I normally don’t do this,
but today I was inspired.
My character was attacked,
so I lifted myself higher.
Haters gonna hate and lovers gonna love.
How you treat others circles back,
when push comes to shove.

Be careful with your energy.
Just like the U.S dollar, it’s a form of currency.
Be aware of where you spend it, and who gets your time.
Man, I got so mad today, I bought coleslaw,
went to a park, and started to rhyme.

I was a child once too.
Threw tantrums when I didn’t get what I wanted.
And yelled until my face was blue.
But I got older, did my work,
and.I.grew.

Watch your back.
That anger of yours will hurt you worse than a heart attack.
Be aware of your pain.
Someday, you will see it’s a blessing.
What happened is truly- a gain.

As I’m getting older,
I’m realizing and accepting that some will always say that way.
They allow their wounds to eat at them.
And they choose to decay.

There’s nothing anyone can do.
There isn’t anything you can say.
Healing is a choice.
A conscious effort made
every.single.day.

It isn’t easy. In fact, it’s really hard.
Your scars are not your fault, my friend.
Please lay down your guard.

Heal for you.
Heal so you can see.
I hope someday you open your eyes,
and become all that you are meant to be.

I hope you love yourself,
and let go of being hateful.
Never forget that pain,
but learn how to be grateful.

We call this act Alchemy
By definition it’s a process of transforming into something new.
Healing is so necessary, and it’s something we all must do.

Forgive the people in your past.
It truly will set you free.
Transformation is a process,
and alchemy is key.

7.12.21