The Coffee Shop

By Mr. Alray Fulwood

The Coffee Shop is a a collection of poetry that expresses love from a multitude of perspectives. Those being through feelings of the heart, mind, body and soul. These are timeless pieces that encompasss the very essence of love on every level. These writings are meant to inspire, encourage, and enlighten the masses. My ultimate desire is that my audience comes to experience the enjoyment and enlightment from my writings, just as I the architect of these works, did in creating them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 10, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524549008

Mr. Alray Fulwood

Alray Fulwood was born in Mayesville, South Carolina, on August 23, 1968. At a young age, and with his father (the late Marel Fulwood, Sr.) being in the US Army, he and his mother, Bernice Fulwood, resided in Germany with his father for several years before returning to the United States and taking up residence in Washington DC. After a couple of years in Washington DC, the family relocated to Prince Georges County where he attended school in the Prince Georges County school system. After high school he furthered his education by attending and completing the Automotive Technology curriculum offered at Lincoln Technical Institute. Alray considers himself to be a jack-of-many; master of none, kind of person. In that, he is certified in both Automotive Technology and Auto Body repair. He is also certified in Cooking and Baking, as well as, Computer Technology. He posesses and utilizes his multitde of talents and abilities in the areas of music engineering and production, and also plays keyboards and writes music. His love for writing music is what inspired his love for poetry, and ultimately his penning this collection of works found in his debut novel "The Coffee Shop." Alray is a father, son, uncle, nephew, and grandfather, and has a deep love for family. He takes great interest in the promoting and fostering of family values. And while he also enjoys traveling, bowling, and experiencing different cuisines, his greatest passion is expressing his thoughts and feelings through the power of words.

Book preview

THE COFFEE SHOP

7:30am . . .

Only a matter of time

before the coffee shop opens.

Only a matter of time

that seems like an eternity as my wants,

needs, and desires, for that first cup of the day

slowly approaches.

At the coffee shop the choices are many.

Whatever my fancy, foreign or domestic,

decaf or with caffeine, with or without sugar and cream,

the skies are the limits.

With the hour soon to come,

my thoughts become displaced

by the sound of rain on my window sill.

The pitter patter sound that echo’s in the air

gives a hint of the wetness

that awaits me to enter into its domain.

A wetness that will soon cover my very existence.

A quest in which the flowing sands of time

will seem to stand still.

My will is unwavering, my desires never fading.

I push forward in pursuit of that which awaits me.

With the first step comes a chill

as nature’s wetness envelopes me.

With each ensuing step the chill begins to subside

as a warm and comforting feeling takes its place.

Lifting my head to the stars, I open my mouth

and let nature’s wetness quench my every thirst.

Who needs coffee anyway . . .

FOR YOU…

For you,

I can be that special song you love to hear.

I can be your comfort from all of your fears.

I can be that true love that will always be sincere.

For you, I will . . .

For you,

I can be that fantasy you’ve longed to live.

I will shower you with all of the love I have to give.

I’ll be the one you spend the rest of your life with.

For you, I will . . .

For you,

I can be your moon and stars above.

I’ll