Hope

2020, this year has not been kind

2020, this year has not been kind
Breathe in, breathe out, now unwind
The year is ending, rejoice we shall
Shout it loud and proud, even yell
"We survived, we made it to the next round!"
"We survived, we're still above the ground!"
For those we mourn, they are not gone
Living in our hearts, they continue on

That's enough with the doom and gloom
Time to look forward, time to bloom
We will make things better next year
Slowly eliminating the doubts and fear
For the greatest invention of mankind
Is hope and strength to overcome any bind.

So, I say to y'all on this last day
Be kind, be hopeful, we'll find a way
Happy new year, I mean it sincerely
Happy new year, we need it dearly

Chance

Another day, another chance
fast and sharp like a lance?
or easy like a slow dance?
or just meditate in a trance.

we are who we say we are
how high do we make the bar
do we jump over to a star
or we crawl through the tar

sure, we may just be a peon
chess masters say dream on
but with the right cohesion
we can become a great legion

we are who we say we are
how high do we make the bar
do we jump over to a star
or we crawl through the tar

so step up to the plate
go ahead, set up that date
slowly but surely, you'll inflate
show them you can be great

we are who we say we are
how high do we make the bar
do we jump over to a star
or we crawl through the tar

Tomorrow will be another day
look in the mirror and just say
not stone, i can mold like clay
& then show others the way

Step

1 step, 2 step, 3 step, four
keep going, just lil more
what's future hold in store?
won't know, till you open door

open your eyes and then see
wonderful world this can be
just need to filter it differently
past negative, focus positivity

window opens if door closes
climb through, smell roses
world of word, full of proses
keep writing, don't throw this

open your eyes and then see
wonderful world this can be
just need to filter it differently
past negative, focus positivity

take the road less travelled
see a new world unravelled
falls come, don't get rattled
back on horse, newly saddled

open your eyes and then see
wonderful world this can be
just need to filter it differently
past negative, focus positivity

All journeys come to an end
take a moment, feel the wind
go along, or against the bend
follow leader, no, set the trend

The cage

The cage we live inside
made of thoughts in our mind
subdue our growth, we hide
door always open, open wide

it's easier to don the cloak
stay dreaming, stay unawoke
time ticks with each stroke
afraid of becoming broke

we compare self with others
we fight sisters and brothers
yearn for the love of mothers
hidden away in our structures

it's easier to don the cloak
stay dreaming, stay unawoke
time ticks with each stroke
afraid of becoming broke

see which steps we need
fear of falling, fear to bleed
fear of reaching, to succeed
stay in cage, away from freed

it's easier to don the cloak
stay dreaming, stay unawoke
time ticks with each stroke
afraid of becoming broke

the cage we escape from
made with sticks and gum
leave a trail, drop breadcrumb
Free now, free to run

Reset the bar

the universe took my star
everywhere seems too far
fell in, got stuck in the jar
start again, reset the bar

life kicks you on the ground
laying down, collecting pound
eyes closed, hear a sound
get up, push limit abound

don't reach star, you'll fail
take it slow like the snail
use guidance, find a rail
otherwise, blindly flail

achieve one small goal
a short walk, a nice stroll
too much will take it's toll
let the snail be your new role

for slow will finish the race
worry more about the pace
you have nothing to chase
race of one, always first place

build the momentum slow
allow the progress to grow
accept the positive glow
in the end, goal will show

New year

as we count the drop
look back and stop
bad patterns chop
positive ones shop

this year comes to an end
broken not, slightly bend
stronger became, not an end
renewed energy to now spend

new opportunities to take
our futures are at stake
for we become what we make
work hard and enjoy cake

a new year, a new chance
learn skills, learn to dance
meditate, go in a trance
improve, find better stance

new year will birth new you
bigger, stronger, you grew
hard times struggle through
take steps, put on the shoe

If the world was willing

If the world was willing
It could start the healing
Grow knowledge and feeling
Stop the pain from reeling

The noise is too loud
Too many acting proud
If silence came around
Inner peace could be found

But power corrupts always
Even the good lose their ways
Too long lost in the maze
They'll burn it all in a blaze

As the fire burns it all down
The innocent put on their frown
As the powerful enjoy the crown
Only smiles on board the clown

But from the ashes, hope grows
New powers begin to oppose
Conquered corrupt power overthrows
Freedom and peace brightly glows

If the world was willing
It could start the healing
Grow knowledge and feeling
Stop the pain from reeling

If the future were certain

If the future were certain
Could we handle the burden
Would we need the curtain
Decisions still predetermined

There are too many variables
Sure, we can guess parables
Maybe even some burials
But only in the area of

We don't know what's in store
Even after falling on the floor
Help could walk through a door
Or the end, full of pain and gore

Maybe certain, but not known
Hard to decipher written stone
Some will feel it in their bone
Hindsight 20/20 only after grown

Some say the future is guaranteed
And that the past placed the seed
All we have to do now is to feed
In the end, we'll get what we need

Day in, day out, another day another shout

Day in, day out, another day another shout
We wake, we work, we fight for clout
Tossing and turning all night about
We need another way, another route

But here is safe, but here is known
It's scary to go somewhere not shown
So we stay, so we hide, so we groan
Until the last ticks, the bomb has blown

With the cave caved in and behind
A new future presents itself to grind
Escaping the darkness, no longer blind
New treasures and dangers to find

In the end, another cave we dwell
Licking wounds from a mighty fell
Surviving long enough to tell the tale
Of leaving the cave and setting sail

Day in, day out, another day another shout
We wake, we work, we fight for clout
Tossing and turning all night about
We found another way, we figured it out

Ai or amen, which one will win

Ai or amen, which one will win
Whichever it is, earth will still spin
Maybe united they can begin
A better world for our kin

Why are we, always near the end
Why can't we, ever just bend
Instead, we stand tall and defend
Never allowing ourselves to ascend

Regardless if it's skin or if it's metal
A set of understanding we must settle
We're all black, pot and the kettle
If we're lucky, we'll reach the same level

Amen or ai, a win is still a win
Maybe we can grow in the same bin
Common ground, more like a twin
Hello world, hit enter, let's begin

One, two, four, eight, why do we hate?

One, two, four, eight, why do we hate?
Binary, yes or no, them or me, wait?
Why are we programmed to this state?
Why do we have to always discriminate?

We're all the same, we're all in this game.
But here we're all lame, other side we blame.
Dousing out their flame, dissing their name.
Gaining a bit of fame, but in the end shame,

The grass is greener on the other side I'm told
At least that's what they want you to behold
Let it out, fight, scream, hell, even scold
As long as we're down here, the top keeps gold

But if we came together, if we played our own game
Shared shelter in bad weather, learned each other name
Nothing could be better, to learn we are the same
Turn division into multiplication, powerful aim

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, how do we win?
10 fingers combined in a handshake, a grin
Reprogram to see the code and not the skin
Why can't we prosper and procreate again?

We stand on past giants backs

We stand on past giants backs
We bring supplies in our packs
Use leverage where strength lacks
Ignoring elements with our slacks

Once was survival of the most fit
Now who controls the digital bit
How many likes can one post get
Is this cancelled or is this legit

Pulling pranks and saying it's fun
Doing a mukbang and eating a ton
One hundred days until it's done
Streaming attempted speed run

If it's cancelled and we forget
If the likes no longer get sent
If the power finally gets spent
Can we survive without a dent?

Embracing the elements without
Using strength we strain and shout
No more supplies no more clout
Can we still stand? Hear me out!

See, hear, speak no evil

We see, we hear, we speak
We flee, we fear, we freak
We be, we beer, we blink
We free, we steer, we wink

Something, not from nothing
Some things, from summoning
One thing, formed such a thing
Suffering, such a sucker ring

Evil hides all around us
Evil tries to surround us
Evil chains and bounds us
Evil stays and drowns us

We see, we hear, we speak
We flee, we fear, we freak
We be, we beer, we blink
We free, we steer, we wink

One dream, one from speaking
Some streams, from believing
One team, strengthened ring
Changing, changing everything

Good strives all around us
Good tries to abound us
Good chains around us
Good stays and crowns us

We see, we hear, we speak
We flee, we fear, we freak
We be, we beer, we blink
We free, we steer, we wink

Drained

Some days zapped like an old fuse
Or trapped like a mouse on glues
Or cracked like a boned bruise
Hijacked like a throwned ruse

We cry and push others away
We lie and tell ourselves to stay
We hate and allow it to sway
We vote, but not another way

The world's not what it seams
Caught between hopes & dreams
Afraid to speak out and screams
Is this what it's supposed to mean

Some days zapped like an old fuse
Or trapped like a mouse on glues
Or cracked like a boned bruise
Hijacked like a throwned ruse

We try to push ourselves up
We try to see a half full cup
We try to live until paystub
We try to not give it all up

The world's made from our voice
We all have to make our choice
Do we stagnant and build voids
Or do we stand up and rejoice