Growing up it always put me in an awkward position
The entire family reminiscing , in the kitchen just because it was tradition
It just doesn’t seem real , for we make a big deal
After not speaking to each other 364 days that its solved in one meal
I feel like its a tragedy , that we act as a family
To make up for all the time we never talk and felt as though they abandoned me
Like we need a holiday to express love
Means nothing these kisses and hugs
What are we so afraid of ?
We might as well be strangers related by blood
I don’t know if i’m the only with a mind of this caliber
But I could careless they are just days being crossed off of my calendar
I don’t need a turkey to give thanks, open up banks
Stop holding these occasions in such high ranks
You see my birthdays were never really that great
Because in the worst way I really needed that cake
Its the same old trend every new years
But i don’t need it to be midnight to drink more then a few beers
If on Valentines I think cupid is stupid that makes me a jerk
Does any one find it berserk, we celebrate labor day but don’t have school or go to work ?
Its always Saint Patricks for me because I stay focused on green
When I was young I was too broke to waste toilet paper on halloween
Instead of honoring presidents for what they never did for me
We should do more commemorating veterans for their contributions in history
Honestly i’m happy to be alive but as for the mockery
Of these dates we call holidays are too much of a commodity
Now before you call me a renegade, because you wouldn’t catch me at a parade
Why do we celebrate these dates as if there was some kind of difference made?
Don’t get out of your seats , I wouldn’t criticize a belief
But the only days I look forward to is the first and fifteenth
These dates that are delegated , It’s completely overrated
Just another excuse to shoot each other and get inebriated
While everyone is so quick to open up gifts
Being alive is a gift that is why it is called the present
And i really have to stress this , time is of the essence
So every-time we get to the holiday season
Don’t get caught up with the hype remember we are here for a reason
When we get to the late year , theres one thing I have to make clear
I believe in the passion but what the hell does christ have to do with bunny rabbits and reindeer ?
So you can celebrate cheer your holiday i didn’t mean to spoil it
But every day is the same old shit to me just a different toilet
-Caleb Harris
Ha. Fantastic !
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“We might as well be strangers related by blood”
Bruh, on point. This entire post is on point.
Keep up the great work, fam!!
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Love the don’t get caught up in the hype line. Well done piece.
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Keri
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Thank You!
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