I Know What's Important To Me

[An Apple a Day] Croxt:

Make no mistake, I know what's important to me. I'll get wherever I want to go because I know what it means to me. I bear within me no reason at all to force my values unto other people and it's just special to know you are a favourite. I've seen bridges weighing too many kilos bearing the weight of so many other kilos without cracking under the pressure. I know best not to waste any more time and if your ears could listen, I give really good advice. I almost joined a masquerade a year ago but I no longer need to hide my face to fight for a good cause. I have been down to zero and I welcome hate but never into my heart. I watch over vast fields like a satellite and if it's information you seek, I know a thing or two that could help you find that which you seek for. To be resourceful is amazing yet to take advantage never really made sense. You can have my pillow if you want to dream better dreams and you can share my bed if the cold will keep you awake through the dark nights. I have tossed my money in casinos but it's because I know what importance it would add to me. See, the dust on the street will get into the nose of the homeless man before it gets too attached to your new shoes. Things that go into any system will normally affect the thoughts behind it and I could guess all these motion detectors never sensed me rising to the top. Or they were fine with it. It feels just right that we could be more than what we ever wanted for ourselves. Keep it low-key and let your success ring their doorbells. I've been chasing keys to my castle and it's just now I realized that they will come running into my hands when I am King enough. There's never been a reason good enough to physically fight. So never clench your fists before you've given it enough thought. Don't be scared. Everyone else is and it doesn't really make you any better if you cower. We don't need some of the things others believe we do because let's face it, we are our own heroes. And it's with time that your cup overflows and your value touches those around you. Don't spread hate no matter how much you can not love yourself. I'll step to the plate, keys in my hands and a crown on my head. I have worked to better myself; I have fought to prepare myself. When the spotlight comes flashing, I will be ready to step right into it. Mostly because, I know what's important to me.

Flimsy Fantasies

[An Apple a Day] Croxt:

3 ladies showed up today in leather jackets and almost the same lipstick. They sat together in a corner and talked about the most random things. It's leather jacket season. So everything is pumpkin-spiced and almost scary enough for the children. Halloween, baby! Yet, my costume never scared any one of them. They asked me to sit with them. And as with all good story-tellers, I kept them all laughing and thinking for close to two hours. We discussed topics from all over the place and I understood first, why they were talking about the most random things when they arrived. Sometimes the fall season also rises you up. It's only the dying leaves that fall to the wind's seductive intrigues. And they go with it, wherever it chooses to take them. The branches obviously remain. To live and to fight again another day, another season. The roots adapt and the soil embraces them firmly. This is why we have family. To protect a love and the meaning of life. So seek a family and share with them the good and help each other through the bad. Be caring enough and never too naive. Be the light in the darkness even for yourself. We are here too many of us but some choose to ignore the tides. So I'll let you breathe, even if softly. The leather pants you're wearing have defined your curves and the edges on your whole system have put me on edge. But before we even get there, here's a candle to light up the way ahead for you. Just try not to breathe out too hard in its direction, thanks.

Deal With It

[Shreds of Courage] Croxt:

When it shows up, I believe you have to deal with it without draining yourself. Draw attention on a canvas in your Converse shoes and let's make a conversation out of it. I used to drown in my own thoughts but now I gracefully swim in them. I have enveloped myself in a bubble of possibilities and I hope you can see where I'm coming from. Go tell your friends about this. I met with sorrows and dealt with them. It's the hope fire in me that ignites my strength. I'll never tire. Some decisions need quicker execution. An expensive watch on my wrist so I can tell the time to walk behind me. To be faster than the speed of light and graceful at the speed of sound is quietly great. Because then, you never miss a chance. You never delay an opportunity. When it comes calling you deal with it. If you have a problem, deal with it. If you have a good reason, deal with it. If you are not sure, deal with it. If you feel cornered, deal with it. If you can't figure things out, deal with it. If your pride is too much, deal with it. Whatever weather, deal with it. We can all make it and if you still have fears hiding inside of you, deal with it.

Unruly Poem

[For the Love of Poetry] Croxt:

We fix things. We see problems, we seek solutions. We don't let anyone distract us. And for the love of poetry, we've learnt to make our own songs. We sing from the heart, we breathe from the soul. Our tongues have tasted delights and I'm delighted to say we won't stop. When the stretch gets too far, we reach out even more. We've learnt to mind our own beeswax. We work hard enough to have something sweet to offer. Our efforts do not go unnoticed and the solution to our problems always shows up immediately when we need it. Let's look on the bright side of things, little Prince, you know you're on the right track if you feel yourself making progress. Don't let your problems gain in on you.. They give up easily. We are going fast and we should be fine. We don't worry too much and that's why we create memories that last. So am going for the numbers. They say real value should be testified. I turned a 2 and 2 and made it into a 4. No newcomers in this position, many money flipping, and I wish many of you would take the step. We know the right places to look for money because we've been made smarter and faster. I'm with the whole game if you'll never look back. Let's ride; it's gonna be a hot summer. I'm with the jumpers and you can be my landing spot when I touch down. You know I've done this before.

Magic Ndovu

[Some of the Stories I tell] Croxt:

Magic Ndovu, you might not have heard of him. My mum blessed me. She said, "May God keep it 100 with you always, in His favour." So I'll tell you the story of Magic Ndovu; the man with many stories. He had some plot twists you'd never see coming. He stayed in the moment ready for the nice things, not forgetting the bad things. So he stayed prepared. He was fast on his feet. He owned a boat and he was now used to fishing. They say the stone stays where it can't roll no more and I agree unless it's pushed. See, sometimes Magic Ndovu would push things a little bit too far. Although, always, he made sure the paths he took were welcoming. Perhaps, you can already see legends are made like this. We are tried sometimes in the things that we are weakest. Or to some point in our fears. That's why I stay saying, keep going and never be afraid. The turf might be tough but the horses will keep on racing. Magic Ndovu always made peace with his enemies. & paid if he had to pay. He treasured his friends and family and rose with them. Of course, you will have those who leave you, but Magic Ndovu seemed like the only one willing to stay.

Dear Queen

[Today's Heroes] Croxt:

Dear Queen,

I hope you knew this was coming. Because it's here now. A chance on the throne; a crown on your head. But before you become it, you must have deserved it. Or desired it enough. So, I'm proud of you. You did well. And before you assume your position in power, I'd love to point out to you some tidbits on effectiveness. Of enchanted castles and royal night gowns, you sweep clean the palace with one look from your eyes. Respect. You have it and you give it to everyone you meet. You know you are more than yourself and you walk like it, head-up high. The vibrations of your voice shall shake fear out of the hearts of men and your commanding presence shall be worshipped. Do good things and go your way; you've never needed payment for the things that cherish your heart. You are awake and nothing passes you by, you know whatever is going on. You see the sins for the sins they are and the good deeds for the rewards they deserve. Compassion. You do not fail to understand. You've put yourself in other people's shoes and you've felt their pain. You don't do cheap talk even with your closest friends. You challenge them to think bigger and say their words better. You stopped being petty and now you seek solutions. You seek better reasons. You stopped waiting to be served on a silver platter and fought to dine from the golden high-tables. Your name is praised because you inspire others to dream. You remember the time when nobody paid any attention to you? You remember the time you almost thought you'd never be something? I know how it feels, trust me. No value, no importance, no motivation, no guidance.. Just negative shitty vibes that you chose to rise above. One step at a time is what it takes until you're fit enough to wing the full marathon. Show them the way and lead them there. Reprimand them if it gets into their head. You don't always have to be "something" & when you become a Queen, you are more than just that. You are a galaxy of your own whose finger touch would cause ripples in the oceans of any Kingdom. Straighten your crown and sashay your way to your throne. It's your name I want to hear being sung.

Yours gracefully,

The 6Poet.

A Beautiful Chimney

[For the Love of Poetry] Croxt:

Submarines made me a believer in the navy and your navy blue sweater covered all my insecurities. I have a nice box where my heart used to be and you could put all your jewellery safe inside. If diamonds were real, then truly this love is. You shine brighter than the brightest light and if this love doesn't feel anything like the 90's RnB's, then I don't wish to waste your time. Fall for me even in the winter because I spent enough time and effort preparing for you a place to land once you got here. FYI, nothing goes wrong around here. If it feels like it, it was always part of the plan. So be cheerful, you, beautiful chimney. We've sought for warmth and you discarded all the nasty smoke. I'll clean up every time we're done making fire because I value the things that are of use to me. I take good care of them. Let the neighbours know we've cooked a sweet-smelling dish tonight. I'll do the tasting. I'll do the dishes. I'll do everything to remind you that we gon' be alright. Let's talk about how you're far up into the skies, the highest point of my mansion of dreams. Without you, winter is a nightmare; summer, a little less picture-perfect. Stand tall, my darling, I drew you right. I believe every architect should make his work just as beautiful as their thoughts and you showed up in your place nothing less. My beautiful chimney, they will look at you and they will see the beauty hidden in the house you reside in. You found yourself in a strong tower and I'm glad you'd rather be nowhere else ❤️