Mindset

Be Inspired by the Dreams you envisage
Only you can create your own limits
Embraced the struggle we are living;
For this is one life and one chance we are given

Life-Barrriers are only a test of character, with hope and sight into a bright future we will all pass with flying colours :-)

Death by Words

Im about to commit poetic suicide

Im gonna drive into a lake of words and die a creative death

The asphyxiation of liquid paraphrases entices me

Swamped by grammatical sea creatures;

I create a piece….

Under water….

I can’t breath….

I can’t see but I wrote a piece

The struggle resembles the erratic motion of a pen on paper; arms whaling against the resistance of the swamp

The struggles calms

My piece is complete

My creative lungs robbed of its oxygen supply; now filled with literature

My energy weakens and my body tires

The battle has ended…

Words have killed me.

Voices

My mum always said to me "you have a voice and you will be heard"; I stand by these words
 
I'm locked in society yet my words become my freedom
 
Living in a world where we're frowned upon for having an opinion
 
I will not falsify my prospects by following a system created by mindless conformists

Nor will I hamper my future by remaining inactive
 
See what we fail to realise is that justice is the injustice: 'the man' cannot be pleased without displeasing the people; we the people have been dumbed-down although we are living ‘it’
 
I will not stand for oppression and will forever fight the stereotypes in the hope of change

Don’t judge me or assume my motives...

 
The way I see it is; would I need a gun or a knife if I'm perfectly capable of ripping your heart out with the power of my mind?
 

I'm breaking the rules of adversity by opposing the assumptions of society that i will become a statistic.

Pursuing my need for democracy I will be heard!!!

Conscious Battle

I am a contradiction of the person I strive to become

I am a self hypocrite but my actions reflect my words

I am trustworthy yet unreliable

On the contrary to the above;

I am a self motivated self believer

I believe in me and my capability to become an icon

I am a living paradox

My sense of life direction has been smeared by complexes given to me by those I trusted

But I still maintain a high level of determination to beat the social stereotypes

Continue to doubt me as this drives me forward

We are people of many talents;

Yet I am still merely half the man I strive to become.

Lost...Somewhere

My mind is simple yet complicated, totally intoxicated with what seems to be a concoction of cognitive processes commonly known as thinking

Thinking about thinking about feelings relating to existing in this place I’m residing in: A place where only I can control my mental state without the risk of influence or interjection, its killing me.

My thoughts are controlled by my emotions

Thoughts and perspectives diluted by the element of life, the process of living and the realisation that the world is not concerned

I’m out here alone accompanied by myself...I converse with my conscience; we’re reasoning and toying with the idea of doing this unaided in order to avoid any foreign bodies that may take away or get rid of the originality of my pure judgment; I’m trying to figure this one out by myself without assistance.  A plan is made...made in the hope that one day my observation, principles and emotions will be at one

Events in my life have cause this enigma...I don’t know how to deal with these new experiences.

All I ask is that you understand my ignorance as, in this case as I understand yours

Although you may appreciate the basis of my feelings; the concept of my pain is understandably foreign to you.

Thoughts to Paper

My urge to write far exceeds my want to fight the feelings I contain within me.

These indescribable emotions frustrate me beyond no end but admittedly give me more to write about.

The thing is; writing gives me the opportunity to express my thoughts, feelings and views in the most raw form.

My aim is to create a piece designed to enable you to understand my understanding

But there isn’t enough words in the world that allow one to completely comprehend the contents of one’s being

So in deep thought I lay in darkness; allowing nothing other than words to disturb me

Ink flowing from my heart through my veins via a biro bleeding on a blank canvas with lines on it

As this canvas becomes immersed with emotion in the common form of blue pigment, my eyes brighten up; the sudden recognition of what being a poet consists of excites me

My poems explain me; so read on....

Writing/Reading

I awoke; not knowing the contents of my soul

So I flicked through the glossary of my imagination and decided that I'll read the first chapter of writing and reading my own poetry

Chapter by chapter I thought of and dismissed many ideas until I decided that I'll be happy; what I wanted was to be happy

So, as the story continued I was continuously interrupted by my thoughts; thoughts relating to happiness.
I put a bookmark in the book that I was writing that i was reading and allowed myself to think

Heres the joke; I thought I knew what would bring me happiness but then I realised that writing this book that I was reading was actually my personalised manual to happiness.....and I wrote it

My poetry was indeed my happiness

I vowed to entrust in my words and with that, happiness would soon come

So I came to the conclusion that I'd write, read and edit my "Book of Happiness" in order to suit me

It's essential that we all write, read, write and read the "Book of Happiness".

Discover what makes you happy and be happy with your discovery

By the way- the "Book of Happiness" isn't actually a book...its errr...its actually about the message in the poem....Create your own happiness

Hi I'm Dom

I cannot change the person I am to suit everyone...yet people believe my person is interchangeable;

Accept me for the person you first met;
The person that greeted you with "Hi, how you doing?", accompanied with a firm handshake and a smile
Instead of a "Whats good?" and the 'Im-so-gangsta-I-can't-even-smile-face'

I'm the slim, not skinny (actually quite athletic) built black man
Skin filled with ink; the same black man that wishes you all the best upon his exit

I am not the person you want me to be
I am not the person society tells you I am
I am not the person that will prove the stereotypes truthful
But the person that will prove my worth and purpose

I am worth more than what stands before you; my purpose is to make an impact and I will make a fool out of the doubters

Opulence

I'm imprisoned within the walls of my own mind;
My mind encapsulated in wonder...wonder of what will become
Thinking outside the box leaves me sitting underneath it struggling to master a formula leading to happiness

Happiness being the element of life that I long for
Happiness being the way of life that I long for

They say we cannot predict the future;
But I refuse to let that statement stop me from creating a legacy to remember

But let's not be fooled...happiness is not the non-existence of sadness or negativity...but the methods in which we overcome

Appointment With Life

I visited my Cognitive Dentist this morning;
He asked me "What's the problem?"
I replied "I've been kicked in the teeth.....by LIFE."

So I explained....

I hopped on the train of existence and lost my Grandad and job on the way
Grieving & broke; I lost my independance
My confidence was shattered
Life was getting it's vengeance....for the 'life crimes' I had committed...

Like lying to my mum about why I was late from school
Or smoking to impress friends coz I thought it was cool
Or even the times when I doubted myself...
Told myself to FIX UP
If I didnt believe in me, who would? Certainly not you.

Anyway, by the time I reached the station of Realisation
It was brought to my attention, that this life journey has made me who I am
So remember; SELF-BELIEF, DIRECTION and OPTIMISM are the Veneers of Life
While distrust, misgiving and the absence of LOVE are the cavitities.

Make your journey worth travelling for....
Oh yeah and top up your Oyster Cards, £20 fines aint cool!!!

My Mind's Vacation

I may stand in front of you and be totally absent
They say the brain controls our being; so while my mind wonders into the abyss of...
I don't know
My body remains where I stand
Without my mind; I am merely a 5ft 9, 11 and half stone, tattoo covered, brown skin object

We're engaged in a conversation but all I could think about is this foreign city called HOPE
Where my mind comfortably sunbaths under the rays of PROSPERITY, sipping on cocktail with the sweet taste of FAITH...FAITH in me and my ability to expand my mental capacity and experience life for what it is;

I don't mean to be rude.

Turning a dream into reality becomes our biggest priority
Our conversation is still important to me but I am no longer here

My body remains but my thoughts are inattentive
I am here but I'm not...

I'm Me...

Do not accept me for what I am; accept me for who I am
Actually;
Thats an unfair request since I do not know the man I've become
Since the battle between my conscience and imagination is won...
But by who?

You see...

My conscience answers questions relating to subjects that will implicate my future
While my imagination answers questions relating to doubt and self belief
So which one do I focus on?

Who I am is me; its that simple

Until I understand the way in which my mind works; I cannot demand that you as my peers understand the pains and struggles which I battle each day;
Inside my mind while trying unwind the tangled thoughts my life has created
And inside I'm berated, in fact I'm infuriated that I cannot understand the person I've become

So how could I possibly expect you to?

I am me; just accept me for who I am

Breakthrough

Let’s not get wrapped up in trends,

Materialistically competing with peers, society and friends

That wasn’t supposed to rhyme!!!

You see;

We live in a world where everybody is trying to create an enviable lifestyle

To impress those who express no genuine interest in who we are inside

I wanna show off my intellect

I wanna have the best & most exclusive understanding of WHO I AM

Im tired of excuses acting like common is elusive…its not

They say “the devil makes work for idle thumbs” and mine are numb.

I will no longer procrastinate

I will no longer remain ignorant to reality

I will discover who I am

I am worth more than my mind allows me to display

So join me on my journey to self discovery

Systems

Unbeknownst to us; we create various systems in order to run our lives
We create systems to make life easier
This process is called organisation
The simple process of getting up in the morning is carried out on a system
Anything we do & every move we make is carried out on a system
So why do we find it so hard to create systems of achievement?
Systems that guarantee us 'Life Rewards'
Its too hard isn't it??
To actually sit there and master a system, you know, will almost certainly allow you to achieve

Our priorities were twisted by commercialisation
Such a love for all things new and exclusive; got us tryna fast track our way to success
In search of pointless material gains

It don't work like that folks; success is run on a system

Voids

Confused thoughts perspire through the pores of my mind
I feel lost...
What purpose do I Serve?
I'm tryna establish the roots to my feelings;
Or at least understand the reason why my feelings lack intention
What are these emotions intending to do with my mind?
Misguided feelings have me in a room where no floor, wall or ceiling exist
Am I floating? Nah I'm not floating
I'm sitting in a bottomless pit of misguided thoughts
Or do I remain suspended in this Abyss of a void Galaxy
Im tired...
I've exhausted my thoughts and I'm still lost

Writer's block is a bitch!!

Gates Of Our Society

How many times in your life have you said to someone "I do what i want"?
Countless times right?
Yet we fail to realise that Society controls the boundaries in which we reach
We "do what we want" within Society's compound, abiding by their rules & regulations
BUT we unknowingly hold the key to those gates
It called knowledge
Knowledge holds no boundaries, no restrictions

We use the terms; "I can't and I don't know" as a justification for not exploring deeper than the surface
Theres an answer to everything, easy enough to find
We have no excuse People
Education is free...
You wouldn't turn down a free shopping spree
But you walk away from knowledge as if its walking towards you with an Assault Rifle
14 years (reception-college) of knowledge handed to us on a plate
And still, we fail to make use of it
Lack of priorities is my guess....

Responsibilities of a Man; Message to our Women

We are not just the opposing sex of YOU!
Peceived by society as merely a physical representation of a dominant global species; Humans
By this I mean; we aren't just figure-heads are we?
We're not just fathers seen to be 'just' the heads of our family's
WE'RE MEN!!
Sent by the higher powers to partner YOU.
To create a respectable, honest and knowledgable world.
We are the stewards and our children the apprentices
It is our job as partners to create a way of life
Where knowledge is greater than the want for;
"Who has the best this and who has the best that."
We're living a lie;
We want the best clothes, cars and money.
But why aren't we striving to have...
The best knowledge, the best jobs, the best qualifications?!
Because all we know is how to live but not how to prosper.

Survival is for animals, we are the dominant species on Earth and living is for US!

Good Morning

Open the curtain to your mind
Let in the bright rays of life
Feel the warmth & freshness of new knowledge
Crawl out the bed of procrastination
Dress yourself in colourful ideas
Flush the toilet of self doubt
Digest the qualities of a winner
Leave home; number 1 Comfort Zone Drive

Open your mind to new beginnings and set denial free

Have a good day :-)

My Minds' Speaking

Here are some key quotes I came up with while having a coversation with the inner me;

Honesty; As a defense mechanism I refuse to be 100% honest with someone if I can't be totally honest with myself...no one can. It creates vunerabilities and allows someone to know you more than you know you.

Temptation; Temptation is self-denial...knowing you want something but stopping yourself from seeking it because of some reason YOU think makes sense...again; another defense mechanism.

Writing; I'm no longer holding back from stepping into foreign grounds; it will give me more to write about and if it hurts me, it will give me even more to write about.

Women; I'm willing to think like a lady in order to establish if I have the qualities a woman wants.

Life Perspective

I tend to look at life from a different perspective;
Like living on the streets was the norm' and having a mortgage meant u were homeless
Or in this case...lets call it 'world-less'.
Completely unaware of, what us modern day people call, the finer things in life;
You know; pollution, homelessness, lack of food....

Lets say life was the opposite of what we're used to...
Life is meant to be full of happiness and smiles...or is it?
Instinctively we're supposed to be positive and joyful but in reality we're fooling ourselves
By forcing ourselves to seek happiness through quantatives and material.
In other words we encourage emotional bribery to make ourselves happy
When happiness is something that should come natural to us
Not forced upon us
Think about it....

Success Plan

I have a visual and emotional thirst for success
I first need to identify what success is
Will I feel content once I've reached it?
I want to have the ability to quantify my success

In this instance;
Quantity far out-weighs quality

My 'plan' tells me I need to work hard

In this instance;
Quality far out-weighs quantity

Its hard to identify the true meaning of success
There are two types; Society's success and My success
Im successful when I say so and not when I achieve my first off-shore account £

Quality(standard of your graft) + Quantity(how long you graft for) ÷ Passion(how much you want  it) × Direction(knowing where you want to be) = A Successful Plan

Expression

It can change the course of one's day
Can interrupt the most morbid thoughts
Can turn Positive even more Positive
Can force the sun to rise during a hail storm of emotion
Can send tingles through one's body
Could turn a desert into an Ocean ;-)
Can be perceived in many ways
More contagious than any Pandemic
I do it, you do it, so lets all do it together

A smile is worth a thousand hello's :-)

Positivity breeds Positivity...

I'll Tell You Mine

Theres two sides to every story;
We have our's, they have their's
Probably no difference between the two other than the amount of pride possessed in the hearts of the opposing parties
We push, they push but never merge; cannot reach the sweet spot we call Agreement
When would it end?
How does it end?
Does it ever end?

I've proved my point...

The End.

Love Addiction

Is it in my head or my heart?
I'm fighting a losing battle against a greater force than I
At times, I wanna grab it by the throat and choke it
At the same time I wanna embrace it
I'm confused...its good for me but can fuck with my emotions
Sorta like smoking that morning fag;
Giving me that 'feel good', care-free feeling but behind the scenes its killing me slowly
I want it, I need it, I can have it but don't want it...or do I?

Love

Misconceptions

The misconception of One's word's; implicate the greatest things
The Strongest relationships

Time only moves forward, the past cannot change but how do we fix the present?

I find it hard to express the true meaning behind the words that run through my lips

The words come out with the speed of a World Championship athlete, while the meanings struggle to motivate itself out of my thoughts and into the open

The damage is done! 'Words' have conned and manipulated the thoughts of my opposite number

How do I fix this?

Do I hastily conjure up the meaning of those very words and run the risk of locking the TRUE meaning out?

Or do I take time and allow my mind to process my minds eye?

I'm in a catch 22....

Taking time only allows my meanings to dilute themselves in a meaningless pit of nothing

While rushing only forces the 'Words' to penetrate my Conversee deeper; this only encourages misconception

Misconceptions have no meanings without words, while words cannot misconceive without meanings....