*was formerly titled "Message To My Menfolk/Womenfolk" 2/1/05*
poet_tease:
Listen up, y'all need to get it together
cause every year you'll see it more
us ladies realize you're not that valuable
you're not a luxury we wanna pay for
we don't need you to bring in the bread
beacuse we're workin 9 to 5 ourselves
and we can survive raising the kids
I saw my moms raise me with no help
self sufficient and getting the job done
baby, I ain't ya mama
It's on you to make sure you're clothed and fed
your lack of resources is a personal problem
all you see is my ass and chest?
well women don't spread their legs for boys
and you're not necessarily for the pleasure factor
ever since that beautiful blessing of sex toys
I bring my own deck of cards to the table
so I don't need you to be my king
I've learned to play Life to win
though you was dealt a better hand than me
let me break from my tirade
and give you a chance to make it known
what's the value of a man....
when I can do good on my own?
Gemini Star:
to whom it may concern
you know we've gone through this many times
why do you allow dark clouds
to blanket your sunshine, and hold grudges
like it's your last dollar
your beefs are legit, and it's the same shit
but why generalize these eyes? This species?
I appreciate more than just the history and biology
which empowers men to where they need to be
the good men are intact
but it's the bad ones you attract
although I was raised without the father figure
momma never filled my head with him as a "no-good n****"
was elevated and molded to paint a newer picture
and fall in love with the ideal woman
like the soil and water that's needed in our life
and to build kingdoms and make her my wife
why fight the fight when your heart's not right
and when the time is right, you will see the light
you got a nasty disposition
every man you're dismissing
the real love in you is missing
selfishness is your only tradition
why let society win us over from every bad experience
from heavy boozers, dead beat losers, spouse abusers
to strong supporters, like bridges over water
raising sons and daughters
so break down those borders
and be cautious of the wrong ones
cuz the real men you chased away
will be there for you in the long run
©opyright 2005
courtesy of N. Robinson a.k.a. poet_tease
courtesy of A. Bonaparte a.k.a. Gemini Star