Melanin Night x Stolen Phone

What I see as norm is the freedom to choose

Choose to go to the front porch, and be kind to those passing by

But while I keep close eyes on the brothers uncertain of their purpose

The corners provide a worthless space, where time & money take formidable shape

However, whether or not the identity of black worth is commonly known

We act despicable towards one another

Violence, stray bullets, and desperation plant seeds of terror for most mothers

They who pray for their sons to make it home

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I myself have had experiences that seemed to cut too close

Phone taken without expectancy, and I was simply being kind

He needed to make an "important" phone call

But a gun click in his pocket stopped my natural intent to catch a fit and retaliate

Some areas are not bad honestly, but the common parts of the hood aren't safe

I've eagerly escaped the many "faces" death sent to seek me out

Thankful that I'm prayed for by devout, Godly women