Human Race

On the Earth

Under the sky

While time 

continues to past by

In the air

above the sea

even in the water

we continue to be

No matter what

continent 

No matter 

what creed

Whether we are 

followers

Or whether

we lead

Regardless of the year 

of our birth

Or our family name

Whether we are rich 

in spirit

Or we've amass

a bit of fame

No matter the 

culture

or the look 

of our face

We are one people

We are one, human race

T.C

Memory

They say memory is kin to the truth

But the two are not the same

for recollection is different

depending on the story

and the teller's name

History, her story, 

written or orally told

are impressions that 

shape our lives

and images that we

hold

But keep in mind, good 

people, these aren't

just tales we conceive

The past  

 we remember, is the 

one we want to believe

T.C

Your Thoughts

If u think it, u'll become it

I know it sounds cliche

But the mind is a portal

delivering us to present day

Just observe what u tend

to gravitate towards

For the mind has magnetic pull

and is as sharp as a sword

It's the ultimate weapon, or tool, or force

The mind determines who u are

and your thoughts are the source

T.C

Look 

Look past

your problems, cause they won't last forever

Look to 

your intellect, cause you are so very clever

Look me

in the eye, when you're baring your soul

Look upon 

each moment, like it's worth more than gold

Look around

cause life, is happening as we speak

Look inside

for strength, when your motives seem sorta' weak

Look not,

with just your eyes, if you wanna see everything

Look with

deep awareness and with your very being

T.C

I Like

I Like

talking face to face

Cause I think texting

is so impersonal

I Like

seeing your mood change 

Cause it shows that 

you're so versatile

I Like

watching you do your

thing 

Cause you seem so passionate

I Like

undoing your dress for fun

and watch you try to 

refasten it:)

I Like 

experiencing your independence

Cause you are so driven

I Like 

hearing your optimism

Cause you make life 

worth living

I Like!

T.C

The Poser

The Poser

I came to class, I suppose

to learn to master a pose

My athleticism gives me a chance

to always feel "advance"

and mesmerize everyone, on my mat

I'm a Poser

Who worries 'bout that mental, mumble jumble

In my line of work, I can't afford to be humble

So I bring my A- game

And all the cool peeps know my name

It's like high school and I'm the cool cat

I'm a Poser

See, I approach Yoga like I do everything else

 Forget self realization, I'm absorbed with myself

So like a rooster, I strut

Cause everyone in class knows, what's up

I'm the hunk with the sweet, ass, tatts

I'm a Poser

Yeah, I'll do this, Yoga stuff, until I get bored

Then I'll find another way to show off my "sword"

I guess, that's just my life

constant stress and strife

for after the conquest 

I always feel flat

Cause,

 I'm a Poser

T.C

End of Summer kinda' Day

The wonderful, sunshine 

 makes me 

feel so fine

The gentle, wind 

blowing

at my back

keeps me going

 The picturesque, blue 

sky

with just a few clouds 

passing by

 lets me know in its

own way

That this is a beautiful,

end of summer, kinda' day

T.C

Beyond

Beyond the surface
there is substance

Beyond the clouds
there is the sun

Beyond every choice
there is a chance

Beyond death
life's just begun

Beyond the question
there is the answer

Beyond the answer
there's a reason

Beyond what's seen
there is the truth

Beyond the weather
there's the season

Beyond the limits of comprehension
Beyond our reach
till we grow

Is the essence of understanding
Beyond  the depths, is the soul

T.C

Original

As unique as a star

You are

Original

One of a kind

like each second in time

Original

Never before or again

More rare than straight-line winds

Original

Exclusive. The only one ever

So wonderful, talented and clever

Original

you are

The best of your kind 

by far

T.C

It'll be Alright 

Sometimes life can be scary

The unknown can come in a hurry

and make you second guess

what would be best 

Confusing you and making you uptight

But go ahead and get good sleep tonight

Have faith and trust you'll be alright

Cause you weighed your options, not once but twice

instead of just randomly rolling the dice 

T.C

The Path

The path begins

 with Ten

The first two limbs

Ethical precepts

Philosophical gems

Then the physical pose

as heat grows

Aligned and steady

getting mind/body ready

For breath control

Prana 'o' the soul

Then comes Pratyahara

withdrawing from the imprints of samskara

Yet keenly aware

of the stresses we bare

On the body and the senses

Once under control

Intense concentration plays its role

Moving to a single point

Blissful tranquility

And ease of joints

and muscle, and breath, and way of being

Then, and only then, true liberation 

Reigns supreme

T.C

Be Beautiful

(For 7-year-old, Tiana Parker)

You are beautiful, from your feet to your hair

and people who dare to mock you, show their jealousy 

in their stare

You are wonderful, from your skin to your smile

and your features are reminiscent of the queens who ruled the Nile

Your are spectacular, like the stars in the night

that shine down from heaven and spread their glorious light

You are loved 

and embraced by those who care

So be that beautiful, young, princess 

With the stunning bow in her hair

T.C

Hear, See, Speak and Do, No Evil

Did you hear

They rule by fear

Breaking your spirit down

spinning your head around

Can't you see

It was never about we

It was always about them

crushing your world at a whim

So what is it, that I speak

Just a glimpse, maybe a peak

Of a cautionary tale

that makes you wanna holler, and even yell

So be careful with whom you do what you do

Cause not everyones intentions are honest and true

Sometimes they only know evil

So stay on your path and clear of the upheaval

T.C

Rally 'round the family 

In times of celebration

In times of need

Rally 'round the family 

in god speed

If there's been distance

or if there's a fight

Rally 'round the family and make it 

right

Be them consanguineous 

or forged with time

Rally 'round the family

with heart and mind

Through thick and thin

or the hell of life

Rally 'round the family

day and night

If you're always on the up

and you always got my 

back

I rally 'round the family

cause that's our pact

T.C

Life, Love, Joy, Peace

Life begins

 when you embrace the skin you're in

Love is defined
when you choose to be kind

Joy unfurls

When you show your true self to the world

Peace resides

when your intellect guides

and

Happiness is forever

when you bring all these elements together

T.C

What You Were Born To Do

Each day presents a

way

for you

to share

what is rare

and unique

about you 

As

profess 

your truth

to the world

Your jewels, your pearls

are treasures

beyond measure

or critic

You're not a

oddball or a freak

You are a masterpiece

An original

at your peak

or pinnacle

No need to shrink

or be cynical

Do the math

all you need do

is stay on your

path

No matter how rocky

the road

 simply laugh 

in the face of

adverse conditions

For you are on

the sacred

mission

to see this through

and do in life 

what you were born to do

T.C

Do it now

Do it now

Don't waste another second

You already know how

Initiate your plan

follow it through

 The time is at hand

God bless the child, so do your thang

No more  hesitation

Cause, the fat lady sang

Her tune, her line, her swan song

The stage is set

Before the curtain is drawn

Do it now

T.C

Sh*t Talk Is Lame

You can voice your opinion 

but there's no need to complain

The constantly cranky 

spew their words in vain

And are rarely taken seriously

by the object of their disdain

It never resolves conflict

just causes more pain

So instead of wasting energy

casting aspersions and blame

Focus on a solution

Cause shit talk is lame

T.C

Your View

It not your situation

or your status in life

Whether your single

or have a husband or wife

It not your upbringing

or college degree 

Its not about if you're cursed

or any other mystery

What determines how well

you do

My friend, its only one  thing

Its your point of view

T.C

Enter September

As September blows in

Classrooms fill up again

Apple orchards and hayrides

Cardigan days and leather nights

Fall creeping in the air

Cool kids stress over what to wear

Summer sun fades to the rear

As we kiss it good bye, till next year

T.C

TRIP 

(The Yogic journey)

Transform

Take a little break 

from the norm

Redefine

Meditation strengthens

the mind

Innovate

Share your gifts

and don't hesitate

Progress

Be open to 

grow life, not

 regress

T.C