50 Years Of Greatness

Knowledge Inspires New Greatness

First off;
I want to start by saying thank you so much.
For your love, care
And always having a special touch.

Everything in your presence is blessed
And your touch is not limited by flesh.
Because everything you do
Is heart felt; nothing less.

I remember times I was a child
And my conscious thoughts would constantly run wild.
You would tell me that it's ok
And then my anxiety vanished as you smiled.

The simple things you do;
Are the reasons I could make it through.
It's been times I didn't want to go on
But I had a true best friend in you.

I know that I'm your son forever
And when it comes to mothers in my life;
No one could ever be better.
My passion for my queen runs even deeper than these written poetic letters.

It's been times that we were all we had;
Age 12 granny left, and I stopped hearing from dad.
But the strength of your love;
Never ever let me remain mad or sad.

Thank you
For every late conversation.
You worked hard all day,
Then came home and always changed my situation..

Just by speaking a couple words
That big families probably never heard.
I hope you hear "I love you" and "have faith"
More than 1,000 times because that's what you deserve.

Days like yesterday,
I usually wish that i could fly away..
But I prayed to God
And through him; you let me know "everything will be ok".

Some mornings,
It seem hard to get up.
Because of the dark nights
With no one to hit up.

But I remember even on the days you spent alone;
Your faith and hope never split up.
Cause of your drive
Even today I say "young kings don't give up"

I'm a strong young black man
Loving, respecting and fighting to understand.
Still Managing to show a strong spirit
Like I never doubted God's plan.

The weight of this world;
Once Had my mind gone.
Eric Garner's death
Made me wish I was born a different time zone.

My thoughts were everywhere
And these poems about you are a attempt to bring my mind home.
So if I lose topic;
Just follow me as my mind roams..

You ever believed in a vision so strong,
That you dream of it all day long?
If wanting to give you the world isn't right;
I'm ok with being wrong.

I live for three purposes;
Love, protect and serve God.
I'm a 21 year old black man;
Faced against all Odds.

But here I stand;
Strapped with a plan
And food for thought
To help minds to expand.

Only because I was blessed with a royal mother;
Who has knowledge, wisdom and a strong spirit that understands.
So No matter the stereo types;
You made a black mamas boy; into a well-rounded man.

...thank you, I love you.