in memory of the children of South… Freedom! Lifted out of the ashes and into a… A river of joy A river of peace.

one star so bright, shine, shine through the dark nigh… i love to see you shine so because i know how lovely you are

Brother, Lover, Poet, Freelance writer, Son,

and they took up wings to fly. Please, don’t cry for me, You don’t need to shed a tear, Just put those tears in a bottle t… And let it sail to the nearest oce…

I use to hear them say “Letting those golden moments roll… But how much longer of a delay Or should I stay strong? Either way the clock ticks in time

Soothe me Groove me Making my nature rise Even in four-part harmony, As the music rocks me to sleep,

Summer rain— Falling from the skies, Summer rain— Pouring on my window pane, Summer rain—

I am a man– No matter the color No matter the race No matter the time or place I AM A MAN!

I sing a morning song That the robins do sing. I sing a morning song That you hear the church bells rin… I sing a morning song

a social commentary Among the vast of the sea and land Where a nation is born, Where a nation arises from the ash… Upon other large shoulders.

Just in case you get this message Be sure to tell it to the sister Who’s down and out Who’s lost their way, Who no longer have hope

My eyes are still open, The mind still alert, My body’s sluggish feeling like di… But yet I am up tonight this time… There are so many dreams to dream