My Thoughts and Inspirations

<This is a relfection of my feelings of how I perceive love for the person that I am with and for the whole world. I would like for the individual to be able to look within themselves and see the beauty of the world if we take it upon ourselves to not only love our love ones but the world as one one and not as individuals</p><p>I currently reside in Lathrop Ca with my wife and children. I was born in New Orleans LA July 20 1966 to Lena Mae Griffin and Harris Elmore. I am the seventh of eight children whom are as different as night and day. We moved to Oakland CA when i was about 5 yrs old. Most of my life was spent in Oakland and Berkeley where I was considered exceptional and gifted. I was later introduce to Mrs. Jenkins a high school teacher who thought it best to challenge me by asking me to write a poem for Black History month. Later that turned into editing the school newspaper whereas I was the journalist photographer sportswriter and any other position needed to produce the paper. She also put on a play Raisin in the Sun in which I enjoyed due to the fact I was a very sheltered person and it allowed others to see another side of me. Throughout the years I have entered poetry contest and passed around my writings on the street and now I feel the need to share my thoughts and ideas with everyone else. Hope you enjoy and appreciate what I have to offer.</p><p><b>God bless and be safe.</b></p>