Life at the Bottom of the America that People Dream of, and other poems by American Writer, Leon Miller

Life at the Bottom of the America that People Dream of

I was born at the bottom of the America people dream of
They dream of transforming their reality into all they are hoping it could be
Believing that if they have the will
American opportunities will provide a way
And though I was born at the bottom
I too had hopes and dreams
But hardliners in my hood constantly warned
Better get my head out of the sky
To get the best of what America has to offer
You got to be strong enough to face reality for what it is
But, there were also elders who advised
Just let your inner voice be your guide
And, above all, always remain true to yourself
For it’s by knowledge of the self
That you will be able to withstand
The slights of those who try to make you feel small
Because of where you come from and their impression of what you are
And what you’re not
Yea, I grew up from the bottom
Experienced a reality oh so concrete
Taught how to get by
By keeping it real
Wise like the serpent
But inconspicuously discreet
I learned that life at the bottom has its drawbacks
But it also has its own rewards
If you stay true to the game
And learn to play the game for all its worth
So, I gradually began to realize the contentment that can be gained
By always staying true to who I am and where I’m from.

Experiencing what it is Like to Truly Make Love

What does it mean to truly make love

It is letting go to what feels right body, mind, and soul

The body because there is physical attraction, for sure

Mind, in that you believe this is right in every respect

Emotions because of the feelings you have about yourself and life

And soul because it opens you to the very depth of your being

Truly making love transforms the thrill of romance into a lasting serene ecstasy

As if you have entered a dream that nothing can disturb

Hoping this, that has begun, will have no end

It is understanding what beauty really is and means

Embracing in your arms what you have already taken into your heart

Day after day and night after night the feeling only deepens

And you experience happiness, joy, and pleasure in many different ways

Walking hand-in-hand by the sea

Candlelight dinners

Dancing to your favorite song

But with each variation there is the same delight

Variations are different ways to experiencing what true love feels like

Even during life’s coldest days

There is a warmth that the harsh things in life can never diminish

Until you realize that you are having a taste of heaven while living here on earth
Because once you start truly making true love the pleasure never stops!

MOTHER: Her Life Giving and Nourishing Power

Mother represents the power of a love that is strong enough to give birth to life

At birth, life’s first impulse is to cling to its life-giving source

For nourishment and growth depend on the care and love that she alone provides

By her nurturing care—each and every morning, noon and night—life is sustained

It is her love that infuses life with the power to grow

Until (like the flowers of summer) what she gave birth to comes to full bloom

And full growth makes more fully evident the significance of what she gives

The fullness of years brings a clearer realization that life is the manifestation of her love and care

Thus, when thinking about the gift of life, Mother takes on a deeper meaning

The food we eat, the beverage we drink, what nourishes life and sparks growth are connected with Mother’s loving care

Even in the fullness of years, there is still a sense of her regenerative power

At every stage of life there is a perpetual connection to the source that gave it birth

In giving birth to, nurturing, sustaining, and regenerating life, Mother personifies the creative power of life.