Jslambert Mister Roboto Poet Alliteration

Blacklisted

The poet Marshall Mathers
whilst "Cleaning Out My Closet"
blasted with inquiry-

"Have you ever been hated on or discriminated against?
I have...''

Interesting enough
in these crooked times
it is impossible to make a man like you,
or your art,  
especially with unbounding determination.

Nevertheless,
It sure is mighty easy to attain their hatred, 
through no fault of your own. 

When they protest or demonstrate against you...
finally you have arrived!
That's powerful!

Common sense says, 
"Never drive in the rear view mirror!" 

Though, it sure is helpful to take a quick glance back
periodically
to check out Jealousy, 
back there 
doubting and shouting and eating your dust!

Take a whiff...
Listen...
AHHHH....

The band begins to play ferociously!
Off-key.
Off-color.
Slander Slogans pasted upon your face.

Furthermore,
Suddenly, 
Systematically...
like roaches with lights bright,
they disappear into the night, 
back to the slums;
begging for crumbs.

Once you've been Blacklisted;
Swallow.
Digest the miracle.
Pure, glowing gold
the alchemy of their anger,
visibly discernable from the glossy pyrite 
appearing with fake praise.

Heed the old adage:
---------------Keep yir' friends close, and enemies closer.

Their futile harm repels from the Teflon donning your heart.

Envy
burns bold, boils, 
melts and cools, then cold,
forging the sword.

Adding to your arsenal.

Stumble not 
upon bone fragments,
brittle blacklist bandits... 
the Catacombs of those
who aimed to defame your name,
staking claim for their 
shameless sea of debris
and Rotten Forgottens 
which only bolster your begotten flame.

Remain steadfast, undaunted

                           TROUNCE THOSE TREACHEROUS TROUBLES;
________________________           TO            ________________________
                            MARCH THROUGH THE RIGOROUS RUBBLE!

*Heads High,
Let me see those eloquent eyes!~JsL    



~Inspired by written words of Marshall Mathers, Cleaning Out My Closet, 
Shady Records~

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Kyle Kriticos October 1, 2016 at 9:38 PM This is a great read for any writer interested by writing. Eminem gets the respect he deserves as a rapper, but it takes an intuitive person to analyse his poetry like this. If Eminem never gets to read this some day, it shames me to say, That when the scholars kick a beat Theres is a 42% chance he could get peed on, On his beat skeet teet. But that can be prevented !

Abdiel Rios December 4, 2014 at 6:23 PM I like when you put the Eminem's words in it sounds like your a fan of Marshall Mathers Tbh if Eminem is a poet he would say those words , but since you put new words in it your original over all good job sir this one is my fav

Scott Thirtyseven November 17, 2014 at 4:32 AM Great piece of poetry mate, I especially enjoyed the "Stumble not..." stanza. The way those words pick up pace, and just roll off the tongue. I'm in awe.

Verlena S. Walker September 1, 2014 at 9:16 PM Real nice JS. Super-awesome. When blacklisted, stand up for what is right. Verlena

Poet Destroyer A August 26, 2014 at 8:11 PM I'm hated, and discriminated everyday, Joey. 'Hell yeah!!' Hell yeah!! Thanks for reminding us what burns out there. It's all still out there. Roaches, and lights, you say :) I don't know who to blame. Until then my friend. I take and stumble. Your words are strong, however. I keep falling, everytime I try to follow the an in touch rumble.. Linda

Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2014 at 9:34 AM There is a benifit to being blacklisted, it provides a platform of sorts. People who rally against the blacklisted galvanize their position, this sometimes results in others looking more closely at their position and sometimes the black listed becomes a hero in the process. I say keep stirring the pot!

Andrea Dietrich August 22, 2014 at 1:09 AM great job with this one, Joey. Also, I think of those poor souls blacklisted from the movies back in the 50's just for merely listening to talk of socialism or communism. I was even blacklisted from teaching ESL at BYU because I wore a few dresses too short. hahaha. well all that is neither here nor there, but it's so true, if you are blacklisted, there is something they probably fear in you.

Paul Callus August 21, 2014 at 3:53 PM I must rate this with a top 7, Robo! Hate and discrimination are both ugly words; I cannot bring myself to relate to them. Yet they both exist and are practiced in continuation. Being a lover of the Sixties I am all for Love & Peace. There are ulterior motives behind both Hate & Discrimination. We have to be strong and stand up to them. // paul

Ravi Sathasivam August 21, 2014 at 3:59 AM Amazing write. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Tim Smith August 20, 2014 at 11:19 PM Well done my friend...I have always lived by the motto of keeping your friends close and enemies closer...thought provoking

Eileen Manassian August 20, 2014 at 10:16 PM JS...You've written this very well. Being blacklisted can be tough. Sometimes its based on misunderstandings. There is always two sides to a story. I've come to accepted the fact that I won't be liked by everyone. That's life. Like you said...if your blacklisted because of jealousy...know that you have arrived. If it is for other reasons...try to sort it out, ask....make things right if you can. If not...live and let live. Those who love you always will. Great avatar, by the way! Pretty wife! :)

Casarah Nance August 20, 2014 at 9:46 PM Oh my goodness I am so head over heals for this write! Every word was amazing, so perfectly constructed, I get it, I feel it, I know the breath behind the words and the blood surrounding the bones. I so very enjoyed this one!