Stacy P. Law Jersey City, New Jersey

Stacy was born one of 12 children to Joseph and Earnestine Law, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina. She is the mother of two, Malik and Jaquaya Robertson. She has been writing poems since sixth grade, where she first discovered her talent. She has received Honorable Mention Certificates for two of her other poems. She has received numerous awards, including Valedictorian, Dean's List, Honor Roll, Credit Roll, and Spelling Bee Certificates. Stacy writes, directs, and sometimes performs in community Fashion and Talent shows, which she has been involved with since she was 13 years of age. She is an active member of St. John's Baptist Church in Jersey City, New Jersey.

A Special Prayer I said a prayer for you last night I prayed to my father above I asked Him to protect and strenghthen you by showering you with His love I asked Him to hold your hand for I knew I couldn't be there "Stay by her side, comfort her, Lord Please show her that we do care!" Things don't always happen as we plan it's not always easy to understand It's always important to keep the faith you sometimes feel defeated, do worry, just pray All of God's children are certainly blessed stumbling blocks we encounter are parts of His test No matter how long and lonely the road Prayer is the instrument that calms the soul

The Lord is My Shepherd... Our Father wherever Thou be open mine eyes so that I may see A stronger prayer nowhere to be found help keep my family out of the ground Lead us into that eternal peace when death knocks on my door, eternal sleep The bind that bound us is threatened still help keep it bound, let it be your will A family of strength we came this far if we have to depart let it be near your star When I drop to my knees, my head bowed low this comes to mind, "you reap what you sow" Imminent danger lurking at our door the burden is heavy, How much more? My faith won't wither, my head held high my eyes look upward, "paradise in the sky" My burden gets light, the way is clear The Lord is my shepherd, whom shall I fear?

A Special Mother If I searched this world from one end to the other No matter how I tried I'd never find another Who means as much to me as my dear mother When I'm feeling weak, helping me to be strong Standing by my side, encouraging me to go on Telling me it's best to never do wrong These words of wisdom she never fails to say Just try to live your life day by precious day "don't ever follow, always try to lead always give, selfishness is greed walk straight, don't go astray when you feel you can't, remember to pray count your blessings for they do grow you always reap whatever you sow" Truly one of God's children, and angel from above he sent you to this earth to spread His true love All the thanks in the world just wouldn't be enough To thank the Lord for sending me someone who means so much

All poems Copyright © 1996 Stacy P. Law. All rights reserved.