Life is full of simple pleasures.

They aren’t hidden in secret treasures.

Savoring moments with family and friends.

Remembering what’s truly important is where it begins.

Thanking God for just being alive.

Another day gives one another chance to thrive.

Simple pleasures lie in knowing life is what you make it.

When opportunity presents itself take it.

Simple pleasures lie in knowing you won’t have to endure more than you can handle.

A higher power is in control every step of the way.

He makes his presence felt every day.

Simple pleasures lie in counting blessings granted.

Simple pleasures lie in not forgetting that God is the key.

He cares for you and me.

 

I remember the feel of embraces from different places.

I remember the expressions of different faces.

I remember love.

I remember moments to be treasured forever.

I remember remarks so clever.

I remember love.

I remember kind gestures done with a smile.

Intended to uplift my soul for a while.

I remember love.

I remember kind words of encouragement.

I remember love.

I remember words of support and words seeped in reality.

I remember love.

I remember words of power, words of substance and words gentle as a dove.

I remember love.

 

Courage is the ability to do what’s right in moments of uncertainty.

We may feel less than confident during adversity.

We allow our minds to drift, like a ship without a sail.

For fear that if we take a step we may fail.

Courage is the ability to take the first step even when we don’t see the staircase.

Faith, prayer and perseverance must be our starting base.

We must finish the race.

God is our healer and protector.

Courage is the ability to forage ahead when others tell us no.

Courage prevents us from letting dreams go.

Courage is the ability to believe in things unseen.

Those with faith know what an ounce of it will mean.

 

The power of a woman lies in many places.

It isn’t about her face, body or lipstick traces.

It’s about her heart, mind and disposition.

She doesn’t believe in competition.

The power of a woman lies in caring for self and others.

When she does this she never smothers.

The  power of a woman lies in not how many times she falls,

But how many times she rises again.

You many never know when she’s on the mend.

The power of a woman lies in apologizing when wrong.

Prayer keeps her strong.

The power of a woman can be felt in her touch.

This is known by those she loves very much.

Never underestimate the power of a woman.

It’s the greatest power known to man.

Power is one’s ability to do what one thinks is right.

This can be done without hesitation or fright.

Power  means taking charge of what one can control.

This doesn’t require taking on a role.

Power means confidence.

Power means security.

Power doesn’t include immaturity.

Power is one’s destiny.

 

I Remember daddy, yes I do.

Daddy was a provider, protector and teacher too.

Daddy worked hard and family was priority number one.

His smile, demeanor and passion for life were bar none.

He never let difficult times deter him.

The love in his heart was filled to the brim.

I remember daddy, yes I do.

My memories of my daddy are sweet as morning dew.

How proud I am to be African American.

The decendant of a people who endured much.

Slavery, segregation, injustice and such.

No matter how many times they fell they rose again.

Each day was like a chapter that had to begin.

How proud I am to be African American

Many tried and many failed to stop them.

God’s grace and perseverance have always been the hem.

Many gains have been made due to many sacrifices.

The ancestors didn’t care about the prices.

How proud I am to be African American.

The torch has been passed and the work must continue.

No matter the time, place, or venue.

How proud I am to be African American.

A special group of people African Americans are.

With continued faith, perseverance, determination and drive, we will go far.

 

In Time, all things happen for a reason.

We just have to adjust to each season.

Sometimes we wonder and worry unnecessarily.

We face each day warily.

In time, God unveils His master plan.

We just need to hold on to His unchanging hand.

Life is full of uncertainty that we can face.

We must finish the race.

In time, we will reach our final destination.

Praising God must come without hesitation.

 

Memories, race through my mind.

By God’s grace, through memories peace I find.

A home, a family, love and guidance galore.

I couldn’t have asked for more.

Memories, race through my mind.

Good times to teach humility and hard times to teach faith to carry through.

Always leaves me feeling anew.

Memories, race through my  mind.

Facing the present while looking forward to the future.

Planning and preparing go hand in hand.

Along with God’s master plan.

Memories, race through  my  mind.

Memories that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

 

 

I remember mama, yes I do.

Mama was beautiful,  loving and true.

Taught me everything I needed to know.

Gave me what I needed to grow.

Love, guidance, discipline and security were a priority.

Kept me traveling the right road.

I remember mama, yes I do.

Mama was a southern bell you see.

Instilled many values in me.

Self respect and respect for others, good work ethic and more.

Thoughts of those values went with me each time I walked out the door.

I remember mama yes I do.

A warm embrace and a few kinds words go along way.

Make me think of mama each day.