Elemental Tactics

eL3mental T@ctic5

Enrich your mind, elevate your conscious
Aptitude and attitude are different
Reflect inward and
Truth will be revealed
Heal grievances and forgive

whispers are only silent words the breath withdreW
inhaling deeply, breathe freely, meditate pI
is 3.14159.. til infinity, where 360 degrees completes meN
if the mathematics is broken down mentally, ovastanD

Freedom is a concept not
Individuality, shackles bind not just physically
Refrain from conformation, stagnation,
Express your imagination

      
wisedom gained from experiences learned woW
the innocent minds of our younger kind A
 weapon becomes the mind, and thoughts wishfully thinking represenT
 artistry and sublimation of the most powerful kind entwinE
 themselves within the hemispheres of our minds, retaineR

copyright (c) sharbi3 2006

“a Conversation”

“a Conversation”

hello my friend, it's been awhile

since i've seen your smile

how long has it been

i can tell you're happy to see me

in the way that you greet me

so what have you been up to

did you get that job you were after

or did you travel the world far and wide

oh, you have a family now

what two girls and a boy

wow, i'm sure they are a handful

what grades are they in school

that's really cool, i'm happy for you

oh me, i'm doing well can't you tell

i've been lost in the city

where's there's plenty

of things to keep me busy

and i've visited the Far East

where i learned about war and peace

there is a serenity there that allowed

me to clear my thoughts

and get over promises lost

and dreams i left behind

yeah i thought about you often

wondering what could have happened

but like i said, i'm fine now

children, no not yet, the timing isn't right

i know i was planning on it then

but things have changed and i've grown

see things a bit differently

i have other seeds to sow

i've been helping out in my community

and attending important functions

at this juncture

in my life

i'm going to hold off on rash decisions

so where are you headed off to

a funeral for your late wife

i'm so sorry to hear that

how are you holding up

she was sick, been fighting it for awhile

you were just waiting for her to finally be at rest

that's a lot for me to digest

well here's my number

call me whenever

you are up to facing the world again

yeah i know i've always been there for you

and i'll still be there

i'm always near

but so much time has passed

i'm not sure how long my compassion will last

cause remember, you were the broke down

son of a bitch that left my ass!

© sharbi3 2006

Daily Quotes: Yourself

Daily Quotes: Yourself

It was all in my head

It's a funny thing. The mind.

It harbors such trivial, yet meaningful things.

Gate keeper of dreams.

Guardian of emotions.

Great sorcerer of fantasy.

Genius thought, some imaginary.

Appearance out of vacant air

Just there

In the forefront

Standing out

waiting for recognition 

Then once realized 

Not quite sure, it has materialized

You can touch it, hear it, see it

It's what you so patiently awaited

Once feeling as if it could have dissipated

but no 

Its still there 

and you are afraid 

To grab it 

Feel it 

Speak it 

Because the mind is a funny thing 

Draped in reality, half fantasy 

It's real 

It's there 

Just take it as it has been presented 

Don't over think it 

And watch it disappear

©2012 Sharbi3

Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

Positive+Negative-

Positive+Negative-

I used 2 b an angry poet
Heated
Like gasoline ona fiya
Strong words
Razor sharp
wire
Cutting
in2 soul
like
dagger
sharpened
stone
Then 1 day
Sun
broke through
Like
A strike of lightning
Ina cumulo nimbus blu
Cloud
It was bright
A different type
Of fiya
Light
It calmed
The beast
within
Like
Buddhist monk
Zen
©2012 Sharbi3

Resistance is Futile

He
Wanted to aim high, tell his story
Reluctant to share, his fall from glory.
People so preoccupied, where to start
Pondering
He just began.
His plan.
See,
He was just an average brother.
No one knew. Part of the mainstream.
Working diligently, taking care of his family.
He had to wrestle everyday between two states.
Average, non-threatening yes sir, sure I will get it done.
To how to navigate the elements so that revolution could be won.
He studied.
Literature of the ancients.
By candlelight.
Throughout the night.
Filling his memory bank
With plans, strategies and hindsight.
Piecing together philosophies and
Scientific hypotheses.
A walking encyclopedia of modern plots.
Yet

He remained calm and did his works.

Not underground,
Above ground,  he trained and schooled
Those who would listen
His aim, a mission
To offer his intelligence to the few
That would move forward and transition.
Questioned
He answered their inquisitions.
Yet, he often thought
One day for sure
His students,  they would get it.
Of course, this is not too much
They will appreciate this train of thought.
As he learned
He absorbed
Passed it on
His logic and quick decision
On point, with precision.
Yet
At times, he felt the weight
Although he was accustomed to his path
Doubt sank in
As he observed, the chosen few
Didn't move.
His lessons were not adhered to
Perhaps he was misunderstood
He
Could not fathom
All his hard work
Would end in futility
He remained calm
Knowing he had to act swiftly
Arranging and organizing
He rose to the challenge
Thinking his students would be able to walk on their own
Leadership is not necessarily homegrown
Finding that his teaching what he had learned
Were not enough
If his actions were not louder
Than his words
At the forefront
Of his congregants
Let us go forth
meet this monster with vigor and solidarity
He aimed high.
His lessons learned.
He shared his ideas
with those who would listen.
He rose to the forefront.
He had a mission.
The chosen few could not resist him.
©2012 Sharbi3