"I thought I saw you yesterday, but I knew it wasn't you, cuz you passed away, dad."

"even though he was too young to hunt and gather, hungry puppy had to learn how to front and swagger."

"and when you left, i didn't see it coming. i guess i slept; it ain't like you was running. you crept out the front door slow, and i was so self-absorbed i didn't even know. and by the time i looked up, it was booked up. put it all behind you, the bad and the good stuff. a whole house full of dreams and steps; i think you'd be impressed with the pieces i kept. you disappeared but the history is still here, that's why i try not to cry over spilled beer. i can't even get mad that you're gone, leaving me was probably the best thing you ever taught me. i'm sorry, it's official. i was a fistful, i didn't keep it simple. chip on the shoulder, anger in my veins. had so much hatred, now it brings me shame. never thought about the world without you, and i promise that i'll never say another bad word about you. i thought i saw you yesterday but i know it wasn't you because you passed away."

"i'm shook, i know i pushed when i should have pulled. took it all back if i could, i put that on my soul. and i would make a top notch good listener if you could block off a little time out to give it here. since we went our separate paths, i've hit a couple of snags that remind me of the past. i can't front; i'm having a blast but damned if i ain't afraid of how long it's gonna last. sitting here, wishing we could kick it. give me your opinions, i do miss the criticisms!"

"wish they would just eat and leave and keep they eyes to themselves, already insecure, don't need any help but you can blame the pride that makes you hold your anger inside but deep down you wanna curse them all."

"'In the bathroom drinking free tap water, thinking damn I should've been a better father to my daughter.'"