Trials and tribulation build character
THEY say.
But just who the heck are THEY?
What if ones trials are too great
For ones state of mind
That is, for that time?
And what if ones tribulations only contribute
To the manifestation of a bad habit
That has been passed down
From generation to generation.
Every bad experience does not necessarily
Has some signification.
I am tired of hearing,
"You go through things to make you stronger".
Sometimes crap happens!
And wears you down.
AND, to this world, reflects a person
That has lived double the number of years,
Or even longer.
AND creates that little girl with a mind
Unable to mature, who flaunts her body and
Gives herself freely
Ignorant of her self worth.
AND molds young and old men
Committing senseless crimes
As if it's a curse.
Whom, of which, to reason or ration is blind
And who are crying out for help
But is only as loud as a mime.
AND I'm struggling to stay conscience of
How much liquor I be guzzling.
Because, I am the greatest grandchild of a drunk.
Like my father, my grandfather was an alcoholic.
He was found, without an heat beat
On a park bench out on the streets,
As fresh as a skunk.
As If he had No family that Loved him.
A bum thought he was one of THEM.
To that low, I refuse to end up.
Nothing is wrong with having fun.
But I need to take care of my mental and physical health.
So the first step towards righteousness must start with me
And never hesitate to pray on my knees.
And no matter what, I have to keep my chin up.
Life is unfair, but it is also a blessing.
Just like the way we slaughter turkeys
Just so that we can fill them with dressing,
To help us celebrate the holiday:)
I'm gonna pause
Because on that,
I have much more to say.
That's it!
Just like THEY say,
I CAN SAY!
And I SAY...
Your troubles and failures will be too blurry to see,
If you stay focused on your next victory.
Let your hardships
Be just apart of your history.
We only have this life to live,
So don't let it be some great mystery.
Wasting time and energy
Dissecting our past.
Spend your life living!
Wash off all that soils and spoils you.
To yourself be and live your truth.
Enjoy every breath you take
Until it is your last.
And, with me, SAY...
AWAY
All that haunts me
I cast!
