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.