I AM ME...
You have so many things to say right now... So many things to say... Short in stature, as I enter your presence I'm 6 ft tall... You blame it my on over fed ego... But I say you've simply seen the reflection of a spirit filled by the power of God... I've never seen a lion apologize for being the king of the jungle, and I've yet to have seen a snake deny his nature ability to slide a cross the ground as if he is one with the earth.. God has given me full permission to be me.. I am... And you have some much to say... When I presented a perfect smile to protect you all from a fury of tears... God whispered in my ear... He poured the love of a mother into my heart.... And I've grown... I won't be apologetic for being me... If my presence stirs emotions within your spirit and you feel any other way but happiness for me.... Revisit your spirit.. Search your soul.. And ask God for permission to blaze your own path... Ask God for the ability to study yourself... This is the fastest way to grow closer to him... Those that stand-out do so by being themselves. Those that want to stand-out, by fitting-in, simply fit in at the end... But God created every single person in the world different.. But you have so much to say... I AM TERRY...
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Have you no respect?
Remove your voice from my ears and the palm's of your hands from my neck. In that box, I won't fit. Can't you see? What I am made of is more much than what you think. I don't dream anymore, I create goals and go get. My spirit is like water. Yet, you have no respect. Remove your lies from my heart, and your conforming ways from my spirit. That box is to small. I will not fit. You constantly tell me what to look like, and the parts of me I must forget. I've displaced hate, now look at what I've become. So many pointing fingers but not realizing. You are the one. Your attention is paid towards what I drive and not towards what drives me. Though I will give my life for you. You have no respect. The truth is I am a true Daytonian at heart. Born and raised in the Cornell Heights, Dayton View, and College Hill neighborhoods. I am currently a resident and officer assigned to the neighborhoods listed above. As a youth I have personally witnessed and been involved in incidents involving gun violence. I made some bad decisions as a youth in which I owned and now I have first hand experience on both sides of the badge and the court room.
I have the utmost respect for any and all individuals DOING something positive for their community. I must say after living in Dayton for 36 years and now approaching my 4th year as a Dayton Police Officer, I have a view and perspective that no on else in this city or department has. I can count on one hand how many times a local community leader has asked me what have I learned, and what should be done to address gun violence and death in our community. On the other hand I can think of hundreds of incidents where community leaders have totally discredited my perspective, and told me I have no clue what is going on in our community. I've been told I am competing for power and the spot light. I have been told by individuals with no criminal or law enforcement experience exactly what I need to do to serve this community in a more effective manner. I have been told since I am a black officer and was involved in community service before I became an officer, then my on duty and off duty contributions towards our city are in no way a reflection of the Dayton Police Department. Despite what you say or do... Every time I put on a uniform, deliver free coats, hats, shoes, clothes, and food to children I have not given life to, but seem to father. Every time I've place my life in harms way on and off duty. Every time I've reached into my pocket to fund a community service event. Every time I worked 14 hours and stopped over a citizen's house to let your son play with the lights and sirens in my cruiser. Every time I had a moment to realize how close I could have been to not being at all. Every time I've received an award, award, and an award for exemplary performance. Every time I invest my life, it's for you. DAYTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS VERY SUPPORTIVE IN MY ENDEAVORS. The universe is infinite; my knowledge is limited. Once I realized my existence is but a small stroke of the master creator's brush, the easier it has been to embrace how important my dominion is. This led me to a very humbling position of realizing how much more important you are, to the artist and every other stroke of the brush.
When was the last time you tried something for the first time? If more people would take a look in the mirror and truly interrogate, criticize, and understand the image cast before them, this world would be filled with responsible accountable creations of God. No matter what religion, race, or creed, there's only one creator. Inside of us all is power, influence, and authority. But most of us give it all away when we placed the blame on someone or something or than that image be blindly see but always cast. Most obstacle and hardship are with in our control. There are very few that are not! I ask that we all reach deep into our hearts and use the power of Love. Love one another! Stand up and operate out of Love and nothing will stop you. The only thing that matters in life is what you do in the present moment. How you treat others? What will you do to impact this world you were given? How will you be remembered? Nothing but Love for you all!! God Bless!
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About terry
I am the co-founder of The Unit (est. 2009) which focuses on building long-term relationships necessary to sustain a productive and proactive community. I am also a Dayton city police officer. press
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