You Really Dont Know Me

Confuse my kindness, with that of weakness Mistake my silence, to be speechless Misread my confidence, as conceit Assume my failures, predict defeat Should I be quiet, I’m apprehensive But speak my mind, I’m too defensive Words of slander, to defame my name My head held high, I have no shame Behind the smiles, jealous and irate The more I achieve, the more you hate When I reply, with honest candor It’s misperceived, as pent-up anger Alarmed to hear, my use of slang Removes all doubt, I’m in a gang Accuse me of, nefarious acts Supported by, alternative facts Stay late at work, I look suspicious Why can’t it be, I’m just ambitious? Take one day off, because I’m sick I’m doing drugs, with my friend Rick The home I own, has to be a rental Or much more likely, it’s governmental For no good reason, tried to get me fired As your new boss, think it’s time you’re retired May have a GED, but no college degree Hate to burst your bubble, I have my...Ph.D. My fashion and style, not in your profile And yes, my shoes are...real crocodile Gotta have bad credit, or out on parole I just smile and pay, with American Express Gold Just sittin’ and chillin’, talking money and stocks Think we’re planning a crime, so you call the cops Inequality cloaked, in every disguise Can’t believe your eyes, when still I rise Repeated attempts, to stifle my story Are of no avail, can’t steal my glory I am not troubled, nor feel despair Cause I’ve got JESUS, and the power of prayer YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW ME! — ©2017 F.E. Anthony