The LQ

The LQ

A Poem by Scirrocco
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Inspired by a part time grind I hold

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Standing at the lottery machine an old man hands me his bible...
Numeric prayers upon a page...
We bullshit for a minute he walks away waiting for that eight o' clock hour to see if he's been saved
And I stand amazed how we depend on idols from the cradle to the grave
Dollar signs and faces upon paper rule the land of deceit and the home of the enslaved
Where I started my revolution with a New Years Eve resolution
To clear my mind of all pollution
Born sinner but you can catch me on the mountain praying for absolution
You need to understand I'm only human


 
An old woman just cashed her social security check and tells me to hand her a bottle of her medicine
All of a sudden I've become a pharmacist
I know exactly what she needs so I hand her a bottle of Majorska and a packet of Anacin
I see the same faces of all races I'm even starting to see them in different places
Hood rats and young thugs talking about catching cases
On a block where no one carries I.D. so the cops have to remember street names and faces
Youth die prematurely thinking the all mighty dollar brings them greatness
It's a twisted way of thinking but being broke is baseless


 
I know a hood rat turned princess body built for sex and brainless you
Know the type ---- aimless
Knew her for mad years, survival through mad fears  
Cold at an early age can no longer shed tears
Family life was turbulent, moms a dope fiend and never taught her about being abstinent
Now she's knocked up seven months pregnant and HIV infected
Just doesn't make sense, but I understand yo that life is hectic
So that next breath I respect it, see a silver spoon I was never blessed with
Just the ability to lyrically wreck s**t, live fast and die quick


 
There's this kid who often thinks to much, unloads thoughts on paper writing rhymes and such
Often wonders what sets him apart, what makes him different
How to stand out and get people to acknowledge his existence
Quite type so he expresses himself in sentence
Watched him grow developing discipline and confidence
Serving rappers from project tenements to suburban basements
Come a long way since being an apprentice
Raised as an underground emcee, the kid becomes a lyricist

© 2008 Scirrocco


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I used to work in a gas station, so this one caught my eye. It's amazing, the five characters you mention span across societies. I love rap, so I enjoy the fact that you included some of its elements. "Quiet type so he expresses himself in sentence"...beautiful. And your description of the girl, "aimless"...you nailed it.

Hope to see more from you-S

Posted 15 Years Ago


This was a great look at real life. So often in our field we see flowery odes to love or half hearted suicide attempts on paper. This piece showed life as it is and not as some fictional wonderland we use to create. Nicely done and very well written. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 16 Years Ago


another stellar write. Raw - real, gritty - yet articulate - awesome ryhming style - I would love to hear this as the specific intonations you give each word.
BS and the Bible in the same stanza...now that's bold - loved it.

Posted 16 Years Ago


I am really getting into your pieces. Just love the philosophical feel most of them have and this one is no exception. They carry a message for those who's willing to hear and always seem to touch on the things some rather not think about.

Great piece, I just loved it

Posted 16 Years Ago


"Born sinner but you can catch me on the mountain praying for absolution
You need to understand I'm only human"

Very good flow and imagery in this piece.
Your writing draws the reader in from the start.
Well done.


Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Born sinner but you can catch me on the mountain praying for absolution
You need to understand I'm only human..

I know that I've told you that I love your style (more than once) but I just can't say it enough. Talk about a voice of the times.

I get physically and emotionally caught up in your work. Honest and to the point in an awesome way.

Bravo. Excellent.

Posted 16 Years Ago


This piece is quite lyrical. I like the way it flowed. Nicely done with this piece, I enjoyed it.


Great Write

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

You really became my descriptive guide through a life I cannot fathom... I find your poetry insightful, and written so that emotion is hovering the surface, yet it doesn't influence my opinion. Your amazing.. thank you for sharing and please always invite me to view your poetry.. as i don't get much time to read as many as i'd like, but i'd hate to miss yours :)

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

How intriquing...wonderful words - I like the lyrical nature and flow of the piece plus it tells an important story - you are doing well to put your words to page...Absolutely a great piece of work. A few spelling errors but that is easily fixed...Thank you for sharing.
Light,
Siddartha


Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Are you a Slam poet? This sort comes off as a freestyle. Whether it came from off the top or written down, the subject matter was gritty and real. The flow was crazy and it touched on the ugly side of many lives. Very hard hitting, but not in a preachy manner. Loved this!

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Scirrocco
Scirrocco

New Jerusalem, NJ



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A true Scorpio and it shows in what I write. I'm not one to follow a format, I just write... Sometimes I'm straight to the point with what I'm saying and at other times you have to actually think abou.. more..

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