A Message to Self: This book is a long time coming, after writing several poems, after publishers several poems, I am glad finally to go back to my lifelong dream of publishing. Seeing words in print is the biggest high to me. Back when the journey began in 1999, it actually began in 1982 when on a ribbon typewriter I created the “neighborhood news”. Print media is far better and satisfying than online because it’s vintage. Mentally Bound, Determined by Grace is important because it defines where my pen has been for the past seven years. It’s not about the applause, it’s not about the open mic circuit, it’s as Ramsey RIP brother) used to say…it’s about the core. The core of myself is my spirit, a spirit that possesses many gifts, one of which is inspiration through the written word. If no one sees anything I write again, I can at least say I inspired myself. God has given me six reasons at least to be inspired, I must always remember that whenever I have a job to do. This is a milestone, that MUST turn into a mountain stone, in the manifestation of my writing, That’s the bottom line cause, I said so.
Sincerely, Lyrically, Spiritually
Martin A. Bryant
All content of this book were conceptualized originally from the mind and soul of Martin A. Bryant. All poems have been copy-written, from 2005-to the present. Any permission to copy or duplicate must be agreed upon by the author for Black Prism Publishing For any questions, comments, or request mart@bryanthology.com © 2010 M.A.B.