Escape into Life

this is a book of stories and poetry
about my life
my beliefs
and about my actions
I also have a recorded version of this book
and in that version
in the middle of the recording
the talking and the drumming fades to
one minute of silence
the idea was to slowly stop and reflect
so if you disagree
or even if you agree with me
take a little time
stop and reflect on life
and whatever little change you can make
make it
because the world is changing
i certainly hope my stories and poetry
in some small way will remind you of your possibilities
will assist you in revealing the meaning of your life
and help you find a way of escape
not a running away from
but a form of securing a key for total fulfillment
one of my many metaphors for life is
a game of cards
you have no choice of the cards you're dealt
but by god
you better learn to play
play your best game
and enjoy yourself while yuh playing