From the Playground to the Stars: A Dream Away

By Willie G. Demings

I created this work after reflecting on past and present people
Who inspired me in their accomplishments and dedication to
Their works and to society, most of all, I see the treasures of God
Manifested in our everyday lives, overwhelming us with blessings
And gifts he ordained before the foundation of the world. Unfortunately
The graveyard is filled with buried treasures of which the enemy stole.
What- ever gifts God blessed us with, even if they take us to the stars
Remember, he is the source and is worthy to be praised. For all good
Things come from above, therefore they all started with love. The gift
He gave to the world was gifted wrapped in flesh and sent with the name
Of Jesus Christ, the only true bridge between God and man. So when our
Roads meet him at the cross, we cant help but to acknowledge he paid
Our cost. Otherwise, all we work for is in vain, for without him were
Totally lost. whether its sports, medicine, education or some other area
Of life he blesses us with fruits for us to bless one another. remember
The blood In our veins and the air in our lungs, is a blessing from God
And the Cross Jesus hung..

--- Willie G. Demings

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 20, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481735476

Willie G. Demings

Willie G. Demings was born in Greenville, Alabama to Howard Demings and Sarah M. Mickles on November 03, 1957. He is the second oldest out of seven children, six boys and one girl. Willie graduated from Williamson High School and in 1976 went on and joined the United States Marine Corp serving as a Military Policeman. Upon completion he started working in retail and attended Faulkner University where he received a degree in Business Administration / Business Management. He joined the Mobile Police Department as a Patrolman working the streets of mobile. He is currently married to Mary T. Demings with three children namely Christen 12, Alisa 9, and Krista 8. He also loves sports, fishing, art, music, painting, and writing of which the Lord blessed him with a special love for writing after being blessed with His word.

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WHAT LOVE IS TO ME?

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My name is Alisa, from God’s holy tree

And this is what, love is to me

Love is waking up, with joy inside

Knowing my parents, are at my side.

Love is being happy, and having fun

Like walking outside, enjoying the sun

It’s living in peace, with my fellow man

And doing the very best, that I truly can.

Love is helping people, who are in need

Without food or money, and suffering indeed

Being kind and helpful, even to your enemy

There-by, introducing him, to a new reality.

I thank the Lord, for the gift of life

And I pray one day, I be a good wife

Just like my mom, is to my dad

She keeps him smiling, and feeling glad.

My name is Krista, from God’s holy tree

And this is what, love is to me

Love is being surrounded, by people we love

Who reflects the light, of our Father above.

Love is a listening ear, and love is a smile

Love has caused relationships, to be reconciled

Love is forgiveness, we need more today

Remember, tomorrow, is not promised anyway.

Love is living in harmony, with one another

And recognizing everyone, as sisters and brothers

And giving the love, I see in my mother

Of which I have, for Jamarcus, my brother.

Yes, my name is Jamarcus, from God’s holy tree

And this is what, love is to me

It’s all the little things, those below and above

And sharing it with others, in the name of love.

It’s caring for the sick, and the elderly too

Not only providing time, but seeing them through

Cherishing every single day, like it’s the last

Trying not to repeat, the mistakes of the past.

Putting self on hold, on behalf of others

A foundation laid, by my Father and Mother

And observing the beauty, of all that we see

Allowing us to be, all that we can be.

My name is willie, from God’s holy tree

And this is what, love is to me

It’s God’s precious word, and my beautiful wife

It’s the breath I received, that gave me life.

It’s my lovely children, that God gave to me

Of which I treasure, and loves so dearly

It’s the goodness and mercy, I received and taste

It’s knowledge of the truth, and the gift of grace.

We thank God, for all that he’s done

And especially for the offering, of his dear Son

Jesus came and died, for all our sins

And there on the cross, God welcomed us in.

Into his kingdom, He prepared for us

And in this kingdom, we believe and trust

Because He’s the source, for all we are

Made in His image, we’re his precious stars.

I’m the Mother and wife, my name is Mary

And on my part, I agree sincerely

For all I have, God faithfully gave to me

And He also adopted us, into His family.

Yes, God unlocked heaven, and gave us the key

For us to abide, throughout all eternity

So knowing and trusting him, is truly a must

And that’s what love, really is to us.

*JESUS IS LOVE*

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(WE ARE FAMILY)

A WALK TO REMEMBER

  (BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS) 

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When the world proudly crown, what it call good

Where is love and unity, where is brotherhood

Is this the precious light, that shines from sea to sea

Where some are in bondage, and others given liberty.

Many blacks entered life, on the battlefield

On plantations in slavery, where their fate seemed sealed

Fighting against the odds, and the system for change

Hoping the Deep South thinking, wouldn’t remain the same.

Remember, the walk to freedom, seeking the truth

In many cases led, to the slave hunter’s noose

At the very least, tied to a tree

Then beaten and tortured, for trying to get free.

As for conquering darkness, there are so many people

That fought for equality, I call light keepers

Observing and enlightening people, every single day

Even after their journey ends, God still made a way.

For instance Harriet Tubman, carried more than her load

Because she help start, the Underground Railroad

She faithfully kept moving out, and stayed to her plan

To free as many slaves, as she possibly can.

Not once, not twice, but many, many times

Knowing her very own life, was on the line.

Yes, many slaves were secretly, lead to freedom

With a network of people, waiting to receive them.

One of which, was Mr. William Still

Who maintained the network, with heart and skill

This anti-slavery activist, was quite a man

Operating the network, that was truly well planned.

With the light of God, burning inside his heart

He followed the guiding light, from the very start

Out-witting the slave hunters, and their bloodhounds too

Seeking slaves a better life, than what they were going through.

I salute Thomas Jefferson, and his mind-full attendance

To think and ink, the Declaration of Independence

Stating all men are created equal, with un-alienable rights

With government securing them, both day and night.

From George Washington Carver, to Eli Whitney

From Fredrick Douglas, to Mr. Homer Plessy

They all brought light, into some dark places

Opening many issues, in which mankind faces.

I salute President Lincoln, for his historical stand

Declaring slavery unconstitutional, freeing every man

This movement did cause, a lot of blood shed

Between the North and South, many ended up dead.

Rosa Parks made a stand, not giving up her seat

Her refusal to get up, caused a whole lot of heat

Leading to Boycotting, and a lot of fuss

As blacks refused, to ride the City bus.

Then came a man, with vision and a dream

Whose known to many, as Rev. Martin Luther King

He fought injustice, racism, and discrimination too

To provide a better life, for me and for you.

I salute the Kennedys, both Robert and John

For they answered the call, when the telephone rung

To provide the general welfare, and do the right thing

To insure Lady Liberty, let freedom ring.

I salute Medger Evers, and the NAACP

For battling segregation, and setting captives free

From slavery and bondage, of which affected humanity

For the Jews and Gentiles, and Blacks especially.

I salute Malcolm X, for his struggle for blacks

He influenced Afro Americans, to resist oppressor’s attacks

For violence and exploitations, brought on the race riots

Causing the Civil Rights Movement,

for blacks wouldn’t keep quiet.

I remember Thurgood Marshall, of the 96th Supreme Court

Who really took to law, and made himself a fort

To stand and fight, the issues of the land

That affected the lives, of every single man.

From Elijah Muhammad, carrying a powerful mantle

Sending messages afar, awakening the Black Panthers

Mr. Ralph Abernathy, and W.E.B Du Bois

To Rev. Jesse Jackson, and others only God knows.

From the sun rising up, to the sun going down

The blacks has plowed, and toiled the ground

And this has happen, for many, many years

Soaking the earth’s soil, with blood, sweat and tears.

From the giant railroad, and the deadly chain gang

To the cotton fields, were bloodstains and pain

Then President Roosevelt, saw slavery wasn’t done

And he proceeded to issue, Circular 3591.

So now away with peonage, and the Jim Crow Law

Even as sharecroppers, sometimes many were at awe

Facing all the in-justice, throughout this whole land

Being strategically executed, against every black man.

The slave owners now heard, the law of the land

And began to feel, its sting first hand

For the Constitution was singing, a brand new song

Shouting slavery un-Constitutional, from the top of its lungs.

Freedom empowered blacks, and gave them hope

Whatever was ahead of them, they felt they could cope

Then the right to vote, birthed a new empire

Replacing ropes with growth, and fires with desire.

With no longer a price tag, upon their heads

The shackles and chains, they couldn’t wait to shed

There was no more running, and no more whippings

No longer a commodity, therefore, no more shipping.

Then, the wizard of Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington himself

Created a curriculum, where blacks challenged themselves

Suggesting them studying skills, using their hands and minds

Thus, maximize their job performance, each and every time.

As blacks started advancing, so did each state

Which diminished some problems, and some of the hate

Industrial growth and inventions, open opportunity’s door

And history only knew, what the future had in store.

Many doors opened, through entertainment and sports

And other life changing rulings, from the Supreme Courts

As the walls of limitation, came tumbling down

The once chained black man, was no longer bound.

Even in the military, blacks proved to be fighters

Some excelled in government, and some became writers

Even in the medical field, though not accepted totally

Blacks contributed immensely, including some discoveries.

Knowing, knowledge is power, and reading is essential

Ben Carson excelled, to maximize his potential

In-spite of poverty and prejudice, and other scourging

He master-mined the brain, and became a Neurosurgeon.

People like Nelson Mandela, aligning with many others

Fought for peace and equality, causing a violent struggle

Though, physically locked down, his voice became his feeder

And he served the people,