've greatly influenced my talent.

(Thanks)

Attention (BJ's Challenge: Universe)

Liars and schemers and haters, they are
Dancing puppets and coons, and fools, they star
When will we get it together and realize what's wrong
Instead of whining, and crying, singing the same old sad song

The rumors and gossip that's spreading aren't true
Yet we eat it like grandma's hearty country beef stew.
I'm tired of deceitful and malicious attacks
Unwarranted degradation and mistreatment of (blacks)

You use us for money and personal gains
Yet the leader of this lynch mob has a ghetto black name
Don't blame anyone else because this is your fault
Miseducation, perpetuating...you have been bought

Sell out..far from it but oracle soon approaching
Take it back to the homeland, my griot's been coaching
Me on how to rise above all this animosity
And anarchy, and calamity, o, "Mercy, Mercy Me"

You've raped these people and the land of its riches
You're nothing but greedy, demonic, 6-headed (witches)
We've followed your lead and danced in your halls
Now, we're pregnant and blind listening out for your calls

At the brink of extinction, I now know who to trust
We have to stop fighting because it begins and ends with us.