Dexsta Ray

Everyone will be and has been judged at some point in their lives. We are judged by our race, skin tone, religion, dispostion, circumstances and our environments...as if we are defined by the things we have no control over. To "know someone before you meet them" is impossible and unfa...

I thought I had it all figured out only to find out I was majorly misinformed. Whether I was dealing with people's "true colors" coming out or weighing my priorities, every lesson learned in the past two years of my life were more valuable than any of the previous.... This poem expres...

Now I understand those sacrifices you made to take care of me. I understand the punishments and discipline. It all made me into the person I am today. Here's a form of appreciation my love...

This poem takes more of a spiritual approach. The battle between good and evil (God and Devil) has existed ever since Eve disobeyed God's will. I consider Satan to be "fighting a losing battle". Yahweh will always prevail and good conquers evil everytime. What I don't understand is ho...

Just a little faith can make a major difference. In retrospect, there's been times in my life where I couldn't see how I would make it through. For a while, I was only wandering through life aimlessly. It seemed as if trouble followed me around the clock and reared it's ugly head the ...

In this poem I address an issue plaguing most of today's entertainment industry. It seems as though the people who actually "Stay True" to themselves and their families don't make it as far as those who sell their souls. It's sad how the industry constantly feed our younger generation...

War is contemptuous but necessary at times. I never could grasp the concept of fighting for peace. From what I've noticed, violence only breeds more violence but a humble rejoinder to negative actions can resolve most issues. Some things in life requires us to be more than ourselves.

I believe this piece generally speaks for itself. Society isn't what it used to be or perhaps this is how it's always been. It's time for a change either way.

There's little I hate more than judgment. I feel no human has the right to judge another. That should be left to the Lord..

Growing up in a single parent home, I know how not having a father present can impact children first-hand. Taking care of your own child shouldn't even be a decision, it's simply one of those things you just have to do. The absence of a parent permanently scars children psychologicall...

Without self-doubt and an increase of faith, the world could be a better place. Some people don't strive to be the best they can because they're unaware of the possibilities. Self-education is mandatory in life because no one will hand anything to you. If you want anything, go and get...

There's a huge difference between being alone and lonely. For some this is just a time of reflection and healthy meditation. For others, this could make way for endless anxiety and regretful recollections. For me it's a little of both.

I am an strong advocate for peace. While I don't condone violence, self-defense is the only exception in my book. Lives shouldn't be taken by other people. God is the only one who should be able to decide wether or not it's a person's time to go.

There's something I could never understand. How can our nation have a war on drugs and guns but not poverty? Why does our nation spend all this money enforcing these issues but no money going towards the poor and less fortunate on the streets? We need answers...

Compassion is an attribute not everyone posess. I'm not saying its a bad thing but a lot of times others tend to take advantage of good people. If you have it, you could probably relate to this piece of writing.

In my neighborhood, murder is an everyday thing. I ask that people see that all we're doing is killing each other. I mean why can't we all come together to help humanity as a whole? This is genocide...

I believe this piece of writing generally speaks for itself. The various societal issues that plague the world today can be corrected. Only when we strive to become better individuals will we see the change we so yearn for.

Emotions shouldn't always be viewed in such a negative light. They can influence our growth if applied correctly. I feel as though they can act as catalyst for our greatest achievements.

I wrote this poem to address the issue of underage smoking. That's a costly mistake that I made growing up without the proper guidance. I want our youth to know that there's nothing "cool" about smoking. You'll be better off in the long run if you don't smoke period.

I wrote this poem to bring awareness to the senseless acts of violence on the streets. I'm sure there's a better way to handle conflict than inflicting harm on one another. In order to grow as a nation, we must first come together.

Some people are so judgmental towards others. It's clear that we all have very different lifestyles and every person's past is unique to them. The pain, joy and heartbreak we've all witnessed are the very things that shaped us into the person we are today.

I wrote this poem to bring awareness to the harsh living conditions of the less fortunate. I feel an important step to making this world a better place is to lending a helping hand when possible.

I wrote this poem to express my strong desire to escape society. I couldn't stand the predictibility of normal life and I yearned for a change of some sort. I view nature as the perfect place to retreat. While society is full of strict laws and rigid moral codes, nature is completely ...

Sometimes life throws things at us that are fairly difficult to handle. For me, this was the miscarriage of my first born child. I was fully committed to the idea of being a father so when it happened, I probably was more distraught than she was. Even though it was far too early to te...

I wrote this poem to express how I felt about the possibility of losing a loved one. It can be extremely difficult watching someone you love succumb to an incurable illness of some sort. It creates a sense of hopelessness knowing there's nothing you can do. However, I feel it's highly...