Modern Romance

They say love faulters. So why do we even take it to the alter? We are fueled by hope. And probably high off dope. It's like playing tug of war with an invisible rope. Cause you'll tug and tug but you won't know how far you've came. Until you're lying on your back in agony and pain. Now your heart skips a beat whenever you hear their name. You can't sleep at night without thinking about them. Where they've been who they're seeing and if they're feelings are getting dim. You want to make it work but those chances are slim. Because of this thing called ego and fear of retribution. You start to pray and get back to hoping to find a solution. Those dreams of your future must have been an illusion. Life as you know it is not making sense. Scraping for dollars makes it more intense. Now you ask why is love the cause of all this. Cause you just wanted the life you always invisioned. Late nights early mornings filled with reminiscing. Just send the first text saying that you miss em. 

Cause I just can't do this any more
I don't wanna feel this way anymore.

Soft-spoken

You are so soft-spoken.
My soul has been re-awoken.
Tell me what's on your mind and where you're goin'.
I need to be in your presence.
You don't need to second guess it.
Cause I'm only bringing what you need, what you want is just a bonus. I know you feel it too go ahead and own it. This is real life business.
Can't be playin' with my feelins'.
What type of hand is destiny dealin'? Cause the way I see it, you're the best hand I've hand in a minute. I'll stay, I'm not hittin'. You can take that as a vivid description. But honestly it's just me speaking bluntly. My thoughts stuck on you like honey.
You don't care about the money. I see you do it for yourself. So if you have a someone else. That's just lingering around. Do yourself a favor and put him down. Cause I'm ready to give you the crown. And we can keep it underground. And if it gets mainstream, we'll just live it like a dream.

May Weather

I guess I'm just the fool right? Can't ever seem to get my feelins right. You the reason I was tryna own my life. Started making racks every month and you just up and left. What you need, I thought I gave you the best? Is this like some kind of test? Took a shot in the chest without any vest. I'm about to flip my lid. All that I did for you and you still wanna act like a kid? You making things real hard on me mentally. It wasn't til later on when I thought we were meant to be. And you can't blame me for that, I'm just speaking facts. Why find yourself alone when we can do it together. Dodge the pain and avoid hits like Mayweather. Keep it hot like May weather. Help me count all my cheddar.  Do you remember on my bed summer of 2016 what you said? You said you'd always be here. You said I'd have nothing to fear. That was the best damn lie. I don't know why I'm sittin' here acting all surprised. One of us should win an Emmy. Forget it man, let me take a sip of this Henny. 

These Words

Excuse me, but this is my fault.
I should have said something from the start.
But ego and pride kept me from spilling my heart.
You have always been what I've wanted.
Every time I see you my eyes glow and I have to say somethin'.
You're hotter than the leather seats in July. When I'm gonna be in your presence I have to get fly.
And see I'm happy for your man, but you need to understand. The moment he don't cherish what he got, that boy need be dropped.
He need be making you happy at all costs. Cause if not, I'll swing on by and take you to your favorite spot.
We can laugh and smile, I'll listen when you talk. I'll give you my time cause really that's all we got. Money comes and go but what I feel for you is tattooed. I got a feeling  that maybe one day my early wishes will come true. It's a shame I didn't let my voice be heard. So I write my pain with these words.

Tis the Season

Look what love do.
I said you were the love of my life and you said the same too.
I've been blessed ah-choo.
The Lord placed an angel in my life.
I didn't even have to scratch and fight.
I had to endure some alone times,
but then like poof you appeared. Readily prepared to wipe my tears.
You come in my presence and I've never been more caviler. Like I'm out in Cleveland.
Girl, what are you doing this evening? I can go for a good eatin'. And you know tis the season.
I don't need to give many reasons. I know you on the other side of the phone cheesin'. Whoever had you last messed up they should have never leased it. I'll bring my duffel bag and buy it all in cash. Try every day to make you laugh. That smile sends me to space. And those lips always make me want a taste. Are you my soulmate?

Suicidal Knife

I'm focused on you and only you.
I don't care what they say or want me to do. They clearly have never met a woman that can change their life.
Or be the reason to make you want to stay alive. That's deep real deep right?
But I can go deeper if you like.
Like a suicidal knife.
One straight through the eye.
And on the off chance I make it, you'll be my sight.
I'll follow your beauty.
And love you endlessly cause that's my duty. You are a work of art truly.
And me I'm just trying to admire. I pray your feelings never expire. I'll always add fuel to the fire. You're my number one desire. And how could you not be. You don't try and copy. You do your own thing and you're never sloppy. I'm so glad you got me.

Private

Get lost in lust, or fall in love.
Either way I wouldn't mind any of the above. Especially with you cause you bring the right passion.
You not settling in life you want things to happen.
You're smile is so stunning. You got all the boys running.
You say come and they all reply "coming!"
You got it like that and I just love it.
Pull you by your hair I know you want it.
But what goes on in private I'll keep between us. I gotta keep one thing and that's the trust.
So whatever I say please believe me.
Telling you my feelings is never quite easy.
But if my words do enough to make you smile. Then I'll go ahead and talk for a while. Ask you how your day was before I lay you down. Take a load off your mind and ease your stress. You've probably had good but know I'm the best. 

We won't lose

You shine like the sun, yeah you my number one. 

You better than my past. 

Yeah you got it in the bag. 

I'll point to a star and say yeah girl that's you. 

Cause you brighten up my life girl I really swear you do. 

Give me any choice, you the one I'll always choose. 

I'm always tryna win, so I promise we wont lose. 

When I think about the future you right by my side. When I think about you I know you're one of kind. I've seen mistakes and made some myself. But I'll always give you my best I promise nothing else. I love it when you smile. I love when we get wild. For you I'll go that extra mile. Just to get you in a good mood. You forever my lady, I'm always your dude. When it comes to decisions I always use precision. So keeping you happy is one of my missions. When you talk I will listen. When you cry I'll stop your sniffin'. Hold you like a mitten. No one ever had me quite this smitten.

Hopes up

Let your guard down and put a smile up.
I know life's hard and decisions can be tough.
So the choice is yours to let me bring you joy. This is not a game or another ploy.
The truth is you were on my mind all day.
So when you didn't choose me I had nothing to say.
Sure, hey lets be friends, okay.
I can take it, just smile through the pain. Cringe at the sound of your name.
Maybe I need a syringe to the vein.
Get doped up cause I got my hopes up.
How am I supposed to talk to you without getting choked up? Luckily I've been through worse. I remember the way we used to flirt. Our hugs were always tight and we would always text late at night. Got me thinkin' about the future and what could happen. Sadly my best memory of you is seeing you laughin'. If I ever get the ball in my court I know I won't pass it. 

Young dreamer

Your body is evident your beauty is evidence. Your smiles spill elegance. I'm positive you're the truth Paul pierce gettin jealous quick. From day to day time is erased in hopes that the next minute is not a waste because I can only portray the hopes and dreams of a young dreamer. And when you come my way it's safe to say my dreams get put on pause cause of the amount of awe you put me in. I actually mean everything I tell you, so don't think it's a game or some fluke. Lying to you would only give me the flu. I know in the past people have been played like flutes. So any guard you have, is not a task but a necessity. I wouldn't want my feelings to mess with me. So do what you do and one day soon you'll be grand as 3 zeros and 1. Due to all the foul play you had to withstand hun. You got the   honey and the buns. So I just want a snack plus have fun. Take your mind off stress I bet I can. Call on me when you're down girl I'm the man.

Used to

Now now he ain't checking on you no more. Hopefully his heart aint still sore.
But you not worried one bit. You're more concerned with the party you about to hit.
He didn't care bout that makeup.
He just wanted you to wake up. And don't doze off, make sure you stay up.
Cause its dudes that just want to swim good. And with you being unsure if you should. They'll stay persistent and once they get it, they'll come up missing.
He actually cared, he really listened. And you was all for it until he start trippin'. You're insecurities were overwhelming. Things got too hot and he starting melting. But the liquid in him convinced him to stay. For better or for worse decisions had to be made. Cause what's real is real it cant be faked. Except those eyelashes care for me to elaborate? Nah? I didnt think so. He used to love you and chances are he still does.
But sitting waiting for a sign from above is moving backwards when moving forward is a must. The time of hiding is no where near. She loved him before and fell into fear. Fear that he loved her more than she could handle. Damn.. Look what love do.

Chances

The sun will be shining always no matter the time.
You stole my smile when you left, I didn't know you were into crime.
But luckily for me your memories are vivid in my mind.
Your smile is the reason why I say the sun will always shine.
If a chance is what it takes to be indefinitely in your space, please hand me the pair of dice.
And if I luck up, I'll forever be in paradise.

San Jose pt 3

I woke up thinkin' bout you. This what happen when I think about you. I start reminiscin' and I don't know what to do. We aint have that many moments but I cherish each one. From the trip downtown to the morning breakfast runs. Whatever I told you I meant It. This feeling too real so I had to pen it. All I want is a moment of your time or matter fact just a minute. Read these words and understand where I'm coming from. When Im with you I always have fun. Our convos always real and I can't get enough. I know we only apart cause of where we from. I made the drive just to see your face. When your ankle was on swole and I couldn't see you play. Its ok you still my MVP and that will remain. I treat you with respect and you do the same. I get a feelin' whenever I hear your name. You know, like it's Christmas time and I'm 8 going on 9. You the present under my tree. One day I'll show you how much you mean to me.

Platinum or Gold

I thought we could of been big. Or matter fact even monumental. I saw in your eyes every ounce of potential. The other girls was alright but lacked the credentials. Whats the word around town now? I know you ain't tryna' settle down. You're focused on yourself you wanna be somebody. Maybe you wanna push the Maserati. Who knows, but I know you'll follow through on all your goals. You got a pure soul and a heart made of Chrome. Or platinum or gold. Whatever the case is you fit the mold. And now I'm stuck with what if scenarios. And liking pics of the centerfolds. But this ain't the life I chose, its the life I've been handed. And I wouldn't take any of our memories for granted. Although sometimes life without you has me feeling stranded.

Tamed

It's a different situation when you're dealing with penetration. You're penetrating my thoughts everyday. I'll always admit it I'm not ashamed. You got a wild heart but I know it can be tamed. I'll show you truth and all its ways. So you can take those values with you to the grave. Baby keep your head up its time to be brave. People always got opinions and words to say. But you bullet proof just remember that. What they say can't hurt you and that's just facts. Mind clouded, judgement uncertain. I'm looking for the prize so I move aside the curtain. Low and behold my eyes wide open. If I told you what I seen people might think im jokin'. But this a reality like a VH1 show man.  I swear I seen the most amazing thing of all time. Great enough to validate my strenuous grind. So I awake and pray and give the Lord thanks.

Shambles

I think I've lost my muse. What's a young black man to do? Im riding round' the city looking for inspiration, but I turn the news on and see segregation. I'm not in the mood for destruction, cause I'd much rather have a luncheon. Unfortunately my life is in shambles. Should I hit the strip and make a big gamble? Should I put my life on the line and go Rambo? To the untrained eye I might seem hostel. But with an untrained mind you'd much rather be at a brothel. Luckily I'm trained in both so I move in silence like my neighbors are sleep. And I cover my moves no one gets a peek. I'm willing to dive but not that deep. If you're willing to climb though tell me how steep. And we can reach the top with hopefully God to meet. I heard it's lonely up there, that's just the thing. At the bottom they just all seem to cling. I need space to think and I'll drop you a rope when I want you near me. We can discuss who matters and why this world is so mean, but until then I'll find a new muse and be discreet

Fall's coming

What are you fiending for? Who do you really adore? Is it me that you want more? Look me in my eyes and say that you want me. Hold me close until you love me. And when you pull away I'll be your bungee. Catch you if you fall, promise one day all we'll do is ball. Like Steph when he's on. Or MVP LeBron. See it really doesn't matter to me. I wanna be cool with your friends and down with your family. I wanna be your want, your guilt, and need. I'll take you away but I see you wear your heart on your sleeve. I'll give it the proper affection. Guide you in the right direction. You are the closest thing to perfection. What's the issue I got the solution. Fill the air with a love type pollution. The falls coming soon. I don't want to get lost in thoughts of tryna win or lose this whole battle of who's who. So what you tryna do? Are you who you say you are? Down for me or is your heart really far. Only time will tell and I haven't bought a watch in 7 years. So just tell me what I wanna hear...

You're a star

So I ask, have you ever met beauty in the flesh? The most beautiful thing you've seen yet? Jaw dropping eye popping traffic stopping beauty. Where the eyes are so seducing. you're so mind boggling. But a puzzle worth solving. A soul I'll never go about dodging. I need to intertwine.  Get a key for your heart and mind. And I'll keep in mind to mistreat would be a crime. So trust I'll never do that time. I don't ever wanna think about you behind bars. I already think of you being too far. I mean, cause you are a star. Shining bright like diamonds. You deserve your own island. Hot like cayenne. Yeah thats right you spice it up. Handicap see you and he might get up. Like "excuse me miss look what you've done. I think you may possibly be the one." You're flattered but you're used to those comments. You know you're hotter than the month of August in the tropics. But you stay cool and oh so modest. And that's the truth of this topic.

Feeding you

Fingers interlocked with a queen. A Million stares when we hit the scene. Yeah go ahead and admire, I know I know my lady is fire. She stays running thru my mind maybe that's why she be so tired. But let me speak directly to you. I'm patiently waiting on that day you say "I do". Hypnotize me the way you move. You know, how you do when we're both in the mood. I can't keep my hands off you it's like they were glued. I love taking care of you, feeding you you're favorite food. Only cause you're so special obviously. I hate it when you leave honestly. I wanna vacation on an island so we can live exotically. Or tropically and just possibily make you see like after B that you and I were always meant to be. You're my princess so I could say your Majesty. But that's only if you like. I swear I could love you for 2 life times.

Crazy dreams

This is a Divine dream. I'm staring in a mirror and the image is so clean. Except it's not me I see. The smile is so gracious, the eyes so soft. I stare to long I might get lost. My eyes opened wide cause I'm taking mental images. The joy I'm receiving is one great benefit. Inception at its finest just let me sleep forever. A pen and paper appear so I write a letter. Barely legible cursive and it reads. "This beautiful human I see Lord don't let me forget. Like a branded animal please leave an imprint. My brain will stay strong and my heart will never quit." Then the reflection begins to speak... My heart drops to the sink. I have to reply, but my only thoughts are why? Why are you here and please don't lie. Cause I've never seen anything quite like you. I just want to fly with you. Take time with you. Have a bite with you. Wipe all your tears while I lie with you. "Wake up and find something similar." Hi nice to meet you, you look quite familiar...

Starbuck's

Shining lights like a million lighters.
But your smile it simply shines brighter.
City of sin taking me higher.
It's like I see it all sippin' the pineapple ciroc. Your beauty makes my mind get lost.
Late nights caught up in all my thoughts.
Like what if we were alone next time our paths cross?
But that's more like a fantasy really.
I got this warmth for you if it's chilly.
I'll tell you things that make you think I'm silly. The city gets the best out of me. I swear you shouldn't be doubtin' me. I'll take 9 shots and keep movin'.
You take 2 and that gets you groovin'. What are you pursuin'? A better life or a 9-5? 2 kids with a decent guy? Or do you thank God that you're still alive? If you ever get worked up I can help make your eyes dry. Simply put you're the best piece of pie, and I don't know how to settle for a slice.

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Sweet Coffee

It's only a matter of time before I start to lose control. I think you know why I keep walking by like I'm on patrol. Spontaneous trips to Vegas, my excuse was I had to take it. Get fresh get fly. Next step ask why. I know I'm that guy. I been known you that woman. So many others probably pursuin'. But you make them hault and they get to cruisin'. Whoever got you fasho aint losin'. They the winner of all time. To hurt you would be the worst crime. Lock em' up and throw away the key. You the beauty and the beast. The way you walk so independently, but got the attitude to make em' all say please. You're a permanent buy never a lease. Everyday is Halloween you're always a treat.

Mixed with Lemonade

I see passion in your eyes only visible to me. Don't go and try to hide cause I'm still gon' see. We can do it how you like, pillow talk til' we sleep. I gotta leave early so I sleep on top of the sheets. I don't wanna wake you cause I know how that be. A kiss on the forehead as I say bye. Thinkin' bout bad moments and all the good times. Our good outweighs the bad, you're mad when I get sad and I'm happy when you smile. For you I'll walk 100 miles. But this Lemonade got me feelin' wild. Got me feelin' like a new child. I don't know where the finish line is, even though I'm lookin' for an end. Confusion.

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Divine University

Lightening strikes are like staring in your eyes. Piercing the soul, what a beautiful demise. Or rather, a time to be alive. Cause surely being in your presence means the best present.
And you're running through my mind when you're not present.
That's plenty cardio you don't need to hit the gym. But it's understanble if you're going with your friends. They need to see strength and grace personified.
Dudes passing by riding on their bikes even have to stop to say hi and I'm not surprised.
You're the limited edition whole combo, milkshake with the toy and fries.
And I'll order two please. One for now and the other for eternity. Cause someone like you is truly special. So to let something with such caliber go to waste would be dumb of me. I see why others can't get to you so easily. You're the only attendant at Beauty and Divine University. I thank my mother for birthing me. And the Lord for courage and two feet. If not for that I wouldn't of never introduced myself. To the most amazing person breathing, what else?