Illusionary Art

My perception of the world is illusory art The darkness is absolute Women suffering violent abuse From the one who said, “I do.” Men and women pushing dope To innocent souls searching for hope Carjacking, kidnapping, and kids without a father Rape, fraud, human trafficking and manslaughter Women tearing down each other and disrespecting their mothers Men trample over society causing everyone to suffer Shackles, chains; imprisoned in the brain Depression and suicide The world is insane Neglected children needing somewhere to hang “Hey Lil’ Bro come join our gang.” There in the wake lies the devil’s den Next level self-destruction surrounded by sin Drive-bys, Do or die We are brothers Fam Lay down yo’ Life “Do it for the homies, don’t let down the tribe!!” Now you have a teardrop For all the bodies that dropped The executioner's face stays hidden The judge handed you a sentence Yet, you hold your head up high Beaming with empty-headed pride Because you didn’t snitch On the one who left skeletons in a ditch Their crimes stay hidden The Hood Tale legend “You can never get out!” Written by Sherry B @2024