She’s been let down so many times that being hurt doesn’t even phase her anymore
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| — | Carlton |
That moment…
That moment when the unexpected becomes expected and you no longer recognize the person you gave your heart to… blaming yourself seems like the right but yet wrong thing to do, but what happens when you realize that those dreams you had wont be coming true… might as well leave the broken pieces on the floor and lock that door labeled love…
Young Black Boy
Young …Black … Boy,
Do you hear me?
Do you hear the sounds of the salty tears rolling down my face
Cause every time I look in the newspaper I see your case
& it’s the same ol case people tend to embrace as if this has nothing to do with the quality of our race
Young …. Black… Boy
Do you hear me?
Do hear the sounds of me holding my pillow close to my ears
The trigger of that gun going off being one of my fears
Praying that the phone call isnt from one of my peers
Telling me you got shot and no one really cares
“Because you deserved it …”
Young … Black … Boy
You see, I may not know you, and you may not know me
But our relationship is fairly plain to see
I AM the sugar that’s needed to sweeten your tea
I AM the sock that’s needed to cover your feet
I AM the voice that needs to reach to your soul
& Tell you that ruling the streets shouldn’t be your goal
Young …Black … Boy …
I care don’t you see?
Every time I hear of you, it deeply affects me
I need you to know that there’s more to your life
Than skipping out on school and carrying around that flashy knife
Young … Black … Boy
Can you please put down that gun?
Because you’re allowing the streets to know that they have won.
I’m not trying to lecture, I’m telling you the truth
The death of your brothers should be your living proof
Young … Black … Boy
Your life shouldn’t be a game
Haven’t you realized that bullets have no name?
I need you to listen to me
& Open up your ears,
So you wont have to see your mom sobbing up with her tears
Young … Black … Boy
Do you hear me …?
Do you hear me…?
I SAID … DO YOU HEAR ME??????
I guess the bullet got to you faster than this message …
-Dani<3
