50 Years

50 Years Ago

Fifty years ago today 

I wasn't born yet

so I can't say

What it felt like

to be lead by a

King

And I'm sure his subjects

 didn't know that his actions

would

bring

The changing of a culture, 

a country, a

world

 The fate 

of once marginalized

boys and girls

The lives of the less

fortunate who never

could advance

The destiny of the 

unborn

who now have a

 chance

To be judge by

their character

and not by their skin

And all though

his works isn't done

We owe a debt

to him

T.C

On The Mat

On the mat

It comes to me

Hidden treasures

or things to set free

In my body

on my mind

Lunging deep

or in a bind

This ancient science

and or art

This age old tradition

of which I am a part

Keeps me centered

and that's where it's at

That's why I do my thang, daily 

 on the mat

T.C

The Seed

Lets make the most of everyday

before the season fades away

See we can have what you need

For every thought is just a seed

Planted in soil, waiting to grow

but it'll need our help, that's for sure

So lets shine our love on it like the sun

and give it encouragement when there is none

 Water it with hard work and then

 day after day, do it again

Til we witness our lives in full bloom

We must nourish the seed and give it some room

T.C

The Reflection Inside

Keep your head to the sky and your feet planted firm

Cause everything that doesn't kill you, from it, you will learn

And keep your nobility, your conscious, your wit

Cause God blesses the child that has his own

Not the the one still sucking from the tit

And be ever so amazing, like you were born to be

Not like the cage bird singing, cause he wishes he was free

At last, at last ,You'll hit your stride

Cause our realities are a reflection 

of who we are inside

T.C

Give the People Peace 

Churches burning

people yearning 

for

peace

Hoping, 

wishing, praying, the violence 

will 

cease

 Home of the

pharaohs

soaking in 

barrells

of blood and death

very little stability

left

In military rule

or with dictators

who

disregard the will 

of common folk

Filling their streets with 

fire, riots and smoke

What good do you serve

When you can't

give the people the peace 

they deserve

T.C

Gravitational Pull

Gravitational pull

What do you gravitate towards

When your mind is bored

When your time is free

Who do you choose to be

Are our actions productive and kind

Or does your anger cause you to whine

and complain about all your needs

See thoughts can sow a seed

And habits can grow from that

and what you act on becomes a fact

So watch what you gravitate to

For we all become, what we do

T.C

The Plan

If you can't soar

and your self esteem 

is poor

or your legs are too tired

to run

But the job is not done

Don't Stop

If you've walked a

thousand miles

And your trek 

is filled with trials

Keep going

If you'd had to crawl on 

hands and knees

And you think your

dreams will never

be 

You can do it

Even if your body 

remains still 

Reach for it

Make it real

Believe

 you can

just follow the plan

and stick to

 it

T.C

Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams 

Beauty Queen

May life always be 

what it seems

And when you wake

in the morn

May you be fresh

 as

the day you were 

born

T.C

Good Judgement

The bigger the head ache

the bigger the thrill

Now, how does it

make you feel

Not as special as

it did last night

When every drink

made u so light

and happy and free

but it was just an illusion

And now you see

good spirits 

aren't found in a

bottle

You'd have a better 

chance  

playing the lotto

In any and everything 

moderations 

the key

So err on the side of

good judgement 

and drink responsibly

T.C

 The Dirty Secret

Can you hear it

It smells like teen spirit

The sound is underground

beneath the surface

is where it is found

Masked by a pretty picture

A cautionary tale for your sister

Or daughter or wife

Or someone you care for deeply in your life

Because the moral of the story

is the trappings of fame and glory

May drag you down

without a sound 

at first

then it gets worst

Right before your eyes

The hebetudinous become wise

And then the treachery that was sealed

comes to the surface to be revealed

T.C

Sweet n Slow

Sweet n Slow

Sweet n slow

is how we  flo

in the bed

My body, my head,

even our souls

 roll

over and over

bringing a high to our sober

minds

as you gently whine

in ecstasy

She and he

Forever

or whatever

feels good

like it should

When it's sweet and slow

T.C

No Need To Worry

Today is the tomorrow, we worried about yesterday

 that's what I heard someone say

Cause, It seems we always find a way

When we stop swerving and just stay in our lane

The path to take always makes its self plain

Beyond the storms and the rain

Our vision clears from the blurry

We move with ease, not in a hurry

And our souls reveal there's no need to worry

T.C

Beautiful people

Beautiful people

do beautiful things

Just the smile on their faces 

will make your heart sing

The words from their lips

flow from the soul

of a benevolent spirit

not an ulterior goal

A touch of their hand

brings a great calm

The knowledge they possess

is as sacred as psalms

Beautiful people

have beauty from within

Not good looking facades

and scruples that are thin

Beautiful people

Don't need to pretend,

they glow

And it can't be feigned

by manipulation or show

T.C

kevin orr
(updated)

snyder's boy, kevin orr

Thinks Detroiters should be poor

Cause they all have eighth grade educations

and he doesn't mind disrespecting them to the nation

In conservative rags

"Detroit deserved what it gets!", he nags

But even worst, here was his pitch

Detroiters were dumb, lazy and rich

and didn't prepare for the future

"How dare them complain", f*cking moochers

He believes without him
the cities fate is dim

After all this, he still doesn't get 
why
most of the city
thinks he's full
of Shit

T.C

The Power of Love

Love is the power

raining down like a shower

It is beautiful beyond belief

And brings us back from despair and grief

It is shared, but not enough

And yes, life can be tough

but we can rise above

 All we really need is love

T.C

Happy August

Happy August, every one

may you be blessed to walk in the sun

So that even on stormy days

its powerful light

 will guide your 

way

T.C