Self Love

In the rhythm, 

I found strength,

In the beats, 

I felt my heart

Pounding strongly against my chest,

Listening to words that ease the rest

As the rest of my body begins to calm

As the rastafarian rhythm 

Continues on

The teachings of the man 

Blessing everyone with soulful music on land,

Who tried to get people to understand 

What life is meant to be,

To not be of this world, 

To ultimatley not be dammned

Worrying is a foolish thing to do,

Your energy is precious, 

Spend it only on the righteous like the wise men do 

"Don't worry, be happy" 

As the dreadlocks wave, 

When I listen attentively, 

I picture the smile on his face

When the peace overcame the fears,

And the doubts drowned in tears,

Bob Marley was the angel 

Who mentored me through my younger years

A soul so carefree,

Full of love, hope, and humanity 

Marley became apart of me

His teachings drive and motivate me

To be the woman that I am meant to be 

No fears. No worries. Just to "be" 

Exist in a world where for the longest, 

I failed to see

That the only obstacle I was up against,

Was the reflection staring back at me.

Only now do I know,

Peace and love wholeheartedly

And I am forever grateful of the mentor he chose to be.