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If you think about it, the definition of 'love' has changed a lot. William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet as a true love story, but is that how things really were back then.
No shepherd, and one herd. Everyone wants the same; everyone is the same: he who feels differently goes voluntarily into the madhouse. (Nietzsche).
There is a sense of invisibility when you’re denying yourself to be happy. It’s not by choice, no. It’s a sense of being completely worn out.
Close your eyes and take a breath, Hold on till your peace of death. You and me we'll be allowed together, Doing what we like, whenever...
It's just occurred to me That most people go to church on Sunday And that I used to be with them How very weird Church was my only salvation All through middle school But now, as I start high...
A few teenagers go around in groups. And often join a gang. They think it's cool to carry guns. That can take a life in just one bang. They think they are hard. And also very clever.
Dying, the elephant lets out a scream His face a bloody mess Hearing the cries of the predators Who circle, waiting for death Gaping holes, where his tusks once were Hewn out by a poacher's...
You stomp on sacred graves, Taking more than you can bear. When you don't claim victory Your obscenities fill the air. Your veiled eyes make it hard to see The damage you have done.
Lives are taken Without a moments thought What horrors we've wrought Inside of our hearts. People kill without reason This world is so crazy Things seem so hazy Is there ever clarity.
For those of you who know me well enough, you'll know that I enjoy the rain.
#household Water is essential, Water is what we drink, Water fills our bathtubs, And washes in our sinks, It boils in our kettles, And helps plants, That feed the pigs we eat, It is boiled and...
They say as you get older You're gonna get wise Don't listen to them people They're telling you lies Old folks they sit On an old chair Mumbling as if Nobody is there They rev up their...
(this is inspired by Kayne west's track ft Jamie Fox, overdosed on it at 3.a.m lol) #household She'll take your money Cus she's in need And call you honey Then steal your weed Pussy whipped, and...
Wannabe gangsta wears hooded tops. Wannabe gangsta runs from cops. Wannabe gangsta wears baggy jeans. Wannabe gangsta thinks he's from queens. Wannabe gangsta kisses his teeth.
Keeping a smile on your face Through the pain of the doubt Living with the debt Priorities set Working for food on the plate, Going without so the family eats Fighting off regret.
Oh ladies, won't you raise the roof It's time for you to tell the truth Please let out your secret plan What is it that makes up your man.
E verybody on an even keel. Q ueens and kings cannot be found. U topia, a dream that's real . A ll who dream can gather round. L et's forget the classes and labels.
It's grey and oh so wet again......so what. Are we not a species that builds itself shelter. Do we not wear clothes to keep us dry.
Am i the only one in the land That thinks the government is out of hand, It's cut the services to make do Does not hurt them, just me and you.
A woman was being questioned in a court trial involving slander. "Please repeat the slanderous statements you heard, exactly as you heard them," instructed the lawyer. The witness hesitated.
One step forward. Two steps sideways. If something's worth doing, better do it my way. Shiny black shoes, taking names making moves. Wallet full of money, paper to abuse.
P ainting out they're picture. O bligateing our view. R epressed to this fixture T oo late to change, renew. R eassured of that through & through. A ll isolated and alone we're painted.
Don't worry, Mister mister We all understand You've got all the money We're sure you've got it planned They'll be glad to leave on Friday The damned that you select With no motivation What the hell...
Londons burning. no fire engines to be found. Policing has become a joke. Anarchy and chaos all around Is it really the youth to blame.