I see you

I see you.

I see, you. Both of you.

I see you, through the wall

Built with bricks of

Loss

Pain

Failure

Distrust

SURVIVAL

I see, you. Both of you.

Man. Child.

            Stolen of his youth

Gangster rapper. Poet.

            Rhythms & rhymes of profound insight.

Smoker. Self-medicator.

             Vaccinating the disease of oppression

Instigator. Warrior.

            Courageously fighting an imposed battle

Lazy/unmotivated. Misunderstood.

            Brilliance awaiting the opportunity to shine

Entertainer. Leader.

            Begging to be seen and trusted to lead the way.

Disrespectful smart-ass. Activist.

            A voice yearning and demanding to be heard.

I see you

Who do you see?

Who is staring back at you?

Is it the same staring back at me?

I see you (or so I think).

Now, how do I reach you?...