May I soar to a mood
Where I encounter nothing but smiles,
Where I may hear no cries,
And nothing but good.
May I soar higher to a mood
Higher than the valleys of distress,
To a settled and soothing fortress.
If I could I would.
Original Poetry
THIS SELF CALLED I
by Ukpan
Spoken Word Performance
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I have a story about 'I'
Not the letter 'I'
But the Self called 'I'.
This Self called 'I' is complicated,
It cannot be adulterated or misrepresented.
It cannot be replicated or populated.
It cannot be duplicated.
It cannot be separated
From that Self called 'You'.
This Self called 'I'
Cannot be calculated by our outdated
Formula of relativity.
Its celestial velocity
Cannot be measured by our laws of motion.
This Self called 'I' can only be motivated
And uplifted by that 'self' called 'you'.
This Self called 'I'
Cannot be fabricated or distracted.
It cannot be disregarded or manipulated.
This Self called 'I' was born strong
It stays strong.
This Self called 'I'
Cannot be cloned.
This Self called 'I'
Is what I call 'myself'.
This Self called 'I'
Cannot be dreamt.
It creates the dream.
It's got its own team.
It cannot be maladjusted
Or subjugated.
This Self called 'I'
Cannot be pissed.
It cannot be deceived
But can be perceived.
This Self called 'I'
Cannot be ruled.
It cannot be fooled.
This Self called 'I'
Is not shy.
It doesn't lie
Neither does it pretend to fly.
This Self called 'I' is not egoistic,
It is optimistic.
This Self called 'I'
Was once a dream
But was never dreamt of.
This Self called 'I' is a goal,
An aim, a point of focus,
A dream in which to be,
A reality that has to be!
Original Poetry
It's Time to Rise
by Ukpan
It's Time to Rise
And Be Wise,
To Wake Up
And Make Up;
Forge Ahead—
Don't Be Scared.
Original Poetry
Don't Be Shy When You Cry
by Ukpan
Don't be shy when you cry
We all have reasons why,
Reasons none can deny.
There may be an upheaval,
But it isn't beyond your potential.
Don't be ashamed
To be blamed,
A mistake may have been made.
If you ever cry,
Remember not to decry
Your ability to cry.
All beautiful people often cry.
Featured Poetry
Finding Your Path
by Inspirational Content
Spoken Word Performance
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An inspirational video designed to help you unlock your inner guide.
Discover the strength within yourself to navigate life's challenges and find your unique path to healing and growth.
Sometimes the journey inward is the most important journey we can take.
"Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility."
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