If I May Speak
Today is another day in the real world. Sitting here today as a struggling writer, broke and still writing, I ponder on many things. I am sometimes so courageous in many ways but have allowed the rejections of the world to stop me from making my art into my career. Many people will never speak of this topic, because it is not easy for those of us who speak freely. In this world the hatred is like a fire. Nonetheless, everyone understands that you are expected to respect other people in society. What if I told you there is an underground world that is right in your face where hatred can burn freely.
The Two Worlds
The truth is if given the option there are many people who don’t want to respect others in society. In this underground world that I speak of there is no humanity. Writers, bloggers, even everyday people that practice freedom of expression are the victims of this underground world. This world is the real world, but so is the other on another side. People are recruited and told that their job is to make your life difficult. Truth be told there is no escaping this hate, it pursues you relentlessly. The only way out is in which is not out.
Limited Options
You are either the hater or the hated in this underground world that is very real. In my case, I am the hated. The reason why I guess I don’t try as much to make my art, which I believe is good art into a career is because this underground world that I speak of has powerful players that have made things hard for me. I am only one person. I am no match to this type of ridicule. So, subconsciously I figured why try. Now I think why not try.
Balancing Pride
Either way, whether I advance or not, if not, I am already not prospering from my work. At the very least I want to be able to look back over my life and know I tried. I speak a lot about pride, and it can be a good and a bad thing. Many times, pride is used in a negative way but it also means being proud and confident in who you are and what you represent. Nevertheless, pride can become a bad thing when you won’t even try because your pride must not be criticized or rejected.
Same Shoes Different Human Multiple Directions
Many people have stood in my very shoes on this topic of free speech vs the underground world. Some forced into becoming people they never would have imagined and some finding a place where they feel accepted. I don’t hate any of these people. I still care. I remember your art. Although there may be pushbacks you can always turn back if you are not happy with the person you are becoming. This is your life.
Blue Pill Red Pill
The underground is backed by power and power loves no one. Instead of wanting to see people happy and thriving they only want rage on all sides. Today I remember the days when I first started to write. When I thought freedom was real. Therefore, thinking of all the great things I wanted to do with my art. I have done many great things with my art. Everything a person can do when it comes to being an inspiration to many. I may never receive recognition, but I know my impact is real in both world -s.
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