The Message

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I know there must have been a time

when each and everyone one of us felt singled out,

Our voices used to be at a silence

but now they're at a shout.

And I know it wasn't meant for us to survive

the intimidations on plantations

but through our own communication

the grass grew greener on the other side.

With so much pride in being black

that strong women found those tracks,

went from one end to the next

there's no way I'm going back.

Now how would you react to these facts.

Well, on that note

Here's a Message from a friend

I feel a big problem with our people

is lack of communication between us men

and how this effects our women

has us constantly committing sin

I hope one day you send a Message

explaining how this problem can end.

But as for now you're reading mine

because I was giving the time

to combine line for line

to show you the knowledge which I possess

and the chance to express

feelings from chest and mind

combined to form vocals,

words,

a sound to be heard

and my voice at this time is the choice.

Untouchable like the Sun

only those of the same can even get close

Can help empty minds come up with thoughts

Can leave a blind man caught up in illusions.

With a goal of my choosing

unconfusing those now amazed

eyes that were once wandering

now are gazed.

Now listen, we as people

Our sisters, our brothers

Our fathers and mothers

must be prepared for whatever.

Our minds are the locks and knowledge is the key.

You see, that's why I'm friends with many people

of different races

in distant places

there's no line drawn for my knowledge

I'm open for different cases

let's face it

not mistake it

the world was created for us all

so while we're here let's have a ball

help that person up if they fall

What's you're wake up call,

the fact that YOU'RE breathing is not enough?

Just remember to keep your head up!

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspired from a talk I had with a friend, I felt the need to get The Message out.  Alot of us men are not willing to talk to each other because we feel each man is a threat to the next.  We are always competing with each other.  Just be yourself.

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I Listen

To men gossip and think, "At least they are talking to each other." ~S~