Uncovering poetry

CARLTON JOHNSON

Artist/Vendor

Poetry happens when the mind wanders off, racing with the flow of the hand that writes it from the heart within the body so the poetry will flow from the pen or laptop under the poem’s control. Today the heart of poetry will be held for uncovering the times and days of the writer’s life, times good and bad, just looking for harmony in the life he or she walks every day. The touching creativity, walk with the world's movements around them, under the control of the creativity of the creator’s loving hand.

Words from Latin

MARS

Artist/Vendor

Having been an emergency room tech, ambulance personnel and firefighter, I have had to write many narratives about accident scenes as well as report on patients' conditions using many medical terms, all based in Latin.

For example: ASA means aspirin; or in hospital speak (not Latin) AMA means against medical advice.

While my course of education brought me to near tears in tests and homework, my love for Latin continued. A dead language? I think not. My favorite phrase is:

"Damnant Quod Non Intellegunt." Can you say that?

It means "They condemn what they do not understand."

City

BRIANA BUTLER

Artist/Vendor

People walking. People skipping along the pavement. People dancing all around and under the streetlights. People jogging in the cool breath of the morning breeze. Sometimes water is bouncing off the umbrellas as people are gathering around the building. On a sunny day people let their mouths flow with good chatter. Cheering in delight of the songs they sing. Some people notice birds from above the eaves cooing their hearts out. The people that have a little extra time walk and eat sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and salads through curvy pathways of the park. This is a way to really relax yourself through the day in the city.

Come down here, join us in the fun city.

Jump on a orange, red, blue, silver, green or yellow train and let the enjoyment flow through you to anywhere. You let your feet stop. Dive into your car and let the twists and turns rein you into the cravings of you hobbies of life.

I’m learning

VENNIE HILL Artist/Vendor

I'm learning healthy boundaries today. Starting with learning how to say no and mean it. I'm the type of person who likes to please everyone. I now know that it is okay to say no. You don't have to save the world to be a good person. Sometimes you have to say no and wish people the best. I'm learning that if you give everything away of yours then what are you going to have for yourself?

Unhealthy boundaries involve a disregard for your own and

Reflections on humility

WILLIAMS

SASHA

Artist/Vendor others' values, wants and needs. It can also lead to potentially abusive romantic relationships, and increase the chances of other types of abusive relationships. Not saying no, or not respecting when others say no, is not okay. So I say this — hold on to your feelings and understand that you always come first.

I want feedback from readers on some humbling experiences.

I have been through a lot so I am humble. With experiences and failures, I am humble.

I am inquiring about information from my readers because I like getting information about opportunities.

My story

GRETA CHRISTIAN Artist/Vendor

Street Sense is a good place to work and a great place to learn. I go out to sell my papers and make some money. When I sell all my papers, I come back to our office and give Street Sense some money to get more papers so I can make more money. I love doing that! And I love our motto: real stories, real people, real change.

Miracles come disguised

MICHELE ROCHON Artist/Vendor

I berated God, explaining to him how he was not doing anything for me and how I was living clean for him.

God sent me a vessel that day and he told me about Street Sense.

Miracles come in many different types of boxes.

God explained to me that he had set me up that day in advance of my arrival to D.C. in late 2020.

My paper is my platform to express and communicate my gifts, talents, abilities and thoughts. My uniqueness makes room for me at the table

God is so good!

I see my glass half full and not half empty.

I choose to see what I have today instead of what I have lost.

I maintain focus during times of adversity by:

Reflecting on former happy times

Having gratitude

Exercising

Redirecting negative conversations or negative thoughts by switching to a positive topic such as Street Sense.

LifeREDBOOK MANGO

Artist/Vendor

Interpersonal communication is irreversible

No day will be the same — so K-I-S (keep it simple)

Life is like a pimple

Once it begins, no one knows where it ends

God is our father, our healer, our friend

People judge you by your actions, not for satisfaction

It won't be for your liking, but for their humankind, mind over matter, it's all in your mind

If a man takes care of a dog, he is more likely to help a human being

Supporting a non-talking mammal is equivalent to how God helps the birds

"Ye of little faith don't worry,"

Like King James say (study the word)

Basic instructions before leaving Earth

Once you master the gospel you learned your worth, your purpose, the truth

The whole time in the footprints he was creating you

A fisher, a leader, a model of Christ

Dedicate your life to him and he will give a sacrifice

To let go of something you didn't need

The Lord is my shepherd

It's a sin to envy or have greed

On the final days, he will separate the grain from the weeds

Don't hold a grudge after the sun lets down

You once were lost but now you're found

A closed mouth doesn't get fed

Ask to receive and thank God for your daily bread

You're the head not the tail

The proof is in the pudding detail

All Lives Matter

We all checked out well

They say Black lives are going to hell

Only God can judge you

In time your behavior will tell

Love yourself like your neighbor

If you're living for him or dying in sin

God shows favor to his angels from within

He is a jealous God, only worship Him

Put no man before your father, we are all related to them

We are sisters and brothers for the Lord your tongue's a blessing and a curse (it's a sword)

The penalty for sin is death

Stop saying you have nothing unless you're six feet underground and your siblings fight over your wealth

So don't hoarder or border

When praises go up blessings come down in that order

With Thanksgiving submit your request to the Lord

He will make a way out of none

You can lie to us but Jesus says what you've done, vengeance is not mine so forgive everyone

Like God forgives you

The whole time you saw one set of footprints, you were tired and weak that's the time he had to carry you always remember He blesses the meek

You are not alone if you think you got it bad it's many of us with no home

So be humble and grateful and the greatest gift is called love

Give praises to Allah — our friend, our Lord

The Bible shows us how he works in mysterious ways

Always bless your food by saying your grace

What God got for you can't nobody take away

Just put God first and remember to pray when two or more are gathered, he is in the midst of them too Trust nobody but God it's your final breakthrough

Let's run to the end

Maintain faith and keep seeking

Study and pray and fellowship on the weekend

Your body is your temple take care of it

You only get one vessel here inherited

So fear no man but God and he will make you a new person

He counts every tear don't change his working God is the only one in control, love Jesus not gold Materials can be replaced, but not your soul

You have free will to choose Heaven or Hell tomorrow is not promised or given

So don't throw away your blessings by not obeying his commandments if you make a mistake, just ask for his forgiveness

The Lord is able, qualified, and willing We all fall short of the glory

The reason he saved you is so you can save us with your testimony

If he did it for her so it can be done for you Just remember to have faith, he will never forsake you Will you least expect it, that's when God comes through

You are now here by the strikes of Christ

Stay worthy and live right

You can't change the past so don't dwell on the notes

God loves to get the glory he will connect the dots We are always going to die just remember to keep Sabbath holy

Use less of your mouth and learn lessons daily from his story

It's never too late to get your life back just limit your say Be grateful you're alive Covid-19 is still taking lives What man-made impossible God will align straighten up and correct

To be pruned hurts, it's a lesson you won't forget The truth will set you free

To believe in God means to believe in the unseen

To have faith in him is to wait for his time he's an on-time God, he doesn't make mistakes you will be just fine All things are possible for those who love the Lord This life is temporary don't wait till you're overboard

Cross your T's and dot your I's

You can lie to us but what you doing in the dark comes to light, be honest enjoy the ride you only get one mic don't forget God is on your side

So as a winner you always have a full ride covered with the blood of Christ, Black lives don't matter, All lives matter