Life can be scary

No man is an island
Yet we refuse God's help
"No thank you, I got it"
In actuality
it's scary
If you stop to think about it
In a world where
Donald Trump may be
The next American president
I'm thinking about leaving
And I'm not even a resident
U.K. is looking
To pull out of the E.U.
You're naive if you think
These things won't affect
Me or you
I'm pro-choice
But look at where it's got us
LGBT has got us trapped
Hiding in a closet
Racism's still alive
Like Martin never had a dream
A bunch of Judases
In matching jerseys
But Jesus never made the team
We rely on our own strength
The great fall of man
Repeating the cycle
Solomon, Samson, Cain, Adam
The Almighty God
wants a relationship with us
But we'd rather see other people
"I don't wanna get tied down"
Nah, I'm not ready for anything serious"
Yet when storm clouds roll in
And we start seeing rips in our sails
We cry out for the Father
Jehovah Mephalti
"Please! Deliver me!"
Don't you see unfair it is?
How used and disappointed
He must feel?
He loves you
His grace is sufficient
To cover all your sins
Accept Him as your Savior
Open your heart
Let Him In
You'll experience
A love like no other
If you don't know how to pray
Matthew 6 verse 9
Say the Lord's Prayer


Kavon McKenzie Copyright 2016

I need You

Eyes bowed
I stand before You
A lesser version
Made in Your image
But I suck at taking direction
Yet You died on the cross
And gave me Your winnings
On one condition
I have to stop sinning
And I try
On my own strength
I rely
So caught up
In my pride
I pushed Your help aside
Overlooking the blood
You cried
But no more
No more will I endure
This pain at my core
Knowing I offended You
While sin washes away my shore
Forgive me, Lord
Heal this broken man
Help me to take a stand
Build my house on You
No more condos on the sand
Your grace is sufficient for me
Even me
Make me into the man
I need to be
Reveal Your plans
That I may see
Let Your glory go before me
I need You


Kavon McKenzie Copyright 2016

Simple minds.
Complex dispositions.
Are we simply colorblind
Or just tunnel-visioned?
Distinctly black.
Or white
A timeless affair.
Even someone color blind
Sees shades of grey.
Head and heart seldom
Go hand in hand
Which provides explanation
For constant inner turmoil and confusion.

"Be decisive and resolute.
Compromise for no one"
Society's rerun of Bad Teacher
Is this resolve really the solution?
More like a labyrinth on a unfulfilling path
Emotions complicate our lives
In avoidance, we betray them with a kiss
"Keep it simple, stupid!"

Emotions don't make you weak,
Misguided or stupid for that matter
It's a light within you
That explains who you are
And what you stand for
Emotions...
The difference between living
And merely existing
The truest meaning of life


Kavon McKenzie Copyright 2014

RIP

A great man died today...
I didn't know him well
But I wish I did
Subtly harnessing love
And respect from anyone he interacted
...With...
Simple words and gestures
That made you know he's genuine
A man of his word, loving father
And husband, mentor of mine
He knelt before God everyday
So he could stand before us
And achieved a feat
Only few men ever could
Immortality
You live forever my friend
You will live on in our thoughts
And in our hearts
We will meet again

iAmKMcK Copyright 2014

I set fire to the bridges behind me

Not only to light the way forward

But to take away the option 

Of returning a coward

Coward, for not discovering

The unfamiliar paths laid before me

Coward, because I am terrified

Of this uncertain journey

This... this is my motivation

To push forward

...demand more

So with this great leap of faith

I will discover what the world has in store

...for me

Kavon McKenzie Copyright November 13, 2012

Pain


Imagine stepping barefoot on broken glass
And wanting to cry out in pain
But can't
That shrill scream suppressed
Yet reflected through the grimace on your face
Evidence that the pain is unbearable
Shining from your eyes
And yet you refuse to cry
Not that you don't want to
But tears just won't fall
Not that you don't need help
But who can you call
Who's willing to listen?
They all said they'd be there
When you need them
They're missin'
You learnt your lesson
From the cruel teacher called life
Though everyone's taking shot's at you
You keep running down the road
With all your might
With all your pride
With all your fears
You done put up so many walls over the years
Creatively finding ways to depend on no one but yourself
Trusting God only
fuck everyone else


Kavon McKenzie Copyright July 27, 2012

Alone

I understand
I do
I know
how important this is to you
I am trying the best I can
But I...
can't...
remember my password
There you are
Surrendering access to me
And I know you must feel awkward
We're getting to know each other
And I sit here...
clammed up
Like an introvert
But I...
Can't...
Escape this
In this age of technology
With firewalls and cryptology
so accustomed to these cages
That I hide the keys
And sit here behind bars
Safe from harm
Covering up my scars
because I...
Refuse...
To be hurt again
I want to believe you
I do
These cold, mildewed walls
Provide security
The need for self preservation
Won't allow anyone the liberty
Of coming and going as they please
So please,
Be at ease
Knowing that in here...
I'm at peace
And I...
Am...
Ok with being alone

Kavon McKenzie
April 25,2012 Copyright 2012