The Last Word

By Cassius Ali

The book "The Last Word" gives expression to the many different views we may experience in our lives, fears, hopes, low moments, happiness and much more. This book will make you feel times of regret, loss,and wonder again. Time moves so fast. You may have lost child like moments that are let go as adults. Take a look back when love was new or realized your best friend wasn't really your friend at all. Relive those forgotten moments that will give you the courage to have "The Last Word".

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 13, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468557343

Cassius Ali

Author/Actor, Cassius Ali has written two poetry books. “The Last Word” is a raw emotional take on the interviews of people in today’s society. The heart touching “Poetic Expression” captures the joys, hardships and struggles in our world today. Cassius has been inspired by great writers like Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. Their passion has opened a world of thought and vision that needs to be expressed. Coming from a hard upbringing, Cassius knows all too well the hurt of bullying. After spending most of his life working with or around children, Cassius has many stories to share that may open the eyes of bully’s and their victim’s, all done using a poetic feel to bring you closer to the story.

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Contents

A CALL TO FAITH

A DREAM

ADDICTION

ALL THIS TIME

ALONE

APPLE BERRY TREATS

AS FOR ME

BEFORE I’M DONE

BEING WITHOUT YOU

BOOGIEMAN

BROKEN BONDS

BROTHER

CAPTAIN

CARRY ON

CO-WORKER

DARK INTENTIONS

DEPRESSION

DID YOU HIT THAT?

DON’T TAKE MY HEART

DRIFTING AWAY

EQUALITY

FAITH IS A MUST

FISHIN

FLYING AWAY LIKE A BIRD

FREEDOM FOR ALL

FRIENDS YOU CAN TRUST

FRIENDSHIP

GO AHEAD AND SAY GOOD-BYE

GO ON

GOD WON’T LET YOU DOWN

GOD, I REACH FOR YOU

HEAVEN’S GATE

HE’S NOT FOR YOU

I CAN’T BUY YOUR CANDY

I DON’T WANT TO GO

I FOUND MY HEART

I NEED A JOB

I SEE NOW

I THINK OF YOU

I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS

I WANT TO GIVE UP

I WILL NOT BE DEFINED

I WON’T LET YOU GO

I’M YOUR CUSTODIAN

IT’S COMES TO THIS

KNOCK,

LET ME CRY

LET ME

LONELINESS

LOOK AT YOU

LOVE IS A GAME

MAN OF BUSINESS

MOTIVATE

NEXT TIME

NO DISGRACE

NO ONE HOME

ON MY OWN

ON TOP

ONE STEP

ONLY ONE TRAIL TO FOLLOW

PAIN IN MY HEART

PEACE OF MIND

PICK UP THE PHONE

RELIGION

RHYTHM TO MY RHYME

SPOILED

STEP TO ME

SWEET SMILE

TAKE MY HAND

THANKS TO YOU

THE DEVIL’S GOAL

THEY SAID

TIME

TOUCHED

TURN AROUND

WALK AWAY

WALK WITH ME

WATCHING OVER ME

WE ALL HAVE FAMILY

WHAT HAPPENED TO US?

WHAT HAPPENED?

WHAT I SEE IN YOU

WHAT I WANT

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW

WHEN I’M DOWN

WHERE I COME FROM

WHO DO YOU LOVE?

WORDS

YOU CAN STAND IN THE RIVER

YOU CAN’T HOLD ME DOWN

YOU DON’T LOVE ME

YOU’VE INSPIRED ME

YOU PROMISED

YOU SHOULD BE MINE

YOU’RE STILL WITH ME

YOU’RE THE ONE

ALL THIS TIME

THE LAST WORD

YOU ARE MY PRAYER

FRIENDSHIP FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH

BEING YOU

A CALL TO FAITH

Some of us believe that having faith

is just saying a prayer.

That if we put our problems in God’s hands

the answers will always be there.

That’s not always true there has to be an effort from you.

No one said life was fair.

Think about the times when you felt you’ve lost it all,

you wanted to give up, What gall?

when you’ve felt like

no one cared for you,

you can remember thinking

what am I going to do?

Believing no one

could hear your prayers.

The times when you lost all hope,

The times when despair

had you on the rope.

That is the time you need to trust.

That’s when you got to believe,

it’s a must.

How often do we overlook the fact our prayers

are answered in the kindness of others?

Or our Love from God is often expressed through

those around us?

For some, it’s the love of a child. With all that goes into the relationship

we learn things that are worth having are worth working for.

Others put their hearts and souls into wives, husbands,

family members and friends.

With this we still crave more as if it’s not enough.

Think about the prayer you make after you lose, think about the fact you get to choose.

Will you answer the call to faith to cherish the love?

Will you trust in his blessings?

Shall we believe in him as we believe in the blessing of love?

Let’s not forget life is

a fleeting moment

but it’s a miracle in itself.

By: Cassius Ali

A DREAM

I close my eyes to find my path.

I float down stream without a raft.

I search for the door that will lead me home.

I am lost in the past without a phone.

I know the answers are here within me,

the words know thy self is the key.

I tell myself I just don’t care about the things I see.

The truth is these things are frightening me.

I feel like I’m in the middle of a nightmare.

On a river that feels like my future, this isn’t fair.

I’m afraid but I won’t cry.

I know I’m strong, I feel I can fly.

This dream seems so real.

Could I be awake?

Is this world a fake?

I’ll let you guess, maybe you

can figure out this mess.

Like most people in the world

I’m confused.

To that I will confess.

By: Cassius Ali

ADDICTION

Addiction leads to heart ache and pain.

When we try to take it away from you

Our efforts are in vain.

You tell yourself it has nothing to do with me,

I care for you this isn’t sympathy.

You’re out of control when