Ackroy Lashley Biography
Ackroy Lashley was born in Barbados, West Indies. Grew up in Brooklyn, New York now residing in Hollis, Queens. Poetry has been his first love from High School. He depicts upon his inner-city episodes to constitute the articulating and illustrations established in his poerty. After friends and family convinced him he has a God-given talent he started entering poetry contest and performing open mic. To his surprise he was embraced by audience members. Thinking to him, 'my family and friends were not just being partial to his feelings'; he took his talent and nurtured it.
Write for a reason never reason why I write
Might I mention it's exciting every word I recite
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Symbolizing thoughtfulness
Just because life is great
Will I make it to the pearly gates?
Only time can dictate
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Touch without being physical
I know our mentality is able
Peaceful as an angel yet blissful
This inquest is thoughtful and unusual
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Once a hot head now a cool demeanor
I see my eyes in her, my daughter
He mimics my reflection, my son
Two distinct personalities altered my reality
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Could I be unrealistic for wanting a better future?
Maybe I'm just simplistic
Having noticed my linguistic behavior
A realistic system of thought invaded my brain
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