Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Gratitude

Can't let the day go by,
 without declaring to the Most High,
at my highest hype...
TODAY IS A GOOD DAY...and afternoon and night
ALL is alright!
Where EVERY thing goes my way.
I hear the sweet sounds of the birds 'sing'
I see the Sun shine,
the trees blow,
the beauty and awe that glare through my windows!
Ode to Beautiful days,
peaceful plays
Present moments
Pleasant  aromas!
Joy, Laughter, Love, Wonderful Family and Friends,
And the most soothing SERENE within!
So,
SO BE IT and AMEN!

Monday, November 2, 2015

Social Issues Plaguing Our Communities....'what we gonna do'?

As I look at the Urban Community and the image 'it' has and the judgments placed upon, I can not help but to ask the question why? Why, for so long have the poor African America communities been ignored, judged, and shamed? How did a people who was once so close and united now separated and divided?
In my opinion, the lack of knowledge and education? I am not talking about the k-12 education we receive in school, rather the education about LIFE! How to live It, live in a world where because of the color of your skin, you are told to 'work harder', ' behave better', 'abandon your dream and go help others build and live theirs'! What about the importance of self-esteem and confidence or believing in the 'fire' within, even when it seems invasive to others? What ever happened to the family values where a last name carried honor? Where is the love from the elders to the youth who was raised (unknowingly) by immature, people/parents who did not understand the importance of goals, self-respect, healthy hygiene, an expanded vocabulary? I search for fathers in the urban communities who are bold enough to 'stick' around even though their father did not! Where are the home-cooked meals from the grandmothers on Sundays along with her guided wisdom? Where are the aunts and uncles with their love and support? Where are the brother, sister, cousin bonds? Where are the talks about past mistakes, wrong turns, victories and triumphs? Where is the positive language? Where are the positive reinforcements? Where is the positive education about money? Where are the leaders who were 'called' to lead? Where are the churches and their authentic acceptance? Where are the neighbors who help walk the kids to school or help with homework or give a meal, when no ones watching?
The recreation centers are closing! The schools are closing or passing students along! The middle-class are leaving! The Koreans are getting richer! The drugs are a decoy! The liquor stores are plenty! The kids are screaming...dying, crying, fighting fuckin, sucking, drugging! LOST! The education system is teaching them NOTHING that resonates with their souls! The education does not apply to a person who's sole purpose is to survive! The system is not solely responsible to do so, either, it takes 'two, baby'!
The children are the ones 'igniting the fire'...The African American Community have the ability within to make it a 'blaze of glory' or a 'wildfire'!
May God bless us all!


-Nakia 😉

Saturday, September 12, 2015

The Uprising of the Female (collection, part 2)

Here ye, here ye.....
Where my girls at, them boss chicks,
do whatever it takes at any cost chicks...
if a dude slip up she up and dips
and if a girl try to buck she ain't got time for it!
who stay on the grind,
working her 9 to 5,
just to stay alive
and keep the bills in line!


Calling all my ladies who go to school,
because you know its cool not to be a fool...
got them long nights, them long days,
sacrificing them parties just to make them grades,
doing what ever you got to do just to make a way...heyyy...I see brighter days!


Have you seen my grown women who gets it done,
no time for petty fun,
always on the run.
Hair 'slayed'
Face, ' beat '
Nails, 'flawless'
Appearance, 'on fleek'
got the men crawling & chasing just to get a sneak peek....
Heyyyy....where they at?!


Je'vah! 😉



Friday, July 31, 2015

The Uprising of the Female! (collection)

Get back, chill back
The Female energy is here and it is all that!
Got to get in the game,
forget fortune and fame,
that sure will come, but chasing 'it' is lame!
Now,
I sat back, observe 'ish'
watch 'The Game' reject the chicks,
I'm like saying to myself, "what's wrong with this"?
There is more to US than butts and titts!
Now, I'm not saying that there is something wrong with it,
But, I am sayin respect US ahora and quick!
While you sitting in the 'pin' during your 'bit'
we are out holding it down, keeping things legit!
We hurt too,
Bleed too,
hustle hard,
and watch things fall through!
However, we keep going,
no emotions showing...
with the world on our backs and nobody knowing!
We have to smile, stay pretty,
close our mouths and 'get busy'...
well let me tell you 'mister' that ish's not for me...
or the new breed...


'we're awakening now'! #new energy! 😉


Je'vah




Thursday, July 23, 2015

Bright(er) Days!

I know like I know, my Blessings are on the way
I don't care what anybody say...
I feel 'IT' coming every day...better days,
peaceful plays,
sunshine and rainbows and 'fresh' wind blowing my way...
Oh Happy Days...
when the sky opens up
pour the blessings to overflow my cup,
more and more, I just can't get enough...of the
'Right Stuff'
to get it done
connect with my soul and most importantly
'The One'
The Creator,
The One who provides,
always by my side...
the perfect 'Guide',
the Food for my Soul...
The Great, which makes me whole...
loves me soo...
allows me to grow...
'Faith' is my tight hold...
The One, I won't let go!
because it has been with me through
the good,
the bad,
the happy,
the sad,
the UPS,
the downs,
the smiles,
the frowns...
stuck around,
planted my feet firmly on the ground...
keeps me in the Now..
the present,
so that I may be,
 The Best 'at the moment' that resides in me...
Oh, if the world could only 'see',
what I feel,
what I know,
that my 'Faith' is opening many doors and windows...
And closing many too.........


just enough for the Blessings to pour through!


Je'Vah 😉

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Dear Parents!

Dear Parents,

Remember when we were working our 9 to 5,
long hours, overtime, BC we were the 'sole' person to provide!
Coming home tired, frustrated, aggrevated,
needing an outlet to get thru all the crazi-ness!
Looking for LOVE in ALL the wrong places,
clubs, bars, churches, strange faces!
Daddy's gone,
momma left to raise child on her own!
Holidays, 'true meaning' start to phase
NOW, its Only about what you gave...
fulfilling EVERY crave, just to pass the days!
Clothes with brand names,
however, children can barley spell their name!
Schools keep calling
Children running the hall AND
Can't keep still, SO give 'em a pill
that will help them deal...
And US too!
Well, NOW....I introduce those kids to YOU!
Enjoy!

Je'Vah!