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So Long As

5/10/19
"So Long As"

Came a long way from being a rook
They're about to forsook
Scared to take a look
Competition shook
Not ready for what I'm about to cook
Can't find it in any book
Everything is what it took
By the end, you'll be hooked
It's already afoot

Up around a brook
In a certain nook
Is where I put
Each foot
Atop miles of soot

Better start knowing
It's been ongoing
Showing
No signs of slowing
So long as waters are flowing
The moon is glowing
And life continues growing

If need be, I'll make them regret what they did and said
Wasn't surprised, because the thought crossed my head
Tried to leave me dead
So they could get ahead
I kept seeing red
Which was not just from when I bled
Focused on getting some bread
Gaining tread
And staying fed
Then I sped
Around straightaways and bends
Barely seeing my friends
Instead trying to live more on the edge
Before I'm on all the these meds
And near the end
Doesn't matter if I do, or don't get any cred

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/23/2019 4:44:00 PM

As long as your're breathing Last Man Standing oxy, Rare Earth air, Dalton. I just wanna testify, no lie. This is some Big Pharma poetry. Keep on staying three steps afoot. I really admire your poetic style of Truth expression. Love and more love always.

Dalton Ogletree
Date: 7/7/2020 10:59:00 PM

Freddie, my friend, I sincerely apologize for missing your comment, up until now. In all honesty, what you said really means so much to me!!! I knew I have a strange and different style, and not all can relate or appreciate. Anyway, I appreciate you Freddie! Blessings to you my friend and love and more love always to you! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!!