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GhostWriter_6
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since 2001-09-03
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0 posted 2003-10-10 01:55 PM



everyday i wake up with visions of fast money and street dreams
smoke and mirrors gleam.. but reflections arent always what they seem
my appearance is non-chalant a calm demeanor
havent learned my lesson since they dropped my 9 felonies to misdemeanors
life itself has me on a different though process
the more i work is like shoe stores im payless
tired of always saying i cant afford certain objects
seeing affordable housing ... only being in the projects
whats next
written text about how im always vexed
or suicide notes rope and ducktape around eyes and necks
i can handle my situation.. but anticipation for the good life has me on the grind
tunnel vision in perspective.. living life..the blind leading the blind
a kleptomaniac who reacts on impact
i attack helpless foes just to get some payback
knowing that karma brings it all back
never sold crack but ive sold drugs from prozac to 20 sacks
.. but it makes ends meet...
keeps shoes on my sons feet
growing kids gotta eat
so why should i care who i cheat if it gains me one step up the success ladder
the way i feel inside my conscience tells me it doesnt matter
corrupted since 18 ive planned schemes to obtain green
never caring who i hurt or involve inbetween
cheated fiends and teens
only to end up in the back of cop cars with blue lights and sirens
ive ran this criminal life of mine like an obstacle course
but what you do to others comes back and ive proven to be the main source
watching life events like dates for court child support and divorce
makes my hunger worse
i put family first
scared to death to see the psychiatrics
they willl lable me as a drug addict..
judging my book by its cover is automatic
clinging to all my bad habit like static
theres no pill or class that can help me surpass the criminal tactics

© Copyright 2003 Antonio Marquis Bankhead - All Rights Reserved
angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148
Oklahoma
1 posted 2003-10-10 02:38 PM


WOW!!This is dark, deep, and very profound.Whomever this person is I hope they realize that they can turn things around.A class, a pill, or even a friend won't do it for them.These things only support.This person needs to feel inside their ready for the change to make their life better.Although this was somewhat dark and things I wish weren't going on I still enjoyed the read.You write about contreversial things and sometimes that's not seen.Well penned.
Crystal

pandonov
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since 2003-10-03
Posts 478
b/w conscience and insolence
2 posted 2003-10-10 02:48 PM


uf heavy, but most interesting, you're rights , shrinks won't help but maybe poetry does it for you
GhostWriter_6
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3 posted 2003-10-10 08:06 PM


thanx for the feedback everyone.. greatly appreciate it
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