I've dedicated writes 2 Black Pride, love-real and imagined, parents, brotherhood and sisterly affection. This one is special though. It's for all of y'all who hide your hurt with a smile.
Once upon a time
can become never upon an ever
it can't get any worse
really means it won't get better
holding on 2 what's lost
the cost
can't be contained
it's a drain
on your emotions
devotion
heart and brain
the same ole same
really means the game don't change
the past is prologue
only the present can be rearranged
by you
YES YOU
love lost is like a flu
that never leaves
every time you peep his or her picture
your chest starts 2 heave
and you grieve
even family members lost
can't really compare
because love is a gamble
and you lost the dare
but beware
of making snap decisions
a little frost in the morning
don't mean you abort the mission
WHEN YOU CAN'T WISH UPON A STAR
AND MISTAKES LEAVE NO ROOM
ASK YOURSELF
IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH THRUST
2 ESCAPE GRAVITATIONAL DISTRUST
AND ORBIT THE MOON
only you really know
years after years
the same tears you shed
started out making intense love
now you sleep isolated in different beds
the strange thing is it feels liberating
you'd rather be alone
with your cell phone
6G, lookin at dizzicks mastrubating
Ladies, don't you be fooled
a hurt dude flick mo bic
than a young boy just outta skool
straight hurting
squirting
in a tissue
'cuz he miss you
and other femmes games he don't wanna play
when it comes 2 love
woman or man
it's black and white no gray
so don't say
he's out there gettin his groove on
men are varied as our manhood
word is born
some of us are large
some rather small
some think they're a womans greatest gift
some ain't stiff
but NOT ONE can heal the rift
when love ain't making love
WHEN YOU CAN'T WISH UPON A STAR
AND MISTAKES LEAVE NO ROOM
ASK YOURSELF
IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH THRUST
2 ESCAPE GRAVITATIONAL DISTRUST
AND ORBIT THE MOON
only you really know
I heard so many brothas say I love her
but I don't trust her
man it's a package deal
trust
is a must
or time will reveal
cracks in the foundation
insinuations
become predictions
intimations
become accurate descriptions
ain't no prescription
4 what ails a heart
don't think full recovery can be found
in a brand new start
brotha, that little red wagon of drama
you're pulling around
talkin that blip that you're a man about town
but ain't nobody around
'cept red ants
and sycophants
and both bite
so tonight
my brother look within
only through introspection
can the bullshit games end
and life begin
Ladies
don't let me hear that ..ish bout being lonely but not alone
you know ain't nothin betta that a man you in love with
making you moan
see, if you convince the world
that you're not in pain
no one will be aware that lack of love
is making you insane
going the celibacy route
is mos def a choice
but it's dangerous
trust your inner voice
'cuz you'd be surprised how a bitch azz brotha
can make you moist
if you slippin
don't be trippin
know what you need
don't beg, bleed or plead
but please
realize the difference between wants and needs
love yourself
WHEN YOU CAN'T WISH UPON A STAR
AND MISTAKES LEAVE NO ROOM
ASK YOURSELF
IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH THRUST
2 ESCAPE GRAVITATIONAL DISTRUST
AND ORBIT THE MOON
only you really know
In summation
your presentation
should be a reflection
of your determination
be equipped 2 handle
negative situations
but
if you say that's it
I quit
you've lost
my friend
'cuz real love begins
when you learn 2 bend
ain't nobody perfect
past or present
okay, maybe one dude and he was killed
if you're a Christain you believe
4 you His blood was spilled
and 4 what?
so you could give up
on life's most precious gift
just 'cuz one fool left you beat up
backed up and left adrift
who is the captain of your damn ship
you or the one who slipped
trust, if you KNOW you're worth being loved
you will see them again
hanging with friends
speak without reservation
and in the end
they will remember
that they recieved a perfectly good gift of love
and returned it 2 sender
2 TEARS IN A BUCKET
shift your life into gear and truck it
'cuz a better day
begins when you look in the mirror
past the tears
past the years
past your fears
and see your rebirth
the return of your self-worth
trust Brotha D'ee I know
WHEN YOU CAN'T WISH UPON A STAR
AND MISTAKES LEAVE NO ROOM
ASK YOURSELF
IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH THRUST
2 ESCAPE GRAVITATIONAL DISTRUST
AND ORBIT THE MOON
only you really know
I have confidence in you
the question is....do you believe in you
peace and blessings

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