Pens and Pavement

By Ramel Steede

I started writing for more reasons than I can remember. Whether it to say something, to say nothing, or simply to clear my mind of random thoughts or ideas. Sometimes, I write with purpose, sometimes with perplexity, sometimes for silence, sometimes for simplicity.

I learned later in life that writing was my escape, my pause button, my outlet. It became my podium and the confession booth, my secret garden of sorts. Sometimes it was easy to write, sometimes it was very hard. I found my inspiration and my hindrances in the ups and downs of my lifes journey.

What youre about to read is simply a collection of experiences all my own that I have chosen to share with the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 1, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503577282

Ramel Steede

As a lover of poetry and an avid writer since his days as a child, Ramel Steede brings to life his deepest emotions in “Pens and Pavement.” Born in Brooklyn, New York, and moving to Florida at a very young age, Ramel takes us on a journey as we flow through a compilation of vivid poetry. Ramel invites us to travel with him—past, present, and future—as well as share his life's passions, pursuits, and pains.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Why The Caged Bird Sings

White Rabbit

The Something In Nothing

Death’s Jeopardy

On Thin Ice

Division’s Dance

She Pains

Hidden in The Didn’t

The Feel Her

?

The Sum of All Tears

The 5 Senses of Sorrow

T.I.M.E. (The Infinite Measure of Eternity)

On Broken Glass

Us

Contradictory State Mince

Hocus Opus

The Often of Conflict

Immortal Fortitude

Introduction

I started writing for more reasons than I can remember. Whether it to be to say something, to say nothing, or simply clear my mind of random thoughts or ideas. Sometimes I write with purpose, sometimes with perplexity, sometimes for silence, sometimes for simplicity.

I learned later in life that writing