Struggle To the Top

What do people see
When they look at me

do they see hardness
Do they see a burning mess

I have survived many attacks from all
Its hard not to drop the ball

It would be no surprise if they saw a nothing
Its not something i aint used to hearing

Some call me a soldier to my hood
Many more call me a menace to the good

I aint gonna lie about the things I have done
I will always remember the things till i am gone

I will make it to the top no matter what you say
I will find my own way 

i can write 
I can fight
I can dance 
I make straight A's

One way or another I am outta here
I dont know where

But I am gone from these streets
You will be the one filling my seats

Waiting to hear my stuff, my art
You wont even remember the bad part
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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September 19, 2009 at 1:46 PM
This is my favorite:) nicely said.
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