For the next 345 days, I will be writing entries under the title, ‘I AM TROY DAVIS.’ Moved to pick up the pen not merely by Troy Anthony Davis‘ death/execution, but more so by his life/evolution, I hope that there are those out there who can relate. If so, we must connect. We are already connected. Axé.
written on 1/2/12
travelers know
the importance of an open door.
know the significance of the journey’s call.
know open roads,
but don’t know it all.
know how to rest
when the body’s sore.
travelers know the cold
and surrender to the warmth.
travelers respect and overstand
the universal laws;
unwritten, but spoken
from a universal source.
travelers know.
can’t sit still,
or you attract mosquitoes
like a stagnant pond.
travelers know
the flow.
weren’t afraid to come;
ain’t scared to leave.
travelers know how to receive –
gifts
and give more;
travelers,
sorcerers,
healers,
we are.
travelers
over sound.
travelers
at night.
travelers
not bound.
travelers with mics.
travelers who know
when it’s time to fight.
and when it’s time to speak
travelers might,
tell you a story
to enrich your life;
and listen to yours
to enrich their own;
and share with the next one
in another time zone.
air, land, or sea
travelers roam.
like gypsies,
anywhere they land is home.
through a universe born.
through a universe returned.
travelers know.
yes, travelers know.
it’s all about the road.
yes, travelers know.
My name is Jonathan ‘Jbro Mpeanaji’ Mahone, and I am one-half of (RAS) Riders Against the Storm. I AM TROY DAVIS.
(RAS) Riders Against the Storm 
Nice! Super like.
“travelers might,
tell you a story
to enrich your life;
and listen to yours
to enrich their own;”
I am so grateful to discover other literary artists inspired by Troy. I wrote a poem that was used in his clemency campaign, and recently composed another using only the words from his last letter to me. It’s my attempt to show that Troy IS still speaking, that his message is more alive than ever:
In this world, each word is life—
The heart of tomorrow
Already touched with believing,
The hope I pray
To bless into being;
For freedom keeps the page of change
Filled with the “if” of God,
Enough that you and I express
What’s fighting to be cause;
So read this world, this poem, as life—
As Troy, as family—
And thank the better heart that wrote
Each wanted word for me.
~ Roxanne Ivey, Poets for Positive Change
Thank you so much for sharing with us. The poem is beautiful. Please keep in touch.