The shepherd, aint always good for the flock
He keeps wolves at bay cuz they threathen his stock
Along with his ability, to protect and serve
Knowing you'll question his suitability
dwindling the power he rightly deserves
I know that every man has his price
A wolf offers the right consolation and its curried mutton with plain rice
Before you get offended, first look at how much you cost
Look at what u stood for in the beginning
Are you still on that road or are you lost?
Look in the mirror, does your conscience like what it sees?
Or does it have you hanging from a tree?
See God knows your heart
So only He can truly tell you apart from a murderer, school teacher or a priest
A good shepherd aint afraid to die for his sheep
Dec 4, 2009 10:30am
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
oct 13
I pop bottles
to let out my emotions
even tho my liver screams out
that that's a suicidal notion
it's healthier to talk
healthier to walk
go for long drives
God knows I tried it all
but nothing seems to silent these cries
...from within
only heard by me
nor do they relieve the pain felt
not only by a broken heart
but deep inside a now hollow soul
I struggle to take control
of my happiness
...my destiny
but the pain is my kryptonite
like darkness thrown into light
it is consuming me
I feel so helpless
unable to fight back
they say time heals all wounds
but in such a critical condition
I can only assume I'll flat-line soon
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
to let out my emotions
even tho my liver screams out
that that's a suicidal notion
it's healthier to talk
healthier to walk
go for long drives
God knows I tried it all
but nothing seems to silent these cries
...from within
only heard by me
nor do they relieve the pain felt
not only by a broken heart
but deep inside a now hollow soul
I struggle to take control
of my happiness
...my destiny
but the pain is my kryptonite
like darkness thrown into light
it is consuming me
I feel so helpless
unable to fight back
they say time heals all wounds
but in such a critical condition
I can only assume I'll flat-line soon
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
ray of reality
he opened his eyes to see the ray of sunlight
that shun brightly through the burgundy drapes
and as the light caressed his face, he emerged from bed
mentally preparing himself for the day ahead
he didnt wanna get up but he was already late
Dragging his feet, moping around the house
Memories taunt him of a love he had and lost
sold his heart for 30 pieces of silver
now paying more than it had originally cost
in an attempt to repair its countless pieces
scattered across a deserted land
scattered as if done deliberately
to honour someone's death wish
very nearly vanquished,
the tarnished remains escape his hand
with the help of a sudden gust of wind
Lost?...forever?
...maybe
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
that shun brightly through the burgundy drapes
and as the light caressed his face, he emerged from bed
mentally preparing himself for the day ahead
he didnt wanna get up but he was already late
Dragging his feet, moping around the house
Memories taunt him of a love he had and lost
sold his heart for 30 pieces of silver
now paying more than it had originally cost
in an attempt to repair its countless pieces
scattered across a deserted land
scattered as if done deliberately
to honour someone's death wish
very nearly vanquished,
the tarnished remains escape his hand
with the help of a sudden gust of wind
Lost?...forever?
...maybe
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
is this it?
I glanced up from my busy schedule
to see beauty personified,
to see the sparkle in her eyes...
...when she laughs
or boasts simple yet beautiful smiles
that has my heart making random beats
as my eyes retreat
desperately trying not to stare
but it wasnt cuz it was bad manners
it was nothing more than fear
I was introduced to her
and as we shook hands
it was like the storm passed
and sun rays hit the beach sands...
...for the first time
but I played it cool
afraid to act the fool
like my heart demanded
For years she disappeared
my heart forgot about her
or so I thought
eyes locked yet again and I was caught
those jitters came rushing back
thank God I'm black
cuz you'd see the red in my cheeks
stealing glances as interest peaks
we started spending more and more time together
soon after, all I thought about was you
a dream come thru
well,it hasn't
...not yet anyway
I dont know when or what'll become of us
but we'll see where this goes
I know I love you
and I dont care who knows
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
to see beauty personified,
to see the sparkle in her eyes...
...when she laughs
or boasts simple yet beautiful smiles
that has my heart making random beats
as my eyes retreat
desperately trying not to stare
but it wasnt cuz it was bad manners
it was nothing more than fear
I was introduced to her
and as we shook hands
it was like the storm passed
and sun rays hit the beach sands...
...for the first time
but I played it cool
afraid to act the fool
like my heart demanded
For years she disappeared
my heart forgot about her
or so I thought
eyes locked yet again and I was caught
those jitters came rushing back
thank God I'm black
cuz you'd see the red in my cheeks
stealing glances as interest peaks
we started spending more and more time together
soon after, all I thought about was you
a dream come thru
well,it hasn't
...not yet anyway
I dont know when or what'll become of us
but we'll see where this goes
I know I love you
and I dont care who knows
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Me....
I'm not perfect, the world knows that. I'm jealous, I'm a flirt, I'm spiteful, easily annoyed, sometimes lazy, easily hurt, misunderstand things cuz I pay so much attention to detail, miserable etc. All of which, are due to me being passionate about whatever it is I do. In addition to my idea of love. If I love you, I love you wholeheartedly, with every ounce of my being.
I'm perfectly fine with u being involved in all aspects of my life because u are my life. It is for this very reason that I don't stop loving whoever I verbally and non-verbally confess to loving. Nothing will ever be too good for you. In my mind, you're always gonna deserve better and I'm gonna try to give you just that on a daily basis.
So please be patient with me. Speak and i'll listen. My heart is in your care, don't mistreat it. I beg u, overlook my many faults and grant me the opportunity to be the one who makes u happy cuz I kno I can.
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
I'm perfectly fine with u being involved in all aspects of my life because u are my life. It is for this very reason that I don't stop loving whoever I verbally and non-verbally confess to loving. Nothing will ever be too good for you. In my mind, you're always gonna deserve better and I'm gonna try to give you just that on a daily basis.
So please be patient with me. Speak and i'll listen. My heart is in your care, don't mistreat it. I beg u, overlook my many faults and grant me the opportunity to be the one who makes u happy cuz I kno I can.
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
...
My ears listen to your every word
Eyes always keen to observe
Parted lips eager to be kissed
Skin begging to be caressed
My heart ticking like a clock...
...impatiently...
Waiting,
Yearning,
Hoping,
Listening
Needing those words...
...of acceptance,
Fulfillment,
Love
Why?
I've asked this question
so many times
Usually the answer's the same
But you don't think you're worth it
To which I ask, if you're not, who the hell is?
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Eyes always keen to observe
Parted lips eager to be kissed
Skin begging to be caressed
My heart ticking like a clock...
...impatiently...
Waiting,
Yearning,
Hoping,
Listening
Needing those words...
...of acceptance,
Fulfillment,
Love
Why?
I've asked this question
so many times
Usually the answer's the same
But you don't think you're worth it
To which I ask, if you're not, who the hell is?
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Road to Redemption
So many things happen in life that we are yet to understand
as a result we can either stand still overcome by confusion
or trod on, even though we're blind and wounded
and try not to make the same mistakes we did in the past
Not exactly sure where the path leads
but we have an idea of what we want
so using that as a guide, along with a sense of direction
we engage the 4 wheel drive and hit the gas
some more cautious than others
some better navigators than others
Emotions weaken your resolution
but they help to keep you human
In this time of recession
we cannot lose sight of our goal
"work smarter, not harder" is a thing of the past
we now have to work smarter and harder
while trying to maintain a balance
between friends, family and happiness
balancing your priorities are never easy
but it has to be done and done by you
who else can ultimately be held accountable for you but you?
Everything in life is constantly being upgraded
why not do the same with you?
keep shedding bugs and inadequacies
until you're a better version of yourself
Love life, you were only given one
dont get stuck at the problems
find solutions
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
as a result we can either stand still overcome by confusion
or trod on, even though we're blind and wounded
and try not to make the same mistakes we did in the past
Not exactly sure where the path leads
but we have an idea of what we want
so using that as a guide, along with a sense of direction
we engage the 4 wheel drive and hit the gas
some more cautious than others
some better navigators than others
Emotions weaken your resolution
but they help to keep you human
In this time of recession
we cannot lose sight of our goal
"work smarter, not harder" is a thing of the past
we now have to work smarter and harder
while trying to maintain a balance
between friends, family and happiness
balancing your priorities are never easy
but it has to be done and done by you
who else can ultimately be held accountable for you but you?
Everything in life is constantly being upgraded
why not do the same with you?
keep shedding bugs and inadequacies
until you're a better version of yourself
Love life, you were only given one
dont get stuck at the problems
find solutions
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Exhaling
It's never easy letting goKavon McKenzie
Even when you know it is what's best
There's this intolerable discomfort
Cuz your soul can't rest...
In peace rest the pieces...
Of your heart, which never ceases
....to love
The heart cannot not love
That's its reason for existence
The mind just cuts all communication channels
And that's our great escape
Our ingenuitive means of self preservation
But in solitude we recognise the gravity of the situation
The eerie silence is deafening
Even in a crowd, you still feel alone
All because of a loan you approved
Lending out your heart
....with no insurance
you have to accept the debt after they didn't do their part
Emotions run wild like a turbulent sea
Crashing against walls u built to hold it all inside
"She'll never see me cry"
"She'll never see me cry"
"I have too much pride"
There are no words to describe how you feel
And no matter how much you deny it, the tears remind you its real
We all live to love
Its love that makes me, me
I love to love but love don't love me
15/2/2009
Copyright 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
my purpose
I provide light to dark streets
For those who prowl at night
Making it more secure
For those who venture into my life
Why did the God of light
Choose to make me a simple streetlight?
I WANT TO BE A MOON
I wanna have stars in my room
The moon depends on the sun
The source of its power
I guess that accounts
For its modest demeanor
But at the same time
When full, it’s romantic
And for those who believe tales Of werewolves, tragic
It shows off on my kindred
When power is out
Gleaming its glory
Across the clouds
Fanatics leave shelters
In a quest to behold its radiance
Even the great MJ
Thinks the moon can dance
It’s exalted
It’s praised
I can’t even shine my light
With my head raised
But then sooner or later u have to realise your purpose
You have no control
Over what God wants you to be
Me? I’m tired of complaining
I’ve just got to be ME
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
For those who prowl at night
Making it more secure
For those who venture into my life
Why did the God of light
Choose to make me a simple streetlight?
I WANT TO BE A MOON
I wanna have stars in my room
The moon depends on the sun
The source of its power
I guess that accounts
For its modest demeanor
But at the same time
When full, it’s romantic
And for those who believe tales Of werewolves, tragic
It shows off on my kindred
When power is out
Gleaming its glory
Across the clouds
Fanatics leave shelters
In a quest to behold its radiance
Even the great MJ
Thinks the moon can dance
It’s exalted
It’s praised
I can’t even shine my light
With my head raised
But then sooner or later u have to realise your purpose
You have no control
Over what God wants you to be
Me? I’m tired of complaining
I’ve just got to be ME
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Broken
Like a broken clock
Tick tick ticking
No tock
31, 32, 31 again
I lost my purpose
I lost everything
I'm here stuck in a rut
But time doesn't stand still
The sun still rises and sets
People die, babies are born
My new shoes looks raggedly and worn
You'd think I travelled a million miles
Circled the earth a couple of times
But truth is, I'm stuck here on life's treadmill
And you know will happen if I don't keep runnin cuz the ground don't stand still
Life's a decathlon, injured and u have to compete anyway
but hey, look at the bright side
A broken clock is right twice everyday
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Tick tick ticking
No tock
31, 32, 31 again
I lost my purpose
I lost everything
I'm here stuck in a rut
But time doesn't stand still
The sun still rises and sets
People die, babies are born
My new shoes looks raggedly and worn
You'd think I travelled a million miles
Circled the earth a couple of times
But truth is, I'm stuck here on life's treadmill
And you know will happen if I don't keep runnin cuz the ground don't stand still
Life's a decathlon, injured and u have to compete anyway
but hey, look at the bright side
A broken clock is right twice everyday
Kavon McKenzie
Copyright 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
road rage
Ah bwoy (*hiss teeth*) traffic? And di sun so hot
Da light ya more often red than not
How come my lane nah move?
Hey bus bwoy, a weh yuh a try prove?
Di whole a oonu act like a oonu one late
Watch her a let thru everybody like stadium gate
Dat likkle whore, drive up di ol' car
Mi cell phone a ring;
Lawd, a di boss a call me enuh star
Raass, a so it late? but mi leff 2 hour ago
An' all now mi caan reach weh me a go
The Po-Po's up deh, oh.... dat's why.
Him come een like intersection, a ask leff or write
Beg yuh a bly nuh, mi waan come over
You see it tho, mi should a have a range rover
A bet dem would a give me di bly
Dutty johncrow, yuh want a shot inna yuh eye
Thank yuh darlin', she sweet eh?
oh shit, wind up di glass
A di same woman weh mi jus' tell bout her raass
Well di likkle whore nuh dat bad after all
What di hell? Thir-teen miss call?
A di boss keep on a call me
Let me thru Missa Officer, is a emergency
Wah di rass wrong wid dis fassyhole
Yeah man, bad drive me and almost end up inna di lightpole
Serve yuh right
Well... almost reach work
Weh me a go tell di boss?
Mi already late four time this week
But a nuh my fault
Mi wake up early, mi see traffic
So when mi wake up late, me nah panic
Nuh matter wah time mi leff, mi a go late anyway
Mi all a do overtime and dem nuh waan pay
Man a kill out dem self wid nowadays slavery
Den dem invent bare tax fi tek out a mi money
Me jus reach work an' already mi tired
Weh u seh Boss call me inna him office?
Yo a war if him ever tell mi those two little words....
...you're fired
Kavon McKenzie 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
jusListen
I'm scared
I'm lonely
No one understands
No one knows
No one sees, MY tears
hears, MY cries
You just see my smile
My disguise
My lies
Spoken from my pride
Insisting to hide
My hurt
My curse
My worst
A part of my body decays
I no longer look to God in praise
Now, it's more to relieve my frustration
Asking too many questions to mention
They all begin with why
Answers all seem like lies
Destined to comfort me
But I don't believe it
So I just wallow in my misery
I have a heart that bleeds
Cuz u chose not to love me
Cuz my grandmother died
cuz I got raped and I hid it all inside
Cuz I have AIDS
Cuz I have cancer
Cuz I'm an innocent man trapped behind these prison walls
Appealing and getting no answer
Cuz I hate what I see in the mirror every day
Cuz I end up being broke again the day after I get paid
Cuz I can't read or write
Cuz I got kicked out and I have to sleep in the park at night
Here I stand
Tired
Broken
I have so much to say
Please listen
11/1/09
I'm lonely
No one understands
No one knows
No one sees, MY tears
hears, MY cries
You just see my smile
My disguise
My lies
Spoken from my pride
Insisting to hide
My hurt
My curse
My worst
A part of my body decays
I no longer look to God in praise
Now, it's more to relieve my frustration
Asking too many questions to mention
They all begin with why
Answers all seem like lies
Destined to comfort me
But I don't believe it
So I just wallow in my misery
I have a heart that bleeds
Cuz u chose not to love me
Cuz my grandmother died
cuz I got raped and I hid it all inside
Cuz I have AIDS
Cuz I have cancer
Cuz I'm an innocent man trapped behind these prison walls
Appealing and getting no answer
Cuz I hate what I see in the mirror every day
Cuz I end up being broke again the day after I get paid
Cuz I can't read or write
Cuz I got kicked out and I have to sleep in the park at night
Here I stand
Tired
Broken
I have so much to say
Please listen
11/1/09
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