by BuddahDesmond
Quote: We
never know what’s coming to us in this life, but we do know that if we
get through it—whatever it is—we will be better, stronger, and wiser. No
matter what, we know we must prevail. ~ BuddahDesmond
Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics presents an eye-opening collection of poetry inspired by personal experiences, current events, history, culture, and social issues. This collection provides a glimpse into the mind of BuddahDesmond as he investigates our contemporary world. Written over the course of the last decade, these poems serve as an introduction to BuddahDesmond’s range, voice, and style.
Prevail is divided into three sections—life, love, and politics, each of which provides the author with an opportunity to thoroughly dissect his thoughts and feelings on each topic. “Life” challenges the notion of living happily ever after, considers the struggles of dysfunctional families, and shares the perspective of a laggard in a high-tech world. “Love” discusses the power of real, true love, the up and downs of relationships, and the difficulty finding a mate in the technosexual age. “Politics” explores the power of rhetoric and the underhanded maneuvering of politicians, as well as providing perspectives on many contemporary issues. In this new collection, BuddahDesmond seeks to offer an underlying message of strength, persistence, and triumph.
Prevail Excerpt
Past, Present, and Future
I often wonder if our ancestors are pleased with our progress.
Looking down on us, would they hold their heads high in praise or bow them down in shame?
Would they feel that everything they fought for was in vain?
Would they feel we are living up to the legacy they’ve left behind?
It’s a valid question, considering the disparities within our community.
There are disconnects between generations and classes,
Between faith and moral values,
Between the revolutionary and the righteous,
Between traditional and unconventional,
Between family and community.
Sometimes it seems like we are ghosts of what we were before.
The shades of greatness remain,
But the people have yet to figure out how to channel its power.
All is not lost, yet not all is fully realized.
I hope that our ancestors have not given up on us, the way we have given up on each other.
I hope they feel that we all can come together to believe and dream and fight to win again,
Because it’s there—
It never left.
We were born to survive in even the bleakest situations.
There’s still time to mobilize.
There’s still hope and faith that we can get it together,
and bring everyone to the same place again.
We just can’t forget about what was.
We can’t forget about who fought the many battles and won.
We can’t forget about our ancestors.
We must think of them
Because they are why we are here,
And why we must go on.
( Continued... )
© 2013 All rights reserved. Book excerpt reprinted by permission of the author/poet, BuddahDesmond. This excerpt is used for promotional purposes only. Do not reproduce, copy or use without the publisher's written permission. Copyright infringement is a serious offense. Share a link to this page or the author's website if you really like this promotional excerpt.
Meet the Author
BuddahDesmond is a poet who writes about the human condition in a way that is edgy, raw, and, at times, unconventional. His writing has appeared in The Shades of Autumn, The Reporter, Pictures & Frames Magazine, Gracies Dinnertime Theatre, MOOV Magazine, and MUSED Magazine Online. He’s also a singer, artist, cook, voice actor, and user experience (UX) professional. Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics is his first volume of poetry. He currently resides in Alexandria, VA with his partner.
Purchase Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics
Genre: Poetry; Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/11VnlEE
Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics presents an eye-opening collection of poetry inspired by personal experiences, current events, history, culture, and social issues. This collection provides a glimpse into the mind of BuddahDesmond as he investigates our contemporary world. Written over the course of the last decade, these poems serve as an introduction to BuddahDesmond’s range, voice, and style.
Prevail is divided into three sections—life, love, and politics, each of which provides the author with an opportunity to thoroughly dissect his thoughts and feelings on each topic. “Life” challenges the notion of living happily ever after, considers the struggles of dysfunctional families, and shares the perspective of a laggard in a high-tech world. “Love” discusses the power of real, true love, the up and downs of relationships, and the difficulty finding a mate in the technosexual age. “Politics” explores the power of rhetoric and the underhanded maneuvering of politicians, as well as providing perspectives on many contemporary issues. In this new collection, BuddahDesmond seeks to offer an underlying message of strength, persistence, and triumph.
Prevail Excerpt
Past, Present, and Future
I often wonder if our ancestors are pleased with our progress.
Looking down on us, would they hold their heads high in praise or bow them down in shame?
Would they feel that everything they fought for was in vain?
Would they feel we are living up to the legacy they’ve left behind?
It’s a valid question, considering the disparities within our community.
There are disconnects between generations and classes,
Between faith and moral values,
Between the revolutionary and the righteous,
Between traditional and unconventional,
Between family and community.
Sometimes it seems like we are ghosts of what we were before.
The shades of greatness remain,
But the people have yet to figure out how to channel its power.
All is not lost, yet not all is fully realized.
I hope that our ancestors have not given up on us, the way we have given up on each other.
I hope they feel that we all can come together to believe and dream and fight to win again,
Because it’s there—
It never left.
We were born to survive in even the bleakest situations.
There’s still time to mobilize.
There’s still hope and faith that we can get it together,
and bring everyone to the same place again.
We just can’t forget about what was.
We can’t forget about who fought the many battles and won.
We can’t forget about our ancestors.
We must think of them
Because they are why we are here,
And why we must go on.
( Continued... )
© 2013 All rights reserved. Book excerpt reprinted by permission of the author/poet, BuddahDesmond. This excerpt is used for promotional purposes only. Do not reproduce, copy or use without the publisher's written permission. Copyright infringement is a serious offense. Share a link to this page or the author's website if you really like this promotional excerpt.
Meet the Author
BuddahDesmond is a poet who writes about the human condition in a way that is edgy, raw, and, at times, unconventional. His writing has appeared in The Shades of Autumn, The Reporter, Pictures & Frames Magazine, Gracies Dinnertime Theatre, MOOV Magazine, and MUSED Magazine Online. He’s also a singer, artist, cook, voice actor, and user experience (UX) professional. Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics is his first volume of poetry. He currently resides in Alexandria, VA with his partner.
Purchase Prevail: Poems on Life, Love, and Politics
Genre: Poetry; Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/11VnlEE
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