A Brief Philosophy: Confidence - 2/7/11

"Confidence is the key that unlocks potential. Confidence allows an individual to take on more than they have previously handled; it is comprised of both the belief that one can handle more, and the faith that one can handle anything. Ambition becomes a necessary tool: a rope that one climbs to see just what great heights they can achieve, and a conduit for the potential they can actualize."

-A. Lewis

A Poem: Third Person - 2/7/11

"Anthony has: a comfort zone that he never leaves; a part of himself that he rarely sees. Opportunities that he'll never seize; a mind expansive like the seven seas. Desires that he doesn't appease; heart strings that he tends to tease. A big heart as refreshing as a cool breeze; a soul that aims to edify, aid, and please. A ceiling higher than he can conceive; a flaw that would bring one to their knees."

-A. Lewis

A Message for My Kid(s), Should I Be Blessed Enough To Procreate - 2/7/11

"Life's a journey. It's filled with places, people, triumphs, and failures. Every fall comes before a new rise; no peak is really permanent. It's about making the most of your time, where you are. Most importantly, it's about the rail; the line of footprints you leave on this earth. That's how you live on. When others later follow your heart, you were special. I'll be proud regardless."

-A. Lewis

A Brief Philosophy: Society's Take on Compatibility - 2/7/11

"What has society done to us? Why do we judge compatibility simply by measurable characteristics? How much do you make...do you have a car...how nice do you look...those things matter, but what about the intangibles? What about someone's ability to make us feel special...their ability to encourage and support us? Foundations are built on truths; QUALITIES that won't change."

-A. Lewis

A Brief Philosophy: Good Morning - 2/7/11

"Every new day presents new ways to grow...which means we must hone our greatness while find it new ways to show. The paths to our destinies evolve; there can be ways to go. The world is ever-changing; our minds should be ever-ranging, to present ourselves with new ways to know. Life can bring obstacles, so we must find new ways to flow. Each day is a gift to cultivate; we must find new ways to hoe."

-A. Lewis

A Freestyle Piece: Walled In - 2/7/11

"You built too many walls...you can't see ahead, and you're stuck with the past that you try to leave behind...where will you go? The past keeps coming, the days keep going, and the future isn't in sight...look what you've done...creating your own misery...let go of the pain...believe you can trust again...hope can be your friend, if you stop being your own worst enemy...go forth to who you're meant to be..."

-A. Lewis

A Quote: Celestial Black Woman - 2/7/11

"Skin kissed by the sun...a mind as full and bright as the moon...a soul as enthralling as the stars...celestial Black woman, how could I not swoon?"

-A. Lewis