"I currently have 81 5-star Amazon reviews for THE FACE OF EXPRESSION and 18 5-star Amazon reviews for THE FACE OF EXPRESSION 2:IN YOUR FACE. I have been featured on CBS AL COLE's People of Distinction podcast, RIC BRATTON's Good Morning America show, & Dreamspire TV show. I attended the Miami Book Fair, the largest Book Fair in the country in 2019 and also The Book Expo in NYC (2019) as a vendor. I released an audiobook version of THE FACE OF EXPRESSION in 2021 through ACX. I was recently featured on News 4 Jax 10 o'clock news and I read a poem from my book to veterans returning from Afghanistan. I am a military veteran whose served combat tours to Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom."
STILL ON MY FEET
I was hit by the unexpected. I was surrounded by enemies that were like sharks that smelled blood. They attacked me relentlessly. I held my own and stayed on my feet. I didn’t know how to accept defeat and I sure wasn’t about to retreat! In the face of an ambush, I fought back. I kicked, scratched, and clawed my way back to the top! I will wear scars from the battles I’ve endured. I got my head held high and I’ve shaken everything off. I’m still a king on the rise. From sunrise to sunset each day, I’ll still be on my feet!
GET TO KNOW ME
Some people don’t see me for who I am. They assume I’m this or that. Always running off at the mouth like they know so much. But the truth is, they really don’t know nothing. Most people like to assume the worst but won’t take the time to get to know a person first. Don’t get me wrong there are a few people that can actually see beyond the surface and not judge me.
They admire, respect and love for me who I am. Those other folks like to throw red flags on every good character trait I exhibit. They are inhibited by their own insecurities and fears. In my world, hate and discrimination are not tolerated. Therefore, all of the above I’ve mentioned is prohibited! I don’t give any ounce of space for anyone’s disrespect. If you’re with that crap, you can just bounce and take all that elsewhere. None of that belongs here.
Yeah, I took it there and there’s nothing you’re going to do about it either. You know you’re wrong. Dead wrong! I stand on the strength of my faith and the image of God that I bear. I wear these blessings like they will never go out with styles. Why should I care how you feel about me? You don’t want me to be free so guess what? I’m gonna continue to exercise my freedom and fight for it!
You don’t want me to be me, but guess what? I’m gonna continue to be me and become the best version of myself whether you like it or not! I have nothing to prove to you. I’m not perfect but everyday I strive to become better. Some of y’all seem to enjoy being bitter! Put your anger away and learn to embrace happiness. If you even know what that looks and feels like. We all have our moments, but remember that’s all what they are. Don’t stay there. Do better. Be better.
Look at yourself before you come steppin’ to me. I know the man in the mirror, get to know my reflection for your protection. Stop trying to put a crack in my image. I’m a whole person that is made to shine and be beautiful! Get to know me!
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