Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root The Outlaw The cross is cocked and loaded the hammer pulled back full Nails in the chamber ready to pierce me slow Trigger finger getting itchy The safety can no longer… Read More ›
Christian
Le Me See
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root Le Me See Let the light in cause I can’t see Darkened sight is blinding me Feeling sluggish, Let me go Demon hands are getting close King’s ransom to save my… Read More ›
Just out of Reach
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root Just out of Reach Have I slid into reverse? Have I received another curse? It seems like you were just there, but that was long ago. You’re in front of me… Read More ›
I Gave My Fate Away
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root I Gave My Fate Away I have walked dark roads that lead to nowhere I know how to get there now by heart I was only looking to get to somewhere… Read More ›
I Am the Light
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root I Am the Light I am lambent life breath Breathed into all creation The light of men and the dreams of the saints The Lucidity of open mindedness The outstretched arm… Read More ›
I Am Darkness
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root I Am Darkness I creep quietly into your mind The ink splotch in your cerebellum Numbing the light sensory of your thought And in your brainstem inject my venom I strangle… Read More ›
Passing the Plate
Excerpt from “CrossRhodes” by Author Lindsey F. Rhodes Passing the Plate Dressed to the nines in the finest attire Belted out spirituals to take you higher Jumping and stomping until you perspire Singing a sing-a-long with the choir Giving testimonials… Read More ›
Holiness
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root Holiness God does not snicker at our little jokes or laugh at the falling and tripping of others. He doesn’t get wasted for a good time or to escape the harsh… Read More ›
Letter to the Devil
Excerpt from our book “Unleashed” Letter to the Devil I will not burn tho I walk through the fires I will not be blown tho I stand in the storms I will not drown in my own desire I will… Read More ›
Heaven Can’t be Heaven without You
Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root Heaven Can’t be Heaven without You Heaven sounds pretty good from what I’ve read With pearly gates and gold roads A kingdom of the living dead But, I can’t wait to… Read More ›