My Life

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I struggle a hard life,

I may not b what I like.

But it’s in my veins to get right -

the blood flowin’ 2 put up a fight

My bones soldiered up ready 4 the night.

I walk the pave that stays gray,

the pave that hold stories of blood stains n’ dope game.

How my world gonna change 2 bein’ in the chain gang.

Man I wish I could say I was playin’,

but instead I remain prayin’.

I’ve seen n’ done things that’ll make a Lord proud,

it’s crazy how the streets turn us out.

But it’s about how 2 get around

if u down n’ out n’ come back 4 the count

without help – I’ve never felt that much doubt.

Don’t regret a thing I did in this life I live.

As a kid pretty much over did -

decisions that were best with a closed lid.

Lettin’ it sit, lettin’ it get sick -

habits r hard to kick

I jus’ wanna let u know I’m doin’ my best -

holdin’ my breath, holdin’ onto what I have left.

Getting’ lightheaded cuz’ I’m getting’ this off my chest -

but I must confess, no stress, don’t love u less -

u don’t need to sneeze cuz’ ur 4-ever blessed.

 

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The Last Word

by Prosperous Domingo

 

Through this high – I can never keep –

I handle difficulties that mean 2 b deep.

But no need 2 weep – I can still sleep,

jus’ roll some green,

blow some trees – everyone cheats.

I’ll get ‘em back times three!

Best believe though – soldier Pros

A habit like smoke –

Fix in ur dope –

Coke in the nose –

Money when u broke

Fiend u a toke

I hope u got that picture –

When I tell u I miss ya

But I gotta diss the –

Distant in the way ya –

Play – duh when u play dumb

I betcha never thought I’d know

Betcha thought I’d let it flow

Turn my back n’ let it go

Obviously u don’t know Pro

Magically the evidence show

U can b mad at me…conversation closed!

 

 

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My Footsteps

 

by Prosperous Domingo

 

4 my footsteps I apologize,

I know it hurts u deep inside.

I know ur askin’ why,

But I’m gonna take this time

2 tell u through these rhymez.

4 I cheat ‘n lie,

4 I let u cry,

‘N 4 time pass us by.

I know there’s no excuse,

I know there’s evidence ‘n proof,

I know it’s what I choose,

I don’t mean 2 put u through

The lifestyle that I do.

Bein’ here breaks me too,

Y couldn’t I jus listen 2 you.

Ma, I don’t wanna follow father’s shoes!

 

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I’m Sorry

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I try so hard

That I’m left with battlefield scars;

I try so hard

That I know I got a lotta heart…

Wherever this road may lead,

I’ll avoid hate, envy, ‘n greed.

I wouldn’t wish death upon my enemies

Cuz I know karma will come back times 3…

I try so hard

2 avoid these bars,

I try so hard

That everyone I know falls apart…

Whenever my day may be,

I’ll wait till the day they set me free.

Jus as long as I know there’s a key,

I’ll know this ain’t my destiny…

I try so hard

That I wish upon a star;

I try so hard

That I know there’s always a spark…

However, sometimes it’s jus me,

The way I’m livin’ chapters in my story.

I never wanted life that was boring,

But I apologize if I made you worry.

 

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Lightin’ Candles

by Prosperous Domingo

 

U know u look good, u know u look cute –

I’d be crazy 2 give u the boot.

U’r the type of ice cream that I’d love to scoop.

U’r the flavor that I like,

I’m cravin’ 4 a bite.

I’ll do it dirty but it’s gonna be alright.

Bein’ with you I don’t mind,

thought a fairy tale princess was hard to find.

U’r beauty can be seen by a man that’s blind.

U sparkle up like fresh fallen snow,

it brings so much warmth even though it’s cold.

I hate to see u go.

I like that vibe I get,

I wish I could run with it.

Keep it 4 a late night tip,

Girl I’ll keep your candles lit.

 

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My Legacy

By Prosperous Domingo

 

The one I love – loves me deep

The one I love, I watch her sleep

My baby you’re so beautiful n’ precious –

the love I have for you can’t be expressed

Not in words – jus’ how I feel –

the bond between us has gotta be real

I kneel to God n’ thank him for my angel

She got her mom’s beauty – eye color, hazel

I cherish every breath you breathe

You mean everything to me

You’re my legacy

Baby, the world can be so shady

I’ll be there to teach you wrong from right –

let you know if it’s worth the fight

N’ whenever trouble strikes, you’re daddy’s girl –

let all the bad stuff happen to the world

I’m here if you need a shoulder

It doesn’t matter if you get older

You know you’ll always be mine

A man treat you wrong you know who to find

As long as I live, I’ll protect my kid

Provide the table with bread, show ‘em love n’ bliss

Sweetheart I’ll be here as long as I can

Even in the afterlife or if I end up in prison…

 

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Confession

by Prosperous Domingo

 

The thoughts that haunt me

Are the ones that taught me

You can either start or stop me

Depending on how bad you want me

I’m haunted and hunted

This is what you really wanted

Finally you got it

There was no way to stop it

The thoughts of bein’ left

I wanna say this before my last breath

This I must confess,

Got it off my chest

Some words ain’t meant to be said

I take back all the negative

N’ if I didn’t tell you I love you then

I’ll say it every night before I go to bed.

 

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Beautiful Butterfly

by Prosperous Domingo

 

A beautiful butterfly in the dark sky.

A beautiful butterfly gots a cherished life.

I know sometimes the world my seem cold,

Just know that my love is there 2 hold,

Somebody, somewhere thinkin’ of you,

‘n that special someone loves you too…

 

A beautiful butterfly in a night sky,

A beautiful butterfly I’d hate 2 see cry.

Only in fairytales I was told

That a princess can be brought home.

Remember that some1 dearly misses u,

‘n that special some1’s thinking of you too…

 

A beautiful butterfly in the blue sky,

A beautiful butterfly is so hard 2 find.

Without you I’ll feel left alone.

I jus want my feelings 2 be known.

That someone loves you for you,

Takin’ Chances

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I take chances like a breath,

Especially if I don’t have nothin’ left,

Cuz what’s promised is death.

I know we’ve never met,

But soon will,

Raisin’ hair ‘n sendin chills.

 

I take a chance cuz 2morrow’s not promised,

Cherishin’ you ‘n bein’ honest.

In life I want this—the hottest,

I got a goddess.

This life is worth livin’,

You’re the one I’m missin’.

 

I take a chance cuz this is the only 1 I’m givin’.

I apolgize if I choose not 2 listen,

But we both got a lot in common,

Except I’m on the wrong end.

I’m not ashamed so don’t b mad,

A smile’s good, but it’d be better if u laugh.

 

I’m takin chances cuz I’m not afraid.

If I were 2 choose, I’d do it everyday.

Put the plan into play,

Drain all the juice out the brakes.

I don’t regret any decisions that I’ve made,

Selling Out

by Prosperous Domingo

 

U sold the game,

Threw it like a game of spades,

Didn’t even trade,

Had it made, didn’t negotiate,

You must be full of hate

Or wanting 2 see heaven’s gate.

 

U sold out, no doubt.

U needa get some help,

I can see you’ve never felt.

All ur good at is sellin’ out,

“Ur” not what you say ur about-

Jus another body count.

 

U sold the mold, u told,

Shit like that’ll get u rolled.

Lookin’ over ur shoulder till you’re old.

Ur like a can of Skoal,

Disgusting till your stomach folds.

Ur the reason y barrels they load…

 

Selling out was the worse u did,

Ur the definition of vid,

Closin’ the casket lid

Bethca never thought of this.

Chapters of ur life jus got skipped,

Don’t worry, it’ll be quick. 

 

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Ink, Part 2

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I’m not gonna act like this the Titanic,

I’m not gonna panic cuz ur boy’s back at it.

Liquor! Automatic, Oh! What a tragic-

I’ve ‘bout had it!

“So” ur mad about bein’ maxed out,

Jus pass out in your livin’ room couch,

Open-mouth, cotton-mouthed,

Facial hair hysterically scalped!

Mistaken for a cancer patient,

Front of the nation, pacin’, heart racin’.

“Jus in case” I’m placin’ first place in paper chasin’!

This time that’s wasted, I replace the frustration

Floor pacin’, ink spankin’, brand new patient,

Comin’ along, takin’ initiation!

Negotiation can be accepted.

I’m tempted, not 4get 2 mention,

I’m blessin’ poetry ‘n I don’t need 2 sneeze!

Give my pen a squeeze, let it lyrically bleed,

This is how I express my ink!

Through poetry pattern of batteries,

So don’t b made at me!

Ink’s always been part of my family,

Special melody, perfect harmony,

Ink, Part 1

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I wash my hands in the sink,

“patterns or poems?”, I think.

Either way I can work that ink.

A lot of homies know me as Pro –

I let that dark color flow.

I’ll let my artwork show,

any problems I’ll let it go.

I gotta live up to my nickname, yo.

That’s how my reputation grows…

whether it’s a tat or a poem,

someone’s gonna love it at home.

I want my work to be known,

so I don’t work when I’m on that dope.

Don’t wanna take a break for all that smoke,

unless it amps me up like coke.

Oh! That part you weren’t supposed to hear!

Oh well, might as well put it out there.

Whenever you need work, I’m here.

‘Bout the prices I’ll try to be fair.

So go ahead n’ think,

n’ if you want it just go ahead and give a wink.

‘Cuz fuck yeah, I’m addicted to that ink.

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Path—House—Some1 You know

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I’m walkin’ down this path

Wonderin’ as every tree I passed

The smell of rain, twigs ‘n tree sap

I’m startin’ 2 think, where am I at?…

I keep walkin1 then I come across this house

Not one creature stirs it—not even a mouse.

So you know this place could b haunted

Light’s dim, fire burnin’ low, this is not what I wanted.

I know there’s someone here,

I can feel their presence near.

Out the kitchen comes a bright light,

I try 2 run, yell, try 2 fight…

It’s cuz I see someone that should b dead,

This is where the path lead?

My uncle spoke 2 me but I don’t know what he said,

All I know is he’s pointing 2 my death bed!

 

It’s krazy how this was the topic 4 2day’s class.  I actually had a dream of that.  2 this day, I still don’t know what my uncle was trying 2 say.  May he rest in peace…

 

—Alliot Sandoval—

-A Friend—Father—Brother-

-An Uncle-

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