Been a rough ride, sadly, you never asked for any of it,
Dumped on you with no explanation, cursed from birth, it seems like it,
\u2018Just talk about it\u2019, they\u2019re saying, but you\u2019re only met with silence,
Eye rolls and muffled laughter, so you put up walls around the fortress,
Double birdies for the masses for not helping with your baggage,
But that\u2019s life, gotta carry your own load, no one\u2019s checking for your weeping,
Hate to be the one to say it but you\u2019re hurting \u2018cuz of your misguided expectations,
The world ain\u2019t fair, you\u2019d be daft to expect hugs or back pattin\u2019,
Better fight back or be consumed by it, those are your only options, which way you going? Only you know the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By all means, turn to the one you trust when it hits that proverbial fan, it doesn\u2019t make you a lesser man,
Can only keep the contents from bubbling when you\u2019d been long stirred and shaken, sooner or later it\u2019s spontaneous combustion,
But don\u2019t think they\u2019ll hold your hand forever, you\u2019re grown and they ain\u2019t your parents, support and encouragement is where their roles are limited,
You still need to get to working, in the end it\u2019s still your call,
Sink or swim, use your resources wisely or not at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why give another all that power? Why put your life in their hands?
Ain\u2019t nobody perfect, Homie, what if they fumble it?
Why not take the initiative? Get active in your rescue,
Ain\u2019t nobody coming to save you, dude, if you think that you\u2019re a fool,
Everyone has a past, no one\u2019s immune from challenges,
You\u2019re no exception, admittedly, some go through it worse than others,
Apologies and sympathies if you were put through the wringer,
Only you know the horrors of it, ill-feelings are warranted,
But like it or loathe it, it is still your responsibility when it comes to how you handle it, will you rise above or become another casualty?
Think of others in your position, one of two outcomes,
You can leave it in the dirt, seek redemption and find your purpose, or stay stuck and self-destruct while they who\u2019d done you dirty come out the victor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And are you certain that those you\u2019re trusting won\u2019t turn around and bite?
Might be hiding knives behind those smiles, posing as lights of comfort and empathy,
Any intel that they\u2019d gathered might be passed onto others,
To build an army to sink you further, such is the power of high treason,
Count your blessings rather than stalling, perhaps your might is stronger than you thought,
Been to hell and back over and over and still standing, maybe you\u2019re meant for something greater,
Time for serious contemplation, deep thinking and meditation,
Find out what you\u2019re willing to stand on, on which hill to die on, the roads to be taken, eliminate every hindrance,
Whatever time you have use it to make a difference, turn experiences into winnings,
Why be a menace to yourself and to others when you can inspire and be a mentor?
Gotta have an open mind, though, can\u2019t advance without growth,
But stick to your guns and keep on truckin\u2019, one day you\u2019ll make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triumph or victim, you can be one or the other,
And if little ones are present it\u2019s a no-brainer,
If not for you then do it for them, break the damn curse,
Catch your breath then back in the fray, fuck being a quitter, keep finding a way,
Show \u2018em Pops is a champion that keeps on fightin\u2019,
Can\u2019t give up on \u2018em, those little cherubs are your reason,
Just a few gems to keep in mind next time that canine has you in sight,
\u201cI always win\u201d, \u201cI got this,\u201d \u201cevery problem has a solution,\u201d
Repetition begets perfection, remind yourself \u2018til it becomes habit,
Or use any other idiom, re-word it to whatever\u2019s your liking,
Just a few jewels here, Pal, in the end it\u2019s up to you,
You\u2019re more than just your cards, get out there and kick some ass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Been a rough ride, sadly, you never asked for any of it,Dumped on you with no explanation, cursed from birth, it seems like it,\u2018Just talk about it\u2019, they\u2019re saying, but you\u2019re only met with silence,Eye rolls and muffled laughter, so you put up walls around the fortress,Double birdies for the masses for not helping with … <\/p>\n