Passion for the Soul
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“I Lied” “Dedicated to the most beautiful woman ever, my grandmother, Annie Gunnings” -15 Jan 07- Through my window older kids were playing football; And Momma told me not to go outside. But I was young and didn’t see the danger; They roughed me up so much I cried. I sneaked backed in with bruises and a broken arm; And when Momma asked me how I did it…I lied. She said son I know you want to be a hero; But your life means so much more to Me than your pride. And when you’re grown and gone you’re going to face the devil; I hope you learn, sometimes you’ve got to step aside. I hugged my Momma and said I would never leave Her; She looked and smiled because She knew… I lied. I joined the Navy during the wars to feed my ego; I had to go and fight the great battles outside. Momma said son why you’re going off to leave Me; And as She held me tightly in Her arms She cried. I told Her I’d be coming back to Her soon; But deep inside I felt ashamed because I knew… I lied. After 18 long years I came back home a hero; Shiny medals, honored decorations and so much pride. But Momma wasn’t there in Her favorite rocking chair; The worse had happened for She had died. I grew full of pain and quickly my heart sickened; Cause I once told Her I would see Her soon…I lied. Now I spend days and nights sitting by the window; And since She left me, at times I’m afraid to go outside. I pray to GOD to bring Her back home to me; HE never answers as HE places me aside. And so I’ll tell you with the loved ones in your life; Never leave them alone but most of all…Don’t lie. /Darius/ “All the good I am and I strive to be, I owe to my Angel-Mom; my dear Grandmother…my Momma.” Dec.27,1926-Feb.5,2004
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Passion for the Soul is a collection of poems written over a period of several years and expressing the emotional ups and downs of author Darius Wallace’s life. He began writing poetry as a way to cope with the heartache and pain of his life. His grandmother, whom he lovingly calls “mah,” provided him with a soft, gentle, and loving side, which is revealed in his writings.
His inspiring poetry reveals his true passion for every soul as he conveys his love for mankind. He explores sadness and pain as uttered in “Confused,” as well as expresses a hope for love in “Beauty of a Princess,” all while displaying true, raw emotions in his verses.
She said son I know you want to be a hero; But your life means so much more to Me than your pride. And when you’re grown and gone you’re going to face the devil; I hope you learn, sometimes you’ve got to step aside. I hugged my Momma and said I would never leave Her; She looked and smiled because She knew
…About the Author
Darius Wallace was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, and was raised by his grandmother. Taking her advice, he joined the navy and started a family at a young age. To cope with the pain of a later divorce, he wrote. Today Darius is remarried; although he lives overseas, he still considers North Carolina home.