I am no different than the next man. Everyone has a story about how they grew up in poverty, raised by a single parent, loved ones killing or being killed in the streets, struggles, lack of positive male figures, the list can go on and on. But none of the listed things are a reflection of the man that I am today. Once I realized that growing up without a father or being raised in adverse conditions was no excuse to continue to make mistakes, I was able to understand that the only person stopping me from achieving greatness was myself. Without a mentor or anyone in my corner to inspire, direct, or push me, I developed a passion for writing, in high school, but it wasn’t until I attended college that I first performed on stage. Shortly after, I realized that writing poetry was not a gift, it was my purpose. I’ve had many challenges and a history of doubts but I know who I am and I know what I possess, and I will use my gift to enlighten, inspire, and heal others. I am a strong believer in self-identity, that inspire me to write about things that people can relate to, hoping they will find the courage to build positive relationships and/or remove themselves from toxic relationships. I write about life, I write about truth, and I write about things that many people wish to say but cannot or have not put it in the right words.
I am a Poet and I tell it…
Potellit is a man out to touch the world with his gifts. As every great person does, he has had his share of doubts, but once he realized that no one could stop him and that people can only distract him in hopes that he would stop himself, he stopped focusing on the feelings of everyone else and began focusing on what needed to be said; the truth. That doesn’t mean that Potellit never had thoughts of giving up or questioned his ability. There were many struggles that he had to face, struggles that has developed him into the man that he is today. He used to blame setbacks on lack of guidance and not having a male figure in his life to teach him how to be a man, but eventually his immature thinking was laid to rest and he understood who he was. Potellit realized that he had purpose on earth. Most importantly, he realized that everyone had flaws just as he did. It was at that time that Potellit removed the limits that he had placed on himself.
Potellit’s aim is to heal, motivate, and inspire others with his craft. His ambition to be great in everything that he does causes him to spend time wisely. In his eyes, greatness should be a never-ending journey because there is always room for improvement. So he strives to make the most out of the 24 hours he gets each day. Potellit makes the necessary sacrifices that will benefit his gifts. His motivation is to prove that anyone can be anything if they put forth the proper effort, never settle for mediocre, and always seek to educate oneself. Potellit wants to touch the depths of people’s soul; the place many people want to remain hidden, and provide inspiration to everyone.