Negativity
Is like a drug
Once you start using it
…..to your advantage
It’s hard to stop
Because it pumps
Through your blood
I am a lyrical genius
I know I am
And I can’t be convinced
That I am any less
Because I write down
My truth
And how I see it
Even if it’s ugly
I’ll uncover it
Because this is
My therapy..
and I need it..
I desire peace
How can anyone
Carry negativity around
Constantly?
When most of the time
The others didn’t
Ask to hear it
But they spew it at others
Something like those
Jehova Witnesses
Like spreading negativity
Is their job
And they’re glad to do it
Negativity
Can enter a conversation
Because one is self consumed
When one believes
That everyone is concerned
About just only you
So you imagine that
Your own little audience
Is cheering you on
When in all actuality
They wish you would
Keep your own shit
On your own lawn
I was told as a child
To keep what goes on
In this house
@ home
Because it wasn’t
Anybody’s business
But ours…
I just don’t understand
How some people
Can just go around
Telling all of their
Personal business
Like they are proud
Is like a drug
Once you start using it
…..to your advantage
It’s hard to stop
Because it pumps
Through your blood
I am a lyrical genius
I know I am
And I can’t be convinced
That I am any less
Because I write down
My truth
And how I see it
Even if it’s ugly
I’ll uncover it
Because this is
My therapy..
and I need it..
I desire peace
How can anyone
Carry negativity around
Constantly?
When most of the time
The others didn’t
Ask to hear it
But they spew it at others
Something like those
Jehova Witnesses
Like spreading negativity
Is their job
And they’re glad to do it
Negativity
Can enter a conversation
Because one is self consumed
When one believes
That everyone is concerned
About just only you
So you imagine that
Your own little audience
Is cheering you on
When in all actuality
They wish you would
Keep your own shit
On your own lawn
I was told as a child
To keep what goes on
In this house
@ home
Because it wasn’t
Anybody’s business
But ours…
I just don’t understand
How some people
Can just go around
Telling all of their
Personal business
Like they are proud
11 comments:
okay i so want to keep it real on this poem, but i know that my comment might be read, and i really dont want to upset anyone. so with that being said i will refrain from saying how i truly feel.(but i understand definitely where you are coming from and what you are talking about)
dont trip mami. i told you i see your true spirit,and its wonderful.
people are always gonna try and push your buttons, what you have to do is rise above that. and to be honest that is all that the situation is, dont play into it. you hear(talking to you like you fam cause i admire you like that)
anywho i am dealing with a certain person like that who comes around. he is a friend of Ash. its like for some reason he always has something negative to say about me and it just like dude what the fuck. i mean do you really want my drama, no you dont so like back the fuck off.
i cant stand a negative person, who always has something to say. like dude leave me the hell alone for i really go off.
*sigh* i digress cause i will take up all your comment space talking about this i promise
and i am jealous of you and them damn boobies,lol
ohhhhh as a matter of fact a wrote a poem about the dude im talking about called "I hate a hater", check it out
love u hon and take it easy okay;)
dreamy c
oh and by the way tight azz poem
you really have a knack for poetry. this poem is eloquent AND true!
p.s. i posted my body tag
*playing devil's advocate*
I was told the same thing in my house about keeping stuff "in the house," and if my mom ever read my blog I'm *pretty* sure there'd be a whoopin' in store for me (yes, even @ 33! That's how we roll lol).
BUT...
Isn't a blog the same as inviting people onto your lawn? I wrestled with it myself and had to decide what stayed private and what I was allowing myself to talk about. But in essence, blogs are where you tell your business in a public forum. No??
*goes back into "lurk" mode*
btw- I'm not that into poetry, but I do enjoy some of yours :)
Preach!
I love how your mind works! You have a question that you want the answer to, and you turn it into a amazing poem!
Not everyone finds the bull shit amazing, LET. IT. GO!!!!
Welcome Jaded- 1st thank you for being able to appreciate some of my poetry..since you aren't a poetry lover.
2nd..1st I am not that open about my blog to the people in my life yes..So to answer your question yes a blog is a public forum to tell your business. But when I meant "keep your own shit on your own lawn" is don't bring your negativity onto other peoples blogs..and sometimes your personal business should be left..at your home..on your own blog if you feel the need to be poision. That's all.
Dreamy- I feel you about not being able to comment, but that comment alone should be enough. Yes people love to push buttons, but the thing is I know that my switches are being tempted to flip..and that's the funny part because it's so obviousy, redundant and obnoxious. But some people get off from stuff like that..in the case of your friend boy..they are insecure and unhappy and trying to bring others down is their only way of making themselves happy. So they think...I have been there before, but it takes a whole lot of personal work @ growth to check that in yourself. Because it will ruin you..
Sexxy- How you been chicka? Thanks hon.. LETTING IT GO!!!
Hey pretty legs PCD!
gotcha... in that case I agree; I hate having to unpack other people's baggage...
I used to do comment approval for that very reason- to ward off the haters before they could ruin my day.
but I stopped and just let people say what they wanted and so far so good though
*knocks on wood*
hey foia,
very potent prose, as usual. i especially like the subject matter. You pen breaks ish down in a way where it can never be denied.
as far as negativity - some mofo's live off negativity. these kinds of people are insecure and extremely ignorant. always thinking they are doing something, when the only thing they're doing is 'leaving the door open.'
enjoy your weekend...
@ the jaded nyer: lol @ you playing devil's advocate. great sense of humor.
im gonna follow your own advise and not let my light flip. cause i know how i am i will fed up to the point that i might just go the fudge up and that is a very ugly sight,trust
but i talked to my fam and they told me to just ignore it. and that is what i am gonna due.
my spirit is like no other so i know they are gonna hate and be jealous. they are trying to break me down but i aint gonna let them trust. im gonna be me all day and all night
anywho mama i hope you have a wonderful weekend.
love
dreamy c
Girly I know you have let it go I want others to let it go! lol
Have a great weekend, It won't last long come Monday you will be in the toddler's room changing poopy diapers! lol Just messing with you! :)
Luv- I forgot to tell ya'll that I'm only subing in the toddler room. They already know..lol And enjoy your weekend too..
DreamyC- Yeah do exactly that...*Don't flip the switch* :) Enjoy your weekend too..
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