I’m thinking about many things; family is at
the top of the list; outside of my immediate
family, there are only a handful of people
I can call on for help; they say
it takes a village to raise a child.
On The Edge
I’m always on the edge of my seat
fighting sleep, living at a disadvantage
damaging my body, deprived
my mental health suffers, frequently on the go
busy mind, but I’m not running solo.
Classism
The more money you have, the more
opportunities you have presented to you
on a platter. The less you have, the more
others look down on you for not being born
with a silver spoon in your mouth
—it’s an equal-opportunity world.
Casting a Negative Shadow
I’ve never enjoyed gossiping; there’s something
about this form of entertainment
that doesn’t feel right; well, it’s just plain wrong
to paint another person in a negative light.
One God
There is but one God,
none above, beside or below Him;
The Bible says God was present
before the world began.
Weak Mentalities
There are no stupid people—I don’t believe
in that notion; honestly, people’s mentalities are
weak, their thoughts are used as ammunition
against them, the devil is after their minds,
and that’s where they fall short, unconsciously
giving him access. Hence, they underperform
and make poor decisions based on
their circumstances and experiences;
they respond to life’s curveballs confused.
That Crazy Talk
Call me “crazy,” but not before you walk a mile
in my shoes, take a survey and see
what made me draw my conclusions,
spitting knowledge, you may never
understand my brand of communication.
Hot Poison
Consumed with the rage
shooting from my tongue and the rage
burning deep within my heart, I felt
my life slipping away, and I didn’t know how
to stop the hate
running through my veins like hot poison
dripping from every crevice of my body.
Positive Thinking
I am rebuilding my mind; blinded by
the devil intertwined in his lies; he’s no fool
defined by his deception confined to his
limiting beliefs; I’ve been carrying out his cruel
assignments, there’s been a huge disconnection
game over, the party’s over
I am committed to consistent positive thinking.
Spotlight
When everything is falling apart, it makes me
wonder what I may have done wrong to deserve
this downfall, then I’ll entertain those lies
for a while battling my assumptions on the side
picking the wrong side, I’ll wallow in my self-pity
it’s hard to fight doubts; faith flees in times like these
I know God is preparing me for the next leg race,
but some things need repairing first. Forgiveness
starts with me; the spotlight is on.
Warrior
God has tested me this year the most; I’m in
my growing season, the constant tug-of-war
my imperfect life on display, I’m finally
facing myself in the mirror getting battered
and bruised this breaking point is my testimony;
I’ve still got some fight left in me—I’m a warrior.
Readjusting Comfort
I could’ve said and done a few things
differently over the last few months; I can’t
undo the past; I take full responsibility
for letting my emotions run wild. There’s always
a better way to get the point across; it’s a
live-and-learn situation, but I won’t suppress
my truth because it’s unaccommodating,
incidents occur for a reason
—readjusting comfort.
