My Journey With Six Pharaohs (a poetic tribute to my fraternity line brothers)

My Journey With Six Pharaohs is a poetic tribute from As I Look, a collection of poems about self and social re-creation by Mark Anthony Thomas. Released in 2000, on his 21st birthday, the book includes poems written as a teenager.

Spring 1998 - Zeta Pi Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - University o Georgia.

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My Journey With Six Pharaohs

The first Pharaoh. The ace, the rock.
His name is me.
The one they said everyone would see,
The first point of the line,
Shortest, but the mastermind.

Had the heart to stick to the fight,
And gain the strength to lead more, and more each night.

On his journey with six Pharaohs,
He kept his head and pushed ahead.
“When the flames of death burned down,
And the smoke cleared away
There stood seven new Pharaohs,
That were in it to stay”

Pharaoh number two,
Wise, let me reprise, when i need help,
He was there. When I was down,
He destroyed my despair.
At his place, is where we halted our race,
He’s unique, with wit, but refused to quit.

Pharaoh number three,
Wears his number with dignity
Physically strong,
No doubt to press on, quiet but energetic.
Someone trying to hurt me,
Oh he won’t have it.
The brother we all need
With eyes searching to succeed.

Pharaoh number four,
Should I say more?
Intellect, but sometimes a fool,
But that’s what makes him the definition of cool.
Makes me laugh,
And I’d give him anything I have.
Loves and won’t hesitate to fight,
But stayed on point each night.
My actions and smile reveal,
The admiration towards him I feel.

Pharaoh number five
Straight up live, #5
What can I say?
Special in every way, cool and concerned
As we grow and learn, and reach our goal.
We promised that our
Friendship would uphold.
Strong, careful, and so analytical
He’ll make an extra effort to stay sincere,
That’s why respect for him is first tier.

Pharaoh number six.
A man with a heart, and much love to share.
Sincere and smart
And always shows that he cares.
Overprotective just a bit,
But pressed on more with every hit.
Adored by everyone
As for our line, he’s the distinct one.

Pharaoh number seven
The tail of our cast but no where near last
Everyone should know
That this man can steal the show.
His number is special to us all
For he stands more than just tall
He’s cool and sometimes a fool.
Never paused to rest,
He’s simply the best.

The Seven Pharaos of Eternal Phire
Kept the strength to pursue
And undeniable desire,
Our journey was heart
But we refused to give up,
Let go, and give in.
And when I was down, I always had
Six shoulders to lend.

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