I am free, you are free! Our creator made us, that way to be. But there are those, Who we’ve given power to govern, Who believe—they’re better than we. They will lie and cheat, To take that freedom away from … Continue reading Liberty For All
He has achieved success;who has lived well,laughed often and loved much; who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent menand the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has … Continue reading Success
There are stubborn men all over the world. Why would I assume— That my father; brother; or son Would do any better? Even with all his faults, I still must respect him. Yet, despite all my shortcomings, Jesus still loved … Continue reading My Brother’s Keeper
I hear the birds singing.I hear the bells ringing.I hear something beautiful. It’s not what I’ve seen.It’s not where I’ve been.It’s something new—And wonderful. It’s a new day dawning.It’s a new life beginning.It’s a love flowing—From You to me. Jesus … Continue reading Alleluia
I am the artist. I can draw my life, In black and white, Color or gray. And because… I am the artist. Only I decide, Which paint, To dip the brush in. Spanish Translation La Obra Maestra Yo soy el … Continue reading My Masterpiece
You can’t change your body,Not your appearance,Not your strengths,Or your weaknesses. You can’t change your brain,Not your intelligence,Not your memories ,Or your emotions. And you obviously,Can’t change your heart.But who you love,Can and will! I just hope—He treats you right,And … Continue reading For Better Or Worse
I default to living in the past, That way I don’t have to deal with my reality. I’m constantly hashing up your old sins— Those are my excuses! And when I’m feeling over-confident, I travel to the future— Of how … Continue reading I Need Reparations
The goal of procrastination,Is to put off until tomorrow,What you can do today. The odds say: tomorrow will come anyway,And then you’re faced with the same dilemma,To do your duty or delay. Procrastination wishes there was no tomorrow,That way you … Continue reading Procrastination Has A Dark Side
There were two men standing in a field. One believed in Jesus,Alas, the other did not. One loved his brother,Alas, the other did not. One died and went to Heaven,Alas, the other did not. By: ElRoyPoet © 2018 Commentary: In … Continue reading Alas
Why isn’t there a law against lynching?Every time men with guns get triggered,The brute comes out, and he wants to get even,So he cheats, to teach the object of his hate a lesson.Could it be, his manhood’s in jeopardy,Because he … Continue reading Lynchpin
I’m your regular Joe.I earn an average wage.I live in an apartment house,And I try to lead an aesthetic life. Now, if I were a trillionaire,I could be the world’s patron,And support millions of people.But would that make a difference,Because … Continue reading Trillionaire
My mother named me Roy,Because, I was her Prince.I was her first born,I was her first joy!She taught me, how to read and write,And she told me, about Jesus. When I was fifteen,I tried writing poems.Now, that I’m sixty,All I … Continue reading My Mom
