Paid in Full

retail can fail 

to be a proper portrayal 

of how the world should be 

we lose focus you and focus on me 

"this is what I want.." 

possessing it seems 

but see the real blessing 

is when we give to receive 

everything we have is given to bring

happiness to those who have nothing 

and that's when I real-ized  one thing 

right, teaching into students' lives 

is just what that requires 

a selfless step into into nur-tur-ing 

assisting on the mission 

learning with a vision 

every class is different 

but you know we gotta get it!

LOCKED... to a focused mind frame 

IN... to the reason I came  

To...  dreams to attain 

The... path's a blazed 

Journey...  don't worry bout a thing!

with all that I have I want them to see 

that unfinished works are revealed slowly

but the lessons have begun to take root surely 

for much trust lingered in that room early 

eager to consume hope to improve 

gone is doom 

we are way past that 

so far in fact 

that we react with 

an attitude to passion 

we are alive and fine! 

Wait I got caught up in the experience

see when I think about my students 

I have no fear but cheer for them

and they support me

the harvest is coming and we will all feast 

price doesn't matter no time to even ask

money isn't an issue when you receive the commands 

love you neighbor as your self 

and God with your whole self 

then you are paid with a grace that's felt 

and then you are made to embrace HIS wealth 

I am paid in full when and got a story to tell... 

you reap what you sow in a spiritual realm 

I'm a lucky COJO(1) cuz my kids did well!

The crossed the stage and not one of them fell. 

But if they did I'm here to help 

Work to serve... then you will learn 

there's no greater feeling of having purpose and worth

(1)COJO- companion on the journey

(this poem is dedicated to the Journey into Adult Faith Graduates of 2009)