Planned Turns

Took my first turn

when I first learned

I was dwelling in a hole with the snakes and worms

never moving towards goals

just places to squirm

living is making me learn

money is best when it's earned

I became less concerned

about those not concerning me

had to learn to be

a man. . . and

have the certainty to stand

on my own two feet

and pick up the pace. . .

jumping these hurdles was the key to winning this race

and got the devil in disguise as a friend in my face

day after day trying to catch me so it's more like a chase

I'm after money and happiness escorted by God's grace

stuck in a odd place

the world turns

the wick burns

and I'm the candle tryna blow

before I get burned

so if I sit stern, better yet

stand firm

they'll never knock me off course

I'm makin planned turns