No drinks, no drugs, I got all that out my system. Daily I reflect on my choices, trying to escape this mental prison. Making deposits into my spiritual bank, creating good karma for myself, I've earned my rank. I'm not talking about Street credit, I love em all like K Michelle, gold diggers forget it. They try to use me, yet a real nigga like me you can't use me up. Cuz Jesus is my portion and daily he fills my cup. My relationship with God and myself is what matters the most to me. Not no carlo rossi, weed, coke or old e. Cuz real shit I'm out here on a grind, staying sober and sober minded one day at a time. No more locked doors, baby I did my time. Elevation, dedication, self knowledge and determination. Single as fuck with a lot of masterbation. I'm out here living good, eating good getting money and shining bright. Making bags in my sleep sometimes I work all night. Investing in myself and others with good energy and vibes. Stay down with my A1 day 1 Missy cuz for her I'll ride. I'm her goon for sure can't no one compare. She had my back through it all, 10 toes down she still there. I can't forget about my Dogg Lisa aka Chocolate 216. She been there since shit was thin and still around when shit got thick. I love who love me and I pray for the rest. Just like my daddy when I die tell the people I did my best. I'm one of a kind, a real one let's make that shit clear. Since birth I spoke the truth and my words be sincere. I rather die than lie they don't make em like me. Laverne T Craft big Dogg a true OG.

Damn this Vibe heavy I can feel it in the pits of my soul you've been all on my brain. Been knowing you for 20 years and just found out your real name. Just a sight of your smile brings my heart joy and laughter. It's not just a lustful situation with you I want to see what comes after. Yes I want to make your bed rock and I want to see what it do when our feet hit the floor. You got the type of love I will reciprocate and love you down to my core. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself or get to attached. Something is telling me that you may be my perfect match. We agreed to see where it goes and take things one day at a time. You and I are like diamonds wherever we go we shine. I'm not commanded or demanded I want to be chose too. Thugs need love I want to be a better me for me and you. You got some good ass energy and you already know from me it's reciprocated. On the event we do get together a lot of m************ gone hate it. Girl you got it for sure and you the s*** in my eyes. I'm glad you're a part of my life journey and you just might be the prize. The way you living and loving yourself brings me so much hope. Giving me so much inspiration yeah that s*** is so dope. I'm a real n**** so I give credit when credit is due. A Independent woman like you is the type I'm willing to pursue. Right now I'm blocking out all distractions. I ain't just talking a good game I'm going to show you by my actions. You desire touch compliments hugs and conversation. Allow me to be the one to make the ultimate donation. We both search for real love all of our lives. I'm on some unconditional s*** that thrives. I pray my search is over don't have to leave my options open. I could do magic baby let me hit you with this potion.

No longer am I running around creeping as my knowledge self and self-love deepens. Doing my best not to be a slave to my flesh it's a part of me that lust weakens. I'm clean and sober yet what am I using when I'm not using. Craving attention and affection getting rid of selfishness and not abusing Nothing or no one I will continue to watch my motives and keep all my attentions pure Becoming a better version of myself for that alone there's no cure. Just growing and glowing shining and grinding embracing my journey of healing. Changing my ways totally no longer robbing cheating or stealing. Real talk true story is by God's grace and mercy I'm still alive. I was made in his image so on a daily basis I strive Not for perfection but protection against who I used to be. Good side bad side who stands before you is the real me. Not ducking and hiding showing up and providing for me and mines no doubt. Not just existing I'm living accepting what the real me is about. God first me family and hard work everyone and everything else is a blessing. No longer worried or stressing I think I'm learning my life lessons. Because the thing is we never fail at times we just have to repeat Life don't come with do-overs so for me it's that deep Repeated drug cycles and jail cells kept me enslaved for years Now I'm breaking every chain and overcoming my fears I don't want to be a sad story I want to cry joyful tears Earned my family and friends trust back and making amends as needed Victory is mine's and I'll be damned if I get defeated I sold myself short too many times I'm claiming it I'm going to get what's mines I don't compete or compare myself to no one I'm moving at my own pace I'm staying in my own lane and I know my place It's hard out here just like hustle and Flow Showing much love and respect to all until it's my time to go. Laverne T. Craft

I fall with the leaves off the tree I fall from the sky like the rain drops I cover the ground like a blanket of snow I move swiftly, just like when the wind blows Fresh from the earth, I evolve I follow you like the shadow of the sun Look behind you. I'm bright like the moon something that sits high near the clouds, I dare not hide I'm like the camera in your phone The reflection is different So don't you stare. It's just something about falling and getting backup putting yourself together becoming one The fact is, this is what life does to us Win, lose, or draw Just don't quit Don't give up D.H Thanks 5/4/26 P.S. Need a title whose helping ?

Let's not forget to drop a small poem today Whatever comes to mind let your words play And don't forget to pray @Jason Strickland has some things to deal with I will let him tell everyone about it