Critique

You know what’s fake? Saying “well, that was good” “But now let’s try another take” No, instructor, that’s not right If the first take wasn’t good You should’ve had the balls to type: “Hey, I’m sorry, I’m just being real” “But that take there wasn’t good” “It simply didn’t hit the feel” See? It’s easy, … More Critique

To You, Mom

I’m so close, Mom I can feel it I’ve kept my post, Mom Done what I said I’d do It’s all about to take off, Mom Please, stay on board with me Your soul has been my compass, Mom It’s the only thing that’s driving me Everything ahead is ‘cause of you And the thing … More To You, Mom

Priorities

Whatchu mean you don’t wanna say please? You better take a step back and consider your priorities Whatchu want more? Change or the argument? Number one, please. Number two, cause dissent. People won’t change unless you give em what they wanna hear I don’t care if you don’t like that, that’s the way it is, … More Priorities

My Life

Monday, Friday Every day through the week Working, writing Never hanging with the weak Paying, my dues Those that came before me Same grind, same time Time off? Please that bores me No sir, no ma’am Sure, I talk politely At night? All night Writing, it consumes me Let’s take a break A break from … More My Life

Forward

It’s often that i see this If truth were to be told Despite the goal: inspire It turns warmth to bitter cold If ever you are struggling If ever you are down Remember they don’t matter And that words can’t bring you down For often will you hear, when You are looking far ahead That … More Forward

Family Ties

It’s times such as these When you want to say please What more can I do? What else will appease? All you want is a pat Maybe “Hey, way to go” Or “I’m proud of you, son” “It’s hard work, that I know” But none of it fits Beyond all my wits I can’t do … More Family Ties

The Other Side

Oh my freakin’ God, guys Here we go again Just throw the leather ball, dude My team – it needs a win You really aren’t oppressed, guys And my moneys on the line  So if you don’t deliver, then I’m trading you next time Leave politics to them, bro ‘Cause no one really cares Just … More The Other Side

Become

Frustrating, it is To retreat to the hole As you narrowly focus On your one, divine goal A life you desire Yet you know you can’t grasp As attentions diverted  The white fence, it won’t last And how hard can it be When to God, you enlist  When you tormentingly believe  That He might not … More Become