one reason why i feel like everythangs ‘gon be alright . . .

my son
i love him through and through
he is
my joy
my redemption
my friendly reminder that it’s not “all about me”
he is
in some ways my teacher
and other ways my pupil
always testing my knowledge and skills
he is also
a lawyer
a spy
the reason for spur of the moment, untimely, teachers conferences
the worker of my last damn nerve
the maker of dishes he don’t like to wash
the nickeler and dimer of the dame dizzles pocket book
moody
complex
smarter than most of the men i’ve dated
&
‘crafty’ (gotta get up pretty early in the morning and keep your eyes peeled when “junior dizzle” is concerned)

that is why . . .
i welcome all forms of positive reinforcement and assistance

i we have been fortunate enough to find a tremendous amount of love a support from the following community movement — “YO! The Movement” that is . . .
the young men and women you see featured (in the clip below) are all active mentors in my sons life.
i feel relieved and blessed to see my son enjoying himself, learning, building and moving down a path of social and political enlightenment.
makes me feel like i’m doing at least one thing right.
ya know?

like i’ve said before, it aint easy preparing another person for the world . . . especially alone.

Thank you YO! Thank you sooooo much for playing your position in the community and taking my son under your wing.

Hit ‘em up! Send money! Donate your time! Collaborate!

YO! The Movement
The Twin Cities Hip Hop Festival