Stolen Excerpts: Words, Thoughts & Phrases

By Jamiar Tucker

First and foremost giving all praises and honor to God for sustaining me and allowing me to express myself through words, thoughts and phrases. For those that are close to me you know that I have been writing poetry for quite some time and have talked about writing a poetry book for some time. Initially it was more talk than action plus I thought would ever become reality. But as the years went by and I started accumulating a small collection of poems I deemed worthy enough to share with others outside my inner circle the thought began to seem more realistic.
So I initially started drafting the book back in 2005 with the help of my Aunt Vanessa. I was still re-writing many of the poems since initially they were written in Ebonics style, you know da for the, cause instead of because. So there was some initial editing that was taking place. Then of course lifes trials and tribulation decided to intervene and press the pause button. Distractions came from every direction and I just could not devote quality time to the book. Meanwhile, my Aunt was working hard on the book cover and formatting the 1st draft of the poems I sent her. Things started to pick back up around the time I got married. Whether it was divine inspiration or my wifes intervention but either way I started working on the book again. This was late 2007 and things were looking good for a summer of 2008 release.
Then once again a setback occurred, I found out my aunt had been battling cancer. Believe me when I tell you the poem book was the last thing on my mind. Its funny how mortality can restructure and reprioritize your entire program and what you deem important. After a year and a half of battling cancer my Aunt passed away on November 5th, 2009 five days before the birth of my daughter. Talk about a trying time; I attended the funeral 2 days after my daughters birth with my wife and child still in the hospital. A myriad of emotions dancing around in my head but as fate would have it poetry brought stability back to my spirit. I wrote several poems over the next couple of weeks that eased my spirit.
So fast forward to the spring of 2010 and my beautiful wife finally said enough procrastination, this book is getting published and you have 3 months to make it happen. She found an online publishing company and made the initial contact. So it seems that it was destiny that I met her, married her and she forced me to get moving on this book

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 22, 2011
• ISBN: 9781456768133

Jamiar Tucker

Jamiar Tucker was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. He is the oldest of three siblings. Jamiar attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute then Morgan State University where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He later attended Johns Hopkins University where he received his MSEE. Jamiar began writing in high school as an outlet from his rigorous academic schedule. Jamiar continued his writing while in college and afterwards. Jamiar published a single poem called “Street Folks” in 2002 in a book of poems from various artists. He began writing seriously in 2003 and composed over 100 poems. These poems ranged in subject matter from love and life’s turmoil to politics and religion. Jamiar is happily married with two children and lives in Maryland. “Stolen Excepts: Words, Thoughts and Phrases” is his first poetry book being released with more to follow.

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Table of Contents

Preface & Acknowledgements

Introduction

Beauty

Black Queen (revised)

Brand New Love

Definition of a Man

Desire

Destiny Abound

Essence of Love

Imaginary Love

Infinite Possibilities

L.O.V.E

Lady

Ms. Mocha Lady

Nelia Bean

New eyes

Pure Love

Simple Pleasures

Time for Love

Women of Value

Human Mortality –

Contemplation of Life

Divine Intervention

I AM

If I Die Before I Wake

Just As I Am

Last Days

Life: A Question from MJ

Lost Hope

Mission Aborted

Next Lifetime

Permissivity

Righteous Path

Tragedy of Life

Domestic Disorder –

Trials of a Nation

Freedom Ain’t Free

Lost Souls in AMERIKKKA

Political HyPACrisy

Revolution is Here

S.B.M. – Single Black Mothers

State of Emergency

Street Folks

The Oppressors Smile

The Unreal-Lies

Unlawful Entry

Absurd Thoughts –

Random Thoughts of the Mind

09 is Mine

Bitter Sweet

Cosmic Traveler

Cosmic Traveler 2

East Bay Girl

Feminine Side of You

Junior Gent

Respect Mine

Favorites

Outro

Preface & Acknowledgements

Giving all praises and honor to God Almighty for blessing and sustaining me. I thank God for wisdom and guidance in all that I do. Although conflicted at times I thank Him for allowing me to express myself through words.

This book is dedicated to the LADY that came and brought sunshine into my overcast life. Thank you first and foremost for your friendship, support and love. Remember between you and me, it will always be Real Love, put my soul on it…

To my Parents, thank you for all your support, love and guidance. Thank you for being an example by your actions more than your words. Anyone can tell you how to live right but showing me means so much more. I love you tremendously.

To my brothers, Khary and Mikel, I pray that you will continue to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I pray that your dreams and aspirations are surpassed 10-fold.

To my son, Nicholas, I know you have great things in your future. All you have to do is FOCUS, young man. Keep it moving space cowboy. To my daughter, Janelia Elise, know that Daddy loves you immensely. You are my precious angel.

To my friends and loved ones, thank you just for bringing a smile to my life. Thank you for accepting me with all my faults and flaws. Thanks to Roy, Babatunde and Tonja for holding me down and keeping me grounded throughout the many years. Much respect, I love you guys.

Thanks to the Hawthorne-Carrethers and Lancelin family for combining your DNA and sending me, Ms. Lady. Much Love, keep holding TX down….

To the Busta that broke into my house and stole my computer that had my poems and movie script, you merely delayed my words from reaching the masses. I pray my disdain for you subsides before we meet on the other side, Respect Mine…

Thanks to my cousin, Keri Hickey aka MsJadedBrown, for her contributed poems. Looking forward to your 1st release cuz…

Last but certainly not least, special thanks to my Aunt Vanessa for helping me put this project together. Much love auntie, till I see you again on the other side…

Thanks to Openfacemarketing.com for cover design…

Introduction

First and foremost giving all praises and honor to God for sustaining me and allowing me to express myself through words, thoughts and phrases. For those that are close to me you know that I have been writing poetry for quite some time and have talked about writing a poetry book for some time. Initially it was more talk than action plus I thought would ever become reality. But as the years went by and I started accumulating a small collection of poems I deemed worthy enough to share with others outside my inner circle the thought began to seem more realistic.

So I initially started drafting the book back in 2005 with the help of my Aunt Vanessa. I was still re-writing many of the poems since initially they were written in Ebonics style, you know da for the, cause instead of because. So there was some initial editing that was taking place. Then of course life’s trials and tribulation decided to intervene and press the pause