I know you're sick of the cussing and fussing, idle discussion, and running from Hell's suction.
139Please respect copyright.PENANA6WIA89P85g
Spending all day doing nothing but stressing.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAzuOIFkGtN1
Just know, every question turns into a lesson, manifested into a blessing.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAFaVSCegX4G
And even though it's God testing, man, it's gonna be hard.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAUMtWoNfsgW
I know you been scarred and barred,
139Please respect copyright.PENANA6AqIuiu4ZJ
Changed and rearranged into something mentally deranged
139Please respect copyright.PENANApmbZj4VH8g
Living off of pain. Just say a prayer every night, then hopefully tomorrow, you'll manage to wake up sane.
And when you do wake up, you'll have a better focus on your goal.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAW43IQLrHy5
Filling the emptiness of a hole.
Writing scriptures on scrolls anointed to rescue lost souls.
139Please respect copyright.PENANABdlgv7oMgc
Starting with yours first.
139Please respect copyright.PENANA7EmCWbmVBK
See it's the worst when you feel cursed on this scorched earth.
Struggling to stand firm on a shaky perch that's been rigged to falter from the first day of birth.
139Please respect copyright.PENANA7Zog2JiD2s
I know you're thinking, "If I'm destined to suffer the sins of my father, then why even bother?
How could I open the eyes of my sons and daughters
If it's meant for them to swim in the same dirty waters?"
139Please respect copyright.PENANAQPN4BPMEEg
The point of this letter is for you to remain diligent and resilient, please?
139Please respect copyright.PENANABLospGuo8V
I need you to be willing to die, standing on your own two, while everyone else, is living on their knees.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAVpDtb0Xsa1
I know it's hard to be optimistic when your cup is ALWAYS only halfway full.
You're going to be told to fix your own problems, but will be denied the resources and tools.
139Please respect copyright.PENANA9JMdetxcFA
Don't stand for injustice of any kind
Don't even attempt to try it.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAi3PDrrG0Pq
You're gonna want your voice to be heard,
But it won't be, until you riot.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAQxeoUzPqRP
There's a price that comes with being defiant.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAsAobmkkk1h
You'll be treated as an outcast, a misfit,
A broken toy on Christmas.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAEAeaTtdYBz
You'll find yourself asking for an acknowledgement of your innocence,
BEFORE you're presumed guilty!
139Please respect copyright.PENANAIWM6MyWqRX
See, this justice system ain't blind,
It has 20/20 vision
Especially when it comes to seeing young black, red, and brown men put in prison.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAS3v7PB8OHd
Probationary supervision, parole, the bracelet,
We're put in this system swiftly.
139Please respect copyright.PENANARLuti6AIUE
It's more of us in the system now than there were slaves in 1850.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAqxhgZfReqE
The funny thing is, in the streets, you might find yourself struggling to secure employment day after day.
But as soon as your ass gets locked up, you'll be given a job right away!
139Please respect copyright.PENANAkDzgLrGs6U
But don't ever embrace playing victim
No matter how much the devil tempts you
These jokers will accuse you of playing the race card
Knowing the whole deck is stacked against you!
139Please respect copyright.PENANAb5Q7JkbGNH
As a matter of fact, let's do the MATH before you wind up in prison.
139Please respect copyright.PENANABb8MDJh32M
They're gonna MULTIPLY barriers, ADD endless obstacles, SUBTRACT you from your home,
Then your family will suffer LONG DIVISION!
139Please respect copyright.PENANAY4qjPaaH6D
It's gonna be frustrating and hard to understand, so at times you're going to find yourself over sitting in your sorrow
It's gonna be hard to look for a brighter day,
When you're never promised tomorrow.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAoRPVSEgn7z
Now at the same time, I expect you to take responsibility for your actions.
You're going to end up bringing a lot of shit on yourself,
139Please respect copyright.PENANA9cwblhTjaA
Trying to find a shortcut to wealth.
139Please respect copyright.PENANA3c3FgUTkN3
Lack of initiative and self discipline,
will always be bad for your health.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAGtr4kVkQhh
But in this battle for your body and soul,
You need to be willing to go on a warpath.
139Please respect copyright.PENANAYiTUfm4MNG
Hopefully, God showers your soul with mercy,
139Please respect copyright.PENANAisDbQzBNTA
Because this shit could end in a bloodbath.
ns18.188.37.186da2