Yo
I finally see the truth
I had to cut some loose
As I begin to win, I see that they want me to lose.
I let my feelings lead the way, and they led me to you.
Now when it comes to head or heart, I know what I'ma choose.
Reflect on the moments, grow from my mistakes
Loving myself now, I know the hateful can't take
And I'm on to the next now, because the future's at stake
Hours spent writing, this for my queens that is up late
Reflect on the memories, seeds of our essence
Teacher and the student, it's give and take on the lessons
Ten years ago, that's when I came out,
Be free from the fear, that's what it's about.
I lost my little cousin to senseless act of violence
She knew I'd always be there for her, but she suffered in silence,
What could I've done different, how could I have known?
Cuz even back then, I'd play and pretend,
Claiming that I was in the zone
Friendships with cracks, and lust that turned spoiled.
Engulfed in dark flames, but who poured the oil,
I truly believe, that every damn thing, happens
For a reason
But I wanna know, it's burning my soul, what was
The damn reason.
I will be honest, I want fortune and I want the fame,
I want the power of a platform to create the change,
I need my fem brothers and queens to see that we stronger,
I need my family in luxury and good health longer,
Now's the time for melanin to reclaim its royal throne.
Reject the ignorance and hatred, out the window, thrown.
Building a team, because I know I can't do it alone.
But writing raps and poetry, that's me, making it known.
I want Nicki to hear this message and to know she did it,
Thanks to my brother, she changed my life after the first listen,
Always been a conscience gleams,
But she brought out my glisten
Now in the booth, speaking truth, with 2020 vision.
Black, educated, successful and driven,
Creating a sound.
Standing on stage, performing my art,
Entertaining a crowd.
Talent unique
Speak it out loud,
It's Divaj, next with the crown.
This is my Soliloquy