Michael Jordan Poet Couplet

Stay Out of the Game

As you know I write the truth of my soul
From the highest high to the lowest low

To me it is simply what I do
Couldn’t stop if I wanted to

The honest truth, “I don’t know why”
But it seems I can feel the tears you cry

Imagine what a burden that would be
The honest burden of pure poetry

Leprechauns and rainbows are really great
If we could just get beyond the color and hate

I spent years where that was all there was
To this day the only reason I can find is because

Red, yellow brown, black, green & white 
The hate inside the gate just isn’t right

Hate another man for no reason at all
You never forget watching a dead man fall

But in the really real Prison that’s a way of life
As one of your homeboys moves in with your wife

So you want to get high well go ahead
Be my guest and let your soul end up dead

The high I speak of is all the way
I am the master of the games I play

Now here I am a fool all broken down
A ghost of a man, shadow of a clown

With a smile on my face from ear to ear
Because you know what, the Lord lives here

This is my story as this is my plight
Just as this is my burden, this is my fight

Think about what your doing before it is done
Always room for another number in Prison son

And once your there, there is no way out
And you best learn quick what its all about

Pick-em and stick-em that is the game
If you want to have respect by your name

Tell me wouldn’t you rather just stay out here
Loving all the people that you hold so dear

Everyday in every state from shore to shore
Folk off to Prison thinking, “What am I here for”

"I’m not that bad and that’s actually true"
But you will be when Prison is through with you

Save yourself the trouble as well as the shame
Be an honest person and stay out of the game


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I reckon that about says it all, Just please think 
about what your doing and those you love.

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Neva Brown June 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM Michael---I was just flipping channels --lol--and reading some of your wonderful poetry. This particular poem, got to me. I have a Grandson, who is SO great, but also a constant worry to his family. I will share this one with him, hoping it makes an impression. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Only one who has "been there" can know what it's like. If only he will think of the consequences, before it's too late. Bless you, you are an inspiration,

Sharon Winter May 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM Another powerful write from someone who has lived and knows the truth. Your sharing is everything, as just knowing from experience is an incredible influence on anyone reading. Never stop writing Michael. Love, Shar

Yoni Dvorkis May 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM Very inspiring Mike. Good to know there actually is a Light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how messed up the tunnel tends to be. I hope you don't mind my asking, how long ago was it (your release and your finding Christ)? I feel like that's a relevant piece of your inspiration I never got clarity on.

Charmaine Chircop May 25, 2009 at 2:23 PM hi,i kept my promise this morn. i was running late for work still i managed to pop at the church,just 5 mins,but 5mins pure prayer from my heart,for you to heal if its God's will and for your family,and im sorry you saw your mum at the age of 4,its hard,but she s in safe hands my friend--charma

Carrie Richards May 25, 2009 at 6:50 AM You are such a great example of how one can turn a life around and help others! Keep up the wonderful things you do, my friend!! :) Love, Carrie

P Sheart May 25, 2009 at 6:06 AM Hi Michael I can only imagine how many you are helping, Just by being you. May your pen never run dry my friend. Your beautiful heart is overflowing within the words of your amazing poetry. Thanks for your most welcome comments on my latest, I'm honored that you would put it into your favorites. Many blessings to you and yours. I'm sendind GOOD thoughts your way that your health continues to improve. Have a good Memorial Day. Love Light Truth Patricia

Leon Wilson May 25, 2009 at 5:56 AM Hi Michael, Hope your poem speaks directly to people who are in need and desperate for help. You are a inspiration. I thank the Lord He is using you in this way. God bless you and your family. Leon

Brian Strand May 25, 2009 at 1:15 AM Michael thank you for the placing you awarded my poem in your contest.It's much appreciated & valued.Rgds Brian

Charmaine Chircop May 24, 2009 at 11:12 PM RECOMMENT-my friend i have a very imperfect soul and i mean it,but still in my weakness i pray and i know God hears me more than any one alse and i pray for you so if it is His will ,you heal quickly and if it isnt his will to heal quickly,i pray so he give you patience and love for the cross you re carrying through your health problems,I pray for your wife too to have strength everday to help you get through,im going to work now on my way i pass 2minutes to church and say a special prayer

Charmaine Chircop May 24, 2009 at 10:51 PM this is deep-stay out of the game--i love the title,its spiritual too,through deadly games we can end up in prison,prison of our soul,buried alive,this is so true considering in a game there's only one winner and many loosers,these words were an inspiration to me,God speaks loud through you my friend,a great reminder to be always honest and keep our self respect,its worth more than gold,this goes to my favs. -charma

Cesar Cantu May 24, 2009 at 10:38 PM Uuuuuu intense @.@ I should read it a couple of times more, I'm just too sleepy to digest right now; thanks for the experience, it felt like sugar in pyramids running through my bloodstream =D