I open my mouth— And the words are there But all of a sudden nothing comes… And those few words that’s shared Still flows on no doubt.

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

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

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

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.

Gloomy skies with dark clouds abov… Where rain was every where And I am here lying in bed Sleeping, slumbering into a dream Unknown journeys of twist and turn…

To Nikki Giovanni Poetry and rhyme And reason At any season You’re the mother of words

Why is there no love? One voice, One people, One God, One faith

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

Hate in the land Making my people die A death not naturally but with a b… And you want to know why? Because of the unrest around us.

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.

No matter the distance Between us in miles, No matter the lifespan, Spread all the while. No matter the challenges,