Body Language

our body is a snitch, Ready to rat you out on account faster than you can twitch And this jury doesn't miss Angles keeping tabs on slabs of every thought you ever had You've been caught on hidden cam, Man this ain't no scam, I'd like to call my first witness to the stand Please raise your right hand, and remember How many times have you shook hands with the... Read More

Could have been

It could have been you All alone wondering what you're gonna do Where will you find food? When you don't have a penny to your name When you hurt it's all the same Nobody knows your name You're just that static we mention during campaigns The blood in your veins is cheaper than propane  You aren't even seen as human to be treated inhumane You are less... Read More

Heroes

My heroes never wore tights or appeared on carton channels They had long beards and kept clothes above the ankles No combing the streets, like beasts at night looking for thieves My heroes fought their egos, and narrated ahadith And some of my heroes were once bag guys too Baby killers and highway robbers, if you only knew what they knew Cause you gotta ... Read More

War on Error

What if I told you there were soldiers outside who despised who you and I, Ready to take us dead or alive, with guns pointed at your pride, And you had the option to just lie and denounce what you hold inside, Would you go run and hide, or would you get ready to die, See the problem with you and I, is we would say anything to stay alive Multiplied by the drive that we,... Read More

Signs

Let me take a moment to show some kindness, To the folks who blindness was a disease that effected the eyes alone, I promise I won't judge you, I barely know how to love you And like fools we preach rules, but we don't even follow our own. Everybody needs comfort, Some people find it in this; some people find it in that And some people just don't find it at all.... Read More

Cats and Dogs

It's kind of dumb... but ummm, I used to think that every time it rained an angel began to cry, And it made me sad to see emotions drip from the sky Ask me why and I'd tell you that I could see it coming from a mile But denial ain't just a river, it attacks you inner child. But he had everything a boy could every want, Money, power, respect and fancy toys to flaunt, Guys ,... Read More

Beautiful

Maybe you're smarter than me, Or maybe you just know how much your worth? Or maybe you don't need anyone to tell you you're beautiful Cause you already knew that the day you came out the womb Maybe you know too much, or maybe you just expect the worst Or maybe you aint trying to be nobody's baby unless he speaks with your dad first Maybe you're saving yourself ... Read More

Kill em' with Love

Show me a stranger and I'll show you a friend that you haven't met yet, Plus any obstacle in the way of anything is usually one of the prices of success, And people are more than numbers; to crack a smile is really no stress Divide my time like economics, I love to say high and buy less Multiply first impressions by everything you might have guessed Prejudice takes time, ... Read More

How to be a Slave

Back in the day they say that I came from slaves, As though being a slave is something that would make me ashamed Touché, homie, you would actually be amazed, To know that we are all slaves, but in what kind of way I mean, some people submit to cigarettes, smoking 5 times a day And some people worship money, only to see it go away Some ... Read More

Pumkin Seeds

You will not be asked about your culture in your grave And you will not be judged based on your father’s last name When the trumpet blares, there will be no more kings’ only slaves And your family traditions will not be able to keep you safe Your language will bring you no comfort on that day And no one will care about the kind of food your mother used to make The ... Read More

Where's ther Fear?

O children of the book have you forgotten your agreement Your covenant with your Lord, you're resembling the heathens Where is your fear? Because clearly no one can see it, And it's not a matter of just wanting my friends; you must want to need it You God worshipping, devil hating, creations Haitians, Asians, brown skinned, Caucasian Arab-African,... Read More

Pursuit of Perfection

In my pursuit of perfection, I have dropped the fat that has been holding me down, And as you can tell I am pretty brittle guy, so that stuff went down without a sound, The bulk of pounds seeping from my insecurities Covering up my sorrow with long sleeves and baggy jeans, But today, I stand proud in front of you, weighing a whole 122 L-B-S, Of stressed,... Read More

For the love

You should only say "I love you" when it is completely obvious, And does not actually need to be said. So I pray to God that I love her, Until my very last breath. Wallahi, she is perfect. Everything about her just makes perfect sense, And every time I get lost or confused, She is a true friend. Ever since I was a child, we used to study on the weekends. I mean some of the ,.... Read More

Green Card

We are the children of hope, Folks came here floating on a big plane or small boat From the banana republics and rainforest cafes Save up their little pay just to see some better days. I am the first. Born into this system I navigate with ease, For my parents sake I will survive by any means Even if that means Physics, bio, calculus and chemistry These boring subjects encompass their every single dream At 15 I translate ... Read More

Priorities

Ya Allah if you should take me in my salat please take me as a believer, I pray the angel of death appears half as beautiful As half the beauty created by my creator, Take me yesterday if it means I'll get there sooner. The warm wet water still dripping from my wudu, I beat the sun this morning in order to stand before you, But no need to thank me, your praise is long ... Read More

Dead Time

t feels like they're all laughing at me. Making dumb jokes while folks with no hope sit desperately waiting Whispering to one another about the well-being of our cousins and brothers While on the other side, the vibe is strictly business. "You know, I went to the cottage last weekend, And my dog Spencer did the absolute cutest thing ever" Cooler talk, food for thought, we... Read More

Mr. Scardy Cat

You people think I'm scared of you? Ha, I ain't scared of you. Wither it's just 5 or 6 or 5 or 6 hundred, I have extended my soul to crowds until my throat felt like thunder, Veins popping out of my head, just so you could feel everything that I said, I've laughed, cried, told true stories that may or may not have been lies, And after all the random shows, and other,... Read More

My Theory

I have a theory I think that if they just taught kids how to be themselves, Then we would have no need for therapists or prison cells, Because you see in school, I was the token black guy, And to fit in I would do whatever it takes, But black history month was the only time that I could get a date... We have a tendency to fear what we do not know, Because sometimes the ... Read More