Playing it Straight

Eight past a quarter and playing for keeps. On a solo journey riding with the best of peeps. Can’t stop now, ‘cuz we’re heading for the peaks.

Kings, wandering in search of sentiment. Lives full of beauty, still hunger for contentment. Waking up each day remembering the only bars on the windows are those which I wrote last night. To inspire me. Remind me, today is the day we take flight. Building kingdoms with my love and my insight. Keeping the peaks in sight. Admiring the birds as they dance in the sunlight. Admiring the sun and all its glorious warmth. Admiring the journey through all its treacherous storms.

Queens, of the heart be jeweled with wit; rings, of laughter, keeps staff in stitches. I wonder if Moms ever met Marylin… Mabley… Monroe… The Queen of Hearts knows only one hero. Never underestimate a person for the character they play on the big screen.

It takes more than looks: to be seen. It takes more than looks: to make a scene. It takes more than looks: to be the Queen.

Jacks, come in spades when you’ve got that shit on lockdown. Riding or Dyeing going down, free falling, it’s always fun until you hit the ground. Barred and tarred, being covered in feathers meant you were built to fly. We built bridges, there is no excuse not to stop by, embrace our individuality, say, “Hi.”.

Life’s too short not to aim high. I hope you’re blessed with time. Be loyal to your grind. Don’t get caught up in another’s crime. Have your own mind. Told there is one way, yet you see an alternative. Hear the voice within. How badly do you want to win. Is the straight or narrow your definition.

I’m always riding, grinding, finding new ways to reach new heights, dance beneath the lights, elevate my station in life. Strife cultivated the motivation to use my knife and I cut deep so that you might understand my sacrifice.

A good coach always has the time. An Ace in the pocket always looking like a Dime. Never sweating it, getting wet on it. Lifting your sights, pointing, In the Heights, letting you know the only way to win is to beat them in that fight. Watch the tape. Gain some insight. Work hard to work harder. Start a fire to inspire.

Ready for the heat? Savvy on the peaks? I’m headed with my peeps and we’re playing for keeps.