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Unsung Hero
You give new meaning
to the words "I be spitting".
I gotta give you props though
you're the king of bullshitting.
Did your rhyme ooze out
while you were on the toilet seat.
The only other explanation
is you wrote them with your feet.
No mental stimulation.
Poems without inspiration.
Just words with no meaning.
Statements that are demeaning,
rude and offensive.
Where's that talent in that.
Do you even know
the definition of whack.
Got your chest all stuck out
like you have a reason to be proud.
Now I understand the cliche'
saying nothing - talking loud.
Focused on your personal greatness,
you are your biggest fan
and your own worst enemy.
Deal with that if you can.
Irritating like a mosquito,
annoying like a bug,
Personality of a stop sign,
are you supposed to be a thug?
Is this supposed to be talent?
Are you showing off skill?
Or is this the height of ignorance
Mr. "I'm keeping it real"?
Let me ask you a question -
why don't you spend some time
lifting up and helping out
educating a young mind.
Be an influence or a role model.
Be something positive.
If you've ever been helped
then it's now your turn to give.
What if innocent eyes
are looking up to you.
What will your actions and behavior
teach him or her to do.
What if it is me
trying to be what you be.
Would I end up a statistic
shallow and materialistic
equating human worth with bling bling.
Living young Black and dumb.
Future young Black and dead.
Or just simply another one
gang banging and slanging.
Walking like a Crypt
on mental lockdown
hopeless and pessimistic.
No disrespect intended
with these questions that i'm askin'
like is there substance in you life?
Does it give you satisfaction?
What's the message you're sending?
Player's playa, big daddy,
Mega pimp, super nigga
we all live once - are you ready
to help the fatherless child
that's filling the void with hate
anger, pain and confusion
you know you can relate.
Is there a shorty in your family
needing guidance and direction.
Growing up to be an adult
requires love and protection.
You break the cycle of violence.
Make the dysfunction stop.
Be a hero to one person
whether it's hip or not.
Since you can't change the world
change a block in your hood.
Respond to one cry for help,
talk to the misunderstood.
Make one your protege'.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW - GOOD!
