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Death Row

Ten years I’m sitting here upon Death Row, All appeals done they say I gotta go. I didn't mean to do what happened on that day. My mind was altered in a weird kind of way. I can deal with the truth and deal with the pain, But I can’t even remember was there sun or rain. It was like a movie upon the big screen, Man with a gun didn't want to be mean… Gimmie some money I gotta get my fix, Maybe even later join in some tricks… Wait, hey, what is that you’re putting in your hand? I’m pulling the trigger, music from a band… Ten years I’m sitting here upon Death Row, All appeals done they say I gotta go. I didn't mean to do what happened on that day. My mind was altered in a weird kind of way. I’m out working hard each day, Needs for my family met in every way… I’m bringing home my love and my trust, Then I’m catching you engaged in lust… Ripping apart the two of you, my rage so fueled by pain… He was my best friend but will never be again… I see your life has left you as I drop you on the floor; I turn to find my friend he was gone out the door… Ten years I’m sitting here upon Death Row, All appeals done they say I gotta go. I didn't mean to do what happened on that day. My mind was altered in a weird kind of way. Mah boys ‘n me bounced and a rollin’, Tracking em down for what they stolen… We got ‘em pinned down, by the store front… Mah boys ‘n me are smoking a blunt… Copper and lead like rain fallin’ fast… Wind blowin’ sideways blood won’t last… Tires are squealing speedin’ away… Only to get caught another day… So: Ten years I’m sitting here upon Death Row, All appeals done they say I gotta go. I didn't mean to do what happened on that day. My mind was altered in a weird kind of way.

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Date: 5/11/2014 8:36:00 AM
Hi Pernell, This was excellent. Very gripping and full of emotion. Great writer you are. Thanks very much for sharing this write with us. Peace, Deborah
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