Common

An ad for a movie caught my eye
And really, here’s the reason why:
A cartoon flick, its stars are voices;
One stood out, among the choices.

He’s a rapper, and his name
Is one which only he can claim. 
It’s Common, which of course, it’s not;
Such irony I like a lot.

A name like that, it made me think,
Was chosen with a hidden wink.
I wonder if he has a son – 
If so, I bet his name is Un.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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October 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM
oh, yeah, love it! am gonna go you-tube common now...thanks for the lead! beauty eve, ilene, namaste~N
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