I was walking with the homie when I felt a tap on my shoulder,
A voice very clear said, "Come now. Your time on this earth is over."
No resistance...I knew that God was sending His angels to get me,
I just took a deep breath and let go as each bullet hit me.
As my body hit the ground and those around look from a distance,
My spirit got up and flew away at an instant.
In disbelief they started to shout, "He killed him for no reason!"
God had already come and said, "You're coming home son. You're leaving."
I know you're hurt from the way things happened but God called my name,
I know you're angry at the jurors decision but God said I could not stay.
I know it won't be easy to get over but believe I'm in a better place,
I know you want to see me but in the heaven's is where I now lay.
Mom, I love you and I hate to see the tears in your eyes,
I hate that I didn't get a chance for I love you and at least a good-bye.
I know it seem unreal and the memories of me replay in your mind,
God make no mistakes and He came and said it was my time.
Dad, I love you too and I know the pain inside hurt pretty bad,
I wish that I could've given you that one last hug before I passed.
I know that this is a rough thing to deal with but believe me when I say,
God make no mistakes and He sent His angels for me that day.
World, I know you're angry and think destruction of things is the way,
It's the wrong thing to do and I ask this of you...kneel down on your knees and pray.
Life is not meant to live forever and one day you'll know what I mean,
I lived a wonderful life each moment before I died, I'm thankful for everything.
Keep my family in your prayers.
Hug my mom and dad if you see 'em.
Live your life to the fullest.
I'm fine...God called me to meet him.
Prayers for all,
Michael Brown
(Written by Leukemiona "Shala" Kelley, 11/27/14)
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
In Memory of Beulah Jackson **Grandmother of Curtis (50 Cent) Jackson**
They say that when He sends His angels, He's sending for the best,
So I smiled as I greeted death and went on home to rest.
Curtis, I am so glad to have lived a life as the one God gave to me,
I am so glad to have been blessed with any and everything.
Now I can go and rest now and look down below on you,
Give it your very best now...know that your mother is looking with me too.
Life has a way of coming to an end so suddenly it seems,
Causing hurt to many hearts after all of the joy that one brings.
Though we all know to expect it; it never seem to hurt any less,
Know that I'm okay sweet boy, I just went home with all the rest.
I asked God to make sure to watch over you and heal your hurting heart,
God assured me that He's been doing just that from the moment that it started.
I've lived a beautiful life son and I thank you for all the love you gave,
Know that you're my #1 in so, so many ways.
As my body is lowered into the ground and good-byes are told out loud,
As the tears hit the dirt below, I'll be home up in the clouds.
Each morning you wake, I'll be kissing your cheek,
Every night that you sleep, I'll be kneeled at your feet.
A grandmother's love has no limits and come with no ending,
My body may not be physically there but my love keeps on giving.
Take good care of yourself son, continue to give what God has given you,
Remember that I love you and am safe now...
Gone to do what angels do.
Love,
Grandma (Beulah Jackson)
(Written by Leukemiona Kelley, 9/23/2014)
So I smiled as I greeted death and went on home to rest.
Curtis, I am so glad to have lived a life as the one God gave to me,
I am so glad to have been blessed with any and everything.
Now I can go and rest now and look down below on you,
Give it your very best now...know that your mother is looking with me too.
Life has a way of coming to an end so suddenly it seems,
Causing hurt to many hearts after all of the joy that one brings.
Though we all know to expect it; it never seem to hurt any less,
Know that I'm okay sweet boy, I just went home with all the rest.
I asked God to make sure to watch over you and heal your hurting heart,
God assured me that He's been doing just that from the moment that it started.
I've lived a beautiful life son and I thank you for all the love you gave,
Know that you're my #1 in so, so many ways.
As my body is lowered into the ground and good-byes are told out loud,
As the tears hit the dirt below, I'll be home up in the clouds.
Each morning you wake, I'll be kissing your cheek,
Every night that you sleep, I'll be kneeled at your feet.
A grandmother's love has no limits and come with no ending,
My body may not be physically there but my love keeps on giving.
Take good care of yourself son, continue to give what God has given you,
Remember that I love you and am safe now...
Gone to do what angels do.
Love,
Grandma (Beulah Jackson)
(Written by Leukemiona Kelley, 9/23/2014)
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
In Memory of Lonnie Lynn (father of rapper Common) R.I.P.
In my view stood angels dressed in the whitest robes I've seen,
One spoke stating the Lord has sent them to carry me.
So as each of their hands touch my body, I was lifted up high,
Non-stop was the movement until we reached the heavenly skies.
At the gates there stood God with open arms to greet me,
Tears fell faster than ever to know He'd be there to meet me.
Embraced me with a tight hug and allowed to come thru the golden gates,
So this is where I'll be waiting until we meet again one day.
Son, I'm just so thankful for the time we were given together on earth,
I just want you to know that I'll always love you cos I know losing me hurts.
To know that I'm no longer physically present but the life I lived was worth it,
To be surrounded by family and friends for so many years was absolutely perfect.
I know that the tears may appear and your heart may hurt a little,
Then the laugh will find it's way thru and the memories will have you tickled.
My voice will be heard and the pictures of me will bring a smile,
Know that I love you son and I always will and you made living that much more worthwhile.
Love,
Dad (Pops)
One spoke stating the Lord has sent them to carry me.
So as each of their hands touch my body, I was lifted up high,
Non-stop was the movement until we reached the heavenly skies.
At the gates there stood God with open arms to greet me,
Tears fell faster than ever to know He'd be there to meet me.
Embraced me with a tight hug and allowed to come thru the golden gates,
So this is where I'll be waiting until we meet again one day.
Son, I'm just so thankful for the time we were given together on earth,
I just want you to know that I'll always love you cos I know losing me hurts.
To know that I'm no longer physically present but the life I lived was worth it,
To be surrounded by family and friends for so many years was absolutely perfect.
I know that the tears may appear and your heart may hurt a little,
Then the laugh will find it's way thru and the memories will have you tickled.
My voice will be heard and the pictures of me will bring a smile,
Know that I love you son and I always will and you made living that much more worthwhile.
Love,
Dad (Pops)
Monday, May 19, 2014
Love: Kandi & Todd
Love surely found her way
Planted her feet and said she'd stay.
Love showed up at a time not known
Laid her foundation and called it home.
Kandi:
That was the day I met you Todd
One of those days you dream of and can never forget.
That was the day my heart start beating a different tune
And it hasn't played a different tune yet.
Todd:
That was the day I saw the sun in a different light
The day my future showed me you as my wife.
That was the day I heard the voice of an angel say
This is true love...she's here to stay.
Love has a way of making you feel all warm inside
She shows up and all of you become alive.
Love has a way of making tears fall down your face
She pushes them out and let all emotions escape.
Kandi:
That's the love that greeted me with open arms
Told me that the love I was looking for...I had to look for no more.
That's the love that left a note on my table
Said to me never to doubt love cause God's love is able.
Todd:
That's the love that sat down next to me on the sidewalk
Tapped me on my shoulder and said we need to talk.
That's the love that made me look past now into forever
The same love that had me to ask you if we could always be together.
Love has a way of making lives turn for the best
As love did for us and will do for all the rest.
Love has a way of allowing two to become one
Just like love did for us...this love, this love.
(Written by Leukemiona Kelley, 5/19/14)
Planted her feet and said she'd stay.
Love showed up at a time not known
Laid her foundation and called it home.
Kandi:
That was the day I met you Todd
One of those days you dream of and can never forget.
That was the day my heart start beating a different tune
And it hasn't played a different tune yet.
Todd:
That was the day I saw the sun in a different light
The day my future showed me you as my wife.
That was the day I heard the voice of an angel say
This is true love...she's here to stay.
Love has a way of making you feel all warm inside
She shows up and all of you become alive.
Love has a way of making tears fall down your face
She pushes them out and let all emotions escape.
Kandi:
That's the love that greeted me with open arms
Told me that the love I was looking for...I had to look for no more.
That's the love that left a note on my table
Said to me never to doubt love cause God's love is able.
Todd:
That's the love that sat down next to me on the sidewalk
Tapped me on my shoulder and said we need to talk.
That's the love that made me look past now into forever
The same love that had me to ask you if we could always be together.
Love has a way of making lives turn for the best
As love did for us and will do for all the rest.
Love has a way of allowing two to become one
Just like love did for us...this love, this love.
(Written by Leukemiona Kelley, 5/19/14)
Saturday, March 29, 2014
A Poem in memory of Mary Scott (the mother of Benzino from LHHATL)
I saw a post online about the death of Benzino's (from Love & Hip Hop ATL) mother. Anytime I see that death has taken a loved one, it saddens me so I write. I also saw where Benzino was shot during the driving of his mother's (Mary Scott) funeral procession. This also saddens me so I write:
March 20, 2014 God saw fit to send His angels to get me
As they approached I got up and got dressed rather quickly.
Though it's always shocking when death greets you face-to-face
But God called me home, what was I to say.
I know I was taken too early is what you think
God took me off the earthly grounds for my purpose was complete.
Every day I will be missing you just as you'll be missing me
Every night I'll b sending hugs and kisses right before you fall asleep.
As I look down on the earthly grounds I see my biggest fear
They say you were shot but in stable condition but to a mother it's always severe.
I ask God to put His hands on the doctors as they work
I know God, He will protect you and heal the places that hurt.
I hate to see you going through this and me not there by your side
What a shame, before my body could be laid he'd come for my baby's life.
I will be praying for those in the world and mostly I'll be praying for you
A 100% recovery will happen cause I know the good my God do.
Rest son. Take it easy and let God handle the rest
Don't let anger reside in your heart for it's only God that knows best.
Just know that each moment I'll be right here with you, loving you unconditionally
I didn't just up and leave. God set me free. I'm where He said I should be.
Love,
Mom
(Written by Leukemiona "Shala" 3/30/14)
March 20, 2014 God saw fit to send His angels to get me
As they approached I got up and got dressed rather quickly.
Though it's always shocking when death greets you face-to-face
But God called me home, what was I to say.
I know I was taken too early is what you think
God took me off the earthly grounds for my purpose was complete.
Every day I will be missing you just as you'll be missing me
Every night I'll b sending hugs and kisses right before you fall asleep.
As I look down on the earthly grounds I see my biggest fear
They say you were shot but in stable condition but to a mother it's always severe.
I ask God to put His hands on the doctors as they work
I know God, He will protect you and heal the places that hurt.
I hate to see you going through this and me not there by your side
What a shame, before my body could be laid he'd come for my baby's life.
I will be praying for those in the world and mostly I'll be praying for you
A 100% recovery will happen cause I know the good my God do.
Rest son. Take it easy and let God handle the rest
Don't let anger reside in your heart for it's only God that knows best.
Just know that each moment I'll be right here with you, loving you unconditionally
I didn't just up and leave. God set me free. I'm where He said I should be.
Love,
Mom
(Written by Leukemiona "Shala" 3/30/14)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
R.I.P. Grandma Ruth Pruitt (2/5/2014)
Last nite my grandmother...Ruth Pruitt...was called home. God sent His angels to get her so she wouldn't have to travel the distance all alone. Last nite God called my grandma by name and she peacefully took her last breath. God let her know it would be okay and that He could handle all the rest.
This morning I shed a few tears but then a smile was placed on my face. ...Stared thinking about the memories we shared and the funny things she would say. Juss visted her this past December and asked if I was beautiful and her response was, "Hellllll nawwwwwww." I busted out laughing cos I know my grandma and her words she didn't hold back at all.
I knew this day was coming but...didn't think the time would b last nite. The one thing I can say about my grandma "Late" as she's called...she put up a hellava fight. God let her know she could rest now. Took the air that she breathe and lowered her chest now. Closed her eyes and took all the pain away. Said it was time to leave, she could not stay.
I'm asking God to watch ova my family and my grandfather Harold Pruitt aka B.P. To give us the strength to continue on each day. This is the prayer I type & pray.
Love,
Shala
(Written by Leukemiona "Shala" 2/6/2014)
Thursday, January 9, 2014
In Memory of Lamonika Gyant
God sent one of His Angels to the earthly grounds,
She arrived and said, "God said it's time to come home child."
I got up and put on a white gown and white slippers,
The angel said, "Turn around and let me zip ya'."
I asked, "Can you tell me what I'm gonna b walking into?"
She replied, "That's only for God to do."
I stood there for a moment thinking about how my children would feel,
Then I screamed out, "God take care of them for me if you will."
Tears started to roll down my cheeks in a fast pace,
The ground was no longer under my feet, I was up in a clouded space.
Turned to look back down at the grounds below,
The angel said, "When God calls...you juss have to go."
Terrence 'Tadpole' Daniels I wish there was an easier way to do this,
No last moments, no last hugs, no last kiss.
Juss know that even though my body will be motionless, buried below
My love still lives...It did not go.
Menyon, Trinity and Zachary I know you don't understand,
But I ask God to explain it to you when you can.
God promised to be with you every moment while I'm away,
I did not leave you behind, God juss said I could not stay.
If ever you need to be comforted about my leaving...dad is there,
Whatever you're feeling...know that those feelings you can always share.
Talk to me as you've always done, I will be listening close,
My love for you is and will always be unconditional...so...
I juss want you to know that heaven is where I am,
My love is right there where you are.
I juss want you to know that God is here with me,
And I'll always be right there in your heart.
Tadpole, please tell everyone I love them.
Heaven Bound,
Lamonika Gyant
(Written by Leukemiona "Shala" 1/9/2014)
She arrived and said, "God said it's time to come home child."
I got up and put on a white gown and white slippers,
The angel said, "Turn around and let me zip ya'."
I asked, "Can you tell me what I'm gonna b walking into?"
She replied, "That's only for God to do."
I stood there for a moment thinking about how my children would feel,
Then I screamed out, "God take care of them for me if you will."
Tears started to roll down my cheeks in a fast pace,
The ground was no longer under my feet, I was up in a clouded space.
Turned to look back down at the grounds below,
The angel said, "When God calls...you juss have to go."
Terrence 'Tadpole' Daniels I wish there was an easier way to do this,
No last moments, no last hugs, no last kiss.
Juss know that even though my body will be motionless, buried below
My love still lives...It did not go.
Menyon, Trinity and Zachary I know you don't understand,
But I ask God to explain it to you when you can.
God promised to be with you every moment while I'm away,
I did not leave you behind, God juss said I could not stay.
If ever you need to be comforted about my leaving...dad is there,
Whatever you're feeling...know that those feelings you can always share.
Talk to me as you've always done, I will be listening close,
My love for you is and will always be unconditional...so...
I juss want you to know that heaven is where I am,
My love is right there where you are.
I juss want you to know that God is here with me,
And I'll always be right there in your heart.
Tadpole, please tell everyone I love them.
Heaven Bound,
Lamonika Gyant
(Written by Leukemiona "Shala" 1/9/2014)
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