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In Literature, Writing and Blogging • 2 min read • Jul 13, 2024 13:10p.m.
Fighting Temptations
<p>I never really put the mic on</p><p>Because of what my mind is on</p><p>It's loud in here</p><p>Ahhhhhhhh</p><p>Let me in</p><p>Stay out</p><p>I said, let me in</p><p>Stay out</p><p>Push, pull, and repeat</p><p>I want to tame more dynamics</p><p>South South boy</p><p>Trapped in Mia's Khaliphate</p><p>If only I had known to fear north</p><p>&nbsp;<img src="/media/inline_insight_image/pexels-ryan-garry-350221384-26867482.jpg" style="background-color: transparent;" alt=""></p><p>Conversations with my habit are the toughest</p><p>Like when Troy asked, "Is there no one else?"</p><p>I stand Twice as Tall in public</p><p>But within these walls</p><p>I'm tied up</p><p>By the venom I chose</p><p>You see, I'm not Spiderman</p><p>But I Spy the web</p><p>POVing on a regular</p><p>Hooked up, caught up,&nbsp;</p><p>like those scenes I watched last night</p><p>Before clearing the browser history&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My enemy is the reception in my mind</p><p>As perception unwinds</p><p>The deception of time</p><p>The revelation from wine</p><p>&nbsp;<img src="/media/inline_insight_image/pexels-fetraniaina-anatii-killahr-2085370-4443374.jpg" style="background-color: transparent;"></p><p>Told myself and Bull</p><p>I'm ready for me</p><p>Set to leave</p><p>Seven days away&nbsp;</p><p>It's like hell week in here</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm fighting</p><p>The cup is full</p><p>I'm drowning</p><p>In this pit, Bull</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Damn</p><p>Another 2packs</p><p>It feels like I've been hit&nbsp;</p><p>In this constant drive-by</p><p>Notorious</p><p>Yet seeking freedom</p><p>From the chains I crafted</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Is this war what I deserve?</p><p>Yes, nothing but the truth</p><p>Yet I lied about myself in court-your eyes</p><p>Now I'<span style="background-color: transparent;">m in the headlines</span></p><p>The 'POETTRICKSJUSTICE'</p><p>Help me.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>
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