Gone Too Soon

GONE TOO SOON

Gone too soon is a phrase that comes to mind at this time

I never thought his life would be cut short before he reached his prime

 He wasn’t perfect but then again neither am I

But when a crisis would surface he was right at my side

A few people would know a few weeks ago my vehicle would not start

In my time of need he rescued me and he did it with a kind heart

Whether it was a kind word I heard or a deed to be done

My friend had it in him that from work he would never run

He had a lot of problems and as a friend I tried to help solve them

Others only pretended to be his friend and said his problems didn’t involve them

But he didn’t make a fuss because he knew his true friends

Since he knew whom to trust, he knew I’d be there till the end

 Unexpectedly the end came in the rain on a dark afternoon in May

A lighting bolt is what we were told that ended his life that day

Even though I try to keep my eyes dry, I can’t because he was a part of me

My big brother was like no other and I hope he rests in peace

Written by

Emerson Welch

My Destiny

I envision myself climbing this mountain we call life

Never quite reaching the top but one day getting it right

Since I control my own destiny, that day shan’t be much longer

For through my trials and tribulations, I’ve gotten even stronger

Having gone through learning experiences that will be forever treasured

I now have an inner strength that just cannot be measured

Rooted deep within my soul and in my soul are deep roots

I believe in me, so I am free so speak the truth

So whenever I hear someone say “what will be will be”

I must disagree you see, for I control my destiny.

Written by

Emerson Welch

Another Act Of Murder

ANOTHER ACT OF MURDER………We can prevent it.

I read the headlines only to find

Sad but true another act of murder

Another star that will no longer shine

Committed by a man no one has ever heard of

Should not someone had seen the warning signs

Sure some looked, but they should have looked further

I would like to think I would have, had the opportunity been mine

So perhaps in today’s headlines, one would not find yet another act of murder.

Written by

Emerson Welch

Ancestors

I never went to college, yet I share knowledge

Not a professor, just my ancestors to them I pay homage

Through their fears, I know they shed tears

Because they persevered, I am now here

I hold my head high as I reach for the sky

Pro black that’s a fact, no need to ask why as I

Face reality, I’ll conquer most adversaries

Destroying the slave mentality with a keen vocabulary

A non-violent soldier; I kill with only kindness

To me, a victory not contradictory as some would find this

They just don’t understand how I’m a man in this land

I’m not crying or dying, just trying the best I can

To show appreciation to the past generation

 Success nothing less is my interpretation

So when you look into my eyes, no need to wonder why

I’m just a man with a plan yeah, I’m on the rise

But on the past I reflect, so I’ve come to expect

The worst to come first so I will accept Any challenges that may come, I will not run

It was survival upon my arrival, it will be till I’m done!

Written by

EMERSON WELCH

The Essence Of My Presence

The Essence Of My Presence

I feel joy when I destroy a stereotype that isn’t right

You think you know me? I’ll show thee, I’ll make you see the light

You may think I want to be a man on the corner

Selling drugs, getting no love; nah I don’t think I’m gonna

See the essence of my presence comes totally unexpected

For what you perceive me to be, in my mirror it is not reflected

If you study history then it’s not a mystery as to why I’m so driven

Constructive, productive is indicative of how I’m livin

So if you are amongst those who just don’t want to know

Stay confused for only you lose, I’ll continue to grow

See I’m positive I got a lot to give and I know you have doubts

So take the time to read between the lines to find out what I’m about

Since I was born I was warned that nothing in life comes free

So while you contemplate, I’ll concentrate on how to please me

Now if you try to deny you fill your head with lies

And while you think I’m going left I choose to go right

I’m a leader not a follower and all followers I’ll lead

The essence of my presence is my ability to succeed.

Written By

Emerson Welch

Men & Women Of Tomorrow

MEN & WOMEN OF TOMORROW

Sitting alone in this empty room, I write these words

Provoking thought, leading to positive change, I will be heard

By a multitude of people, who I’m sure will soon agree

This world isn’t about them and it certainly isn’t about me

It’s about the children who need our guidance and our love

Give them protection, love and affection for they are gifts from above

Bestowed upon us, which is why we must keep the love flowing

So as I live, I constantly give through the words in my poems

We should lead by example; for it’s our examples they will follow

To each we must teach for they are the men & women of tomorrow.

WRITTEN BY

EMERSON WELCH

When I Look In The Mirror I See

 WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR I SEE

When I look in the mirror I see

A person who can accomplish anything staring back at me

I can climb Mount Everest if only I chose to

I work hard and pray everyday because I am suppose to

I’ve got the strength and courage to gain the wisdom I need

With God’s help and the belief I have in myself, I’ll always succeed

Regardless of the challenge or the obstacle before me

In my mind’s eye I can’t help but see that image staring back at me

The image is a reflection of an individual whose potential has no limit

If overcoming life’s adversities is a race, then you can believe I’ll win it

This is how I perceive the image in the mirror to be

I am so very happy that the image of which I speak, is an image of me.

Written by

Emerson Welch