Philmore Payne

Seattle, Washington

Birth place: Los Angeles, CA Raised: Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA; Education: High School drop out regretting. Retirement and age has given me the pleasure to pursue this new passion and love of creative expression. Daughters: Dreena, Cheryl, Voyce, Clarissa and Pam; Awards: merit certificate editors choice award; "There's an art to living and loving ways not yet known by my fellowman. "

Thought

Ever wonder why
so many of us in life
just can't
figure it out,
how to get along?

And people of all color
throughout this land,
our fellow man
can't get along?

Not knowing,
a fault of us all.

Are they not a reflection
of ourselves

I'm Different Than You

I don't think like you
And you don't think like me
You don't believe in things I believe
My love and respects are at odds
I'm different than you,
And just alike.

You don't look like me
I don't look like you
You don't love me often
As you use to
Our love and respects are at stake
I'm different than you,
And just alike.

I Want To Share

What should I do when I'm lonely
And you're not around to care
When needs are of loving,
This love I have for you
I want to share.

What can I do when inside I'm crying
No tears from my heart can one see.
I'm offering this love of plenty
To you with you, I want to share.

No longer shall you be lonely
Your love for me is rare
Your love your heart will be plenty
With thee too, . . . I want to share.