WINNER

Winner.

Yeah, people confuse the meaning

You see, ‘winner’ is about being

the best me that I can  be

that, the world can easily see

When I define the reality of me

I am a Winner!

Winner.

Ain’t about a competition

‘cause regardless of the repetition

Nobody can beat me, being me

I am unique

Like the snowflake

Voice or fingerprint

Steady as I go

With clarity, I know

I am the master of my destiny

The author of my fate

Responsible for how I feel

Just keepin’ it real

Without yeast or filler, I know

I am a Winner!

By Fabraye

12/14/15

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How Did You Awake Today? - A Poem About Gratitude

GRATITUDE

I awake amid the sounds of crickets

Anticipated,

but unexpected in melodic rhythm

Thank you for the wake-up call.

My eyes open

And eyelids autonomously blink

Check.

My phalanges wiggle, and

Knees and neck bend with ease,

Check.

My diaphragm bounces

Evidence that my life on Earth

continues for another day

Check!

Thank you for more time to play.

Out of my window

Darkness

Split with horizontal lines,

abstract shapes

and brilliant colors that divide

reveal what we call ‘sunrise’

Thank you for the Creative inspiration.

In the span of minutes

I’m hygiene ready

Showered, brushed teeth,

Combed hair

And gone down stairs for eats

So, there’s a roof overhead

Water running

Electricity streaming

Dresser drawers with

underwear and socks

A closet with clothes and shoes

Linen in cabinets

Plates and silverware in drawers

A stove ready to be used

And a fridge with food

Thank you for the “little things.”

Each day I awake,

I can rush through in attitude

mindless of self-generated

drama and feuds.

Conscious, I can appreciate,

draw more good

and enjoy the life I create.

Choice is mine.

And, Gratitude is good

when understood.

A Poem by Fabraye

09.06.15

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