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I finally watched the much talked-about R.Kelly interview. And it was off-the-rails crazy alright! A day has passed and I'm still flabbergasted by it If his objective was to convince the world Of his innocence, he failed spectacularly In fact, he came off like the unhinged monster he really is Mid-interview, he turns to the camera And completely comes undone He's standing over his interviewer, Gayle King Pounding his fists, beating his chest, SCREAMING... "Quit playing! Use your common sense, I didn't do this[expletive]!" "Y'all killing me, man!" "I'm trying to have a relationship with my kids, and I can't do it!" "Y'all just don't wanna believe the truth!" Myriads of questions ran through my head During that bizarre meltdown Why the hell is he lashing out at us viewers? Is he really blaming viewers for the trouble he finds himself in? Absolutely risible I didn't get that whole "performance" I found him talking to the camera quite disturbing As it felt as though he was looking and venting Directly AT me. It was as if we were looking Into each other's eyes. Again, disturbing! You ARE a monster, R. Kelly It makes me sick that I used to be a fan You should be angry only at yourself Blame your own stupidity for your woes You were acquitted for heinous crimes That would've sent an average joe away For a decade or two, but did you learn Your lesson? No. Nobody put a gun to your head And forced you to continue to prey on underage girls You had the opportunity to redeem yourself After you got a lucky break you didn't deserve But you blew it! You thought yourself invincible Now you got a very rude awakening. Your victims Will finally get the justice they deserve Hopefully, you won't get away With impunity this time Date written and posted: 03/08/2019

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Date: 12/7/2019 8:45:00 AM
Amen! Spot-on poetry w/a double-edged message, Mr. I. Nuff said. Love and peace forever. Romantic Warrior
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/7/2019 12:45:00 PM
Peace and love to you, too, brotha:-) Have a blessed day!
Date: 3/8/2019 5:51:00 PM
powerfully penned Edward, I've read about it in the press these so called celebrities think they are above the law - if proven guilty I hope he gets the punishment he deserves:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/8/2019 11:35:00 PM
Thank you, Jan!:-) I hope he gets what he deserves, too, just like Bill Cosby

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