Soul Centered
The Thoughts, Emotions & Poetry of Jeff Motley
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Beautiful Mahogany
Where did she come from?
Got me all wide open…
Open like my first crush
Caught me off guard when she walked in
Such a graceful creature
Perfectly defined
In love with her coffee brown buttered skin
Her beauty was intimidating to most men
One of a kind though
Quiet and shy
An afrocentric sistah
Enticing,
Beautiful mahogany,
With dimples
And sexy cocoa eyes
135 with a fine brown frame
Natural hair is blacker than licorice
And thick like cotton candy
She made being black more beautiful
And confirmed her position in my destiny
Earth tone colors
Make her look so heavenly
Felt the heat from her smile
And it touched me deeply
Like I was sipping on some hot coffee
She gave me some rhythm
And I checked out her melody
Told myself that this can’t be
God must have let one of his angels free
Smelling her sweet perfume
As she slowly walked over towards me
I slowly watched her lips form the words
Sorry, but I don’t date brotha’s...
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About the Book
If someone had told me years ago that I was going to write a book, I would have told them that they were crazy! For years I've been writing down my deepest thoughts and emotions with absolutely no plans of exposing them to the public. These writings act as short stories that chronicle my life's experiences.
These testimonies are emotional, some of them are spiritual, some of them funny, some painful, and some of them even deal with life's lessons that I had to struggle with on my own. There would be times when my closest friends would share their secrets with me and because I felt deeply moved from what they shared, I would put myself in their shoes and try to find a better way of resolving the issue. Some of these encounters have even frustrated me so deeply, that I would have absolutely no choice but to write them down, just to get them off my chest.
My purpose is to inspire, motivate and encourage those who want to make a difference or those who need another chance to make it right. Every occurrence has allowed me to grow and be stretched in directions beyond explanation. I enjoy writing poetry that every one can relate to. These are more then just some words scribbled down on paper. These are experiences and stories that I would like to share publicly.
I understand that any artistic expression may be subject to scrutiny. This book is a reflection of me and anyone who can relate to it in some form or fashion. It's for those who believe in the power of words and their ability to teach, minister and heal.
About the Author
Writing poetry and keeping journals since childhood, Jeff Motley aka Black Skramm (Black Scram) is now ready to expose himself through his personal poetry collection in Soul Centered: The Thoughts, Emotions & Poetry of Jeff Motley. Since 1998, he has performed on many different stages and spoken word venues and has received standing ovations from audiences across the
Winning several local awards and contests has awarded Jeff the opportunity to repeatedly guest appear and perform at many different radio stations, colleges and seminars and has given him the determination to venture into a new realm of his life. His style is both enlightening and soul uplifting.
Join Jeff as he explores the realistic side of life by sharing experiences such as love, faith, self and much, much more. "Soul Centered" is soul quenching poetic therapy filled with experiences that reflect today's common issues and how to cope with them. These are messages of hope, support and encouragement suitable for mature readers.