Hiatus

WELCOME BACK!!!  To those of you who have checked here off and on for new content, I thank you for the continued interest.  Without getting too much into my time away from this blog, I am happy to say I’ve been bit by the ‘writing bug’ and I’m eager to share some of whats be rattling in my mind.  So without further delay, here is my first poem completed in a long time.  Special shout-out to my support team for always bugging me for new work.  ‘preciate each of you!!!

Caste

Who am I, under this caste
Overhead, shaping my path.

A jugment, based off of lives,
Out of my hands, brimmed with wrath.

Unable to move around,
This frame – trailing my shadows.

Stalking my future pursuits.
Thoughts of me – on the gallows.

In a game I want no parts,
Yet I’m still forced to attempt.

Try to rebel, standing firm,
My efforts – met with contempt.

Still victim to growing hate.
Forever linked to a land.

Whose core upon we have built,
A way of life far from grand.

Still seen through a vision veiled,
Laced with truth that’s based on lies.

Chances for a lasting peace,
Seem to start through hollow eyes.

Everyday – more of the same.
Differences leading to pain.

With fingers pointing each way
Yet no plan to break the chain.

New futures starting each day.
These roots expected to grow.

Being fed the ills we craft,
Setting up their life of woe.

Will we ever pull ourselves
Out from under what’s been done?

Or will cycles still spin on,
Nothing changing, nothing won.

      

Thank you for your time.  Stay tuned for more content.  I will begin publishing on this blog a new chapter series very soon!!!

In Memory

Tonight was the last night I will ever get the chance to physically see my grandmother.  A week and one day ago, her time here with me came to an end.  A woman, who has been a part of my entire life second to only my own mother.  Saying that I will miss her encompasses only a small part of what I am truly feeling.  The love I’ve been able to receive from her, shaped me into the man I am today.  I have always been thankful that I was blessed to have my mother and my grandmother raise me. 

The poem I am posting was read to her tonight, the first time I’ve ever read her any of my work.  When she first heard I wanted to publish my poems, the joy and pride in her eyes pushed me further to do it.  Any dollar amount I needed, she was more than willing to give to see that dream come to life.  And when she finally held the book in her hands, she kept it on her bed with her, or on her dresser right next to her bed.  When I’d walk into her room, she’d point to it with this smile like a kid that I will always remember.  I wish this wasn’t the first time I read to her, but I am happy that despite that, she was always proud of my work.

Lenore Ivol Parris, I love you dearly.  Until I see you again…

 

Sunset

The hours have ticked away
Her last minutes have met an end

No more moments can be shared
No more shoulders are left to lend

A full life has ran its course
One that’s filled with a selfless love

One that’s dealt with many trials
But always showed what she’s made of.

The bond that we shared through life
Could’ve been seen from those around

She’d never just let me lie,
She’d pick me up, right off the ground.

Always saw me as a star,
In her eyes I couldn’t do wrong.

Wish to see those eyes again
Staring at me with life so strong.

To hear her voice once again
The one I’ve heard since I could crawl

Hear her tell me once again
“But Kevin, how you get so tall!”

Every time I’d walk those stairs
How you’d great me by your door.

Asking me if I was good,
Then asked again just to make sure.

Always offered all you had
I can’t ever thank you enough

This lost of you in my life
I cannot lie it’s truly tough.

All I have are memories
And a family born of you.

My hope is that we grow strong
Respect your life in all we do.

Mommy Lenore you are gone
Those words will always bring a tear.

But I’ll see you soon again
With that thought this pain, I can bare.