Are We So Different

We come from diverse cultures and different upbringings

Some listen to Hip Hop others straight up country singing

But don't we all want peace of mind, a brighter future

  and to spend more time

with the ones we love, and the things we like

We want food in our bellies and a warm bed at night

I don't know, maybe I missed it

But my question is,

Are we so different

I mean, I know our politics make us scream and shout

And all the ish we're fed, we use to call each other out

But don't we deserve to live a life that's free,

from religious persecution and demagoguery

I don't know, maybe I'm twisted

but the question still remains

Are we so different

So different that we are willing to justify

 innocent people being accused of an insidious lie

So different because we don't share the same views 

on every little thing, so we fall for a ruse

I don't know, maybe our values have shifted 

but, seriously, people

Are we really that ( F*cking ) different

T.C

Iam Tim Clark All rights reserved c 2017

A Family's Story Of Courage

A boy asked his daddy, "When will I be brave?"

His dad smiled, looked in his eyes, and

here's the advice that he gave

Courage doesn't mean

 that fear will disappear

 Courage is standing tall

 despite what you fear

Say it ever night and live it everyday 

Then you will never ever let fear get in your way

Many years passed the boy became a man

He had an ambitious daughter
 Her vision was wonderfully grand

While studying for her doctorate, she feared her dream would cave

Her father listened to her concerns and here's the advice that he gave

Courage doesn't mean

 that fear will disappear

 Courage is standing tall

 despite what you fear

Say it ever night and live it everyday

Then you will never ever let fear get in your way

She went on to make her mark and raised young men of her own

By then the country was at a crossroads and pessimism was the tone

While visiting, the youngest told her,  He feared the future was quite grave.

She said, "Fear not, my beautiful son". And some advice is what she gave.

Courage doesn't mean

 that fear will disappear

 Courage is standing tall

despite what you fear

Say it ever night and live it in every way

That's how our family has conquered fear each and everyday

T.C

Iam Tim Clark All rights reserved c 2017

Every Step Of The Way

I'm proud of the way you stepped up, my friend

And we will fight this battle through thick and thin

Just like our heroes from the past

We have been assigned a crucial task

Steeped in tradition, in legacy 

That highlights the worst and best of our history

Of segregation, persecution and the like

to protest and strategies to win our rights

We fight to save this country's soul

from an underbelly that is hateful and cold

But our victory is assured, I'm confident to say

Because our ancestors are guiding us every step of the way

T.C

Iam Tim Clark All rights reserved c 2017

Saturday's Stand ( No Ban)

We are not a country of fear

Fear has no place here

We're not a country of hate

Persecuting the innocent will

never be our fate

We are the land of the free

(Home of the brave)

Say can't you see

So to the oppressors we say, "No ban!"

And with the victimized we will stand

No Ban

Together we will stand 

No Ban

This isn't about politics, it's about principle

Vilifying all Muslim is nonsensical 

We won't tolerate this on our shores

America is freedom and liberty at its core

So bring us your tired, your poor and huddle masses

Cause we won't allow cowards to harass them

To the oppressors we say, "No ban!"

And with the victimized we will stand

No Ban

Together we will stand 

No Ban

T.C

Iam Tim Clark All rights reserved c 2017

(No Way) We Should Cool It Now - Inspired by the members of New Edition -

I do not own this pic

Can you stand the rain

 I know lately it's been insane

But we knew when we started down this path

That we wouldn't let bad times poison what we have

Remember every little step we take

creates a bond the world can't break

So, don't ever count me out

and your love I will never doubt

Because if this isn't love, I don't know what is

Knew it from the very first kiss

You said, "do me, baby" and spent the night

My candy girl, I loved all night

Rest in my arms and your heart I'll mend 

Then, tell me when will I see you smile again

Boo, I'm for real, so don't be cruel

And I promise I will rock witcha

Forever and ever, my baby doll

Cause, there's no way in hell,

 we should cool it now

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

Resist! (Protest Song)

Don't we deserve it

 decency and respect

But we don't get what we deserve

we get what we let

happen to each other 

without a fight or fuss

And once they have their way

they'll come after all of us

Resist  

Justice we insist

Resist

In solidarity raise your fist

Resist

We the people of good conscious

are gathered here today

Diversity is our background

united in what we say

We won't sit by quietly 

While they put our lives at risk

The attempt to divide 

helped us organize

and

from this day forward 

we shall resist

Resist  

Justice we insist

Resist

In solidarity raise your fist

Resist

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

Perfectly Imperfect

Perfect  Perfect

Perfectly imperfect

A wonder to behold

No need to put your best foot forward

You lead with your soul

Open and warm or vulnerable and shy

Beautifully broken, perfect in my eyes

Flaunt your flaws

Seduce with your scars

You're a remarkable woman and my misfit superstar

Unapologetically real 

A sweet thang but still tough

Not afraid to fall on your ass

and get right back up

So whether blamed and accused 

 misunderstood or attacked

I'm right here by your side,

 always got your back

And in case you're wondering, why I'm raving over you

It's because you accept me for who I am

which is imperfect too

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

Strange Love Song

Pulling us closer, passion burns deep

Feel it in our bones, blood, skins it seeps

Threshold of lust, endlessly

Immersed in science of sexuality 

Fire……...  rapacious 

Yearning……... salacious

Drive……….. it takes us

Heat ……….  can break us

Feeding the hunger   Desire so strong

Quenching our thirst    The affection, is it wrong?

Caught in the throes of want for so long

We can't escape this,  a strange love song

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

She (saved me) Revised version of a song by Tim Clark

She stepped to me with mysterious eyes

On a rainy day and overcast skies 

She spoke to me in deep dark tones

In bold beautiful colors for my soul

I asked how she was so lit

In a world as cold as this

She pulled me in real tight

This femme fatale changed my life

 She saved me

(repeat)

Her new perspective blew my mind

Thoughts of revolution in our time

The way we loved set me free

Passion replaced anger in me

I asked her if she knew

We'd live, love, lust for what is true

She sat upon me and said

To the resistance we are wed

And,

 She saved me

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

No Such Thing

I do not own this pic

There's no such thing as an alternative fact

For facts, my friend, are exact

Not partisan, hazy or abstract

They're indisputable and can be backed

by details, specifics, and a little thing called proof

Based in reality, you know, the truth

So if the evidence reveals it can't be denied 

the alternative fact is really just a lie:)

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

Open Your Eyes, It's Saturday

The sun burns away the fog they say

Open your eyes it's Saturday

Filled with new spirit, passion and hope

People marching from coast to coast

We need to get moving and be on our way

Open your eyes it's Saturday

The sling will slay the giant they say

Open your eyes it's Saturday

Filled with danger, the hour is late

Oppressor dividing through deception and hate

We need to unite, for many are astray

So tell the black lives and all who are wise,

to open their eyes,

 it's Saturday

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

Fight The Power ( Inspired by P.E )

I do not own the rights to this pic



2017,  a winter, fog gonna try to getcha

Brother gonna work it out, cause you know we got soul

(Brotha's and sista's)

Rebel without a pause 

Y'all

Swingin' while I'm singing'

Don't believe the hype

A' ight

This thang was stolen' 

but u b knowin'

That we gotta keep rollin'

They gotta give us what we want

They gotta give us what we need

For freedom of speech, we'll fight to the death

Hell, yes! 

Fight the Power

We gonna fight the power that be

Welcome to the Terrordome 

You're not alone

So don't you dare bitch or moan

We gotta do the stuff 

that may be tough

 THE REVOLUTIONS ON

Louder than a bomb but calm,

to the point

We gonna rock this funky joint

So one percent 

we won't relent 

Till the message is sent

Fight the power

Fight the power that be

 Bring the noise and then employ

some strategy

Fight the power

Fight the power that be

We gonna shut 'em down, if they clown

You know the deal

Black steel in the hour of chaos

This ish for real

Public enemy no.1

Known,
to get the job done

So, "We The People" won't be sheeple

 Listen, son

We gonna fight the power

We gonna fight the power that be

Boycott a lot 

 And, protest in the street

Fight the power

Fight the power that be

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

44 ( A lyrical poem)

44, 44,44
(chant)

He brought hope on the scene for all to see

after years of working in the community

A lawyer by trade, constitutionally wise

and his partner in life, from Chicago's South Side

Through diligence they rose and sharpened their skills

Doing work that changed lives, you know, the people's will

Cause when you aim from the heart, you reap what you sow

Such is the lesson from Barack's journey to 44

44, 44, 44

(chant)

Change would come slowly, from the mosques to the church steeples

But the citizens started to believe in the creed, We The People

Though always legit, the haters demanded he prove it

But there was no stopping the will of a grassroots movement

Because as a collective we can open any door

The voters made history and elected  44

44,44,44

(chant)

So remember when the days are ugly and grey

and it seems like hate has corrupted the American way

"Yes we can" bring justice to all the people of this land

If we just reclaim the tenets taught by this man

We can live our dreams and so much more

We the people of the United States elected  44

44, 44, 44
(chant)

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

We The People 2017

We the people of the United States

Must not be divided by those spewing hate

And in order to form a more perfect union

We must respect the rights of every human

Establish justice and domestic peace

Not just for the have lots but for the have least

For we the people of the United States 

must be the authors of our own fate

We must provide for our own defense

Promote general welfare and common sense

Secure the blessings of liberty

always respect our cultures diversity

Do ordain and establish this constitution
For we the collective are the solution

We the people of the Untied States

Must rise above the destruction of hate

T.C


iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

On A Bed Of Roses

Beautiful flower in full bloom

Perfectly imperfect as you enter the room

Color, scent, appearance, allure

Feminine, seductive, passive yet sure

Your body should be touched, your mind engaged

your lips kissed  Please don't say……

another word   Just look in my eyes

and we'll fill the room with sweet love sighs

My beautiful flower, my woman  It's clear

on a bed of roses, I shall love you my dear.

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

It's Time We Did The Same

Magazine cover Time/Life copyright 1965


Challenging norns

Exorcising storms

Through fire and intention 

a movement

was born

Barriers broken 

The unconscious woken

Justice, equality 

acted on, spoken

United in cause

Bullshit on pause

The collective brought death

 to 

the oppressors laws

Led by John Lewis

and guided by a King

Sending shock waves to the 

unjust 

to let  FREEDOM RING

Still pulsing in our veins 

The legacy remains

Our ancestors

 stood up for what they believed in

Now it's time we did the same

T.C

Iam Tim Clark  2017

Those who bless

Now I lay me down to sleep

I pray the seeds I sow are reaped

By those who may not have their own

And by that example they are shown

 What we do for others is life's true test

For blessings are bestowed on those who bless

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved c 2017

A different kind of Saturday Nite

Baby called me up early Saturday morn

Whispering naughty ifiwastherewithyou cellie kinda' porn

Half asleep, I laughed, then, I asked her when

She said, I'll see you at 8, tonight, when my flight gets in

Got up and hit that mat,  get that mind/body right

Cause putting in the work, makes for a more enjoyable Saturday night

 (humming to an EWF song) Saturday Night,  Tonight's the night ………..

Shower felt so good, stayed a long while 

Even got some money off some jeans by flashing a little smile

Some days just go your way, some days are just so right

especially when your heading for a feel good Saturday night

 (humming to an EWF song)   Saturday nite,  Tonight's the night………..

Grabbed some food and wine, at 8 are paths did meet

But, while sipping and lounging on the couch, baby fell fast asleep

Carried her to the bed, tuck her real tight 

Laughed and enjoyed watching baby sleep away our Saturday Night

 (humming to an EWF song) Saturday Nite,  Tonight's the night……….

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved  c 2017

When You Were MIne (Mature subject matter)

When you were mine

we had a ball

Dance, music sex, romance

we did it all

In the little red corvette

or my king sized bed

You were an irresistible bitch

hot thang with head

You'd say, Let's go crazy

You'd say, Let's get off

When I was with you

I would get lost

In your kiss, your moon drop eyes

Pretty lil peach in shockadelica thighs

Remember, 17 days on Alphabet Street

and that lady cab driver we had the pleasure to meet

Such a dirty mind. Such a love bizarre

My lil nasty girl. My lovesexy star

I guess what I'm saying is, I miss you

And, if you come this way again

Take me with you

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved  c 2017

Precious

Like topaz your goodness is stimulating and divine

Purifying like a bloodstone, lips ruby red like wine

Your eyes sparkle like diamonds, piercing my soul

Your face is of onyx, dark and bold

But, soft as sapphire with a peaceful glow

Set in emeralds, which heal, you know

You flash with color, shine with light

Dazzle like a gem, iridescent and bright

 Polished as a pearl. Beautiful, lovely tone

You're a cherished work of perfection and more precious than any gemstone

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved  c 2017

Lead By Example

Lead by example

is what my daddy used to say

If you're yelling to get your point across

you haven't made one anyway

The pulpit ain't for bullies 

The admired don't show their ass

And, if you have to brag about yourself

respect ain't gonna last

Thin skin is not a virtue

Arrogance lacks leaderships mantle

He said a boy just can't be man

unless he leads by his example

T.C

iam Tim Clark all rights reserved  c 2017

(Together) Responsible For All

I haven't traveled in your skin or even your shoes

I don't know why you don't or do what you do

I'm not here to pass judgement, like I'm holier than thou

Or give you ancient rebukes from the Gita or Tao

Not here to criticize, or cast any stones

 The only thing I'm an expert in is shit of my own

My own problems, phobias, hates, and fears

And by pointing the finger at you won't make my issues disappear

So I work to save my soul from the clutches of doubt

With every action i display I hope the example helps you out

Cause, we're in this together, each responsible for all

So, if we are not lifting each other up
the whole race will fall

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

You've Got What It Takes

The day was long, the task was hard

But you always play what's dealt on the cards

You faced obstacles and even fear

for trials have taught you how to persevere 

You've learned great lessons, made big mistakes

  your'e living proof of bend not break

So why do you doubt your worthiness

allow your passion and purpose to be suppressed

Hear your inner strength as it calls to say

Don't let it's voice just fade away

Don't allowed it to be buried or pushed aside

weakened by those who misguide

For it is truth, your guiding light

an inner vision, a powerful birthright

 See your accomplishments are no lucky break 

For you are determined and diligent, oh yeah, and you've got what it takes:)

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

This Miracle Life

Just a stones throw away from the most distant star

lies the answer to the universe near and far

In the depths of the most shallow water, we call sea

hides the existence of earth's many mysteries

Upon the air blowing, through the leaves

is an invisible force that we all can receive

Beaming down from the sun's many rays of light

is the mundane and the majesty of this miracle life

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

Tonight's Saturday Night

Pic- Trademarked NBC Saturday Night Live

Saturday night is working out

Music playing all over the house

Football on a couple of screens

Bae on the couch doing her thang

Wine flowing just because

The Queen wants a little love

And, love is what life's all about

When Saturday night is working out

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

To A Marvin Gaye Song (1)

album cover- Tamla Records Motown 1973c.



Dancing to let's get it on

we move to a Marvin Gaye song

With your hips in my hands, as we sway

You whisper," Try it, baby!"

 Realizing that it takes two

 And it's sweet ass inner city blues

We do our thang, oh so free

 And I whisper," you're a special part of me"

My one and only, my pride and joy

Sweet like sugar for your mannish boy

Baby, you're all I need to get by

And there ain't no ( Valley low or ) mountain high

Enough to stop this euphoric feeling

Sensual, irresistible, sexual, healing

Yeah, how sweet it is to be loved by you,

especially, after I heard it though the grapevine that we were through.

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

Beautiful Black Rose

She rose from her covers that winter morn

The hard cold floor felt like a bed of thorns

Her feet were use to it, at least I assume

This was her daily ritual, to their tiny bathroom

Where she peered into the cracked mirror

and bathed in the sink

Where she enjoyed the quiet of the morning,

a place she could think

Where she planned for her future

and the days of joy

Until reality set in and she had to wake the boys

and make sure they were dressed

and off to school

But, if there was a little cereal left,

for her, that would be cool

Even though, really, she had no time to eat

Cause, once she was done with them

she had to hit the streets

On that rough, tough ass side of town

where the game was thick and always around

Where the billboards advertise the american dream

as a lotto ticket, a forty, and a bottle of Jim beam

She made her way, Backpack in hand

to a frigid little bench at a shot up bus stand 

Where she sat in the cold and occupied her mind

with the answers to the test she stayed up all night to find

And with the hope one day that her ma wouldn't have to be

working twelve hour days to support their family

She bundled up, with a smile, as the wind whipped and swirled

This beautiful black rose in this cold ass world

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

The Forest

From the edge of the forest we enter in

To mysterious shadows cloaked in sin

Inner fears, dark and involved

symbolizing issues, unresolved

To ominous trees and foreboding skies

Winding paths of disappointments and lies

Scary or sad or a combination of both

Or maybe, just maybe, test ground for growth

Randomly quizzing spirituality 

Rewarded by sunlight just beyond the trees

Discovering the nature of our natural state

Confronting fears, faith and fate

An emerging self from the hidden and untamed

Germinated seeds by soil and soaking rain

Or the soul in pain as we comb the woods

For meaning, purpose or something good

For self discovery is our means to an end

When from the edge of the forest we enter in

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

The Fiery Horses

Seven Fiery horses run across the winter sky

Heaven's daily ritual unfolding before my eyes

So with alacrity and vigor, coursing through my veins

I yelled out rather brazenly, " Stop! Tell me your name!"

But instead the flames rose higher, their steady pace increased

A trail of possibilities were left smoldering by the beast

This left me quite bewildered, even angry by the slight

But the luminous, lady lunar bend my ear that very night

She assuaged my restless slumber with her lyrical lullaby

singing

"The fiery horses were opportunity, so tomorrow, don't let them just pass on by"

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

Blue is

Blue is a calm, soothing, light

That suits my demeanor, day

and night

Blue is as endless as the sky

or the robes of the angels

Who live on high

Blue is as deep as the sea

and oceans of thoughts

that wash over me

Blue is bluesy as a BB King song

It's steadfast, reflective, intelligent

and strong

Blue is lasciviously yearning for 

enough

Divine, hard working and royal in blood

Blue symbolizes happiness and

 an intent to be true

It's a confident , healing, light

the color I favor is blue.

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017

I Meditate

I sit in the quiet of my mind

Racing thoughts their movements fading with time

I breathe in the rhythm of life

No time for manifestations

of petty squabbles, pain or strife

I am relaxed, in a calm, soothing, flow

The meditative vibrations of my voice

frequency low

I am owner of my space

Where the ease of equanimity

resides all over my face

I am in deep meditation

and it's an amazing revelation

T.C

I am Tim Clark  all rights reserved c. 2017