Evaluation

person:So whats the deal?
Self : How you feel?
Person: Man I just been thinking about how life is real... specifically, I had a epiphany and I've been tryna figure out what my life is meant to be.
Self: Well what ya learn? You should figure out if the time you spend working is really worth what you earn.
Person: Well I've been thinking about that and it doesn't seem that it does... the work I have to do now seems like twice as much.
Self: Budget cuts, except for the kisser ups... I really wanna tell them to put their lips and pucker up.
Person: Now wait a minute, I need my job because their isn't a Santa and Christmas is coming soon... mom wants a new camera.
Self: so what's your angle? You see the bait, don't just watch it dangle. I know good work is hard to find but it takes two to tangle.
Person: well I'm ready to start dancing in the money. It's everywhere I wanna be, so I guess I'll call it honey. The time for waiting is over, I'm marching forth like a soldier... this money chase will send you all over the place, but I'm gonna stay put like a boulder.

It's Real

With so much drama in the world, please keep yours to yourself. People don't wanna hear it from anybody else. We all got bills, we all feel stress. Life gets real when your credit becomes a mess. Then you gotta eat, that usually comes next. Now you are waiting for your next paycheck. You've been working real hard to get this money because being broke as a joke has never been funny. We all have rainy days, so keep something stashed away. If you can ride out the storm, I promise some day it'll be sunny.

Inspirational pt.2

In this day and time, there's so much bad on our mind. 
We hardly have the time to tell our loved ones that we're fine. 
So we go thru each day, with so much on our plate. 
That we lose track of time, seconds, hours by the date. 
But no longer should you wait. God can take it off your plate. 
You just gotta start with prayer, then all you do is wait. 
It's important to have faith, God will never show up late. 
Just give him all your problems and I promise you'll be straight. 
So get back to your loved ones, let them know that you're ok. 
Don't put this off any longer, let the healing start today :)

Her

Honey like complexion, show her sum affection, top pick selection, she wins my election. No second guessing, I learned my lesson, when God sends a blessing there's no need to question. Silky smooth hair, all natural there, watch her walk by and it sways in the air. Sexiest lips, kind you luv ta kiss, just like her body I'm lovin it. Intelligent mind, hard to find, she makes me think when I'm not even tryin. Craziest thoughts, funny like Chris Rock, I swear me and her have the craziest talks. 

I can't put into words how i feel about her tho.

Inspiration

With times getting so hard what's a man to do? 
Heck Usher don't even have the answer, it's true. 
They same the economy is getting better, but this recession, 
got a choke hold on the wallet as our money lessens. 
Obama got the plan, but health care raising eyes 
mostly amongst non supporters that are white. 
Dont get me wrong, im a lil skeptical myself. 
but i put my trust in God and NO ONE else. 
I know with God on my side, i'll enjoy the ride, 
it might be a lil bumpy but I'm a easy going guy. 
So America, don't lose faith in our king, 
hasn't he delivered you through worse things? 
Anyway, I said my piece for the moment. 
Thats the closing.

The Cycle

I tried my hardest to keep it away. I did my best not to stay. These memories are stuck on replay... I wonder if i saw you, what would you say? Would you even recognize me today? Was I really that bad to turn you astray? We were once black and white, You blended in with the gray. now it's cray, way too cray, cause you're gone like yesterday. I think you've made it way more clear than blueray... I could give you my all Monday and be forgotten Tuesday. Wednesday and thursday, i'll surely be hurting. you can do your thing, I know you like flirting. Come Friday... if we ain't speaking, I guess i'll cheers to the weekend. Sunday is here, and it's you I hear... You always reel me back before Monday appears.

Figure It Out

Some how, some way, I gotta make it some day. I don't care for the fame, don't care if u know my name. I just wanna provide for myself, does that sound lame? I know somebody out there can really feel my pain? I know I can be successful, I just gotta figure something out. I wanna be the first Jon Rhem, whatever that's about. I got way too many interest, I gotta figure something out. I don't need any diamonds in my mouth. I just wanna be well off, make my momma proud. That's the only thing I've cared about since I was a child. I wanna make my daddy happy, but momma comes first. She's the only one who really cared since my date of birth. I know I got a way with words, the metaphors and verbs. Maybe I can write my own success before I'm put out on the curve. And when I one day meet her, I want my woman to be proud. Know that she has faith in me when I flash her with a smile. I gotta figure something out, cause I'm running out of time. Maybe I can make some money off these little simple rhymes. But in the mean time, I'll fill these textbooks in my mind.

Open Up

Beauty is her name, so that's what I call her. God blessed her wholely, mother and father. Should I approach her? Why even bother? She'd probably tease and treat me like a toddler. Why waste my time, tryna make our hearts rhyme? This is killing me like a serious crime. Maybe one day I'll make her mine. Until the time right down to the seconds of the blessed dream, I'll be pleasantly, just waiting on you to set us free, and let us be, just carelessly. I've done the math and got us down to a science. But chemistry takes work to try and apply it. Baby I know you've always been so quiet, now open up, your hearts telling you to try it.

Night and Day

I be bright as the sun, rising to the top daily. i smile at the moon cause she's a special kind of lady. you see i work hard, everyone hates me. Monday thru Friday is like misery. but with her, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, the people love her and she shines bright. God we love the moonlight. we all play our role tho, so i'll continue my gold glow and she'll continue her night flow. Maybe just one day we'll see each other and spend time together forever, frozen like a photo.

Stimulus Plan

i know it's a recession, but here's the deception. Real men aren't still here for collection. as far as my recollection, i've been the top selection. but you need time, to make up your mind? ok well i'll focus on those dollar signs. tell me what am i lackin? I got a job, go to school, drive a whip and stay fresher than a napkin. before you go bankrupt, follow my plan. Stimulus package... let me be ya man. You can be my girl, us against the world. you wont need for nuthin honey, be my baby girl. I know those critics probably got you not believing, cause life isn't like Eden. you just need time to grow out of it like a toddler teething. but as natural as breathin, as Steve Smith receiving, as hair lines receding, is you and I together. So wake me up when your ready to stop dreaming.

Ebony

Skin glowing like the sun, you burn me up. I'd rather feel your warmth than be left out in the cold. Cause my heart had been ice until u came into my life. Now I wanna see you day and night. Those eyes... Oh those eyes, I could stare into them they'd never cry. Cause long as I'm by your side, you'll never get washed away by the tide. There maybe sum bumps on the ride, but this rollercoaster can make you fly. So as long as you keep sweet and stay you. I promise there ain't nothing we can't do.

Food Lion Trip pt.1

As I walk thru the cheap double doors, 
I can’t help but wonder what sales there are in store.
I grab a cart and look with a snare, 
as the cheesy words “Welcome to Food Lion” rings thru the air.
I politely smile, thinking all the while, that just isn’t my style. 
So I walk down to aisle two, canned goods. 
Everything looks messy, nothing like it should. 
Then I smell something that should be banned, 
omg… its Charles the meat man!!! 
He tries to smile, cracked teeth and all, 
it looks like he tried to chew on a basketball!
I swiftly walk away, going down aisle four. 
I watch my step, as there is spilled kool-aid on the floor. 
Need less to say,
a Mexican guy proceeded to walk this way. 
He spoke very lil English, but def was a G, 
so obviously he didn’t speak to me. 
So I turn the corner, to aisle five, 
I've been in the store a while. 
I act like I’m looking at Jello, 
when one of the finest cashiers says hello!
I ready my mouth, as I’m anxious to talk to her.
I turned my head and she was a blur.
“Assistance at the service desk!!!!”
She had to leave. So on to aisle six I proceed.
I grabbed some chips, a lil bit of dip,
and every thing else I planned to get. 
Now to checkout, on to register six.
“Hey! How are you?”
“I’m good” I reply, short and sweet. 
She scanned my stuff quickly. 
I think to myself now this is a swift check out.
Then comes out her mouth…
“WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE A DOLLAR TO THE CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK?”
I’m thinking dang, everyone’s after your paper.
My response… “Maybe later”. 
She speeds up and tells me “Its $12.38, debit or credit” 
I slide my card, debit seemed better. 
“Debit” I replied. 
AHHH I’m finally done, I’m handed my receipt. 
I walk away, with a lil rhythm in my beat. 
Let’s go, I will never come here fo’sho. 

Food Lion Trip pt.2

so its bout time to get sum groceries again
and see all of my Food Lion friends.
As i walk thru the door and grab a cart, 
i'm tryna save money by shopping smart.
i couldnt help but notice the cheap smart option brand, 
as i'm approached by a upbeat man.
Tony the Tiger, in a well dressed suit,
kept bouncing off the walls asking everyone "How are you?"
as i proceed, i reached the end of isle 3.
that same guy cutting meat, with the loop earring, still looks like he's been sharpening knives with his teeth. 
on to the next isle, i saw the largest grocery float ever imagined. 
then realized it's man thats horizontally challenged!
he was stocking the shelves, but took a break to clean his glasses.
boy he stunk, i bet Tony Romo smelled him all the way in Dallas.
the deli ladies are so nice, 
they cut your ham smooth on every slice. 
if you speak spanish,that's super cool.
they'll think you're out of this planet.
uh oh, i forgot my grapes. i better get to produce before it's too late.
wait... there's someone different over here. 
some oriental guy, who drinks Red Bull like a drunk drinks beer.
he didnt speak, not one word to a soul.
he just kept putting out products made by Dole.
nontheless the shopping journey gets better when i check out. 
the cashiers huddled at register 4, i bet 6 felt left out? 
so i walk my way to her register, i say whats up?
with sum depth in her voice she says "nuthing much"
her hair was thick like cotton, glasses like a coke bottle.
i said can you explain this scratch card lotto? 
she said "dude... dont scratch more than three,
or that card is history. 
if three symbols match, give that prize box a scratch."
so i paid, got the reciept, and two give away tickets.
started pushing my cart while im thinking Lets get it!
i pass two cashiers laughing hard and letting jokes rip,
i have to crack a smile because i survived another FL trip.

PSA

Good help is hard to find. So is a good woman. So stop acting like a good man isn't. Like there's plenty in existence. When a brother works hard, got his own and getting a education, be easy with the hating. Why want a man that ain't about nothing but a Dutch and what YOU got? Yea he can tell you you your hot, and say it a lot. But he can't support himself, how's that helping you? Get a better dude, somebody who provides you with food. He may not have the street swagg or whatever the bummy niggas have. But in the end, 9 times out of 10, you'll be happier taking the "real man path".

Thoughts

As I lay back thinking, smoke fills the room. Dazed in the haze as my thoughts get consumed. Food for thought, my thoughts are suspicious. Thinking of this lady who I think is delicious. Yummy to my tummy, hair glowing like it's sunny. But I'm no dummy, so I get back to the money. Temptation all around, carnal desires is the sound. But I just bat it away like A-Rod on the mound. Should my focus still be money, or meeting the next honey? I can't really decide because my mind is often clumsy. That means I be tripping, my momma would be flipping... Better get back to these bars cause these rhymes I be ripping. I do Want my better half, but it's a money bag. Cause me plus money minus girls is better math. 
Somebody open the window and clear the smoke so I can clear my mind! Every time i close my eyes all I see are dollar signs! $$$

Pain

No one feels my pain. They just know my name. They see me as that guy and everything else is taken in vain. My mind takes quantum leaps, even when I'm sleep. But the pain is so deep that I feel like I'm a creep. My will is getting weak and I hardly wanna speak, but I just keep going week after week. I pride my self at this semi success but my parents only want me to be the best. I know I got it in me, but with friends who only envy, it's hard to remain friendly cause I wanna drive that bentley. I must be stuck in park because I'm losing my drive. How can I do my thing when it's only me by my side? This only a phase because the pain just comes in phases. I'm just waiting till the day I can finally sing high praises.

Jon

Money is the motive, success the locomotion, happiness keeps me going as I strive for satisfaction. But there's so Many distractions, I'm losing my attraction, I'm the minority in my team... Affirmative Action. I see the big balllers, I see the small crawlers, and I'm barely standing on my feet. I like being discreet, after money I'm on the creep, but soon I'll be hauling it in... Jeep. So I work on my plan, the big pay off plan, to fill up my 401k. So take it day by day, mostly work with time to play, this is the process that makes up J.

Valentine

How do I define, this sweet valentine? This one that always stays on my mind. I gotta make it perfect, I gotta make you mine. I gotta do it quick cause I'm running out of time. This is the day, my plan go's into play. So it starts on this day, romance and a date. I don't just love you on the 14th, the 14th of today. I love you every minute, everyday, in every kind of way. I know you feel the same, it shows when you say my name. So don't leave this moment with nothing unchanged. For valentines only come once a year... But don't fear.... Cause I'm staying once I'm here <3

The Warrior

Since I was a kid, I knew I had a mission. I was trained by the best and I learned how to listen. They taught me how to talk, use words for ammunition. They told me my target, that was my ambition. As I grew older, I also grew anxious. Anticipation for reaching my goal became dangerous. Finally, I was told that I am ready. I arrived at my destination, heart remained steady. This what I had been working for, they said I was bred for war... I faced my destiny... Roared, for what a sight I saw. She was more gorgeous than I had even thought. Turns out her love is what I had sought. Many people stood in my way, that's why I had fought. My ambition was strong, I couldn't be stopped. I had to scale her walls, the walls around her heart. I gave it all I had, just like I did from the start. The walls were to a castle, my queen was on the top. I climbed and i climbed, rock after rock. Once I was past the walls, I finally had my prize. I stared into an Eden, her eyes were paradise. I grabbed hold of her hand, she knew I was her man, if I had to do it, I'd fight for her again. My training paid off, I talked to her. I was the ideal man, I listened to every word. I rescued her from her castle, dark and filled with pain. I lost my heart to her, but that's my greatest gain. My mission had been realized, I finally found the one. A lifetime of loving and fun had just begun.

Note to Mom

Ode to mother, ode to joy. Ode to confidence, ode to poise. It may not seem like it, but I listen to your noise, cause every decision I make I can hear your voice. I'm glad he blessed mothers with a intuition. I'm glad you made the best decisions. It's not easy raising a boy into a man. God made you strong and you made me who I am. You raised me to be a man of the Lord. I made it today because we lived by the word. Nothing can describe how much I love you, and nothing could ever repay you for the sacrifices you made. All the money in the world couldn't equal what you gave. So I'll do my best to make you proud, try my hardest to avoid the wrong crowd and I'll always love the fact that I'm your child.

Summer Time

Leave it to Summer to bring people joy, summer kills school and all that noise. Shout to to the people who do summer school. Holla if u took a break cause u just too cool. 90 degrees and everybody is sweating. Hitting up the pools full of ladies is like heaven. Don't get twisted cause the honeys are looking too. Drinking on the side and grilling some BBQ. Some people live for summer nights, when the stars come out and we shine in the limelight. Making new friends and memories in process. Talking to that fine chick finally making progress. Some people just need to unwind and get away from their daily task for some time. Summer Time means different things for everyone, but there's one thing we all can agree on. No matter what you need for summer madness, summer is the season that passes by fastest.

Alone but Together

I know I look fine, you always see me smile. Truth is, I been going crazy for while. I been fighting with the truth, what can I do but grin and bear it. Nah, Nobody never knew because I chose not to share it. In desperate need to believe society offered merit. But when you really seem to need that's when nobody's really caring. That's when you truly realize that you are all alone. You need somebody just like you... your better half clone. Anybody who can relate... like family. Someone to tell you things will be fine and dandy. Yea I guess most of us looking for their other half, sorry to the people you left hurting in the aftermath.

Real World

Y'all making babies and bumping to slow jams... he gotta be in love sucking toes and toe jam. She just giggle and say "you nasty". He looks up and replies "nah but I can be". I hope you're ready when you bringing home a baby and ya girl all alone cause a nigga joined the navy. Now isn't that ironic? He joined the service running like he changed his name to sonic. Now she getting food stamps and she got that wic. But now she lacking baby daddy cause he makes her sick. He tried to get his life on track but now he ain't around. Be careful if you're acting grown, you better know who's laying down.

Florescent Beauty

As I peer out a window, I see a light. A bright beam broadcasting thru the night. The radiance of the glow captivated me... something that hasn't happened lately. I wanna keep staring but my mind gets to racing. "Should I investigate the source?" By the window, I start pacing. I hope I'm not complacent with this lack of information cause I never seen a light like this, what's the relation? Suddenly, the window begins to slowly shut. Something is blocking the light... now what? No time to think, I had to react. So I take the window... no turning back. I continue to walk for what seemed like forever. Nimble on my feet, I feel fly as ever. Finally I reached the source of the light! I approached the lady, then I said Hi.

Get Out

As I feel the night air, all is easy.
When the air hits, life is breezy.
When I step outside, all problem get turned loose.
The outside turns your lemonade stand into juice.
The outside is an escape, a way to ease your mind.
Take a journey, there's no telling what y'all find.
So don't stay inside, I'm always leaving in the evening.
Life is suffocating, outside is where we're breathing.

The Hustle

It's hard out here for a stand-up guy.
Most of us go crazy and you wonder why? 
Making a dime to try and date one.
A brutha can only afford Steak-Umm
They don't wanna give it up, they need a chaser.
So you send a couple shots, no laser. 
You're expected to stay sharp as a razor
Dress clean like a deacon in a blazer.
And even if you can prove you're not like the rest
Everything you do is scrutinized thru a sequence of tests.

Truth is

Truth is... we all wanna make a little money. Some live outside their means, which means their choice's crummy.
Truth is... we all wanna feel some kind of love. Some look to the club, some look to up above.
Truth is... we all need someone to befriend. Some of us can tell when fake people pretend.
Truth is... most of us want more out life. Get high off of success and make it your kite.
Truth is... if you don't agree with any of my truths, look to the world... what better proof?

Last Straw

Its detrimental when you're looked at as a criminal.
Trust comes with none, respect... at the minimal.
They might smile, just know the rest is subliminal. 
Those self-righteous pricks read from the world's Hymnal.
They say you gotta act like this or do that
While they do what they want and sit back 
Well enough is enough, time to attack.
Takeover the job site, leave nothing intact.

April Showers

I been shut in my room, all of my days.
Start out in the morning taking off my pj's.
As I prepare to open my door, I know there's gonna be a war.
I argue with myself about if I should stay?
I never allow myself, I never know what to say.
I'm tempted to go out, but I'm afraid to play.
So I stay cramped in my room, never destined to move.
I don't think I'll ever get away. 
Back to bed, I lay.
Wondering what's wrong with J?
I'm hungry for escape, will I do whatever it takes?
Maybe I'll walk out of the room in May.

Hopeless Romantic

In her book of dreams she writes many dialogues. Picks up the pen, frees her mind, the autopilots off. Fantasies of a life filled with ecstasy. A good man and a good life especially. She's plotting moves to get next me, tryna question me, wannabe texting me. Can I make her see that I'm not the one she needs.... that I'm only allegedly. I'm tryna focus on my jobs, making leaps like a frog.
She's writing in her blog, thoughts into a monologue. She talks herself into moving on, problem solved. So she resumes her daydreams and her fantasies, looking to find her true love frantically.

The Reign (Rain)

As the sky cracks and you feel an overpowering presence... a mission has been formulated by the work of an legend. Each single drop working stride for stride, hand for hand until the air is clear. Here it comes, the waves are near. Each drip, each drop, flowing majestically until it's stopped. The pounding is surrounding, like the hooves of many horses. Of course this melody is heard across porches, playing passionately until it satisfies their sources. People find comfort when they hear this tune. Well it plays real well from march till june. I'm not gonna lie, August and July, have been known to rock a home and crash thru the sky. There are many questions why, so many drops come by. Maybe the sound is so soothing because we're hearing God cry.

Success (first writing)

Most people don't realize, im making a Killing.

Most people are out here tryna make a Living

but why live, when you keep gettin Lemons?

Is it just the hand God keeps Dealin?

or maybe you've lived long enough to become the Villian?

Unlike me, I am your ordinary Civilian.

Why do we get trials and Tribulations?

I know this is the end time; truly Revelations

but you should know, this Information

goes back, way back to my Creation.

way farther back than modern Civilization

the biggest key comes down to Patience

you dont try to, cause God is Creatin

a way to be at ease, so dont be Hatin

when you see a brutha comin up; no doubtfully Makin

bread, paper, cheese, guap, even that bacon.