Nothing is Forever.

They say never say never
But nothing is forever
Not life or the weather.
We live and we lose.
We win if we choose.
In this life which decisions are whose?
Nothing is forever.
We work for what we want
Our high school diploma or those thousand
dollar diamonds we can't wait to flaunt.
Nothing is forever.
Today is presently in the present but will
soon be in the past.
For this anchor you will here cast in hope
these good days will last,
While the bad you hope will catch a cab
and depart like Usain Bolt faster than fast.
Nothing is forever.
Work hard and give life everything you've got.
This is no cliche, just being a little clever.
Have faith in yourself to make this journey last longer than the "nothing is
forever" and you will see all was a worthwhile endeavor.

-With this one wanted to change things up a little. I started out writing like I agree that nothing is forever, but in the end flipped the script to show I believe that some things can be and are in fact forever.

My Medicine

Have had a bit of writers block lately & just not feeling up to par, but this right here on 12/16/09 @ 11:30 pm has cured me.
Ryan Leslie making Addiction. Watch the genius do his thing. This brought me chills because of my true appreciation for him and his music. My medicine. My medicine poem coming soon, until then enjoy Mr.Leslie!

Inspiration

When I look into your eyes
I see my reason for being.
Such a soul to self connector,
My future in plain sight I am seeing.
I know where I'm going,
But better yet I know where I'm from.
Like Jenny from the Block I will never forget & this inspiration will never become numb.
I march to the beat of a different drum.
Confident like many or maybe just some.
You won't forget the name...I can promise you that
Because my words will stick with you like shoes to a piece of Bubblicious bubblegum.

Rev Run Words of Wisdom!

Everyday Rev Run posts quotes/words of wisdom on Twitter & because I love quotes and what not Alexus sends me them and at the end of every week we post our favs so here are mine :)


From: @RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 18, 2009 1:09p

its not so much that u miss past relationships,, u just miss the person u thought they were

From: @RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 19, 2009 4:48a

To love someone is 2 wait for them, but u MUST also love ur self enuff, 2 know when 2 walk away -(love stories)

From: @RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 20, 2009 6:55a

Happiness & Success is NOT a destination!! Happiness is enjoying the scenery on the detour!

@RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 17, 2009 6:47p

Ladies:: Trying to forget someone u love, is like trying to remember someone u never knew... Impossible!

From: @RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 19, 2009 7:07p

Be you.. Everybody else is taken- Oscar Wilde

From: @RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 20, 2009 4:03a

An enthusiastic heart sees opportunity EVERYWHERE

From: @RevRunWisdom
Sent: Nov 20, 2009 4:41a

Your TRUE friends are the one's u can call at 4.am

Much love Rev...thanks for always keepin it real!

Thoughts

So many thoughts running thru my mind
I take a walk thru the neighborhood to relax and unwind.
Thoughts are a train of thought.
Could be bad but could be good.
As I walk I wonder
Is life misunderstood?
Thinking too a high extent,
Thoughts can be overbearing.
Shocking, Surprising
Like the sound of your brand new True's tearing.
Everyone has their thoughts,
Continuously running thru their minds like Marion Jones on the track.
Have a free imagination as you were taught,
Think outside the box,
And don't be afraid to step outside the white lines like ur car parked in a compact parking spot.

Eyes On the Prize

Looking ahead into my life's book that hasn't completely been read.
Got my eyes on the prize.
Ready for what's to come is all that needs to be said.
Eyes on the prize.
Dreams to redeem.
It's the real deal...not some fake Santa Clause disguise.
Eyes on the prize.
Goals to better my soul.
The bigger the better, the more the merrier
Hit me with the dream cast & me as the staring role!
Eyes on the prize.
I'm gunna make it to the top
No matter all the trials & tries.
From anonymous to well-known
My name will rise
Like that rapper from the hood known as that nigga Plies!

Auntie Warrior

Like the beautiful Mona Lisa you are

one of a kind.

Whether things are good or bad

You always keep an optimistic and

positive state of mind.

Such a big part of my heart, a caring

individual like you is hard to find.

Sweeter than a sweet tart

Such a kind and caring person to me from

the start

I love you with all my heart.

Not cancer or any distance will ever tear

us apart.

You have helped make me the young

woman I am today

Goal oriented, appreciative, and strong

There is an endless list of things I could say.

Your strength is inspiring.

Your words of wisdom are enlightening.

Your smile is so enticing it's why for you I

am reciting.

I will always be by your side

No matter if this life is a smooth or

bumpy ride.

With all the good times and memories we

have together,

Let's let the good times roll

Because you Mrs. Bereny better my soul.

Today is my Auntie Connie's birthday & she is a true warrior.

She has been battling cancer for a few years now and has kept her head held high through it all.

She means the world to me & I love her with all my heart. Everyone please pray for her as I do everyday...love you guys! :]

Promise

A promise is a pact.

You say the words,

you give them meaning,

it's like signing a NBA contract.

It's not just a deal.

Nothing like "I pinky swear",

This shit is for real.

A promise is a guarantee.

One that you will stick to and live through.

Something so essential to your mind's memory

Should stick to your soul like glue.

Exchanged words from you to me.

Oh so powerful,

carrying loads of emotion.

These sacred words are the main

character or better yet the star role.

Sadly not all promises are kept.

Can leave you feeling distraught

or thinking what could've been like dot dot dot.

Too many people seem to be the same.

Say one thing and do another.

Who truly is to blame?

Keep to your word.

Be the difference amongst us all.

Don't be fake like a Barbie doll

because a kept promise can pick someone up when they fall.

Free Stylin'

There you go,

tryin to criss cross things up like Lebron

on Kobe

Get your priorities straight

and quit spinning things up like Mr.Maguire

comma Tobey.

Keep this mess up and you'll have me

saying "I don't know you, and you don't

know me."

Everything you say to me these days is

just baloney

Got the mind frame of a kid

What happened?

Here take a sec to think about it and enjoy your cheese with Macaroni.

The Upbringing

Here's a little story that must be told...

Ever since I was a youngin' I've thought

out of the box

Always busy planning my future

Not the kinda kid who was lost kicking

rocks.

When I was just 5 years old, my parents

got divorced.

Not very common back in the day

A quick adjustment to swallow, I was

forced.

As the years went by,

I became stronger and more aware.

This is real life

Whether its right or unfair.

Like most people in the world

I've faced my share of big changes and

obstacles,

Sometimes the best way to handle them

is just to relax like a kid and eat orange

cream popsicles.

Living with mom here,

living with dad there,

It's like 2 different worlds

So many differences that caused me to

stop and stare.

Coming from a mixed background of

blonde hair and blue eyes

Along with curly hair and sweet potato

pies,

This white dominated community was in

for a surprise.

Through all the hardships and changes,

All I ever wanted was the truth with no

lies.

Now I look back at all the many sighs and

cries

Some things I can't remember for what

reason or why.

But after it all I've opened my eyes to

realize my past is what has molded me,

the hundreds of tears and smiles,

something I could never regret or despise

because the love and support that got

me through never dies.

The Good,The Bad, & The Racist

Common says a white man's yes

is a black maybe.

Sad to say

it hasn't changed much since before I was

just a little baby.

The good are the good,

the bad are the bad,

but the racist are the ignorant and just

plain mad.

So narrow minded

ha how pathetic and sad!

They are those who look at different skin

colors on different people as being just

an unnecessary fad,

like Michael Jackson's style in the music

video Bad.

But I am please to say this is one fad

that will never fade, not now or ever in

other words never!

Everyone is different.

Be proud of the person you are born into

being.

Stay true to self, be who you are

And don't let anyones comments or

actions leave you with a scar.

You determines you...not the color of

your skin.

Black,white,brown, or pale

You are who you choose to be...a blessing

or a sin.

Don't judge a book by its cover

or a person by their skin color.

Take the time to get to know who they

truly are before you speak...give it a month

or even just a week...then watch and learn what you

will discover.

I am half white and half black and couldn't be more proud of the person I am. It saddens me to know there are still racists in the world who truly believe the things they do, but in the same sense they motivate me to work even harder and complete the goals I have set out for myself so in the end I can come back and say "I told you not to doubt me!"

Focused

Its now fall of '09.

Finally the start of senior year.

I cant believe its already here

But I'm ready & going in with no fear.

I have my goals,dreams, and aspirations

To become the next great writer is my

goal career.

I know what I want & I know what I need.

Nothing is going to stop me,

Not negative words or people.

I'm on my way to changing the

world...catch me if you can, but I'm

already in the lead.

I'm confident not cocky.

If my vibe is misunderstood, then take a

second and re-read.

This is my time to shine.

Focused is what I am.

This isn't the end of the game...in my mind

its only half time.

The road to success is all but a walk in

the park.

Although, the constant ups and downs

are what it take to make your historic

mark.

My family and friends are my back bone

of support.

I'm ready to complete my journey.

In other words, its the second half of the

game and the time to take the court and

defeat all competition of all

shapes,sizes, and sorts!

Trust

Trust.

Trust is a must in the life we live.

Be careful who you trust.

In a friendship or acquaintance

Whether in love or in lust.

Nothing is for sure.

There is no guarantee.

Actions speak louder than words

Reassurance is the key.

Something worked for

Not openly given

The great success of these steps

Will keep you determined and driven.

Fear

Scared.

Trembling.

Shaking.

The words that define the sacred word

of fear.

Everyone has one.

Spiders, heights, change.

Some have a ton.

Fear is that of a state of mind.

You are the creator, but you have the

power to also be the destroyer.

This state of mind can be defeated...so

long as it is left behind.

A fear must be met face to face.

Show your strength.

Defend your character.

Prove you are a strong individual who is

not and never will be a disgrace to our

prideful human race.

My Little Sunshine

Sophia Grace Ray.

Yes she's my little sunshine.

My pride, my joy

She makes a bad day just fine.

The look in her eyes.

The light in her smile.

She's so adorable

It's gotta be a crime, but pretty please

no trial.

I call her mini me.

She has so much to give.

Soon to change the world, just wait and

see.

Just one and a half

She's got her ABC's down

And is probably better than you in basic

math.

She never seizes to amaze me.

I love her with all my heart.

This is my poem to her.

Written by her one and only Sissy. :]

R.I.P. Grandpa Kenny Rankin

Unexpected.

Why do these things happen?

No one understands why.

So unfair

You can't help but shed those tears and cry.

He whose soul brightened the sky.

A smile so unforgettable 

That's no lie.

A Father... Friend & Grandpa.

So caring and selfless

He was like a superhero

He could fix any problem or mess.

Composed of such a big heart

That Kenny Rankin

So talented and smart.

Will never be forgotten.

Always will be loved.

His legacy will be carried on forever 

Through his loved family and friends.

What a beautiful endeavor.

The Shit in Life

Everyone has their shit.

It's just how life is.

One big test of character that asks

Are you too legit to quit?

Everyday we face new obstacles.

Some bring anger

Others a flow of tears.

Everything happens for a reason

So don't be afraid, face your fears.

The shit in life is what completes us.

Agree or disagree

Its true for you

And also for me.

We all have those moments.

In which we feel like we've reached our 

boiling point.

Over it...said and done

Life is too short for bullshit

Go out and have some fun.

The shit in life is our drive.

Why should we suffer?

Call the news crew, let's make this change live.

The shit in life is seen in only one way.

An ongoing issue.

Although we learn a new lesson from it everyday.

Fight till the very end like the soldier in Iraq.

Live life freely 

With no regrets to give back.

We only live once.

Remember to keep that in mind.

So stop dwelling on the bullshit in life

And happiness and freedom is what you will find.

Deep Down

Deep down inside we all have things we

hide.

Secrets never to be told

Memories of which we wish we could let

go like a stain erased by Tide.

We all have a past.

Good or bad

It's what has made our lives last like jeans

designed by William Rast.

Everyday we learn new things.

Whether we are aware of them or not.

Sadly some things leave you feeling

distraught.

Some say the truth is a lie.

Its all in how you look at it

And respond to its meaning.

Sometimes its too much to handle

Too much to take in.

Lies for years here and there.

Feelings hurt

Respect dismantled

Sometimes hearing the truth is too hard

to bare.

We hold onto the ones we love because

we care

Whether or not they cross the line

You can't let them go like your favorite

tee shirt you always wear.

But in the end

We must do what's right for us.

Follow our hearts

And face the fact that this here lifelong

issue is too deep down to fix or mend.

Dedication

From the very beginning we have been 

told the background of dedication.

The walk way to success and the steps

of drive and passion.

This is the word known none other than

determination.

The force that will not let us quit.

The one that keeps our eyes on the 

prize and our heads held high.

The source of power that will never let

us doubt or think negatively.

The one that no matter where we go in

like will never let us put to shame where

we come from and no matter what will

never let us forget.

Realization

Anything can happen.

At any moment or time.

Very quickly or suddenly slow.

Even at the drop of a dime.

One day good

The next misunderstood. 

All we can do is pray 

And have hope and faith 

That the days to come will be okay.

Everything happens for a reason.

You were put here for a purpose

You may know tomorrow or next season.

Your time has not run out

This is your wake up call

Take advantage with no doubts.

You are so loved and cared for

Your capabilities are endless.

Realize your strength and walk through this open door.

This is only the beginning.

Live each day as if it were your last.

Look into the future.

Don't dwell on the past 

Set your goals

Create you own quest 

Do what you love 

And fuck the rest.

True

Be true.

Yes that means real.

Be true.

To you and your loved ones too.

Be true.

Yes the opposite of false.

None of that fake mess.

Something more but nothing less.

Be true.

Hold nothing back.

Say how you truly feel.

Or else sad to say that's a quality you lack.

Be true for the better.

Be the best person you can be.

It just takes a little effort.

Until you've expanded your mind and grown like an old Oak tree.

Ironic Poem

So its been said our country's in a recession
Yet some still buyin' Hummers and diamonds
Where is the lesson?
Love and hate.
Composed of so many traits.
Happiness anger.
Joy and stress.
The two cause you to express.
Cause you to confess.
Passion is where they meet.
Brought together by feelings, stress, and worry of defeat.
Their differences are their similarities...this is a one way street.
The world before our very eyes has become so corrupt.
Hard work and dedication have lost their value.
We must interrupt.
Daily heroes going unrecognized.
Receiving next to no pay.
Hollywood stars being mesmorized
Gaining dollar bills in every shape, form, and way.
Irony?
That's up to you to say.