Overrated
I can't afford to flinch
in the presence of adversity
gotta remove any negativity
and I mean that literally, surgically
letting go of what's been disturbing me
before it kills me or makes
me lose my mind
it's clutch time
There's an audience watching
to see if I can beat the clock
shred the defense and still
take the shot
the game is on lock and key
ball and chain
gotta get your head right
strengthen your membrane
this world won't get the best of me
I promise that
freedom from white supremacy
is still on my mind
so I can't afford to slack
no matter what's going on in my personal life
I gotta stay focused by any means
so if that means blowing an L
**** gimme a light
There's a tug of war I'm in
I feel myself giving in
because the other side isn't
strong enough
wearing your heart on your sleeve
is overrated when it
seems like your efforts are never enough
Copyright © Corey Ross | Year Posted 2015
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