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BLACK SKIN: Growing up as a child I thought it made me inferior, I thought it made me less of a person, It made me feel like a burden, When your a child you become what other people think of you, When the whole world thinks your inferior you actually start to think it to, For a young kid growing up this is very painful and confusing, As I got older I stopped listening to the rest of the world and started to gain knowledge for myself, Most people don't know so I figured I'd be the one to start telling them, I have black skin because of a hormone called melanin, This element is found all through out nature and the universe, My skin use to make me feel alone, Now I understand and realize the whole entire universe is my home, So all the negativity about black skin to me no longer matters, Because now I know I come from the divine order of nature and universal matter.

"Thoughts of a Pure Mind" is a down to earth metaphysical literary experience. You are invited to embark on a journey deep into your own thoughts and emotions. You will learn the tremendous power in your own thoughts. "Thoughts of a Pure Mind" will in each chapter, help you to explore another emotion, perception or mental challenge. You will develop a stronger sense of control and clarification. You will experience a clearing of misconceptions to reveal your own pure thoughts. Here is where you will develop a greater sense of empowerment. Your mental empowerment will strongly influence your confidence at work, in relationships, at school, during competitions, and in life. Get your copy today to start discovering your mind power - one page at a time. .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget img { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget a { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0; color: #660; text-decoration: none; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget a:visted { color: #660; text-decoration: none; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget a:hover { color: #660; text-decoration: underline !important; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget p { margin: 0 0 .5em !important; padding: 0; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink { display: block; width: 150px; margin: 10px auto 0 !important; padding: 0px 5px !important; text-align: center; line-height: 1.8em; color: #222; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #6A6454; border-radius: 5px; font-family:arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; background-image:url(https://www.goodreads.com/images/layo... background-repeat: repeat-x; background-color:#BBB596; outline: 0; white-space: nowrap; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink:hover { background-image:url(https://www.goodreads.com/images/layo... color: black; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; } Goodreads Book Giveaway Thoughts of a Pure Mind by Calvin Bland

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I'm just being honest, Tomorrow's not promised, Hope I'm on God's list, To elevate from the mosh pit, But the Devil holds me hostage, I hold the key but he's the locksmith, Time waste as the Clock ticks, Now watch my thoughts shift, From pure to toxic, Losing my logic, Isn't the object, To escape these false prophets? Tomorrow might never come, So live like there's no tomorrow, Never hold in your sorrow, Can't get minutes back because time can't be borrowed, Push fear to the side, Just because you're living doesn't mean you're alive, In their cars is the only time most people have drive, Which means they're not driven, Anything you want in life is taken not given.

The pure thought campaign is a movement of the people. With the pure thought campaign people will strive to become the individual their meant to be. With the book thoughts of a pure mind,pure thought poetry contest,and overall campaign the movement will be strong. The pure thought campaign will allow people to gain power within themselves. The pure thought campaign will give individuals the power to become the person they're meant to be. In today’s society we never truly reach our true potential the potential to become great. There’s greatness within us all greatness we don’t even realize we possess. The pure thought campaign will help to bring out the power within us all. Does it feel like everything has a grip or power over you? Is school getting the best of you? Is life getting the best of you? With pure thoughts you can gain power over any situation. Gain power over school,your job,and any relationship. Gain power and take back your life and become the person you're meant to be. Join the pure thought campaign and become the person you were always meant to be. Thoughts of a pure mind is a book that will inspire people. I wrote the book to give people a little glimmer of hope. Life sometimes has us feeling down and alone,Thoughts of a pure mind will show people their not alone. Thoughts of a pure mind can help us grow as people and human beings. The book is designed to uplift our minds and spirits. Some of the concepts might be considered radical but in today’s world radical change has to take place. The old ways haven’t worked and Thoughts of a pure mind will bring forth new change. GAIN POWER OVER ANYTHING AND ANYONE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS!!!! JOIN THE CAMPAIGN AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL @ ablandboys.com

Why hate those who follow their hearts? Why do you tear them apart? Is it jealousy? Because they chose to lead, While most choose to follow, It's a tough pill to swallow, Working your nine to five, Looking for a way to survive, No desire to thrive, Complacent, With being trapped in the matrix, So they hate on greatness, That's more than foul it's flagrant, So much hate in their bodies, Make too much money and it must be the illuminati, They should find a new hobby, And live out their dreams, Follow your heart and money is a perk it brings, Get rid of your low self esteem, Have confidence to follow your dreams, Becoming great is closer than it seems.

Become heroic, And go for it, The outcome will be historic, Negativity ignore it, Don't even absorb it, Fly pass the clouds into orbit, Shine bright, In the lime light, When the times right, Get your mind right, Avoid terror, Believe in the one in the mirror, You're God's gift, Even if you're jobless, Or raised in the projects, We're just objects, In Gods optics, Born prophets, Born to make a profit, Off of our logic, Believe in yourself and become astonished, In what you can accomplish.

Blinded vision, A mind in prison, Times we live in, Signs are given, Shine like a prism, Minds void of wisdom, Searching for it, Working towards it, Reach the Forbes list, Build your fortress, Drive new porches, Never forfeit, Avoid walking corpses, Their thoughts are morbid, Their lives are horrid, Gain control, Of your brain and soul, To maintain your goals, Bring luggage because life's a trip, Everything will get better once you get a grip.

Have you ever been high off Oxy, With your mind racing at top speed, Stumbling because of knock knees, What if love causes pain, And drugs keep you sane, And take you to a happy place, Tired of looking at your own crappy face, When drugs give you a burst of energy, When the mirror becomes your worst enemy, Trying to quench your thirst for synergy, But you choose the wrong vices, Not sure what the meaning of life is, When waking up becomes pointless, So you make sure another joints lit, Just to get you through the day, Wishing you could move away, Almost makes you lose your faith, Not realizing only you can choose your fate, With life have you become annoyed, Using drugs just to fill in the void.

When I pull Her strings, She starts to sing, So much joy she brings, Her body has beautiful curves, I seduce her with words, She electrifies my nerves, Together we make beautiful music, Forever connected through music, The way I stroke, Makes her hit the highest of notes, She's rejuvenated me with hope, She's so heavenly, I'll cross the seven seas, Just to hear her melodies, She loves when I hit every chord, Notes that come straight from the lord, And connect with my core, Life use to be a nuisance, This gift I never want to lose it, Ever wonder what life would be like without music?

I want to be bigger than life itself, I remember when I didn't even like myself, I even use to spite myself, I use to despise myself, Now I surprise myself, On how I can rise from Hell, Fighting the deepest depression, With the weakest aggression, A poetic Gandhi, Avoiding the zombies, Keep your eye on the mark, And follow your heart, Never swim with the sharks, Their rip you apart, All become big on both coast, All become bigger than most, As my words expand beyond the cosmos, Open your mind and free yourself, Never mislead yourself, You can become bigger than life just believe in yourself.