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A Look at the Struggles of a Young Black Man | Poetry
Everyday I wake up and feel so stressed Because I know today is going to be another huge mess Perhaps I should end it all and put myself to rest Perhaps an overdoes of pills or maybe a bullet to the chest I pray to God everyday hoping and waiting to be blessed I used to have a nice ride but that’s been repossessed On a daily basis my hair resembles a bird’s nest I only have one pair of shoes, I must confess I have lots of bills outstanding, but no money to pay them I can’t buy jewelry or fancy cars, all I can do is say them…
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How NOT to Reduce Stress in Your Life
An Inside View of a Tormented Soul As a 40 year old man I sit here analyzing my life. Why do I have four kids but never married a wife? I have bills coming out my rear and standing up to my neck I never get ahead with money, I just live check to check There’s an eviction notice on my door…I gotta be out soon That means another trip to mom’s house by the end of June I pay lots of child support, but I’m the one who needs support Maybe one of my little ones will grow up to play pro sports I got these two lines…