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Chapter Four Kevin was stoic as he made his way down Broad Street. His conversation with Robert was still ringing in his head, accompanied by thoughts on life, love, and the American way. He couldn’t understand how a country with as much resources as the U.S. has could leave a man homeless to die slowly in the streets he once fought to protect—a man who would’ve more than likely lost his life if it were not for losing his mind. It was a strange irony, no doubt—one that prompted Kevin to consi...

I remember sitting, and watching the verdict on the OJ Simpson trial many years ago. I also remember the varied reactions of all the viewers and people, black and white, around the country who were elated and disgusted at the same time. As I reflect back on those events, and the latest OJ debacle...I can't help but wonder...what if he didn't do it? How many mainstream Americans would be prepared to step up and apologize for the horrid mistreatment of this man? How many would actually re-evalu...

This is a story about Love and Respect And how their relationship ended, ruined by Regret In the beginning, Love had always followed her heart Which was how she won and maintained Respect from the start It began so glorious their devotion was so true For Love only wanted Respect, and he, her too The beauty of Love was truly awesome to behold And attracted many suitors, the young and the old Respect never worried, nor bothered to fret For he thought that Love wasn’t so easy to get Then came Lu...

Her journey had been long, Enlightenment revealed many things; However, none were more memorable than her encounter with one being. Ignorance was his name, and though he appeared to be kind, An innate void seemed to inhabit his mind. Since his behavior was mostly raucous, and other times calm, No one knew what to make of his decidedly nervous qualm. Because of his circumstance, Ignorance dwelled alone, And Danger was the only guest who visited his home. When exposed to Enlightenment, Ignoran...

The sun had begun to set on the now empty park Everyone had gone home except a man pushing a cart He, being homeless, had nowhere to go And wandered about aimlessly, with his head hung low. He’d spent the bulk of his life wasting time And had once been sent to prison for committing a crime His was the fate of an under achiever, But he, despite circumstance, remained a non-believer. For even as a young man, he consistently aimed low Which was the reason for his failure though he didn’t know. ...