This selection is from Saul Williams’ poem, said the Shotgun to the head. Pocket Books, NY, New York. 2003. You can discover more about Williams on his web site: http://saulwilliams.com/. While you’re there, listen to NOISEY: END YOUR WILLFUL DISREGARD WITH SAUL WILLIAMS’ NEW VIDEO FOR “DOWN FOR SOME IGNORANCE
to be free
of the rigmarole
of age old traditions
based on submission and fear
one must pay with the courage
to stand alone
