KVI Poetry Archive
ILLUMINATE
A poem about illumination, resilience, identity, faith, and the power of words. Read more about Poetress Maddam X in our C.A.P.S. Contributor of the Year feature.
Stanza One
Let me Illuminate your mind with this ride
Never be too afraid to step outside
When darkness arises please don’t let it crowd you.
Illuminate your mind.
You’re intuitions are true
Illusions are real
Nothing is the same.
But since my mind wanna play?
Allow me to show you how my illumination slays
Stanza Two
Ya See I’m not for the east or the west.
I represent my people.
Through the challenges
Through every test
Coming all da way from the south.
So listen closely
I’m not just running my mouth
Stanza Three
I don’t have to be careful with how I write
Or how I speak
What I say is for the strong.
Not for the weak
I take the long route because I choose to.
Pay attention to the Game
Bust through the Clouds
I thought I warned you.
Stanza Four
My pen will illuminate the heart
Mind and soul.
My Father in Heaven?
His love is worth more than Gold.
Staying true to the Game.
That’s why he saved me.
Illuminate my heart.
Forever praise thee.
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