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A tribute to playwright Susan Lori Parks' 365 Days 365 Plays, beginning January 1, 2008 iLL-Literacy presents 366 (cuz it's leap year!)

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Day 189: Dahlak - Gotta Know

my verse from state cap's "gotta know" featured on our homepage. one of my favorite verses right now.

they like d
uh uh
6 minutes
your on
but know in
15 minutes
your gone
so really i only
got
9 minutes
to finish
securing my throne
like
nero in rome

i clear my throat:

you see my rap sheets was thick
'fore my rap sheet thickened

even before the trial
i was rapping with conviction

but shit, i'm like com'on -
i'm an english major but the judge gave me a sentence longer than a run on.

maybe 'twas a summon
from someone
to do something
better than getting
my drink and blunt on

fuck it...

i knew i had to carry-on trucking
since i brought it on myself like carry-on luggage

now cleary i can see
i was bound to crack like
marion berry marrying whitney

i gotta take the call
the secretary is busy
this be my ther-apy
and ya'll sharing it with me
is you hearing this shit, b?

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