Not everything is a competition.
Not everything can be beat.
How can you think about yourself,
When family and friends struggle to eat?

The reason I'm coming at you slowly,
Is because you say your teachers taught you poorly.
You should have been Listening,
English for melody, Math for rythm.

Art's your best start.
Pick up a brush,
Paint what you see,
Feel real respect from creativity.

Now you know you can do it.
Pick up some paper and put pen to it.
Not everything needs to be about drama.
Stories that ring true. Vibrant beats. Holla.

lil tom
atl,ga