A Chance

I can't believe to get rich and famous

people would sell there soul

forgetting that your life's worth much more than gold

I been poor for a long time

but i'd never sell myself to satan

but i'm hoping to make it soon cuz i'm getting tired of the waiting

about to lose my apartment

and I quit my s****y job too

wondering when Jah's plan for me is finally gonna come through

I know success take time, dedication and motivation

but I wanna see a pay off for how long I been patient

from being homeless and addiction

yeah i've been around

some things that i've seen is quite profound

sometimes I had to commit crimes just to make it through

but don't judge me you'd do the same if it were you

a chance is all I need

then i'll prove everyone wrong

Author's Note

not finished

Reviews

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

Looking forward to the finish. I loved how hope pervaded this poem despite the speaker's struggles with poverty and the projects. There truly are very few opportunities for the poor in today's society. It gets frustrating putting forth effort and working hard only to have zero payoff