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jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
Words, folks say sounds good.
But in retrospect, they only words.
Whether written or spoken.

As much as folks say it.
It's not exactly true.
It's a manipulative tool usage.

The man is the head of the household.
Sounds good.
Yes, sounds great saying it.
But in truth mom runs the house.

In other words, she the quiet boss.
Make her mad and watch it.
Watch the silence that comes within her chambers.

A man shall lead we might know well.
And many have and forever will.
But most kids seen how mom control them.

In truth between the two she a great actor.
Dad just a pretender.
jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
I knew she wasn't no good from the get-go.
I try to tell you.
I try to tell you he was a scoundrel.

You knew he wasn't no good from the start.
I wish you would say something smart.
I'm just waiting for a reason.
Or give me a reason
Words we hear before in life.

Church always asking for money.
What?
Does the church do with the tithes and offering?

Folks must think I am a cab driver.
Always asking for a ride and not paying for the ride.

Don't be like that.
Show a little kindness.
Or you hear show a little love.

Something told me not to hire you.
I should have fired you the day I hired you.
I am giving you one more chance.
Don't mess it up.

Don't play with me.
Cause you don't know who I am.
Or don't push my button.

Honey, get your child before it's too late.
If you don't sit your*down?
You soon wish you have.

Didn't I tell you to do that earlier?
Well, why I still see the mess?

We all heard, pick your clothes up.
If you want those toys before I throw them away.
You better get them.

I knew I didn't like your friend.
I read them from the start.
I'm not surprised they locked up.

Sure, there are many more.
Stop fighting your brother/sister.
You bet no let your siblings get in a fight and don't help.

Or you face repercussion when you get home.

Finally, when we get in this store.
Don't pick up anything.
Don't ask for anything.
What?
Did I tell you?
jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
Keep acting like you don't hear me.
You soon will.

Close that door letting the heat out.
Words, we heard before.
You got that from your mama side of the family.

You got that from your father stupid family.
****, if that's not your child.
Act just like you

Don't tell your mama you know how she is?
Don't tell your father, he makes it a bigger deal then it is.

Go tell your sister/brother come here.
At the bottom of the steps, you yell it.
To hear, I could have done that.
Yes, words we grew up on.

When you get in this church?
You better get some act right.
Or you regret it when you get home.
Test me, if you want too.

Where you been?
And don't lie or you regret it.
I give you something to talk about.
If you keep running off at the mouth.

Call the police and when they leave?
You better leave with them.
Who hadn't heard this one?
jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
Where is my belt?
Wait till I get my belt?
Yes, words we grew up on in life.

Ask your mama.
Ask your dad.
What your mama says?

Don't make me get up.
Don't make me get up out this seat.
Words, we grew up listening too.

Speak, when spoken too.
Or remain silent.
Stay in a child place.

Until you pay some bills here.
You are just a guest.
You know where the door at.

Don't let the door hit you.
Where the mighty God split you.

You beginning to get on my nerve.
Ok, edited down from, you are getting on my last nerve.

Teachers must think money grow on trees.

Oh, there are many more to add.
But for the moment just embrace what we all have heard.
jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
Whew, another Christmas comes, and the same theme said or repeated.
Jesus the reason for the season, great play upon words.
But we know Jesus is love and open to sharing it.

Jesus says, stay calm don't create a thunderstorm.
For, if they know him that's more important.

Jesus says, I'm unselfish that's just the way it is.
If a toy makes a boy or girl smile?
I welcome it more than love accepts hatred.

Notice, the many smiles among the parents, grandparents, and siblings and friends faces.

I didn't come to change the law but embrace it.
And if the season of my birth or close to it brings enjoyment.
I am all for it.
jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
The narrative been stated by Malcolm X about the two version.
But centered around the house ***** and the field *****.
One living just a little better by staying submissive to orders.

Same in society today.
The liberal fights for changes to society.
The quiet conservative rides the submissive train.
Accept things as they are not seeing change just to get promoted and move along.

But their success came from the fight and stance of the liberal fighters.
We see this in medical -law enforcement-hosts of other fields.
The conservative one's only change tune when unemployment hits them.
Then they protest their treatment by those they played the game with.

But mostly find the liberal protests already read them.
Even, America wasn't founded by conservatives but fighters with various opinions.
jeffrey conyers Dec 2024
Are we an upset world?
Or uncaring world?
Or just tired of the mess?
Or sympathy is gone?

You rob someone and suddenly shot by a gun.
Why your family crying?
When should they just accept factuality?

If you were going the right path?
Then life still be going on.
Is it wrong to feel this way?

You hurt a child and the consequences you face.
Took that smile off your faced wasn't to your liken.
Think about it?
Some justice at hands of other not kind.

Folks, just upset with courts punishment.
You sit upon death row for years comfortably.
Whether innocent or guilty not fighting for your freedom.
Then suddenly time to face the chair or injection.
Now, you are professing your innocence.

Without a single thought about the victims.

Are, we becoming an uncaring world?
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