Compassion

Compassion will bring out your best
What you do unto others
Should put your mind at rest
Do not to me what you don't want to you
Karma is real to thy own self be true
Everyday do one kind deed
Prophetic Words in heart you will lead
Once your awakened
No more can you hide
Enlightened in spirit
Gods arms open wide

Love You

To love you I don't think you know
Your truest self will start to show
Live your life and overcome the tests
Health, wealth and fortune manifest
For what you think
Is not a dream
Things in life not as they seem
Your strength and courage to overcome
From which it derived
The rising sun
No one in life
Will choose your path
It's up to you
Do the math

Success

I've walked through hell
I've landed on my feet
The desires of the heart
Hear not defeat

For what you think
Shall it be unto you
Great things have started
My reality it's true

I've traveled far
I was all by myself
Elevated levels of consciousness
You receive your help

Many will say
What you cannot do
But if you go deep inside
The words they speak aren't true

Sailing

Gladly sail the seas
Or drift away
Never using words
My heart cannot say

Walk on water
Or travel the earth
Searching for truth
While seeking self worth

Advocating civil rights
Mentoring our youth
Having been enlightened
In abundance speak truth

Now having found
My voice I now speak
For the energy you put out
Through the universe you shall reap

The Perfect Mother

The perfect mother
Isn't what you think it is
She sacrifices herself
Life for the kids

She'll do some things
Maybe not good to you
Being about her business
Not picture perfect its true

They say tough love
Brings out your best
Wanting them happy
Leaving the nest

Even from afar
She sacrifices for you
Pushing away what's not good for you

This woman I speak of
Although they may say
She raised a beautiful woman
It was in the DNA

My promise

The provenance is where your story began
White sands and clear waters
Reality sets in

Longing for the day
I will be with you
When the oath is done
It's me and you

Having your daughter or maybe a son
Taking those vows
Cannot be undone

It's true when I say
I Belong to you
No need for shame
These words are true

The Sunrise

Be my Adam
I am your Eve
Journey's been hard
The eyes can deceive

Many miles have I travelled
While thinking of you
For what the mind believes
The heart knows is true

Each and every morning
As the sun starts to rise
It's you that I see
When I open my eyes

I have presupposed
To have you for years
Allowed myself
Overcame of my fears

Now that I know
That all my dreams have come true
I'll close my eyes & I'll pray
All of me all of you

The Black Woman

The Black Woman had to be strong years
She's raised a family
She's shed many tears
She held her head high
She's been broken and abused
She overcame the masters abuse

She learned to be strong
They took the husband away
She held her head high
She's built this way

She sees her strength
She uses her weakness at its best
She sees rights and wrong
She shows love in distress

She's built to last
She stood the ultimate test
This woman I speak of
She was built to be her best

The Person I Admire Most

     Mary Hughes, my grandmother is a phenomenal woman. She has overcome adversities and her adversaries. Mary had given birth to nine children and was the victim of a gunshot wound near her heart. She survived and surpassed the expectations, others had set for her.  She has shown me by example; strength, intelligence and the courage to remain constant in her convictions.

     Mary was born during an era of segregation. Her grandfather was a white man and her grandmother was Cherokee Indian. Although her family was prominent in the community and had financial status, she was viewed as a person of color. She had to drop out of middle school, at the age of fourteen to raise a child. Even as a victim of rape, her mother forced her to marry her attacker. The eldest of three children, Mary had to set a good example. She was married to Dennis and started her family. Even though she dropped out of school, she went on to take the G.E.D test and scored 100%. She later said there was a dispute with a white man about whom actually scored perfect on the test. It was said a young white female scored highest, but that was found to be untrue.

     Although she never went to a university, Mary went to culinary school.  Having a love and passion for cooking; she worked for over thirty years at Vanderbilt University’s cafeteria. She said “They absolutely loved my pies”. She had a way with people and knew how to use her southern charm to put a smile on anyone’s face. It was hard to work full-time and care for eight children, one died. Somehow it was a challenge she surpassed. She even found the time to assist her eldest child with her studies, working towards becoming a paralegal. The trials Mary had faced in her early life, gave her insight to share with her daughter in her legal studies. She watched her daughter graduate and assisted her in finding employment; with civil rights attorney Avon Williams.

     My grandfather was a very jealous man. He would regularly check with the children to see if Mary came home on time. She said “living life with him, was as if living as a prisoner in her own home”. There was never any time for her to just relax, without providing for her husband or family. One day she decided to get away after work. Hanging out with some female friends and going to the salon; was not something she did on a regular basis. The time away, was like a breath of fresh air. When she was on her way home from the salon, walking less than a block from her house; her life flashed before her very eyes. She was shot at point blank range, in the chest. To her surprise when she opened her eyes after falling to the ground; it was her husband Dennis that shot her. She said she remembered him saying in a gruesome voice, “I guess you just leaving your boyfriend’s house”, then she lost consciousness.

     Several days later, she has awakened in the hospital surrounded by her husband and children. She said “it was an overwhelming feeling, to awake from what I thought was the end of my life, to realize my husband had once again hurt me.” The doctor said the bullet was less than an inch from her heart, and she was lucky to be alive. A few more days had passed, and she was greeted by the police. There was a frightening appearance, on the face of the officer. Having a deep baritone voice, he asked “Did you see who shot you?” Without any hesitation and her heart beating as fast as a locomotive, she responded, “My Husband.” At that moment she knew her life was about to change, yet again. A week later she was released to home, her husband in jail and Marys’ mother had to help provide for her grandchildren. It was three years before my grandfather was released from prison.

     My grandfather came home after his release. Mary welcomed him with open arms. Even though he was abusive and had mistreated her for many years; her convictions remained constant. The family was back together, nevertheless it was still not perfect. Daily there were arguments and fighting. She had to find solace in prayer, to escape his abuse. Bessie (Marys’ mom) developed a hatred for my grandfather over the years. She told her daughter, “I wish I had never made you marry that devilishly evil man.” Mary said “it was the hand I was dealt.” She refused to give up on her family.

     Mary remained married to Dennis for 43 years, before he died. She has always said “I am at peace now.” There have been many nights she had nightmares, about the things her husband subjected her to. Yet she still has shown resilience and never regretful of her choice to keep her family together. To this very day, she remains a woman of faith and has always inspired many people. In her younger years she had suffered numerous nervous breakdowns, but has always been faithful. Every time I see her she smiles. I ask her, “Do you smile because you are happy?” She always replies, “From where I was to where I am, there is no greater joy than the afflictions that I have overcome. It is joy that makes me smile and my faith is always in my father, Amen.” I admire my grandmother not only for her strength’s; but all the things she has overcome. I will gladly tell the world, I am her biggest admirer. 

              The resilience she has always shown me, makes me desire to be a better woman.

Fixation

I've contemplated taking my life
While going through the trials
Enduring hurt and being deceived
In the past have been beguiled

I wonder why each and everyday
They became fixated on me
Many women in this world
With equal opportunity

To love and be to be loved
Is everyone's dream come true
Be sure if you love someone
That they love you too

Love is a tricky one
It's different for me and you
I realized this one day
I may not love you
Cause you love me

A Gentle Touch

With the mere touch of your hand
You had awakened my soul
Parts of my heart once broken
You mended the fold
Unsure of the wish
Although known to be true
Unconscious and aware
He said his name was Drew
Never touching my body
While wanting his kiss
Tediously awaiting
Wanting the bliss
Many miles have I travelled
Searching for you
Until that moment
My heart lives with you too.

40 days and 40 nights

He was in the wilderness
40 days and 40 nights
I walked through 40 years in a constant fight
I fought for my innocence
It came to pass
My virtue is mine
Ascend at last
He gave me directions
My purpose so clear
I thank God for Jesus
He is always near
My flesh is deadened
From a tainted past
I live my life for God
The old me past
Never regretting the fire & trials
He cleansed my soul
He's purified me
I am his child....

Christmas

For every bad thing I've done or received
Forgiveness I give
It's retained freely
To love one another
Creation knows this is true
Love thy brother if he doesn't love you
This thing we call love
Can also turn to hate
Contribution to humanity
Freedom in debates
If you confront one another
Let words spoken be true
LaTrice so loved the world
With my words
Let them now love me too

Happy Holidays to all!

Grandmother

She made me smile
She made me laugh
She's now with God
She's home at last
She gave me direction
She taught me not to hate
She taught me virtue
She taught me faith
She gave me the word
She made me promise to outlast
She made me promise to never give up
She taught me not to hate
She taught me always be you
She taught me talent to not waste
She taught me to believe in myself
She taught me to love God
She taught me to walk in faith

Who are you?

Knowing oneself can set you free
You must live for you and I for me
When you seek a truth
You are now awake
Believe in that which
Brings about great faith
When you realize you deserve the best
No more worry you can past the test
Do unto others as unto you
Smile and give kindness
For which each act you will be amazed
Is unveiled the real you
Lengthiness in your days

While Searching

Never search for love
When its already been found
The love you have for self
Mighty, real and sound
Go on what you feel
You follow flow this way
Divine connected with nature
The universe starts to say
Yes to all your desires
You know what's best for you
Imagine in your mind
Manifested all to you

Passed you by

No Woman's a peace of meat
To be passed around
Seeking a husband
Is somewhat profound
If you think your doing
Some type of good deed
Your breaking the heart
Not sewing good seeds
The thing you must do
Is lay things at rest
The test and a token
Let's the past be put to rest

The Breeze

                         

                                                 The breeze from LaTrice Hughes

As I Taste Your Scent

Overcame

I overcame abuse
Although it caused me pain
Remember every word
Your faith is not in vain
Look for each occasion
To share kind words
If walking in your purpose
Nothing goes unheard
Everything you desire
Is already yours
Anxious to inspire
Conscious of reward