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Screaming Stop The Violence


On account of several homeboys locked in silence, I’m on the corner screaming stop the violence! As I return to my quiet study, hope they have a lighter for me, I can see what needs to change but still don't have the money, flip on the tube, and I’m amused by the news, a little confused, say, who’d they choose the make the rules? They choose to hate the few, who refuse to accept corruption, and they just won’t blame themselves for nothing, take a walk in the night, through a site, where death just left, another breath, analyze every step, and I can hear the cries for help, as I despise myself, as if I never even tried to help, I say a small prayer, hopped on the streets, wanna drop the grief, and be free, but there’s something stopping me, lets cock the glock and see, oh no, I’d be locked in silence, the very one screaming stop the violence
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Dexsta Ray

It's not about me. It's not about you. It's all about God. Learning to be swift to hear and slow to speak. Traveling is a passion of mine. Still learning to be that change. Consider me a work in progress.

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ambercurry37
You always seem to write about some great issues plaguing this country today. It's very inspiring. :)

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