Son Of Lightning

Son Of Lightning

I am the Son of Lightning
Mess with me, you'll get electrocuted
Don't come at me sideways
Don't deal with me convoluted
When the voltage takes flight
I pierce the darkness of night
Rider of the storm
Thunder is my horn
You've been warned
I strike fear from the stratosphere
To the solid ground on which you stand
Can't be a part of Babylon's plan
Untamed, directed only by JAH hand
The tallest one standing is the first to go down
Foolish pride gets fried when I come around
Yes, look out for the boom sound
Cause it could get dangerous
I don't just intimidate
I also incinerate
Wipe the wickedness clean
And offer a clean slate
My fire can even inspire
A dead mind like Frankenstein
Giving sight to the blind
An epiphany, sealed and signed
Nobody can capture my essence
Just respect my presence
The power invested in me
Channeling through my body
Some call it electricity
But simply
I am the Son of Lightning
The Son of JAH

JMC
6/27/07
(c) 2007

Ease Up

I was watching the Discovery Channel a couple of days ago and there was this show on called "Man vs. Wild". During this particular episode, the host, Bear Grylls, was traversing the swamplands of the Everglades in order to show the viewer how to survive there if one ever found themselves lost. Anyway, he comes across some quicksand and proceeds to jump right into it in order to demonstrate what to do. Bear starts to struggle, and he sinks deeper in. Then he just relaxes and he is able to stay still in one position. He slowly climbs out by spreading his arms across the surface of the mud, wriggles out and "monkey crawls" to safety. He managed to get out of that slimy pit in a matter of seconds, whereas some people or animals become stuck in for days and sink deeper and deeper until they suffocate in the mud. Why am I mentioning all of this, interesting as it may be? Well, lately I realized that the more you try to fight against something, the more you struggle, usually the more sufferation it brings. Trying too hard and thinking too much will only get us stuck in our own quicksand. The way out is the way of least resistance.

If someone doesn't want you in their life, then why struggle against that person? The more you try and make it work and put up resistance, the more trouble you get. Go your separate ways, and if your paths cross again later, so be it. If something or someone gets you frustrated and mad, what's the use of getting vex and sinking deeper into anger? Frustration comes and goes; there is no use in worrying about something. If you miss an opportunity, fail at something or find yourself heartbroken, there is always another chance to succeed later on. When one door is closed, another is open. However, resistance is not reserved for negative situations. This philosophy goes with anything really, even in dignified attempts to accomplish something positive including things like teaching, volunteering, going to job interviews, proving your worth or integrity, and anything else you set out to achieve. For all of these, being self-conscious gets in the way. When we ease up, and focus on simplicity, things will come more naturally and more effectively. We have to trust our intuition and let go of our preconceptions and expectations. Yes, certainly there comes a time to fight and confront certain things, nothing is ever so black and white. Nevertheless, more often than not, easing up is the best solution for every day survival.

The next time you are struggling with fear, doubt, jealousy, anger, or temptation while trying to climb out of the slimy pit, it would be wise to remember to just "cool and settle". Don't try and bring about what we think should or should not be, just be. Be benevolent and righteous, walk through it and lead the way by example. Goodness and natural harmony has got to prevail in the end. What will be, will be... JAH Know!

JAHsh

I-sight

I-sight

Climbing steep slope
On my approach I see
Avalanche encroach
Falling and blocking
My path, covered
Smothered in dust I choke
Foot finds gravel to grope
Then it all clears
The worst of my fears
Can't go left or right
I need the I-sight
Cause I'm blind tonight
I-sight to rekindle
The fire when it dwindles
I-sight light my way
Cause my strength will betray
Okay, I remember Him say
When one road block
Another route is open
Straight up the rock face
The Word has been spoken
Don't want to provoke Him
It's time to climb
Grab anything my fingers find
My foothold is bold
Was told this mountain is mine
Reach ledge near the top
Pulling up to outcrop
Taking a breath of air
Storm cloud gathering near
But this is why I'm here
I surrender, arms spread out
I shout and the thunder claps
Crucified on the highest height
Lightning ssstrike
Flash!!!!
Smell of burnt earth and ash
Rebirth at last
Electric slide off my back
Feeling dry cleaned
Body lets off some sssteam
Ahh serene, I hear the sound
Of the rain coming down
Bathing in benevolent showers
My spirit sensing holy power
Radiance overwhelms the eyesight
Pupils adjusting to light
I sight the Might of the Trinity
I-sight He has given me

JMC
6/9/07
(c) 2007

Disappointment (Unleashed)

Disappointment (Unleashed)

Sometimes I'd like to unleash the beast
Tethered to the deepest part of my soul
...out of reach
An angry lion out of control
And yet I know I must satta
Life goes on, can't galang like no shotta
Click-click-blam

Shoot...
You disappointment me sister
Disappointed that you failed to grasp the whole picture
But I know I'm gonna face disappointment again
Disappointment from another lover, family or a friend
When will it end?
Never, because that's the nature of things
As long as I love, someone will play my heartstrings

All this foolishness is just a waste of my time
You're a vampire preying on the marrow of my mind
And no matter what I do to appease your appetite
You still prowl the night looking for one last bite
Right now I need freedom
From a she-then like you
Sweeping out the old, so I can bring in the new

I can't believe a person with such intelligence
Would go around behaving with negligence
It's as if you never learned about the golden rule
And how to distinguish a good man from a foot-stool
I'm no fool
My captivation is cruel
This lion doesn't belong behind bars in your zoo

You took advantage of my kindness and let me down
Made me think you needed me, and made me the clown
Such a disappointment, I was a fly in the ointment
Trapped by the fact you scheduled me in like an appointment
Like a doctor examining my head
Leaving me lost and frustrated

I'm tired of hearing excuses for all of your mistakes
Because a little discipline is really all it ever takes
You move like a snake hiding where the grass grows tall
Lying in wait, ready to strike my lion paw

I shake my mane...
It's a shame that you made me think it was fair game
But you sold out your flesh for mere chump change
I can see through you with my savanna scopes
Yes I'm better off chasing other deer and antelopes
Real folks
King of the jungle don't deal with jokes

Don't bother calling me or knocking on my door
You're like Miss Morton, throwing salt in my sore
I roar... cause I can't stand no more
Can't take the stress,
It keeps the lion vexed
Irregardless, good luck and JAH Bless

JMC
6/9/07
(c) 2007

Fresh Up

Fresh Up

I've got to unwind, cleanse my mind and go fresh up, fresh up
Alleviate the pressure by any measure and stop stress up, stress up

Time to listen to JAH words, open up to Proverbs and wise up, wise up
Selassie I show me how the Scrips apply, and open my eyes up, eyes up

Everyday I'm amazed, I give thanks and praise and just bless up, bless up
No devil boderation to get me misshapen, I'll never get wreck up, wreck up

Any negativity you try fling at me must certainly go get mash up, mash up
So you better flee if you're my enemy cause we will surely clash up, clash up

I'm bona fide, no I don't take ones for a ride, nothing to hide up, hide up
Hear the mystical breeze from nature's remedies I just light up, light up

I don't want to hear none of this carry go bring come, so hush up, hush up
You never know when you lose control just who you'll brush up, brush up

Meditate on the right every day and each night and please live up, live up
When time tough, it will never be enough for me to go give up, give up

Nuff people out deh ain't going nowhere, they need to grow up, grow up
They tell you soon come, over and done, but they never show up, show up

Seek knowledge before vengeance, calm down and just ease up, ease up
Be true at heart from the start, don't clown around and tease up, tease up

Since the most ancient day, Rastafari is the way that I sight up, sight up
And ever since, in humble righteousness I'll always bide up, bide up

JMC
6/3/07
(c) 2007

Funny Creatures

People are funny... funny and bizarre creatures to watch. This is something that I have noticed lately. I look all around me and I see many ones wrapped up in a warm blanket of illusion and denial. Comfortable in their blissful existence, with no concern and without thought. What do they value the most? What do they consider pastimes? What do they find as their purpose? What are they doing to give back? These and other things are indicators of where they are on the road of life, how much they have seen and how much further they need to go. Most times people are trying to escape reality, and the ones who usually are doing the escaping are often long removed from anything real in the first place. I call it perpetual numbness. Life is much more than mere fun, or vanity, or even success. And yet, this is what some people measure another's worth by... how many possessions they have, who they know, where do they party and how often. This is not restricted to class either. I would say it is a cultural thing, a culture of carelessness. Yes, a culture of distractions and quick satisfactions. It is no wonder why there are so many unhappy people out there, they have severed their most basic and vital roots. They have constructed a reality over their own, ignoring the laws of nature, the laws of JAH. I tell you, I have seen animals and birds behave more civilized.

Why is there no longer a reverence for the greater things in life? Can we all be so blind? Everybody wants to talk, and nobody wants to listen. Few take the time to meditate on life and appreciate the simple things. It is the responsibility of one generation to make things a little better for the generation to come, and instead we are creating a quagmire with no solid ground to stand on, no foundation. Like a fool we have squandered all of our bequeathed possessions for fleeting moments of ecstasy and the trivial objects of our desires. The ancient guiding stars are blotted out by the neon lights of our nightclubs and pubs, the words of the elders are drowned out by the crude vulgarity of another senseless satire, the fresh still air stifled by the fumes and noise of boisterous vehicles, a moment of true socialization interrupted by an obnoxious call on the cell phone. So what is the solution? Well, obviously we cannot turn back the hands of time. But we can revert back to our original minds. We as a people can seek wisdom; we can find ways to improve ourselves and one another in positive and meaningful ways. We can strive for purpose and substance in our lives. We can calm ourselves, sit down… listen, think, and act.

His Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I once said, "A qualified man with vision, unmoved by daily selfish interests, will be led to right decisions by his conscience." Let us follow these words of wisdom and become visionaries. Let us lift up our consciences as a tribute to our forefathers and as a gift to our heirs. There is more to life than what we scrape off the surface. Rastafari!

JAHsh

Guidance, My Brother

Guidance, My Brother

Guidance my brother, go forward and walk good
Walk as a king and do the things that you should
Guidance and protection until the hour you return
Use growth and reflection to set your feet firm

Anything could test you, so you must go prepare
Take care and beware of the pitfall and the snare
Look for the presence of JAH each and everywhere
You've been blessed with an opportunity that is rare

From the start stay pure at heart in all that you do
Keep a good meditation and a positive attitude
Do unto others as you would have done back to you
Lift up every man and woman, never make them a fool

May you have health and strength along your way
With peace and safety every night and every day
And when life's road gets rough and rocky, never stray
Humble yourself, clear your mind, and just pray

Focus on simplicity and don't get too complex
Sometimes it's much better to live life with less
When you see a righteous man walk in his footsteps
And become an ambassador of love and kindness

When you face problems be wise and don't compromise
At all times remember your roots and your family ties
Seek wisdom from the depths of the sea up to the starry skies
Speak only the truth and dash away all illusions and lies

The race is not for the swift but for those who can endure
Consider each day as a gift, and then you'll be secure
Find the hidden paths that the material world can obscure
Drink from the stream where the flowing water is pure

Never be brittle, keep an open mind so it can bend
Stay in the middle and avoid each extreme end
Every man is your brother and likewise your friend
So equal rights and justice you must always defend

Help the needy, make them free to realize their destiny
Increase your knowledge and strengthen your mentality
Search under every rock and climb up every tree
Never stop trying because there's no full capacity

Constantly stay disciplined and always stay humble
When you walk good, then you will never stumble
Be grateful for life, don't give up and go grumble
A house built on rock-stone will never crumble

And even when the journey you take gets lonely
Remember those in your heart, its not just you only
Love will make your path smooth even when stony
And it will separate reality from all that is phony

Guidance my brother, go forward and walk good
Walk as a king and do the things that you should
Guidance and protection until the hour you return
Use growth and reflection to set your feet firm

JMC
5/15/07
(c) 2007

Livicated to my brother Jared who left for Suriname today as a member of the Peace Corps. JAH Bless! - Wednesday, May 16, 2007