Just Fine

The embers fade slowly
Nightfall brings an uneasy calm
Curtains veil the reality
Of the past day's fire alarm

It weighs in the mind heavy
An itch that seems to persist
Discouraging the drive within
Questions thy path to dismiss

Is it fallacy to continue further
Or simply a pause in the display
Daylight disrupts the dew-fall
Time for undone gumption to play

Gather my thoughts and inaction
Courage in the midst of the line
They may fire away effortlessly
I'll face it with a smile just fine.

The Tough Life I Seek

Its the tough life I seek
The pain, torture, and agony
Where fortune seems bleak
And the sorrow is deeper in me

Why should I do this?
Engage in the terrible straits
The narrow road of crisis
Determined by the Fates

Dredging through the mud
Emboldens my resolve
And boils my cry for blood
Barriers beware of ensuing dissolve

In this dark, harrowing time
My true self discovery occurs
Ripped away from what is sublime
This concoction begins to slowly stir

Fermented in the shaded shadows
A phoenix starts to emerge
The fiery flow beckons and bellows
My power soon converges

What is this you see?
It is the reversal of direction
Lifted up from changing seas
Cleansed of the failure distortion

You see the tough life I seek
Is only but for an mild instant
The lesson learned in meek
Forever rises in changes fervent

The new self that rises
Points a new direction of North
The strength of character surprises
Forward and further comes forth

The time away in somber silence
Stews the mind courageously anew
It grows in strict, incorrigible confidence
Becoming a light, airy, and vibrant hue

The change is nearly complete
My story makes a transition
A new challenge is here to meet
I seek to amplify with distinction

Its the tough life I seek
The pain, torture, and agony
Where misfortune is bleak
And the joy is deeper in me.

What counts is the positive sum

You can't ever go back to before

Time changes too rapidly

Before you know, it soon approaches

Tomorrow is here now quickly

You're glad the the worse is gone

But at the same time previously

Gone also was the sense of bliss

Oh how time flies so mischievously

Yearning for joy in the ever present
Disparaging pain somehow seeps through
Present pleasure vanishes abruptly
Replaced with despair tinged in a dark hue

Indeed its a roller coaster journey

What dreams may not come

Journey forward nevertheless

What counts is the positive sum.

Who knew it was to be...

Who knew it was to be

The time was at a definite hand

A reckoning massive in display

Revealing an ordeal un-grand

The issues do remain

Troublesome disparity it'll be

A house laid waste ill-fame

In gruesome, macabre territory

Mud-slings and the dirt

Abhor the mirror-face

Prodding a need to cleanse

For mercy, penance and grace

The time is ever-present now

As it was in the persistent past 

To brush the dirt off the shoulders

And raise a tall, devout mast

Reinvention beckons a will

Set sail to the North my friend

To let it it loose unabridged again

Maybe its intervention, a God-send

The sludge grudge may bellow

Fastening like murky quicksand

But it hasn't even a chance

To capture this feature brand

Always forward and more

Heartfelt gusto unforsaken

Onward ho to the promised land

A change in the making

And here we go my friend

Are you ready for the journey

Who knew it was to be

Revealing an unknown entity.

The Dreams We Dream

The dreams we dream

Sometimes spark a drive

Such as in a light column beam

Egging us on to take a dive

Liftoff the countdown ends

We arrive at a new doorstep

A tree branch limb extends

Hope spurs from what we've kept

Exploring the new waterway

All caution to the waves

The wind calls us to play

To spelunking in the caves

The cost of opportunity

Is cast away by the wayside

All items are full of possibility

No rules need to abide

Delving deeper into the pools

A phantasmagorical world emerges

Monsters, angels, and even fools

An ethereal picture converges

A far reaching sound pings

Closer to the tower I climb

The audible sound now sings

An awe heavenly sublime

A message is scrawled

Upon a weather-worn scroll

The words etched and crawled

Beckoning my innermost soul

At this most basic elemental altar

Set aside in the darkest hour

A message is meant to halt the falter

Not to be stagnant and cower

It is time indeed

A thunderous clap bellows

The lighting strikes a feed

Zapping the lackluster fellow

Reinvigorated away from the darkness

Forthright in the beauty of this design

Breaking through incorrigible starkness

Drinking of the celebratory wine

The dreams we dream

Sets a positive emotion

The righteous path that we deem

Congruous for zealous devotion.

Hocus Pocus

The night before

Starts with a flicker

A bit of excitement

Yearning for quicker

Out in the horizon

The light changes

Dusk becomes dawn

Emotions in all ranges

This is the day

Make or break

Anxiety heightens

To realize my stake

A question pops

Expands in the mind

Should I have

Oh never mind

Full steam ahead

I jump wholly in

Whatever it is

Bear it within

The sun rises

Here already too late

Time to go

Now is the fate

What is perceived

Dreams of grandeur

Nightmarish horrors

The opening door

Time to see

Critical Focus

I am awakened

Hocus pocus!

These are my thoughts are of the future, of what is around the corner, and how I visualize a fateful day. I'm not sure what this fateful day is about, but it popped into my head just right now. It is a view into the internal mechanism of my mind and its actions, the decision-making process. Does your mind work the same way?  

Fire Away

Others may try to impose on what should be normal for you, but the reality is only you and your creator know what is best for you. Follow your heart and have tough skin. Let your detractors fire away and watch their criticisms deflect off you. In the end you will be satisfied because you led the life that you envisioned for yourself.

This also reminded me of an earlier post of mine called Forge Forward. Check it out!

US Soccer Pride

What a summer?!

There were many great moments in the world cup this year from defeat of the defending world champions Italy to the surprise German youth movement. Obviously, what is etched in my mind is the Landon Donovan winning goal shot in extra time against Algeria. That certainly will stay with me forever.

Slowly but sure, soccer or what the world calls football is growing in the US. Let's hope for a brighter future in 2014. But for now, we take a pause to reflect on our national unity and the motto that drove the 2010 US Men's National Soccer Team. Please enjoy!

I'll Be In The Sky

In my opinion, this is where hip hop music needs to go:

One day...

...we will conquer our fears, downfalls and struggles. Until then, we shall strive 110% to reach that goal. Though the night brings pain and wickedness, the sun shall undoubtedly rise and we shall rise with it.

Always on the Verge

Always on the verge
Ready to merge

Something grabs a hold
Stopping me from the fold

I want to reach the goal
That burns in my soul

Forward the imperial march
Through the destitute marsh

To that better place
In the right chase

Optimism sets a course
For no more remorse

I seek such path
That cleanses the aftermath

Always on the verge
Ready to merge.

My Fate

As the door creaks open
A monstrous figure appears
Dripping tears and sweat
Ferociously emitting fears

He growls fiercely loud
Terrifying the soul
Heat emanates from him
Blanketing the cold

The eyes seek you out
Mystifying in terror
He sees through the dark
Into the most inner

A blaze is lit
Engulfed is the room
I have no way out
Impending doom

I can see the hunger
The agony and pain within
Locked up in dormancy
Too long has it surely been

Rage fuels him
It shrouds the damp air
Encircled in flames
Affixed with a devious stare

A sudden movement
Is all it takes
One swift strike
And death seemingly makes

The ground quickly quivers
He has made his move
The thunderous quake
Like a hammered screw

I fall in grace
He devours the mold
An explosive transformation
Bends into the fold

Awakened from slumber
From the ashes pitiful
Flight takes its strong form
A phoenix in full

Morphed from the dreary
I have become him
In hunger and piercing pain
Filled to the bitter brim

I have returned
From the land of nether
Darting toward the goal
Of the dreams of better

Long it has been lost
Now I gather in powerful force
The passion and motivation
My flight takes it course

I shatter through the door
For opportunities embrace
Trailblazing through stubborn rock
Leaving a clear trace

My soul is lit with fire
The fervor resonates
I'm focused on my desires
I'll make my fate.

More Spark

Waiting
Now and later
It seems distant
More forever

Where am I
Listless
Fearing the fall
More restless

Sitting alone
Fired up to go
Held in place
More no

Anger beseeches
Riles my insides
Pain in the gut
More aside

The direct path
Closed indefinitely
Under construction
More debris

Stuck in a rut
Facing nowhere
Helpless
More tear

Quietly
Comes the dark
Another chance
More spark.

I know I have not posted anything for quite awhile. There have been many changing events in my life for the past few months. I shall soon share through my verses soon enough. The inspiration for this one was the blank, unimaginative mind I had while I was busy with the reality of life. The dust settles and now I return to the land of art and poetry. I hope to see you soon.

The Sun

I know for sure
That you are there
High above
Always fair

Even when
The clouds dismay
Block the view
In dreary gray

I shall not be
Hopelessly dissuaded
I will wait
To be serenaded

With the birds
Your accompaniment
The songs they sing
A virtuous moment

The colors displayed
In pure unison
Brightly shown flowers
A sublime sensation

When you rise
I run and play
Jump freely
In awesome display

When you fall
Asleep in slumber
Too I dream
Of tomorrow's number

What sightly rays
The melodic measures
Will you bring
That I can treasure

Then here you are
Awake I am again
Certainly pleased
Of your choral refrain

Up I go
In delightful mood
You are the best
My spirits renewed.

Fight of Opportunity

To get to that door
The gates of thy fruit
Through hard labor
And pesky persistence

Only to receive
Not a hearty handshake
Of good fortune
Nor acceptance deserved

Rather at that point
Slammed in your face
This door of opportunity
Before a step convenes

What sorrow must be
The fruits of thy labor
Turned to sour despair
And much angst

Like a dark joke
Directed at one
As others laugh
You cower in silence

Invited to dinner
To eat the scraps
Even dogs disdain
Swallowing wallowing

I could go down
Such a path
After being scratched
From the lineup

But that is not me
Nor should it be you
Times are assuredly tough
Though it is not the end

Though I fell discouraged
Off the ground I go
Dust off the dirt
Move forward soundly

Packed with better tools
Stronger skills
Fiery vengeance
Directed energy

Absolutely with gumption
I shall win definite
I'll break open that door
And take my opportunity

With help from on High
A heart of pure gold
Mind of steel might
I am ready to fight

That is the course
I shall pursue
You should as well
Ready that battle armor

Times are tough
Indeed lamentable
But not pitiful enough
Nor time to be inept

Improve one's agility
Work on your resolve
This fight within in us
Shall succeed courageously

In the end
Through those dark days
You shall look back
Marvel at that slight

Can't get there
If you don't try
Time to go
It is our fight!

Forge Forward

T.I. - No Matter What

Forge forward
The plans constructed
Deep in the mind
Put into action
Do what is right
Fight for the inner self
Beliefs formed fiercely
In the barren and solitude
Of darkened skies
And cloudy nights
Fear not the competition
The denials of your creativity
Show up to the ring
But not only that
Confidently deliver
The upsetting knockout

Forge forward
Always and forever
Others will deny
Your skills and aptitude
Theirs' is a blind distrust
Be not afraid
The path you seek
Through sharpened skills
And a hard work ethic
Goals will be attained
Atop the mountain
You shall valiantly stand

Forge forward.

A New Year's Resolution

Upon us comes a new year
Fear not the rise
Cries a new daylight
Fight stoutly forward
Toward the good life
Fife for the drive positive
Prerogative in daily motion
Devotion for the hard work
Lurk for the right moment
Embodiment of good taste
Haste not the personal renewal
Cruel not my heart
Start with that tender love
Dove ever so peaceful
Cull together our friendship
Leadership's example in action
Fraction the faction dissonance
Eloquence in mannerism and etiquette
Set in this persistent path
Hath this resolution
Solution for the new year.

The Morning Light

A ray cuts
Slices through
The darkness thick
Of a night deadly full

This tiny bright
Encounters with force
To begin the journey
For the day's course

A tiny bit
A little more
The deep abyss fades
Receding until no more

The brisk cold air
That shrouded the night
Leaves behind the dew
Of its morning last fight

Mine sight does see
The piercing beam
Through to the heart
Awake from the dream

Upon it is
A new daring day
Out from the east
Time to break for day

The warmth of the sun
Shatters the cold pane glass
It is the morning
The shine starts to amass

Time to forge ahead
Seeking the west
The morning sunlight
Beckons with its request

Ahead I will go
Into the shower
Cleansed by the light
Rejuvenated with power

The blessed illumination
Fulfilling in bountiful nutrients
A smile I am aroused
The sun provides and presents

Thus begins today
The full course of play
Strengthened I will go
Thanks to the morning light of day.

Let the Healing Begin

Let the healing begin
The pain that torched
Suffering through injury
Decisions wrongly coerced

The mirror did shatter
In numerous pieces indeed
Crying seemingly infinite
The sorrows of the ill deed

But change is in the air
A new calm fair breeze
Replaces the foul torrent
Of callous seeds to seize

A new light of day
Arises from the east
Signals a new tune
No less or least

Hold your head up
Confident exuberance
Peering not backward
Seek to self enhance

The bell tolls loudly
Rings in my ear
No time for mourning
Party time to cheer

I am renewed
A bright outlook ensues
Let the healing begin
From dark to lighter hues.

To make a mistake

It is human
To make a mistake
Falsely perceive
And wrongly partake

Now the question
Of utmost importance
Will you proceed humbly
Or recede in arrogance

The answer is simple
Yet hard to attempt
To change is the need
The mind is in contempt

To move surely
In the "right"
The pangs and angst
Growing pains fight

But if you stay stubborn
Stuck on a wall
Rock hardened heart
Inclined you are to fall

To work toward change
Seems mission impossible
Take it step by step
You will find it plausible

To make a mistake
Is to be human
But how you resolve it
Will improve your acumen


I am certainly human and prone to mistakes. Luckily, I am human because I have the ability to change and progress forward to enlightenment. Every day is a struggle, but if you have hope and desire to walk to the light, it may just be well worth it in the end. Be strong, confident as well as humble. What you seek may just be closer than first thought. Its not how we fall because we are destined to fall, but rather what we do after falling. That is what counts the most.