Dedication:

To Serve as a beacon of possibly to the person that is

Having trouble getting out of their own way.

• A breeding ground for creativity and wings to allow you to soar as high as your ambition

Acknowledgements:

To a helpful scripture of my life, that eagerly pushed me to purchase a journal and offer my poetry to the world, and when I wouldn't you went and bought one and made me take it seriously. Without that push these poems would simply be beautiful after conscious thoughts.You undoubtedly remain the sufficient reason I started taking my passion seriously, and I will never forget that conversation.

Bless you to all of the courageous women that were instrumental in uplifting me in a loving and expressive atmosphere. Intentionally creating potential avenues that have led me to the honorable man that I am today. There is nothing like a proper family and I'm blessed to retain aware people in my corner that merely desire me to shine as bright as possible.

To my closest friends, thank you for lending me your ear as I bounced millions of words and schemes off you. That is something that is priceless in my eyes. Thank you for not downplaying my affirmation of wanting to be an author.

Complicated Illusion

staying with every reason to leave

content with being comfortable; neither pushed nor pulled

but anything is better than starting over right?

combing through the questions in search of intention and purpose

old arguments lead to familiar destinations

what you deserve falling low on list of things you require

unobtainable desires

tainted belief that love is misery and pain is access to their hearts

Bumps and Bruises

Mishandled as you began to reach your peak a path so unique

Life never knocks before it enters the room

Unapologetic is what most assume

But I see you

A mind that's piecing it all together

A heart that longs for transparency

Weathered skin

The eyes that cry for security

Hands forced to hold it all together;

a smile that brightens the weather

I see you

As if by chance

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