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Maturing

Self growth

By Harry BlackPublished 6 years ago 1 min read

I can now look the devil in the face... When i was young i didn't understand your place.. You've always been here to make me great... Life is a struggle thats why i stay prepared for the wait... So much pain i'm confused whether i feel love or hate.. Been through so much shit i can see right through fake... Jail showed me how many mfs will be in yo space... but when you gone they don't got nothing to say...  They just be there to eat off yo plate.. I had to realize that my life is on stake.. i had to weed out the snakes yeah the ones that talk behind yo back and smile in yo face... Laced up from a youngin... Loyalty b4 Royalty thats my favorite belief... Had to have morals growing up in these East Oakland streets.. It's crazy its killed or be killed nowadays that's how we think... Caveman lifestyle our life is on brink.. I had to wake up and care.. So many prison stories i won't even share... Humanity almost gone I don't have none to spare... Living my life you'll be scared...

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