Rocky Road

By AG

As I travel this rocky road
Obstacles await me I once was told
So I humble myself in order to prepare
And not fall victim to meaningless despair

In the back of my mind streets calling my name
Yelling/screaming, jail doing the same
I hold my head up and continue my walk
Consumed with a thought
That days will get better is this frivolous talk

It’s a daily struggle when wearing my shoes
Statistically speaking I’m destined to lose
Either live with the odds or open my eyes
It’s me who controls my own demise

The strong will progress
The weak will fold
Are you bold enough to travel this “Rocky Road”?

(This poem is dedicated to young black men like me who welcome trials and tribulations in everyday life. However, you must keep in mind that sometimes you must experience the worst before it gets better)

Tagged with , , ,

4 Comments

  1. DORY on December 6, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Stand up to those statistics, you CAN control your own destiny! It may not be easy but you can do it.

    Reply
  2. Donna on December 6, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    AG this is an awesome poem very powerful. Will share with my FB family and friends.

    Reply
  3. Timo Gorrion on October 9, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Your writing reflects a warrior champion who is promised to conquer under stress. Keep a clear head, focus on overcoming the odds, and keep in touch with Free Minds.

    Reply
  4. Anna Carpentiere on November 7, 2022 at 7:10 PM

    This poem is nice to read because of the adventure story aspect. This poem is very well written and has many amazing rhymes. After reading that the poem was dedicated to someone it makes so much sense. A rocky road is harder to travel on than a smooth road, but a smooth road has no fun. We want life to be easy and simple, but once it is we realize that we liked the challenge because we had something to fight for. You got this and remember the best is yet to come!

    Reply

Leave a Comment





This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

The poets featured here are currently incarcerated, and many of them are in federal prisons far from home. Your feedback is a valuable source of motivation and connection to the outside community. Post your comments, feedback, and encouragement in the space below the poem. Messages will be passed on directly to the author. Comments may not appear immediately on the site, as our team processes them to mail to the poets.