Petroleum

As a poet and writer, there is always something that inspires me to put on paper what's in my head. The bulk of my inspiration has come by seeing and listening to the works of some of our most renown Black Poets, namely Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. I truly believe most writers write through inspirations and experiences. Our heritage and experiences are the stepping stones for us as black poets to articulate our movement; convey our thoughts to print. 

Sometimes I feel as though I have so much to say and if I didn't have a outlet, I'd burst wide open... my brain goes much faster than even my fingers can wrap around a pen, type on a keyboard, or even my body can move, to express what I am thinking.

I've been writing since my kids were little and always thought of it as my "Coffee and Thee" moments whereas I spent time alone with a Cup 'o Joe, my Bible or journal and my inspiration-Thee. My thoughts utter, via pen, whatever creeps into mind at that time. today it's about children, so I've dubbed this my 

Petroleum

You are my inspiration

my source of rejuvenation

The sweetener

for my cup-o-tea        

The morning coffee

I think I need

The fuel that

jump-starts my day

are your little words

that pave the way. 
Our talks - easy for me

Innocence - freely for me

Refreshing

Fulfilling

A bond so close

for you, I'm willing....

Seeing you smile

carries me that extra mile.
Throughout the day

precious memories pave the way

Encompassing and

soothing my soul
giving me peace

lightening my load 

And when I began again...

You are my inspiration

my source of rejuvenation

Petroleum

~PJPayne