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It's a New Quarter

Sleep is fleeting when trying to formulate a plan.

By Jaecub MatthewsPublished 7 years ago 1 min read
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I'm up because I haven't slept l, But because I'm cheerful doesn't mean I haven't wept.

Sleep is fleeting when trying to formulate a plan,

Sacrifice means everything if you're any kind of man.

Perseverance and hard work have gotten me where I am today, pressing through the bullshit just so my kids are OK.

Struggle and progress go together like cereal and milk, don't try to compare war stories only a few are of the same ilk.

Cut from a different cloth my hardships are what raised me

My soul's been cooked in a better broth, my former lifestyle is what made me.

Move up from the streets, seriously

Most of y'all couldn't walk a foot in my shoes, no seriously.

I finessed every move I made

Positioned myself to slice through the heaviest of grain.

My history is authentic

But my journey isn't yours

My struggles made me

So let yours be what's grading...

It's a new quarter.

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About the Creator

Jaecub Matthews

Been writing for as long as I an remember. Some of my writings emit darkness and despair. Others, are positive and upbeat. Writing, much like the smell of freshly burned cordite, is my therapy and coping mechanism.

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