The Experiences Through the Human Eyes

By Richard Cross

This book of poetry was written to share the experiences of many, who had reached a point in their lives when they thought they could not make it, but they persevered, the experiences are not just through my eyes, but our eyes. If you are on this journey that we call life, and is living from day to day without a plan in mind, your distractions may be greater. If you plan, you will be stronger to withstand the things that are thrown at you; the poetry book shed some light on that aspect. It was through my drive and determination to be successful that I came to the realization that nothing is impossible. To some it was just a dream, but there is no limit to where you can be. Put it in a simple term, success has no limit or is limited to no one. The Experience through the Human Eyes showed that through the experiences one has been through, they have gained knowledge, growth, and the know-how. The inspirations gained through this text will motivate you and keep you grounded. In this book you will also find how different people view each stages of your life. Poetry is a unique, heartfelt expression of the human soul. The collections of this comforting poetry will take you from a state of bad feeling to a state of good feeling. The lifestyle you choose should solely depend on you, not circumstances.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 1, 2010
• ISBN: 9781450008228

Richard Cross

Richard A. Cross, Born in Alexandria St Ann, Jamaica, A true believer in faith and a person who knew success would not happen overnight. Born a leader, and of which I am continuously learning each day. I graduated from G.C. Foster College in Jamaica in 2003 with a Teacher’s Certificate in Physical Education, thinking that was as far as I would go education wise. I became a Police Officer but continued in my athletic prowess. I got track and field scholarship which granted me the opportunity to study in the states. With my inner drive to be better than I am made me a stronger individual, both physically and mentally. Graduated from Lincoln University with my bachelors’ degree, I think my journey has now been revised.

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Copyright © 2010 by Richard Cross.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2009912863

ISBN: Hardcover  978-1-4500-0821-1

ISBN: Softcover    978-1-4500-0820-4

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Contents

Introduction

Anxiety

Beauty to Danger

Black History

Call Me

Challenged

Cheating

Cloudy Mind

Colored

Changes

Disease

Distracted

Do You Like It?

Drought

Faith

Fathers Who Never Stood Up

Getting to Me

Giving Thanks

Giving Up

Good Days Gone Badly

Heart

Her Teddy Bear

I Saw It

In the Streets

In Your Eyes

Inside (Locked Up)

Just Can’t Resist

Loneliness

Looking Back

Lost . . . Where

Sorry

Mother

Picture

My Love

The Best Thing I Had

Nights I Remember

Obligation

Sexy Woman

Surprise

Survivor

Symbol of Progress

The One

Too Much

True Love

Under the Moonlight

What Leads Me?

Where Is It?

You

Your Picture

I Can Hear the Screaming

The Mirror

The Reason

Touch

Up

To My Mom

The Boy from the GHETTO

I Could Not See It Coming

Addicted to Success

My Own . . . Hold on Strong

Make a Change . . .

The Serial Dater

The Few Blank Pages

Never Allow Fear to Limit Destiny

Newcomer

D. H.

Bad Habits

Rubber Band

Risk

The Morose Child

Is Being Bad a Title?

Tell Me What You Want

What They Talk About

Who will tell their Story?

The Mirror

My Strength

I Am Somewhat Like Him

Dawdler

Introduction

This book of poetry was written to share the experiences of many who had reached a point in their lives when they thought they could not make it, but they persevered. The experiences are not just through my eyes, but our eyes. If you are on this journey that we call life, and is living from day to day without a plan in mind, your distractions may be greater. If you plan, you will be stronger to withstand the things that are thrown at you; the poetry book shed some light on that aspect. It was through my drive and determination to be successful that I came to the realization that nothing is impossible. To some, it was just a dream, but there is no limit to where you can be. Put it in a simple term, success has no limit or is limited to no one. The Experience through the Human Eyes showed that through the experiences one has been through, they have gained knowledge, growth, and the know-how. The inspirations gained through this text will motivate you and keep you grounded. In this book you will also find how different people view each stages of your life. Poetry is a unique, heartfelt expression of the human soul. The collections of this comforting poetry will take you from a state of bad feeling to a state of good feeling. The lifestyle you choose should solely depend on you, not circumstances.

Anxiety

It was through the dream he had

Just by packing all his stuff

Although he already misses home, he was glad

The night before there were tears, many had

He walked away refusing to look back, his eyes also had tears

He was happy, but

The feeling was like a mixture of flavors

The true taste was hard to discover

It was like drought, one main source was gone

He felt alone, but

Did not say, it could be seen as he walked sluggishly away

It was for the better

Wondering if he will become a hot stepper

Just imagine what will be in his first letter

It was not as expected

It was