THE PRICE OF LOYALTY

What does the price of loyalty mean to you? For me, loyalty is priceless! This trait must be embedded in you from birth. As a kid growing up, I understood this principle to the fullest extent. Back in the eighties, this is something that we prided ourselves in. In 89, my loyalty was tested. Instead of taking the sucker way out, I stood tall and bit my tongue for friends. This decision resulted in me being Suspended In Time for many years. Many people I came across during my incarceration did the same which solidified our bond as years progressed. One of the many people I met during my imprisonment was Maino. We all know what the harsh reality of what that life may bring. It's years of heartache, pain, abandonment, helplessness, and bitter anger. Being locked away from your family and loved ones can cause an average person to snap. Although we been there, we have utilized our experiences and turned it to a positive. Loyalty means everything to me still til this day, but those I was loyal to didn't have the same level of committment as I had. These same individuals are no longer a part of my life but there's no love lost. As you grow older, you wisen up. I no longer want to perpetuate the gangster image. I'm not here to glorify prison because those were the most miserable days of my life. All seven years of it. I'm thankful to God to have made it out in one piece, because if it wasn't for Him I would not be here today. The choices you make in life determines your future so with that being said, I urge you kids out there to be loyal to yourselves in essence. No one cares about you when your Suspended In Time. Don't allow people to misguide you as I once did, because it's you that have to bear the burden when its all said and done. I tell you this cause I was once in your shoes. I had to go through this experience in order to have a relevant voice on the subject. Shout out to my homie Bobby Johnson, he put me up on game everyday!