Days of the weakDays of the strongYesterday you dropped a bombToday you tell me to move along Weeks turn to months, months into yearsTime passes in good form, but I’d rather count in tearsWhy are things measured in length 10 years of devotion, so that shows strength?If all that time adversity lay low?I’m told it’s … Continue reading Days of the Weak
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Mama’s Song
Sick to my stomachCuz I miss something I never knew existed Most my lifeIt's twistedWait for the dayTo be greeted Overcome the voices DefeatedThinking it will never happen The thing I want the mostCan't even fathom One day she arrivesA blessing wrappedIn cotton She's a miracle of lifeI’m tired but I keep marching onKeep marchingNow … Continue reading Mama’s Song
Would You Rather Be
Would you rather be happy or famous Flawed or blameless?You think fame will give you a nameRaise your statusErase your shameBut only you can do that To thine own self be true Don’t be chasing after visionsJust simply be you Fame doesn’t erase your painIt adds more to your already full plate Stresses you out, … Continue reading Would You Rather Be
Taught My Kid to Rap
Taught my kid to wrap Her brain Around the insaneTo inject herself Into what remains From desolation and pain Told her life’s anything but plain To see the sun within the rainFrom black and white to seek the grayBetter still, a rainbow shines her wayTo see the magic in the everyday Turn work into play … Continue reading Taught My Kid to Rap
Stepping Toward Myself
Unrequited Care You didn't know I was there I stood in the corner and watched Just stared All the things I wish I did All the thoughts I all but hid You thought I was nice But I was just a pleaser You thought I was loyal But I was really a non-believer No faith … Continue reading Stepping Toward Myself
Not This Time
Emptiness sets inFear of being left begins All the good feelsWhat’s the big deal It can be taken away in an instantI’m anything but invince– able I’m crying so hard insideBut my eyes, they stay dry No matter how much I tryI can’t kick the habit How do I feel safeHow can I win a … Continue reading Not This Time
Patriarchy is Dead (A Rap)
Patriarchy is dead It’s lying on its head I’m not covering my skin I don’t believe—so what’s the win What rules am I following The one’s that deny That ones that have done nothing But try me Oh no, is that dirt on your shoulder? Let me dust it off And you be staring at … Continue reading Patriarchy is Dead (A Rap)
Spoken Word and Education
I haven't done much formal research into this yet, though my cousin told me to look up Lori Baudino. I've been listening to a lot of rap recently. Again. Damn, these people are talented. Dude, let's reform education so that people have the option of learning through spoken word and rhythm. In fact, that's actually … Continue reading Spoken Word and Education
Force to Be Reckoned With (A Rap)
Hey It's meGive me a hollaNo I don't want your mother-fuckin dollaMaybe I listen to too much SaweetieMaybe all along I've really been a meanieMaybe I was stupid, Maybe I was lameFor letting this go on for so longThis maddening gameWell now I'm outAnd my mind is clearI'm no longer investing in youMy dearI've disentangled, … Continue reading Force to Be Reckoned With (A Rap)
Best Friend (A Parody)
Parody of Best Friend – Saweetie ft. Doja Cat That’s my best friend, she’s my everything Has her own style, person-al-i-ty In her playroom, she imagines things And she jumps, and she twirls, and she love to sing That’s my best friend, gives me everything Works her butt off, so that I can sing At … Continue reading Best Friend (A Parody)
Mindful Nuggets 