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I Used to Be (W. 7th Poet)

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I Used To Be

I used to be hustle,
made savage

but now,
I’m on my grown man status

I used to want to flip keys
and shoot at the police

but now,
I’m not tryin’ to push P’s
and live life like a retired OG.

I used to be.

Comments

2 Responses to “I Used to Be (W. 7th Poet)”

  1. mary on October 24th, 2007 10:13 am

    This poet has a hopeful future, telling us through this poem that there is a better way. Powerful.

  2. Ms. D. on October 25th, 2007 10:54 am

    Great poem. And a great description of change. Keep it goin’! – Ms.D.

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