Adolescence (2020)

  Hey Auntie, how is it up there? I bet you’re safe with Ma now. Everything’s good down here. Well for the most part. Sucks not having you here but I’m connecting with you through spirit. I’ve been pretty annoyed the past few months. Not having you here in the world. I miss the unexpected phone calls. You taking care of me and my siblings. And you keeping family together. Dad has been alright though. I notice certain behaviors but I would be the same way if Tiyana passed away. No I didn’t take on engineering or a trade school lol. I’m actually going to Penn State next year. The one in Harrisburg. Running track again. Yes I know education first, but it’ll make me a happier person again. Actually switched my major to communications. But I’ve been pretty successful this year. Started my own blog that reached different communities and areas. I began writing for my local paper. I did a presentation in music class on Trinidad dedicated to you. And I’m somewhat back in basketball now beco...

  What I Said wait a minute.... I woke up from a dream and all hell breaks loose This lady texting me saying, “I miss you.” She from an app on the phone  We think that we grown But she struggling alone, that’s what college do You’re making it hard for me..... Chivalry’s dead Love is out of the picture  Shit gets to my head How can I commit myself knowing that I’m making this bread She’s a pain I’m in pain  That’s a whole lotta red Fell in love with a photograph  That’s the thought I had Never knew I knew so little Now this shit’s getting bad How can I put my trust in you If you’re all that I had Besides my phone and my thoughts? I keep them in my bag Why you test me?  Can you see the stress in my eyes? Well, no i’m from a screen I just roll in disguise  True colors popping out This year was a prize Stop killing my people Let the colors have pride  Let immigrants stay here And souls aline, word. Why are people addicted to catching this virus? Getti...