Apr 24
I’m adding this quote to my top 10 quotes of blissful ignorance because there is depth and texture behind the sentiment, but I don’t think this particular individual understands to true weight of what he said based upon the breakdown that followed it.
“I’m more afraid of life than death.” – Lil’ Wayne
Here is how he explained it:
“His response when asked if he’s scared of death:
F— no. I¹m more afraid of life than death. I don’t know where you going when you die, so I ain’t too scared of that. I already know what’s poppin’ around here. It’s scary out here.”
Now here is the fix. Do you know how much that statement speaks to the larger Black male populace who truly are so much more afraid of life than death that they would willingly chase after Death, that great unknown, than embrace what they know about Life? Is Life in this day and age truly so miserable that brothers don’t want to deal with what is ahead and would rather face Death as if they imagine themselves as having a fighting chance? Unfortunately, Wayne has too much ego behind his expression and I don’t sense a larger level of understanding around it. Pity that most who pick up that issue of Vibe won’t understand it either. Suppose that’s the way the publisher prefers it.
thinkingwhilespeakingisnotacrime!
the aoclaimingimacriminal
written by The AOMuse
Apr 18
my father is a man
who talks too long about anything
drawing upon as his source
a Mount Washington1934 wind
destined to blow into your ear
a refreshing gust of answers
for every one of your inquiries
or lack thereof
for in his eye
conversation is a jet stream
a narrow current
upon which two or more people
might travel a great distance
in a short span of time
in an age
when most are local travelers
exercising fly by night diction
caring not about the distance traveled
so long as feet are
soon to touch the ground
my father floats words
in the mind’s spacious places
through conversations
in cramped coach compartments
on flights that don’t serve meals
and often offer only peanuts at journey’s end
restricted to only two allowed
pieces of carry on luggage
ideas in the overhead bin
ideals near his feet beneath the seat
of mouths in motions
my father digs the internal combustion
that’s why he seats himself near the engine
i am the son of a loud passenger
who refuses to blend in
my father is full of hot air
in a world of nylon thoughts
if you listen closely
you can hear a propane burner
blowing the air of ascension…
when my long winded father speaks
forthemanthatmadememe!
the aospeakswithbreath
written by The AOMuse
Apr 09
a careless child
clutches bag of birdseed
on cage’s corner
pouring forth passion
provisioned for greater gains.
a post-haste realization ingested;
songbirds die when overfed.
eatingslowly!
the aoblizzardofbliss
written by The AOMuse
Apr 06
ever been
privy
to unusual
attraction
ska – punk – emo
disheveled hair
well worn
converse
with thickened
soles
canvas bag
on shoulder
holding contents
of life itself
i would endure
5 contiguous hours
of bad brains
self titled debut
to discover
what makes you tick
deny you not
being individual
can i dub
you the
tamar kali
i never had
no?
then you will
just you
being
your usual
unusual beautiful
perhaps you can
see past
my preppy post
b-boy past
then we will
both be right
where/weird
we belong.
weirdconceptions!
the aoturnscounterclockwise
written by The AOMuse
Apr 06
I control my nature
I am in control of my nature
So when I see storms upon my horizon
When I see my nature rising
I beat back the blackened wind
With the piercing yellow ray of redemption
Confess my childish sin
And recognize myself as a man
Who must choose the road less traveled.
Lest the storms overtake my town
And drown away my last living rays
Of quiet light
Replaced
By endless night
When the storm is come.
averageblackmale!
the aoisnodifferent
written by The AOMuse
