The Visit

Hey!! wake up!!  
you don't wanna miss this!!
The soft voice that woke him, 
he didn't know.
Opening his eyes 
and seeing two grim faces.
Along with one that was 
angry and beautiful.
And the startling fact 
the last thing he heard 
was the hammer 
being pulled back.
Click Click Click

None of them 
were family or kin, 
never mind the question 
of how they got in.
Waking up to cold steel 
touching his skin.
But wait!  
...
This is not where the story begins.
A young no talent Rapper, 
pimp wanna be, 
just turning twenty-three.
Running the streets 
trying to be somebody.
Not a member of a gang 
speaking nothing but slang.
using every four-letter word 
except B-E-L-T.
That he needs to hold up 
the jeans hanging off his behind.
Thinking he's fine and in fashion 
and always looking for some action.
Got the hook up 
and now carrying 
a black 38 Smith & Wesson. 
The young blood is in need 
of a good lesson.
Saw a beautiful young lady 
and not wanting to miss a chance 
for a little romance.
He showed the lady 
the caliber of his conversation.
Of course, she was not impressed.  
But ask for his phone number.
Saying playfully, 
you'll be hearing from me.
And well you know the rest.
Hey!! Wake up!! 
You don't wanna miss this!!
Click Click Click
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Theraven Avatar
April 28, 2020 at 10:01 AM
Robert, A complex love affair of the heart, and well described life born of chaos. The candle burned at both ends, after being dipped in gasoline. 'Live by the sword...' -Richard
Kinard Avatar
April 28, 2020 at 11:42 AM
The first words out of his mouth is wait, what did I do to you? Dying by the sword in the middle of a turf war. There was no room for romance. Thanks for the read.
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