As promised, here is one of two poems. This one in particular was written back in 2017! I’ve got a recent one in dire need of editing but until then, enjoy 17 year old me’s poem. I hope this blesses you!
Word to the wise those that stay woke will also stay weary
I know the unwise is hard headed but hopefully they will hear me
Word to the devil now it’s his turn to fear me
Because I went and grew up and became that which he didn’t want to see
A fierce inferno of holy fire burning in his direction
The onlookers will have to excuse my lack of discretion
Been through too much, fury, sorrow, loss and depression
Spent too much time swallowed up in pain with no way of expression
This isn’t a rap, no this is an overdue confession
A declaration of independence from the negativity
I declare that I’m not nor will I ever be held in captivity
God sent me through the fire I now wield to set me free
To make me strong
To push toward who I’m meant to be
The hole in my heart has been filled up like a cavity
And demons, old or new, who try to step to me
Will be forced to bow down and become my next casualty
I don’t need my blood father to say that he’s proud of me
I have God, my mom, and my real family surrounding me
It took a while for me to see, the biggest obstacle was me, but now that I’m not my enemy
I’m even closer to my destiny
I’m more like my true identity
I have people at my side who won’t ever look down on me
Who won’t stand by, who will fight with me
Who pray through the night for me
And I’ll gladly the favor
Hallelujah and amen to Jesus my Lord and Savior
Rnt with JB 