Don'T Speak
don't speak til you're sure
that the words that you keep
tucked inside your cheek
have had time to form intelligent conversations
don't let them roll off your
tongue til your formulation is done
and they each have a meaning
i can talk til my face is blue
and spit out words that mean
nothing to you - but listen carefully
you may learn something new
let your mind be your guide
as the words and the phrases take a
ride - on a melodious train - headed straight for your brain
break the shackles off your mind and
sit back and relax and try to re-define some of the
things you've already heard
cause the first time around they may
have torn down someone else's dreams
don't feed the negativity
be selective about the words
that you choose - be it for
rap, poetry or rhythm and blues
and use them to create something positive
so don't speak - don't speak til
you're sure that the words that you keep
tucked inside your cheek
have had time to develop into the
things that you really want them to say
copyright2008
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