What's Your Fuel?

As a writer and poet, I believe what inspires me is life’s lessons, COFFEE, and the Holy Spirit. These thoroughfares, so to speak, always inspire me to put on paper what's in my head, but also, a large part of my inspiration has come by seeing and listening to the works of some of our most renowned artists and poets, namely Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. I truly believe most writers write through inspirations and experiences. Heritage is also a stepping stone to articulate our movement, convey our thoughts, and put them 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.

My thoughts utter, via pen, whatever creeps into mind at that time.  

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 (whenever I could, lol). 

Today my inspiration is about children… just the thought of them and how precious they are. 

My children are a large part of my inspirations… Life wouldn’t be the same; they are my fuel...

My Petroleum

You are my inspiration

my source of rejuvenation

The fuel that

jump-starts my day

Little words

that pave the way.

The sweetener

for my cup-o-tea        

The morning coffee

I think I need

Time well spent with you

Refreshing, fulfilling

Bonds so close

for you, I'm willing....

Seeing your smiles

carry me that extra mile.

Throughout the day

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

My Petroleum

PJ Payne