It’s hard

To let others be in charge.

To always be told to get up,

Not even enough time to shoot a layup.

You sit in your cell

            Thinking, Man, this is like Hell,

But you caused it yourself.

Don’t criticize a brother,

            Just love one another.

Be cool, calm, collected

            Or you will be rejected.

Keep your space

            So haters won’t get in your face.

Don’t make a case

By killing the spirit of a brother

            Who may or may not have your skin color.

                        Just love one another.