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Keep It Real

A reminder to myself

By DetrikhanPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

A part of me says that I'm doing just fine

The other says that I'm walking on a thin line

"You're at your breaking point" plays around in my mind

And that the next insult won't be taken too kind

My heart always says to me "Do what you feel"

Then my brain chimes in "Boy just keep it real"

My fists clench up when my nerves start to peel

Back until my conscience tells me "Boy your hearts like steel"

I take it all into consideration

And what it's all worth when the damage is done

I can't be a model for my unborn son

If I go through life knowing that my anger has won

So I relax keep it cool on the scene

Brush it off my shoulders walk around with a lean

Give this common knowledge to the ones on my team

Always keep it real and swerve pass the obscene

inspirational

About the Creator

Detrikhan

I am 29 years old and have been writng on and off since I was 19. Slowly, I have gained enough confidence to share my work on social platforms. Any kind of criticism is welcomed here. I have a lot to learn so any tips are appreciated.

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