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Borrow My Sorrow

How magical it is to feel such a sad emotion I need ingredients to concoct a happiness potion Yesterday was not promised So today I refuse to think about tomorrow You want something from me? Borrow my sorrow It's like the moon blocks the sun Eclipsed by the cold Like frozen water we can't run But still they pick up a gun Prayers won't work, no disrespect to a nun Feel like a vampire All I see is blood Like the Devil rained on us his own version of the Great Flood Who should mop and sweep the mess on our streets Who pulls triggers more thugs or police I respect the constitution But despises murder, drug trade, prostitution To the streets I used to make a large contribution It comes full circle The retribuition We're like wolves, see a human, go into a rampage Innocent people die from stray bullet's rage After me you should follow To Fenger High School where Derrion Albert was killed on camera in Chicago Which is close to where I reside Seeing him die hurt inside Young people so animalistic Now the city is mad we lost the bid for 2016 olympics They worry about that more than hungry people I've never felt so unequal The last days are upon us I can't believe God put this burden on us But it's not his fault Fate flipped on us Did a somersault What would you do rather spend your last dollar on Food or your next high One can help you live, one can help you die This isn't about happiness It's about sadness Not about joy It's about madness It's so unfair We're drenched in dispair So badly stressed I'm 18 with gray hair This isn't about glory It's about greed I refuse to see another human bleed People go insane From fighting the pain I'm wondering who controls this death game Sometimes I feel doubt Sometimes I want out Cursed with a dry mouth I wanna go into space and drift further south Disgusted because the girl in California cornered by gang members who attacked Lost lives are like lost time, we won't get it back The aching in my head Resents senseless bloodshed Notice it's hard To find room in the graveyard So dark on Earth, lack of sunshine "Let there be light" Aren't those your words Lord Devine I'm okay with some rain, too much shine isn't so pleasant Too much sun and no rain forms a desert Too much cold lands us in the ice age So I warm the world with the words on this page Yesterday was not promised So today I refuse to think about tomorrow Want something from me? Borrow my sorrow

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/16/2009 12:05:00 PM
Excellent, well-written, Jamal! I missed this somehow. I was just visiting your page! Keep up the good work! Peace and love, Audrey P.S. Here's wishing you a blessed Merry Christmas fille with love and a Happy, prosperous New Year with all the good things you wish for yourself, my brother!
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Date: 12/5/2009 11:28:00 PM
one word FAVE
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Date: 12/4/2009 8:35:00 AM
I have enjoyed reading your poetry today Richard. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love and compassion for others. Inspiration is waiting for you grab it and write. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/3/2009 11:37:00 AM
alot to ponder and yet none of it is new... We're a nation filled with death. You hear people die on the news everyday. But Why do we glamorize death, why can't we appreciate life... The we must constantly have wars, and commit hateful acts. Life is precious...and you only live once. Thank you for bringing meaning to my day.
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Date: 12/3/2009 11:11:00 AM
We're all concerned about our great land and I am sure some of the same is happening in other countries also. Nice presentation of this topic. I know that God looks down and is sad at what he sees. Keep the magical pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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Date: 12/3/2009 9:24:00 AM
WooW!!! Griping,excellent poem, really had me,love Simone
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Date: 12/3/2009 9:12:00 AM
Very poetic piece..So much violence in our world today..Thanks for sharing...RdP
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