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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFLECTIONS OF THE AUTHOR ........................................................................................... i VERSIFICATION ONE .............................................................................................................. 2 VERSIFICATION TWO.............................................................................................................. 8 VERSIFICATION THREE........................................................................................................ 11 VERSIFICATION FOUR ......................................................................................................... 14 VERSIFICATION FIVE ........................................................................................................... 17 VERSIFICATION SIX .............................................................................................................. 20 VERSIFICATION SEVEN ........................................................................................................ 23 VERSIFICATION EIGHT ........................................................................................................ 29 VERSIFICATION NINE ........................................................................................................... 31 VERSIFICATION TEN ............................................................................................................. 35 VERSIFICATION ELEVEN ..................................................................................................... 38 VERSIFICATION TWELVE ..................................................................................................... 41 VERSIFICATION THIRTEEN ................................................................................................. 44 VERSIFICATION FOURTEEN................................................................................................ 48 VERSIFICATION FIFTEEN .................................................................................................... 54 VERSIFICATION SIXTEEN .................................................................................................... 57 VERSIFICATION SEVENTEEN .............................................................................................. 60 VERSIFICATION EIGHTEEN ................................................................................................. 63 VERSIFICATION NINETEEN ................................................................................................. 66 VERSIFICATION TWENTY ..................................................................................................... 69 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-ONE............................................................................................ 72 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-TWO ........................................................................................... 75 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-THREE ....................................................................................... 78 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-FOUR ......................................................................................... 82

VERSIFICATION TWENTY-FIVE ........................................................................................... 86 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-SIX .............................................................................................. 90 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-SEVEN........................................................................................ 94 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-EIGHT ........................................................................................ 97 VERSIFICATION TWENTY-NINE ........................................................................................ 100 VERSIFICATION THIRTY ..................................................................................................... 105 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-ONE ........................................................................................... 108 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-TWO ........................................................................................... 111 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-THREE ....................................................................................... 115 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-FOUR......................................................................................... 118 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-FIVE........................................................................................... 121 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-SIX.............................................................................................. 124 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-SEVEN ....................................................................................... 127 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-EIGHT........................................................................................ 130 VERSIFICATION THIRTY-NINE .......................................................................................... 134 VERSIFICATION FOURTY ................................................................................................... 137 DEDICATIONS OF THE AUTHOR. ..................................................................................... 138

REFLECTIONS OF THE AUTHOR There is a unique purpose of this book. This purpose consists of creating a bridge that fosters intrinsic dialogue amongst a society and prospectively the world! More specifically, this dialogue may enable many people from various backgrounds to come together, seeing past stereo typical labels, to engage in an open discussion that just may bridge the gap for a common understanding and an over all greater unity. In addition, this literary work may enable various demographics of people to come together discussing and elaborating on issues that may very well impact us all. I believe that certain literary works, such as this, have the power to create a leveled platform that allows people from various demographics to consider and review why certain people and demographics feel the way in which they feel. I believe that it is important that we have an understanding of each other's feelings and reasons. It is not beneficial for us to label the feelings and reasons of others as good or bad. Rather, take the time to understand why people feel the way in which they feel. Take the time to understand why people have come to the reasons that they have come to. Take the time to understand the background of the narrative. Ask, "What may have occurred to bring this person to this behavior and/or way of thinking?" Again, take the time to research why people have come to their reasons and conclusions. I believe that this literary work may enable people from all walks of life to understand the concerns of each character within each work. Each literary work may consist of a fictional character; yet the passage may carry an important message that can be equated to today's society Personally, you might not feel the way that these characters feel. Yet, I'm almost sure that you may have or even develop a level of empathy for them and their unique situation. It is possible that you have not experienced the oppositions that these characters have faced. Yet, I'm almost sure that you've faced personal obstacles of some sort. You may never

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require the amount of courage, motivation nor optimism that these characters require. Yet, I'm almost sure that you know someone that does... I hope that this book will enable all of us to think critically and look beyond "labels." Labels and stereo types are generic, dated and lazy. Take the time to understand the obstacles that one may have faced prior to meeting you. Take the time to examine, or at least consider, the environment that one may have been shaped and influenced by; before making a permanent judgment upon these characters/ people that you meet. Sincerely, J.Lee Carmon

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VERSIFICATION ONE Where the Streets Are Paved in Gold Someone once asked another Where are you going my friend? They answered swiftly and stated to America Yes to America Where the streets are paved in gold Take us to that place where streets are paved in gold Whereby man is free there Free for close to 158 years Since 1863 to be exact Since 1863? Yes Since 1863 Take us to that place Where the streets are paved in gold Just imagine... Man has been free to come and go there for over 158 years... 2

Free to walk the streets in peace Free to enjoy the luxury of comfort within their very own homes For over 158 years... Surely 158 years is long enough for everyone to adapt and respect these laws Laws which were pre-established before their very existence.... Take us to that place Where streets are paved in gold Someone once told a story of a great man That this great man once stood Yes Stood before his very public in that great country... As he envisioned his dream aloud I Have a Dream... Dream... Dream... He echoed.... As he envisioned his dream in that very country A dream depicting a blueprint, formula and 3

edification of intrinsic freedom for all of mankind... I hear that this dream for peace and equality took place over 56 years ago... Fifty six years go? The man asked... Yes Over fifty six years ago... So surely this dream has had enough time and space to manifest Surely this dream has had enough time and space to materialize, actualize and come into truth and fruition Within that amount of time... So take us to that place...... Where streets are paved in gold That great country where fundamental rights have been pre-established to guarantee the basic rights of humanity for their very citizens... Basic rights you say? Yes!

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The basic rights which protect the peace and peace of mind of their very citizens within that great country... The basic rights that encourage and foster prosperity, health and well being of their very fortunate citizens The basic rights which guard and fervently protect their citizens' very liberty Take us to that place .... where the streets are paved in gold A place where amendments have been set in place which enables and guarantees the freedom of speech, the rights that protect against unreasonable searches, the rights to an impartial jury, the rights which protect their citizens from cruel and unusual punishments and more sacred human rights that are guaranteed within their bill of rights... Yes! Take us to that great place 5

where streets are paved in gold..... Now I pause to ask this question to the great nation known as America Dear America... Is it true that your rights regarding man are as powerful as they say? If not... When... When... When... When...

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VERSIFICATION TWO Your Opinion is Appreciated The fact that you've taken the time out of your busy schedule to detail, document, describe a person that you've never met.... It is appreciated... Why not introduce yourself? The fact that you've taken your eyes off of your path for so long to see where I am going...... It is appreciated... Maybe it will inspire you to do better? The fact that you've felt the need to over look your own mistakes only to count and tally the mistakes that you see in others It is appreciated... Have you observed any of your own faults? The fact that you've made someone that you do not know a subject line for many of your conversations Have you tried searching for charities, organizations or equitable contributions to contribute to? They might possibly benefit from some of your critical time and energy... You can donate time and energy you know? Does someone's options, blessings and winnings seem to confuse or puzzle you? Try considering the idea of whom they've prayed to to receive them? 8

Try considering the hours, the years, the patience, the apprenticeships and/or the studies that came before the very blessings that they're received... That might ease your mind and put to rest your bewilderment So someone's decisions, contributions and actions have not met your approval? If your concern is genuine... Why not share your suggestions of what they could possibly do better? Why not collaborate with this person, in efforts of doing better? So the platform that they're created does not meet your rigorous standards? Again, why not collaborate and form a better platform? Or better yet... Why not create your own? Show them your example of better... Be the example of better... Display the depictions of better By the way... Your opinion is appreciated ...

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VERSIFICATION THREE Let's Work Together Have you ever heard of the words... Two are better than one? Have you ever come across the prophetic sentiments of where two or more are gathered? Have you ever thought that we are stronger together than we are apart? Have you ever experienced the power of a helping hand? Have you ever asked for help and finally received it? Have you ever needed a ride and someone actually arrived? Have you ever needed directions? Have you ever needed an honest opinion? Have you ever benefited from a friendly smile? Have you ever smiled after receiving a simple compliment? Have you ever felt better, after helping a total stranger? Have you ever felt better after helping a loved one? Have you ever heard someone say, "I am proud of you?" If not, read this aloud, "I am proud of you." Have you ever been motivated by someone other than yourself? Let's Work Together... Let's Work Together... 11

Please, Let's Work Together

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VERSIFICATION FOUR I've Exceeded My Expectations I've exceeded my own expectation Because I've simply tried... I've exceeded my own expectation Putting one foot in front of the other I've exceeded my own expectation Continuing in spite of mistakes I've exceeded my own expectation Asking questions more than once I've exceeded my own expectation Never allowing someone's answer of "no" to determine my expectation nor my destination I've exceeded my own expectation Knowing when to ask for help I've exceeded my own expectation Never allowing someone's false opinion of me to become a label worn nor a value of myself I've exceeded my own expectation Knowing when to give myself a break I've exceeded my own expectation 14

Knowing that Rome was not built in a day I've exceeded my own expectation Envisioning better than what I physically saw I've exceeded my own expectation Praying for what I did not naturally see at the time I've exceeded my own expectation Continuing onward while believing my signs, knowing and trusting that better was a: possibility, option and eventually a reality I've exceeded my own expectation Never stopping at my stumbling blocks I've exceeded my own expectation Realizing that I've come too far to turn around now, forever unlocked I've exceeded my own expectation Never allowing someone else's skewed opinion to become my result I've exceeded my own expectation Believing in a power greater than me which encouraged my belief

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VERSIFICATION FIVE The Faith of a Child The faith of a child Remember when they told us That a guy similar to grandpa Could move at the speed of light Delivering gifts to every good little boy and girl All in one night Before the light of day... The faith of a child Remember when they told us That a giant rabbit actually laid multi-colored eggs The faith of a child Remember when they told us That pixie or fairy was obsessed with our teeth Obsessed to the point where she would pay money to collect it Yet, paying for out teeth after we fall fast asleep The faith of a child Remember when we celebrated and partied Each year that we became older The faith of a child 17

Remember when Friday was our very own holiday The faith of a child

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VERSIFICATION SIX Respect the Process Respect the process How many times have we heard this Respect the process How many lies have we reword this Respect the process How many eyes have blurred this Respect the process How many ears have unheard this Respect the process Yet decades upon decades seem absurd to this Respect the process Respect the process Respect the process He is a work in the progress of betterment Respect the process She is a continuation of trial and error Respect the process Give them time to run the race Respect the process 20

Give them time beyond childish mistakes Respect the process Respect the process Respect the process Respect the process Respect the process

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VERSIFICATION SEVEN Dear Future Business Leader Dear future business leader Many see what you're capable of The way that you work and maneuver your cell phone as you multi-task there of The way that you work and maneuver your cell phone attempting to secure equity as you sit in the barber's chair; during a time that should be peaceful The way that you work and maneuver your cell phone as you sit in the stylist's chair during a time that should have been catered to you You have greatness in you Realize this You may very well be the very change and solution to the infractions around you Understand this Dear future business leader You have the potential of being a boss The way that you use what you have to look and be your very best You study for hours and hours

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while holding a particular belief A belief of knowing that someday... One Day .... It Will All Pay Off Dear future business leader You have the potential to stand strong alone Yet, at the same time, you have the versatility to powerfully work with others Your Thoughts are Innovative Your ideas are needed and creative Your blueprints and future blueprints have the potential to increase wealth It is time that you acknowledge this for yourself Dear future business leader Many see your ability to construct online business and businesses Some may not understand your ambition Some may not understand your cause, your value, your service, your sincerity.... Yet, always remember Do not allow someone's misinterpretation of you to define you nor deter you... Recognize your worth Recognize your ability to contribute Recognize your calling Recognize your duty Recognize your mission 24

Go above and beyond their illegal prohibitions Go above and beyond their boundaries Recognize that your reach and your span stretch far beyond their controls This is why, dear future business leader, you are the determined one Your are the one to meet You are the one to be reckoned with Dear future business leader Your concern for the future is observed and respected Your regard for the present is observed and respected You remain vigilant in striving towards better You continue to improve self You continue to progress while fueling others You are persistently striving towards greatness Dear future business leader Many see the way that you only answer to titles and names that both fit and behoove you Titles and names such as What's Up Queen... What's Up King... Only... Many see the way that you only answer to titles and names that befit you Yet you do not turn around nor answer to 25

titles nor names that degrade you You do not turn around for nor respond to titles that demean you nor your ancestors Dear future business leader Many see the hustle in your craft and God given talents You provide business and assistance to others You're able to do this while simultaneously educating yourself You continue to work on a job that you truly don't like to make ends meet Yet you hold on to hope in knowing that this is only a stepping stone and not the forevermore You provide care and solidarity to your elders Many see the future business leader in you Dear future business leader You have continued to dream You dream even when others may have lost hope You have pushed forward in spite of intimidating barriers Barriers that have intimidated and discouraged others from moving ahead You speak while others have seemingly stayed quiet At times you move boldly in silence Using this as a strategic strategy to remain humble while creating change for the better You provide your time, energy and focus

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Yet, preserve your time, energy and focus of self through the technique of balance You motivate yourself through self talks While others seemed too busy to talk You knew when to give yourself a break which prevented exhaust of self You knew when to call for assistance which lighten the very load Due to all of this I say congratulations Dear future business leader Congratulations Congratulations to becoming the innovator, the originator and creator that you were bound to be Peace and prosperity be unto you Dear future business leader You have stayed the course

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VERSIFICATION EIGHT Some Call it Anger Yet We Call it Determination Why should their confidence concern you? Why should their courage distress you? Why should their poise cause you to question your stature? Why should their determination cause you to find a label for it? Why should their nerve unravel you? Why should their tenacity worry you? Why should their certainty cause you to question? Why should their freedom and quest for freedom alarm you? Why should their smile unnerve you? Why should their happiness distract you? Why should their extended relationships fuel you to waste your time and energy creating a smear campaign that will never prevail? Why should their inner faith distress your external being? Why should their fortitude plague you? Some call it anger Yet we call it determination

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VERSIFICATION NINE They See the Boss in You They see the boss in you You have pressed on in spite of not receiving the assistance that you've applied for They see the boss in you Using items and ingredients that some have viewed as useless Yet, you've created a masterpiece.... They see the boss in you You see worth in demographics that others have labeled a lost cause and seemed to cast aside They see the boss in you Raising awareness and funding to and for causes that seem to go virtually "unseen" They see the boss in you Creating a lane for others as you create for yourself In spite of others attempting to alter your path They have come and gone, yet failed They see the boss in you Creating a platform to administer provide your services You have managed to do this in spite of the ineffective efforts of others which have failed to deflect your light 31

They see the boss in you Establishing your lane Establishing your own brand Establishing your own reason to celebrate Accomplishing all of this in spite of not receiving the permission nor the invitation to do so They see the boss in you For unapologetically never fitting into their margin You have spanned beyond limitations that were pre set for you They see the boss in you As you have used the means of outreach and design to proclaim your services You have managed to do this in spite of the works of others which have worked so frivolously to undermine your talent and worth They see the boss in you Holding the dispositions of Maybe I Can I Think I Can I Know that I can and I Will You have held these dispositions in spite of subliminal in disparities that have in fact said otherwise They see the boss in you Thrive on... Thrive on...

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Thrive on.. .

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VERSIFICATION TEN Don't Ask Them to Level Up Without Equity Don't ask Them to level up without equity When those competing in the same race as them are afforded fuel, equipments and tools that some have yet to even receive Don't ask them to level up without equity If their counterparts have pre experience and pre exposure to the very territories, obstacles, assignments and questions that are a part of this very race... Don't ask them to level up without equity If their counterparts have prior knowledge and direction to the very puzzle set before them... Don't ask them to level up without equity If their counterparts have had access to knowledge that has yet to reach certain demographics to date Don't ask them to level up without equity If their counterparts have prior awareness of what's to be expected even before the journey begins Don't ask them to level up without equity If their counterparts have had the time, preparation and opportunity to observe and re-observe the map that is supposedly shown to all of for the "very first time" Don't ask them to level up without equity 35

If their counterparts have had time to develop approaches and theories to the questions set before all supposedly for the "first time" Don't ask them to level up without equity because asking them to do so is similar to asking one to win a race that has already been ran, reran and won by their very counterparts It's like asking a bicyclist with two flat tires to win a race against bicyclist with two inflated tires It's like asking two people to solve the same puzzle Yet one has practiced this puzzle for years prior to the competition It's like asking two people to compete within the same competition in spite of one pre benefiting from the fortune of being: pre trained and retrained by their guardians, mentors, elders, trainers or parents that have competed and completed the very same race years and years in advance and even decades prior Don't ask them to level up without equity Don't ask them to level up without equity Don't ask them to level up without equity

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VERSIFICATION ELEVEN Grudge Holder or Smart Enough Not to Repeat the Same Mistake Some call it a unforgiving Others call it smart enough to forgive but not forget Grudge holder or smart enough not to repeat the same mistake Remember when they once trusted you Remember when they once looked forward to your company Remember when they were able to wear their hearts on their sleeves Remember around you they felt easy to breathe Yet, in present day... They may see your presence and Leave For some reason You are last person that they would like to meet Could it be ..... Could it be..... Oh could it be.... Could it be that they saw you do something that you did not know they would actually see Could it be that they've heard you say something

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that was hard for them to believe? Could it be that they saw how you operate quietly behind the scenes Could it Be... Could it Be... Could it Be... Oh, could it be Could it be that they've seen through the veil that you've held so faithfully for years? Could it be that they've heard your secret jeers? Could it be that they've witnessed your hidden sneers? Or, could it be that they're ready to be clear? Distance is Not Rejection... So try not to take it personal this is only a lesson For they have learned what is unacceptable and know what is in fact at stake While some call it grudge holding others call it smart enough not to make the same mistake

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VERSIFICATION TWELVE They See You in Their Rear-view They see what you're doing in their rear-view but They refuse to go off of their course Understand that they have precious cargo on board or maybe they've learned to value self enough They see what you're doing in their rear-view and if they're not going at the pace that you desire why not travel at an earlier time? Why not move around them or take an alternate climb? Never the less they will continue Continuing at the pace that is right for them By the way your chances of derailing them are beyond slim They see what you're doing in their rear-view but Their minds are made up you see They will continue onward towards better As they know their own pace in deed They see what you're doing in their rear-view But keep in mind that bumpers have feelings too Rear bumpers need their space to think and breathe 41

Think and breathe just as you They see what you're doing in their rear-view Yet their pace is just right if you please and Your pace may be best for you So agree to disagree They see what you're doing in their rear-view But is it necessary for you to make that much noise? Is it necessary for you to move to and fro Why not make the decision to move around or to sit back and enjoy the flow They see what you're doing in their rear-view but really one does not need that much attention They see what you're doing in their rear-view There's a reason you're in their rear-view did I mention?

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VERSIFICATION THIRTEEN For Every Impossibility There is a Possible For every impossibility there is a possible Remember when they said that it could never be done and yet it was eventually achieved Remember when they said that the sun would never shine Yet the sun returned brightly Remember when they said that there was a limit Yet you some how received more For every impossibility there is a possible to settle the score Remember when they set boundaries Yet your dream expanded beyond their scope Remember when they said that it had already been done Yet it was repeated and exceeded You held on to hope Remember when they said that all positions were filled Yet some how there was a vacancy for you Oh remember how you were thrilled For Every Impossibility There is a Possible Remember when they said that only certain prototypes were allowed Yet somehow the threshold was broken 44

allowing uniqueness to enter and never bow Remember when they said that enough was enough Yet an audience some where wanted more You were able to call their bluff You were able to truly soar Remember when they attempted to label you and create a make shift cage Yet that the very label they gave you created your financial freedom and even financial space Reaching out and freeing legions of others that were unfairly placed in that critical societal space You've turned their attempt of placing a negative connotation on you into a title of endearment, respect and qualification proving that you're beyond their limits beyond their faux ramifications For Every Impossibility There is a Possible Remember when they said that the status quo was the accepted way of life Yet the condition changed and changed for the better in spite of the strife Remember when they said to follow the yellow brick road Yet someone pioneered elsewhere Finding a detour towards better better to the idea of fair Remember when they said stay within the lines Only to discover that drawing outside of the lines was the very way to re-define the defined 45

Remember When... Remember When... Remember When ...

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VERSIFICATION FOURTEEN He Did Not Ask to Be Here Though he seems troubled Though he seems strange Though he seems beaten Though he seems dismayed Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems disheveled Though he seems pained Though he seems weak Though he seems out of place Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems puzzled Though he seems shamed Though he seems forgotten Though he seems displaced Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems dim Though he seem pained 48

Though he seems unfortunate Though he feels some type of way Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems slower Though he seems paced Though he seems never to begin nor finish the race Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems bothered Though he seems strange Though he seems puzzled Though he seems disdained Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems unmotivated Though he seems blamed Though he seems unintentional Though he seems dazed Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems desperate 49

Though he seems vague Though he seems angry Though he seems betrayed Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems nervous Though he seems crazed Though he seems overzealous Though he seems stained Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems careless Though he seems spaced Though he seems helpless Though he seems blamed Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems challenged Though he seems swayed Though he seems unpolished Though he seems naive Understand... He did not ask to be here 50

Though he seems riddled Though he seems vague Though he seems belittled Though he seems caved Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems unsteady Though he seems fazed Though he seems inconsistent Though he seems plagued Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems dissonant Though he seems plagued Though he seems bleak Though mentally he seems away Understand... He did not ask to be here Though he seems bewildered Though he seems estranged Though he seems wronged Though he seems delayed Understand... 51

He did not ask to be here Though he seems broken Though he seems stalled Though to few or even many He may seem not to matter at all Understand... He Did Not Ask to Be Here... Consider... He Did Not Ask to Be Here... Acknowledge... He Did Not Ask to Be Here... Understand... He Did Not Ask to Be Here... Know... He Did Not Ask to Be Here... He Did Not Ask to Be Here... He Did Not Ask to Be Here...

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VERSIFICATION FIFTEEN How Does One Measure Success How does one measure success Is success measured by the amount of one's funds Or is success measured by the amount of hearts one has touched all along Is success measured by one's ability to fend for one's self Or is success measured by the ability to assist those that seem to have been left Is success measured by the amplitude of applause Or is success measured by the gratitude that follows each received call Is success measured by the brand that one drives Or is success measured by the ability to come and go in spite of not having a consistent ride Is success measured by the brand that one wears Or is success measured by the ability to wear what they like in spite of opinions and cares Is success measured by one's status of employment Or is success measure by getting paid while experiencing true enjoyment Is success measured by the number of places both visited and seen Or is success measured by the number of locations that have benefited from your presence while being on the scene 54

Is success measured by the lights or even by the fame Or is success measured by one's productivity each and every day Is success measured by one's jewelry and shine Or is success measured by the ray of light that one offers and gives off at any time Is success measured by one's number of friends Or is success measured by the number in which one can depend Is success measured by one's ability to adapt and thrive Or is success measured by one's ability to change the current situations during their stride Is success measured by one's momentum and phase Or is success measured by one's ability to find their own pace and eventually finish the race How does one measure success How does one measure succes. How does one measure success

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VERSIFICATION SIXTEEN The Door of Opportunity has Opened for Me I've waited and prayed I've prayed and waited For the door to finally open or for the window to rise An inkling or some type of opening That would allow me to move through To move onward To push forward But from what... From the mundane From the merely existing From the someone else's narrative From the costume of happiness From the blind leading the blind From the scripts of statistics From the inferior mappings of demographics Now that I finally see this opening of opportunity This chance of a life time This break through of a blessing 57

I'm pulling out all of the stops and I'm going for It Absolutely... Right Here... Right Now... Though some may view this as a sale out shift Or a move of an opportunist... I could care less of their simple judgments Because I owe it to myself to see me succeed... Because they who tucked me to sleep as a child deserve to see me thrive The naysayer would not come if I called The naysayer would not lend a helping hand or provide a roof in the time of ....

That is exactly why I could care less of their simple judgments The door of opportunity has opened for me A gift, a prayer answered and a key

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VERSIFICATION SEVENTEEN You Did it Your Way Time after time You've offered instructions Go Left Go Right Stop Go Though they appreciate your offers They appreciate your concern As you whisper to self, "Will they ever learn." But time after time The instructions seem more like demands As time goes by The demands seem more like your plans Can You Teach without reign Show them without blame Direct them without self serving gains Hear them without disdain If there is a better way 60

Lead the way If there is a better way Help them to pave... If there is a better way Inspire the way If there is a better way At least meet them half way They understand that you're speaking out of concern They understand that your strategies come from what you've learned They understand the best for them is what you yearn Appreciative for your lessons They are... Understand that this path seems easier because of your blessings Sometimes fueled by your missions Secretly they are inspired by what you have beautifully envisioned Understand that when They make decisions They are made with the best of intentions Identity of self Is their goal and retention They'll Say Thank You

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VERSIFICATION EIGHTEEN I've Counted Myself In I've made a decision Yes I've made a pact To only move forward Allowing myself to at times glance back I've made a decision To take what I have To use it to the best of my ability Even as I approach each task I've made a decision To move onward and to try I've made a decision To tell failure good bye A decision complete my every attempt A decision to bypass their label of spent I've made a decision to find and develop my unique personal path I've mad a decision to honor my sojourn at last I've counted myself in I've counted myself in At last 63

At last I've counted myself in

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VERSIFICATION NINETEEN Believe In Spite of Believe anyway Believe anyhow Believe when the wind blows Believe after the wind shows Believe when it doesn't show up Believe when half filled is your cup Believe when it doesn't seem to come true Believe until your faith has renewed Believe prior to Believe until you know that it is true Believe in the midst of Believe during the transitional cusp Even believe after finally learning to trust Believe through and through Believe even if you have yet to receive your cue Believe even if deep down inside you have no idea what to do Believe until your vision becomes clear to you Believe when it rains Believe when it pours 66

Believe when it's clears Believe after it has finally become yours Believe at sun rise Believe after the sun sets Believe regardless of the time Believe even after your needs are met Believe when the door opens Believe after you've made it through Believe as you take each step Believe as if you've always knew Believe... Believe... Believe...

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY "I've Made it After All" After the winds have finally settled After the smoke has finally cleared After the waters have calmed After turmoil has disappeared Here you truly stand on foundation and solid land Where determination combines and meets the essence of confidence Many said that you could Some said that you can't Yet you continued onward Onward despite of their rant Through the darkness of night You held on to sight Trusting that someday You would see and feel the light And when that inspiration came That light exceeded the rain Glistening a new path Yes new path that came 69

At times you've stepped boldly At times you've stepped lowly At times you've stepped blindly At times you've stepped closely Yet no matter how big No matter how small The important measure is that you even stepped at all After the winds have settled After the smoke has cleared After the waters have calmed After turmoil has disappeared Here you stand On foundation and solid land Where determination meets the essence of confidence

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-ONE One Step Matters Though each step may seem too small Though each step may seem reduced to a meager crawl Though each step may seem not to matter at all Speak to yourself Speak loud and clear Motivate yourself even through the fear I will make that step I will take that step Repeat when necessary Yes repeat aloud to yourself which enables you to be your own advisory Because your steps turned into walks and your walks turned into strides Your strides turned into lifts and your lifts turned into thrives 72

Know that one day you have surpassed this current One day you will say yes I've survived It is important to move onward to your goal It is Important to move forward Onward you must go Remember that one step matters

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-TWO You Have Been Set Free They Have No Right to Burden You Did you know that he suffered prior to your existence They have no right to burden you Did you know that there are people who existed before your existence They have no right to burden you Did you know that others stood in the ring for national and global recognition Standing round for round and bout per bout So that you're no longer required to ask for permission come about.... They have no right to burden you Did you know that your rights, privileges,freedoms and even your intermissions were all pre and re-insured before your very existence They have no right to burden you Did you know that you are someone's dream come true They have no right to burden you Did you know that you are someone's promise that finally came through They have no right to burden you Did you know that you are someone's answered prayer and someone's breath of long awaited fresh air...

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They have no right to burden you Did you know that you are someone's courage in the midst of their darkest night Did you know that your actions and being are the wind the sends them into a secure flight.... They have no right to burden you Did you know that you are someone's faith builder when they feel beyond torn down Did you know that someone lights up even when they hear your sound They have no right to burden you Did you know that your reflection encourages a multitude To do there best and be their best In spite of how they are biasedly viewed They have no right to burden you Did you know that your accomplishments no matter how big nor small encourages others to move onward towards greatness Realizing their call They have no right to burden you They have no right to burden you They have no right to burden you

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-THREE Go Forward Forward March How many times have you dreamt of being elsewhere How many times have you imagined something greater Onward forward march How many times have you stated I'll do this when... I'll have this if... Take the time to realize in your favor the tide has shift Open your eyes to currently having the gift Onward forward march How many tears have been shed How many gears have unthread Onward forward march Remember feeling as though it was right around the bend Remember thinking that issues would soon suspend 78

Remember the continuation of hoping that it will someday happen Onward forward march Through the terrains Through the mundane Through the winds Through the rain Onward forward march Through the fog Through enclaves Through the jungle Through paths unpaved Onward forward march Despite all odds Despite probabilities Despite criticism Despite so called uncertainties Onward forward march Onward Forward March Onward Forward March Onward Forward March Which guarantees that we are much further from where we began and start 79

Onward Forward March Onward Forward March Which guarantees that we are much further from where we began and start Onward Forward March Onward Forward March

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-FOUR Finding Hope Where They Said it Did Not Exist Trying, attempting and reaching for your dream There's only to gain So trying takes nothing from thee Lose the fear Lose loss of hope Lose words of the enemy Lose their jokes All that you've consciously decided to lose were facades of entangled delusions That attempted to keep you from seeing your true value It attempted to stunt your stature It lied to you telling you that you didn't matter It attempt to keep you from recognizing your God given worth Your God given Power It attempted to cloud the very reason for you being birthed on this Earth So Awaken and arise See through lies 82

See the truth and value that was once hidden It is time that you recognize Now that you see and have what they attempted to keep from you Take it Appreciate it and even have it After all it was meant for you It is called finding your worth It is called finding your purpose The worth and purpose that you sometimes did not see The worth and purpose that for so long was secretly known by your very enemies Yes they saw it in you Yes they saw it all along They recognized your potential Which why they've worked in vain against you for so very long But now that the light of awakening has come and truly shone The enemies times of sabotage has come and finally gone They have no power over your thoughts nor over your song The enemies have finally lost They have no power over your outlook nor over your home So now turn your attention to the development of self 83

and towards the uplifting of others as you receive your financial wealth Now that you see your gem which was hidden in you and hard to believe Yet all along was feared By your enemies You've found hope where they've said that it did not exist You've found .... You've found.... Now you're found

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-FIVE If Faith is the Substance of Things Hoped For If faith is the substance of things hoped for Let them hope Let them dream Allow them to develop Allow them to see......... If faith is the substance of things hoped for Allow them to speak of the blessings that they desire Without scrutiny Allow them to speak boldly to a source A savior A power A God almighty God that is yet unseen Allow them to do this without the threat of being labeled nor scrutinized Let them believe If faith is the substance of things hoped for Allow them to perceive Let them exist Let them be Allow them to see self in places and positions of power and of great wealth 86

Let them see Oh let them see If faith is the substance of things hoped for Let them hear their own voice and know that they are heard Let them hear their own voice publicly without being deemed absurd Let them hear their voice before and while decisions are made Let them hear their own voice contribute to paths which are being paved If faith is the substance of things hoped for Let them see self depicted in roles of power today Let them see self through the remembrance of their ancestor's economic contributions in which they've paid Let them see honorable depictions of self frequently throughout broadcasts Let them see images and truths of self being a part of executive staffs If faith is the substance of things hoped for Let them hear their voice narrate daily televised productions syndicated daily Let them see self through the showcasing of contributions and society improvements From people that look similar to them From people of a similar background, demography causing total inclusion Yes from those that are of the same demographic

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Surely one of them has bypassed the negative statistical traffic Surely one of them has defied the so called "invalidating" media graphics Surely one of them has defied the skewed broadcastings of falsified antics and tactics If faith is the substance of things hoped for Let me be hopeful Oh Let them hope

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-SIX Do it for him do it for her If for whatever reason If for whatever season If for whatever time If for whatever climb That you seem to not find The much needed strength To continue the climb And the much needed faith To complete the race Or the much needed courage to strive in faith Think of her ... Or think of him ... The very one That recognized you as a gem Think of the ones That took time to care Think of the very ones Yes the very ones who were and are actually there They deserve to see you succeed 90

They deserve to see you free They deserve to see you exist They deserve to see you be If you feel undeserving To win or to succeed Do it for him or her They believed in you and your dream The one who spent time To help develop your mind The ones that showed up Yet time after time The one that lent A helping hand The one that lends an ear Making great efforts as your friend The one that you've called Be it day or be it night The one that cleared darkness Through their care and pure light They deserve to see you win The one that was there As it all began 91

Do it for him or do it for her Seeing your success Seeing your brand Is what they truly deserve

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-SEVEN They Were Not Your Friends Move On When their facade failed When their costume unveiled After their sheep's wool has finally worn frail Lift up your head Move on in grace One step in front of the other Pick up the pace Stop attempting to re-create What was never really there Stop attempting re-create moments Regarding their artificial care Stop attempting to recant promises The promises that they've made Be thankful that you're no longer a pawn in the sadistic games they've played Stop attempting to hold on to the anchor that was never truly there

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Probably they were the one's that secretly reveled in your despair Trust, learn and know that there is much better elsewhere Don't allow their issues and falsified friendship to harden your heart at all Trust and understand that better is truly possible Continue to be open to the possibility of friendships that are actually true Trust and understand that real friendship is more than a myth and actually a virtue Move Move Go Flow

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-EIGHT Success is Greater Than any Fist Success is greater than any fist Succeed, win and prosper Your favor, prospering and victories speak volumes on your behalf Doing what they said could never be done is your successful wrath So live your abundant life Believe this and know Your thriving shocks the opposition Your continuation mocks the opposition Your victories shake the opposition Your joy fades the opposition Your smile blinds the opposition Your faith fatigues the opposition Your goals confuse the opposition Your accomplishments vanquishes the opposition Your humbleness baffles the opposition Your persistence over strains the opposition Your happiness undermines the opposition 97

Your peace and peace of mind dumbfounds the opposition Your duration debilitates the opposition Your progress dazes the opposition Your laughter frustrates the opposition Your continuation towards better causes the opposition to lose ground Your forgiveness of self and them disarms the opposition Your accomplishment of goals invalidates the opposition Your inspiring of others out numbers the opposition Your ability to believe disqualifies the opposition Success is greater than any fist as it bewilders the opposition

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VERSIFICATION TWENTY-NINE That They See Your Potential At times one may feel outnumbered At times one may ask why At times one may think what is it that they do not want to see them try Therefore I speak unto you I speak to your beliefs I unveil before your eyes that of which they do not want you to see Whether you believe that it is true or not Even if you omit this clue The very ones that are against you Are the very ones that see the true potential in you Why else would so many band as a team To oppose the very one they've never truly "believed" nor whole heartedly seen Why else would so many take so much time 100

To attempt and re-attempt to negatively impact your mind It because they know what you've yet to confirm and see they see your inner strength Oh when will you learn... That your mind is a powerful place that holds a secret key A key that unlock truths Truths and powers that actually move A key to powerfully inspire Inspiring multitudes Towards destinies that were considered unattainable Towards greatness that they lied about and Saying that they were unsustainable Yes, they see your potential and yes they see your truth That you have the great power to impact and inspire the very multitudes This is why they've tried So hard and in vain to discredit you 101

even to this very day Yes, they see your potential and yes they see your truth Which is why they've banded together in vain to discredit you Now is your time To stop asking why This your time to recognize your blessed purpose and drive Now is your time Stop saying woe is me Now is your time Acknowledge your destiny To walk forward on For they secretly know that you were this strong Now is your time to recognize and see That you have gifts that can't be denied Respect your purpose and destiny They recognize your potential They have fear of you being influential They see you as a unique individual Own your talents 102

Own your gifts As your contribution will be beyond beneficial

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY I Am Thankful in Advance I am thankful in advance I am thankful in advance This prepares me for what I am about to blissfully receive No need to be hesitant I am thankful in advance I am thankful in advance This repeated tactic and strategy enables my blessings occur beyond happenstance I am thankful in advance I am thankful in advance This type of repeated thanksgiving unbinds my hope and faith I'll say thank you Should take this stance I am thankful before I receive It I am thankful before I believe It I am thankful, thankful and thankful 105

This allows me to perceive it I am thankful in the morning I am thankful during the night I am thankful during the noon hour I am thankful without an alibi I Am Thankful in Advance I Am Thankful in Advance I Am Thankful in Advance I Am Thankful in Advance

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-ONE The Best Version of Yourself Be the best version of yourself Be the best version of yourself Be the best version of yourself Being the best version of yourself Knowing that you are a work in progress Knowing that you are in development Knowing that anything that is less than your potential is never within the settlement Know that at times you may feel out of your element Yet your speech after speech evolves your eloquence Each forward motion advances intelligence Every charitable effort establishes your benevolence Be the best version of yourself In spite of what is said 108

In spite of what is pled Be the best version of yourself Choosing what you know is right instead Be the best version of yourself Surpassing past stats Be the best version of yourself Exceeding yesteryear's diverting economic graphs and gaps Be the best version of yourself Transcending their premeditated oppressing paths Be the best version of yourself Be the best version of yourself Be the best version of yourself Be the best version of yourself

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-TWO Though it Can't Be Seen I Know That it is There The wind can be felt The wind can be heard The wind can move colossal objects That for man to move alone Would seem so absurd Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind can change climates The wind comes and goes regardless of man's assignments The wind is undefined as it goes where it goes Far beyond man's confinements Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind causes the oceans to sway The wind causes the tides to reach and exceed bay The wind moves onward as time goes by 111

The wind is here and there The wind may blend with the sky Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind is full At times full of gust The wind is gentle and at times just enough Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind has the strength to push 100,000 ton ship The wind has the gentleness to blow a tiny toy wind mill Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind may change at the drop of a dime The wind knows no boundaries not even time Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind has the influence 112

to make a beach experience blissful The wind has the leverage to make a country's entire coast turn wishful The wind has the prevalence to cause millions to prepare Though it can't be seen I know that it is there The wind has the power to ignore man's authority and law The wind has the ascendancy to by pass regulations and all The wind has the power to shake great nations The wind may cause changes and never leave compensation Though it can't be seen I know that it is there Though it can't be seen I know that it is there Though it can't be seen I know that it is there Though it can't be seen I know that it is there 113

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-THREE My Harvest Will Continue to Come My efforts are not in vain My hard work may enable me to reign My endeavors will build fortresses fortresses of gain My harvest will continue to come My blueprints and plans will cause me to advance My dreams are into fruition This is my chance The results of my intentions will cause me to dance My thoughts into realization are beyond the opposition's equivalence My harvest will continue to come My decisions at times are thoughtful and precise My plans needing fuel are sometimes fantasized I feel and believe 115

and yes I know My harvest will continue to come My harvest will continue to grow My season My season and harvest will continuously come My season and harvest will add to my sum My season has come to change the very way that I blissfully orchestrate Through every attempt and effort I was never ashamed For I truly believe my season has come to render my pay Rendering it for every attempt and effort proving that they were not in vain My season will continue to come My season will continue to come

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-FOUR Your Mistakes May Be Your License to Operate Your mistakes may very well be your License to advise Your mistakes may very well be your script to teach others how to survive Your mistakes may be your evidence of how you've learned how to thrive You mistakes may be your license Your mistakes may be testaments that you were bent but not broken Your mistake may indicate that you're now wise in spite past moments Your mistakes may have led you to undeniable token Your mistakes may be your license Your mistakes may be the reason for your heightened awareness Your mistakes may be 118

the cause for your unacceptance of unfairness Your mistakes may be the reason for your immunity to being embarrassed Your mistakes may be your license Your mistakes may serve as your badge of courage That you have since moved on In spite of discourage That you've failed to succumb to the countless worries That you have the certification to now lead So now you flourish Your mistakes may be your license

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-FIVE Finding His Way So it turns out that he did not need them in the first place Did he actually think that they were there for him regardless of it being night or day He disclosed his issues and his problems Yet now he is wise and looks the other way His solution involved breaking up He has since regrouped and has learned to abstain He has called upon his creator This is the one that he credits for making this plain He has since become wiser now Maybe this is why he by passed all negativity His creator is the one that he credits for his life being saved He has prayed and he has prayed 121

He has found his way He has found his way He has prayed and he has prayed He has found his way He has found his way At times he continues to have questions Where were they when he needed them the most At times he answers his own questions stating It doesn't matter because he's found a force that is loyal As of today he has goals, new motivations and even options Look at what he has overcame They could not block his incredible outcome He credits maintaining his Faith One thousand problems he does not have them He credits his creator to helping him find his way

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-SIX He's on Time He's on time player Stay on grind player Pay no mind to haters Stay on grind player He's on time player Stay on grind player Pay no mind to haters Stay on grind player He's on time player Stay on grind player Pay no mind to haters Stay on grind player He's on time player Stay on grind player Pay no mind to haters Stay on grind player I want to be someone... But you are I feel a important.... 124

You know I want to be someone... But you are I feel a important.... You know It's never wrong for you to appreciate your life Plead the 5th Because you know your rights In addition He has paid the dues Now you've got the right to choose To succeed, prosper and be more than a conquer To succeed, prosper and be more than a conquer To succeed, prosper and be more than a conquer To succeed, prosper and be more than a conquer To succeed, prosper and be more than a conquer

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-SEVEN DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SELF Develop your sense of self Why To know your sense of self Know your sense of self For Protecting your sense of self Protect your sense of self So That you never fit into the oppositions agenda And You'll never fit into the opposition's biased puzzle... Therefore No matter how hard the opposition attempts to use you as that missing puzzle piece to their biased agenda to their biased puzzle... It wont work ......... Furthermore You'll never fit into their lies, orchestrations nor games... Which is why 127

You're developing a sense of self that knows your worth, recognizes your value Develop a sense of self

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-EIGHT BE ORIGINAL Never wanted to fit in So much more than living life blindly Decided never to give in Decided never to let anything divide me Keep forward no division That's why I always stay thriving Never cared what they say because I've found my blueprint divinely Being different is a mainstay That's why they never trail behind me Confidence and power beats adversity So never give up trying Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold 130

Never ever try to fit their mold Be original Keep moving never look back (Repeat) All odds are definitely behind me Make a goal and go achieve it Why? Because I win and it's divinely Dream big you know you got that Pre-created to win with your own timing Stay strong and move without the pack He in thee is greater than an army Which is why We must find a way To stay original We must find a way unique individual Which is why We must find a way To stay original We must find a way unique individual Which is why We must find a way 131

To stay original We must find a way unique individual Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Be original Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Be original Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Never ever try to fit their mold Be original

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VERSIFICATION THIRTY-NINE They are There and They Matter Are they there Do they matter Is their voice valued Or subdued to chatter Are their ideas included Or are their concerns quietly alluded Are their rights our rights both one in the same Or are their rights discounted In times of dismay Are their narratives written or even heard Are their accounts respected or commercially blurred Are their testimonies respected Or met with a raised eyebrows and impractically inspected Are they met where they are Or expected to reach in spite of their immense odds Are they there 134

Do they matter Is their voice valued Or subdued to chatter

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VERSIFICATION FOURTY CLAIM IT Pre-qualified to thrive Recalibrated to strive Little did they know Your name was pre-written to never deny It's your right to stake your claim Your right to create a better day Honor your choice to know and do better Much better than yesterday Look up and move forward Exceed all faux borders Do your best to be your best Be the change to disorder Pre-qualified to thrive Recalibrated to strive Little did they know Your name was pre-written to never deny

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DEDICATIONS OF THE AUTHOR. This literary work is dedicated to the memory of my God Mother aka Great Aunt Alma. My Aunt Alma - God Mother provided my with a great deal of knowledge that still holds true to this day. This literary work is in respect of his parents Ethelene and Curtis. This book is in respect of the time, patience and energy that my parents both collectively and individually invested into me.

THAN`K YOU

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