Welcome to my blogspot. As you may already know I am WYLD STYLZ, published author, poet, singer and just an everyday guy trying to make my life and the lives of others just a bit richer, more fulfilling and at times, tolerable. In this blogspot, I want to focus on us as people, how we can help each other, current events and a bit of celebrity gossip (if that what it takes to get you to continue visiting). In the meantime, let's get to know each other, learn and have some fun. Band...
Sunday, January 13, 2013
POEM OF THE DAY - The Night of the Chocolate Sun
Sunday, April 15, 2012
POEM OF THE DAY - Me and God
See, me and God had a talk last night
I told him of all things going good
and of things that weren’t quite right
I told him of all my unclean deeds
and all my future plans
He said, “I feel you on that my child,
but just put it in my hands”
When I felt His spirit shine on me
I gave the biggest smile
Then I heard God say to me
“But we haven’t talked in a while”
I said, “God I’ve been real busy
with this chick I’m hollering at.”
You see that’s how I talk to God
because God is cool like that.
I said that I’d been working this job
and hanging out at times
and that since I wanted to be a rapper
I was tightening up my rhymes.
I told Him that I often think of Him
and watch Olseen when I could,
but life can be so very hectic
for a brother in the hood.
I got to pay this child support
so I stays up on my grind.
God you know what they do to you
when you mess up and fall behind.
And I’ve been trying to keep it real with Moms
cause she always getting drunk
and hustlin’ here and there when I can,
because God, I ain’t no punk.
So God, don’t take it personal
I love taking to you.
It’s just that I have so many things
to try and get to do.
God said, “Stop for a second my precious son.
I have anointed thee
I have kept you safe in every way
from things you could not see.
This course alone is not yours to run
I’ll lead you to a life anew.
Just keep your eyes on me my child
I’ll take care of mama too.
I know that temptations of the world
can pull you from your place
but a balance of all things worldy
can help you win this race.”
I said, “But God you really don’t understand.”
God said, “Come on now, I made you man.”
I said, “God I’m young, not yet in my prime.”
God said, “Just acknowledge me, give me some time.”
I said, “ Well God how much time do you require.”
God said, “A lifetime, a month, a day or an hour.”
I said, “But God what about the drugs that I do.”
God said, “You think I haven’t been watching you?”
I said, “It helps me get back into my groove.”
God said, “If you want me to, the urge, I’ll remove.”
I said, “Hold on God, one thing at a time.”
God said, “Whenever you’re ready for me is fine.”
I said, “ Alright God, if I mess up will you love me still”
God said, I always have my child and I always will.”
Yeah, me and God had a talk last night.
WYLD STYLZ
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
POEM OF THE DAY - "Even in the Rain"
(This is especially for you. Enjoy!)
Even in the Rain
I drove past a man one day
who was dancing in the rain.
The first thought that occurred to me
was that this brother was insane.
I thought I heard him holler “thank you”
so I drove closer just to hear it.
Man, this brother was getting his praise on
by dancing in the spirit.
So I parked my truck along the curb
and started getting mine.
We danced and sang and gave God the praise
until the sun began to shine.
I learned that day that in victory
and even through the pain,
give God the glory and the praise
yes, even in the rain.
WYLD STYLZ
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
POEM OF THE DAY - "Welcome To The WYLD Side"
Welcome to the WYLD side
I am an engine roaring, revving, deafening you
the bass that throbs in your heart
the last puff taken hard, wanting more
the beast that tears you apart
I am the cover model, male lover
the thing that goes bumps in the night
the world’s greatest thrill ride
a one man riot only I can incite
I am the roulette wheels loose screw
the Holy Ghosts example
a growling dog’s breaking point
the squeal from a wood rat trample
I am the snake bite venom
and the decomposing flesh
I am ice shock to afterlife
a mentor to David Koresh
I am the non-believer to all things physical
yet privy to them all
the blood stains on yellow t-shirts
the ghost shadow down the hall
I am the needle that summons you
the drug you crave the most
the constant confusion inside your head
an alligator’s bed host
I am the one most likely to fuck and leave
and keep you at my will
and tell you, “you were just a fling"
yet leave you smiling still
I am hot iron branded Luke
and tattoos in private places
cock rings and scrotum piercings
cum drops on pretty faces
I am hot piss on back porches
and shit behind pine trees
I am the one that farts in Devil’s face
and brings him to his knees
I am the roll out on 22’s
the shot from a .45
the rocking car down city streets
as I masturbate and drive
I am 10 cups of black coffee
and a whore-ish witches brew
I am the reality of your nightmares
so be careful what you do
I am all night parties with nobody's
and tongue kisses on ecstasy
I am a food stamp selling money maker
and coke with Hennessey
I am rolling dice with rock and roll
and pee in swimming pools
I set the standard for being WYLD
but learn from other fools
I am prayer candles and amulets
charms and wiccan spells
I love caviar and fine champagne
but stay in cheap hotels
So if after reading what you’ve just read
you still wanna take this ride
then buckle up and hold your shit
and welcome to the WYLD side!
WYLD STYLZ
Monday, December 21, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Hallelujah"
Hallelujah!
Become amassed with power
overwhelmed by the thought of freedom
inhaling the good
as the light surrounds you
then leads you to higher ground.
There you will find your new self
stronger, richer, wiser
and worthy.
Sup at the table of abundance
and enjoy with sanction
from the spirit of generosity
and then give without limits
humbly, wholly and
anonymously.
Allow love to live
self to die
and acceptance to thrive
in your character that precedes
who you are
for people unguided,
misguided and disguised.
Raise your hands in praise,
close your eyes
and turn your head
to the bitter days when you
fed the mouth of the adversary
that tried to imprison
the person that you’ve become.
Hallelujah!
There are greater works yet undone.
Hallelujah!
WYLD STYLZ
Monday, November 30, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "VISIONARY"
I see wonderful things.
I see marvelous places,
beautiful skies,
beautiful faces.
The visions are played like a film in my head.
Pictures of people,
some living,
some dead.
Pictures of times
some gone,
some to come.
The beginnings for many,
the end for some.
I can always remember the things I’ve seen
the fire,
the snow,
the valley’s green.
The visions are played like a film in my head
A gift from God?
A message to spread?
Fathers crying
and children at play
old people laughing,
the world in dismay.
If only you knew of the things I’ve seen
some visions violent
others serene.
Some of horrendous
wars to be,
some of Sudan
being set free.
Visions of disease
as a thing of the past
or terrorist killing us
in one last blast.
It’s hard to describe the things that I’ve seen
as these visions
play their nightly routine.
Invading my mind
capturing time
was a vision of a world
with no death or crime.
Visions of addicts
giving up dope
and some of preachers
giving up hope.
One vision I love time after time
that reinforcement is brought
to the fibers that bind
and the thread that make up
all of mankind.
WYLD STYLZ
Thursday, November 5, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Genesis Jones"
Genesis Jones got married
to the man of her dreams.
In the beginning it as good
or just so it seemed.
Lionel was his name
violence was his game.
Genesis had no clue
that what she was about to do
would be the beginning
of their new universe
when her new husband
came home and said,
“I’m bout to whip your ass just because I can”.
So he swung and missed.
Genesis got pissed.
Lionel kissed
Genesis’ clenched fist
and his world began to form:
And on that night, she said, “I am going to whip your ass just for trying to whip my ass”. And she did just that.
On the second night, she said, “Now I am going to whip your ass for just letting me, a woman, whip your ass”. And she did just that.
On the third night, she said, “Now I am going to whip your ass for not being able to whip my ass”. And she did just that.
On the fourth night, she said, “Now I am going to whip your ass for being stupid enough to stay around the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd nights and getting your ass whipped”. And she did just that.
On the fifth night, she said, “Now I am going to whip your ass because I am so tired from whipping your ass for four nights straight. I am a woman and have too many other things to do”. And she did just that.
On the sixth night, she said, “Now I am going to whip your ass because I am so mad at myself for getting involved with a sorry ass, son of a bitch that would stoop low enough to put his hands on a woman”. And she did just that, right before she threw him out.
On the seventh night, she rested peacefully.
The display of domestic violence is a sorry excuse for the problems that exists within ones self. Brothers let’s come together to stop violence against women not only in our homes but in our society as well. The degradation and objectification of women in our communities has become an epidemic and an overwhelming issue that only we can address and correct. So before the next time you think of putting your hands on a woman, know this:
That every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S.
Each day, 4 women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends
Domestic violence is a single major cause of injury to women, more than muggings and car accidents combined.
90% of battered women reported that their children were present when the abuse occurred.
70% of men who batter their partners either sexually or physically abuse their children.
60% of battered women are beaten while they are pregnant.
Domestic violence costs $1.4 billion annually in medical expenses.
Now if you can still be with him, maybe that’s what you like.
WYLD STYLZ
Thursday, October 8, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Last Words"
Last Words
Oh Lord, catch them if they fall.
Oh Lord, push them if they stall.
Oh Lord, hear them if they call.
Oh Lord, bless them with their all
and forgive them if they give you nothing in return.
WYLD STYLZ
Friday, August 21, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Kocktail"
Kocktail
Look in my eyes, like stars glancing, baby.
You’ve got my heart, like a pony prancing baby.
And I’m digging like mole
to get to the depths of your soul
cause you’re the rhythm that makes me whole
my willingness you stole
my hand I gave
your passion I crave
to be drunk in the nakedness of your submission.
Given the chance, I’ll please like I’m crazy, baby.
I want to sop up your love like gravy, baby.
And like Papa's rolling stone,
Can I rest my love and make your heart my home?
My inhibitions are gone
and my bird has turned stone.
So if you ask me I would
let me put on my hood
cause your love is like rum
and baby, that’s all good.
Go ahead, get me drunk in the nakedness of your
submission.
WYLD STYLZ
Friday, July 24, 2009
Question
A. A Mother
Friday, June 19, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Lost Father"
Wow, God is good and while on this Fathers day, I can't say that I am going all out for my old man. But I do thank God that he is alive and healthy and hope that he finds that much needed inner peace concerning his relationship with his children because I sure haven't. Read with a grain of salt...
Lost Father
Alas, my long-lost father to me has returned
to tell me of things I’d already learned.
I opened the door and welcomed him in
to sit and tell of where he had been.
I showed no emotion, not even a smile,
he started to cry and stare for a while.
He looked me down from my head to my feet,
placed his hand on my shoulder in a manner so sweet.
Looked me in my eyes and proceeded to say,
“Son, let me tell you why I went away.”
Before he could start, I cut in with haste
but choked at the startled look on his face.
“I know who you are and I know where you’ve been
so I won’t start with remembering when
as a child the wonderful things that I missed
as other boys played football, kited and fished
with their fathers who loved them enough to stay,
to lead, protect and show them the way.
Taught them to love, respect and then
showed them how to become real men.
Who was there on graduation day?
Just my mama, but that’s O.K.
I always felt that it was a shame
that you weren’t around but I carried your name.
Dear sir, you see now I’m 40 years old
but remember as a child the truth was then told
of the real reason you chose to walk away
and why you have come to my door today.
You felt the need to stray for a while
while my mother was carrying an unborn child.
Even the reality of the story was whack,
mother always said one day you’d come back.
So now that you’re old and alone
you need a place that you can call home.
But I’m sorry, my friend, my home is full
with the love that you left … and that’s no bull.
I haven’t yet learned just how to forgive
you for the life that you chose to live.
I’ll ask you to leave now to close my door
to my home and my heart to hurt no more.”
As he turned in anguish and walked away
I knew I would regret what I did that day.
So then, about a week after my deed,
I pulled out my morning paper to read.
Just curious to know of who had passed
I saved the death section to look through last.
When I turned the page, I froze in time
and stared in eyes that were just like mine.
I felt the hurt, I carried the shame
but managed to notice they misspelled his name.
Canyou is spelled with a capital “C”,
last name, F-O-R-G-I-V-M-E.
I sat in this horror and for hours I cried
that alas, my long-lost father had died.
WYLD STYLZ
Monday, June 8, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Wide-Eyed at Dawn"
Translucent images on the walls of my eyes
that sometimes make me cry.
I’m afraid to go to sleep at night
I think I just might die.
A heavy load these lids of mine
a burden on my brain.
The thoughts of dying in my sleep
are driving me insane.
A caffeine pill, a loud TV and an empty coffee cup,
mercy if I close these eyes of mine
I just might not wake up.
WYLD STYLZ
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Poem of the day - "I'm In The Mood For Blues"
I’m in the Mood for Blues
Don’t jive me ’bout no country
or no heavy rockin’ tunes.
Today I want to cry a little,
I’m in the mood for blues.
Don’t want no pastel jazz
or pop with colored hues.
Today I need some somber soul,
I’m in the mood for blues.
A blue Monday fish fry
with a little gumbo too
and a screamin’ guitar player
to get you feeling blue.
Boy, talk about good times,
no songs touch minds like these.
When you’re singing from your soul
while cryin’ on your knees.
Forget a cab or city bus
I’d walk a hole in my shoes
to get to a good juke joint
where someone’s playin’ blues.
Round ’bout six up in the evening,
ain’t got no time for news.
I just bought me a new funk box
and I’m ’bout to play some blues.
So come on over and sit a while
and pay Mr. Pain your dues.
Just close your eyes and sway your head
and listen to my blues.
WYLD STYLZ
Monday, May 4, 2009
Poem of the Day - "The Looking Glass"
The Looking Glass
When you gaze into the looking glass
what do you see?
The person that you are
or the one you want to be?
Can you look in your eyes and smile?
Can you stare in your face a while
without shedding salty tears?
But what’s so bad about it
it that you’ve been this way for years.
If you read your mind to find
your destiny was gloom,
would you drop your looking glass
and run in the other room?
Only to find out that you were followed
by yourself and you were out to kill.
How does this make you feel?
Your self has the looking glass
and puts it to your face.
Are you disgusting to the human race?
Who do you want to be?
A slave to yourself or
a role model for me?
Then break the looking glass
and set yourself free.
WYLD STYLZ
Thursday, April 16, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Sexual Division" (Expose)
Sensual Division (Exposé)
and knock
but beware if lust answers
with its icy blue face and candy red lips
sporting a look of death.
Welcoming you in to sit and
comfort you with warm hands
that soothe your lonesome spirit,
nurture your weakness
and minister to your manhood.
makes you its hostage.
It causes your senses to tingle
with the effervescence of promiscuity,
and your mind to play in harm’s way
and your nature to rise.
loyal servant
while love, the fool
watches from the open window.
Love, the fool, too slow,
leaving you with no time to wait.
The wrath of lust’s power
drenches the wholeness from you
like the life from flowers.
Blowing its cool breath in your lungs,
its icy grim of reality from your memory
then leaving you in bed
alone
as love watches from the open window
not allowed to inhibit
your fantasy
that came to you like bees to a hive
and caused chaos to your very aura.
grasped your heart with a tight hold
killing love
and bringing misery to your
very existence
while love comforts
your essential self as it cries
from the other side of the open window.
Monday, March 23, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Southern Comfort"
Southern Comfort
A rat ran across the living room floor
then through the bathroom door.
I acted like I didn’t see it.
But my company did.
I wonder where he hid.
I opened the fridge, a roach was
on the water jug
and another on my favorite mug.
I acted like I didn’t see it.
But my company did.
They’ll drink a coke instead.
There is rust on top
of the coffee pot
but the coffee was nice and hot.
I acted like I didn’t see it.
But my company did.
My stove don’t work.
My toilet won’t flush.
What’s the rush?
My grass is high.
My house smells like pee.
Well, there’s no one here but me.
My TV won’t talk
My porch is falling in.
I acted like I didn’t notice it.
But my company did.
I farted then left the room
and wished that I had known
that when I returned
my company would be gone.
I acted like I didn’t smell it.
I guess my company did.
Some Christmas,
I haven’t had company since.
WYLD STYLZ
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "Spots"
Spots
(for the mothers who didn’t know)
weep
grasping the countless times
of purity stolen
visions of the forcing pupil
down
my throat
and fingers between
my cheeks
I am no longer a child
I am a slave
weep
grasping the endless moments
of humility endured
the weight on
my back
greasy hands
clasp my waist
the pain
mental
I am no longer a child
I am a slave
my jaw frozen with fear
as my underwear hangs
speechless
on the line
drying
as my mother wonders
and screams
why?
I am only a child
I am not a slave
weep
grasping her dress-tail
she asks God questions
through a thousand
tears
and kills herself
with sorrow
WYLD STYLZ
Monday, March 2, 2009
Poem of the Day - "Spade"
Spade
It hit me
like my period
and just that.
Without warning,
like a jolt
of electricity.
The forbidden felicity
that I was in love
with this man
10 years my senior.
like jambalaya
and just that.
With the spice
of passion
the subtle rush
forced myself to hush
that I was in love
with this man
who taught me
to be just that.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "ADAM"
ADAM
that flows through your veins
and the conscience of life
that thrives in your brain
and bronze and black granite
I stand in your soul
and dreams that you live
until you are old.
I am the passion
unleashed, unmatched, untamed
from sweaty palms on smooth faces
and in bronze and black granite
I dance in your head
and songs that you sing
until you are dead.
I am the fruit of the earth
with the nectar you crave
the prince that protects you
from now ’til the grave.
And to testify to truth of myself,
I am the bosom of peace
where mercy lies
and the bed of solace
from which you should rise.
And in bronze and black granite
and kisses so sweet
I am a real black man
from the crown of my head
to the soles of my feet.
WYLD STYLZ
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
POEM OF THE DAY - "The End of a Love Affair"
"The End of a Love Affair"
What happens when the music ends
and the dance is not so sweet?
The lover affair has gone so sour
and the flame is oh so weak.
The roses have all wilted
the cards all thrown away.
A night’s embrace has been replaced
with silence from night to day.
The sweet perfume no longer lingers
the sex is come and go.
The arguments more aggressive,
your lover, now your foe.
The dinner table never used
the china gathers dust.
A shower together, never,
your nudeness, your disgust.
The kindness lead to rumors
of things you dare not do.
Your circle of friends has multiplied,
now made up of two.
The effort goes unnoticed
on the time you spent doing
things that helped you achieve
the dreams you were pursuing.
A cold hello and then goodbye
no kiss to make your day.
I know you often wonder how
could you treat each other that way?
The nights alone are replaced with sex
from a person that misleads,
uses your body and leaves you ashamed
just to satisfy your needs.
The tokens of love have all but vanished,
the debt, you no longer share.
The price for love now paid with hate
at the end of a love affair.
So what happens when the music ends
and the dance is not so sweet?
Do you start the record over
just to let the dance repeat?
WYLD STYLZ