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»06-05-06«

Dec 14, 2016

Numbers could translate tragedy or joy, 06-05-06 could represent a new soul or one that left us, writing this got one reminiscing about how precious life is; one commodity that you don't acquire by being black nor white but you acquire it because the man above saw fit to grant you one, it's a puzzle…  sign in to read more »


»Mystery Of A Black Kid«

Aug 18, 2015

Contradiction the answer to the frequently omitted question, / he nibbles, smiles and giggles in the shadow, / a dark cloud represents his daily routine, / trapped in an illusion of a junkie, / frowns the norm as dreams fell apart like the roof of the shacks he grew up in, / black curtain fixed upon…  sign in to read more »


»Untitled«

Aug 18, 2015

Paperwork a refuge to one fragile soul, / multiple codes and undefined standards a norm to one unclassified routine, / emotions flee from one numb heartbeat, / mindset a mystery to what they considered a cagey lifestyle, / beauty no longer fazes his needs, / actions firmly fixed on a harsh yet…  sign in to read more »


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