Foolin’ Around (Poetry/ Spoken Word)

This is something special for anyone out there who finds themselves going in circles when it comes to matters of the heart. Trust me when I say, I’ve been there. The song sampled in this piece actually pertains to the ways in which men have been known to fool around. But the truth is, we all fool around, in so many ways. With that said, here’s my testimony and word on fooling around. Feel free to play the link below as you read what follows.

Your sis in Christ for life,

KLC

*Singing portion to the tune of “Foolin’ Around” by Changing Faces*

Foolin’ Around
(Singing)
You’re fooling around! Foolin’, foolin’ around! (4x)

(Speaking)
Old school lyrics
Attached to old trials,
The days that I’d stumble
And dwell in denial.
Fooling around
Left my spirit defiled,
Accumulating wounds
As transgressions compiled.
Until the Lord spoke,
And I’d listen… for awhile.

(Singing)
No foolin’ around! Foolin’, foolin’ around! (2-4x)

(Speaking)
I’m hearing you Lord!
But alone ain’t my style!
So he gave me an inch,
And my soul took a mile.
A mile down the streets
Of self-inflicted pain,
Compromised self-worth
And Godly standards slain.
As a spirit of abuse
Invaded my brain,
Demons attacking
‘Til I’m mentally drained,
Emotionally worn,
Temple window glass stained.

Vision now blurry,
I was forced to refrain.
So I refrained…
From fooling around.
I refrained and took a moment
To gather my heart;
Now fragments on the ground
Scattered in parts.
Yet somehow…
The word still remained.

See the seed had been planted
And buried beneath the surface,
But I had to get right
To live out it’s purpose.
I had to get on my knees
To get back on my feet,
So I said,
No more fooling around.

And to anyone out there
Still taking a mile,
The Lord wants to tell you
That you’re still his child.
He’s ready to revive
The emotionally slaughtered;
Ready for his
Prodigal sons and daughters.
He’s ready to help
Put an end to the torture,
But you gotta step up
And apply what he taught’cha
You gotta stop
Fooling around.
You gotta stop
Fooling…
Around…

(Singing)
You’re foolin’ around! Foolin’, foolin’ around (2-4x)

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~ by Keisha L. Clarke on October 22, 2011.

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8 Responses to “Foolin’ Around (Poetry/ Spoken Word)”

As always…always AWESOME and inspiring! Can’t wait to hear some “music” from you. Those are definitely lyrics!

VULTCHA said this on October 23, 2011 at 12:26 am | Reply
- Praise God. I’m really glad you were blessed Keith. As for there being full blown music, for now I like poetry. It feels more “me” than being a singer or “rapper” or any other type of musical communicator. So pieces of song are just splashed on top like croutons on a salad. LOL. Anyway, to God be the glory. And thanks as always for the encouragement.
  
  Keisha L. Clarke said this on October 23, 2011 at 3:22 am | Reply
LOVE it….

Mr. Watson said this on October 23, 2011 at 3:01 am | Reply
- Praise God.
  
  Keisha L. Clarke said this on October 23, 2011 at 3:23 am | Reply
Niiiiice I love how it has a sincere poetic feel and a “street realness” to it at the same time! Keep it up lady!

Angie said this on October 25, 2011 at 5:07 pm | Reply
- LOL @ street realness. As long as real is in there. Thanks sis.
  
  Keisha L. Clarke said this on October 26, 2011 at 3:53 am | Reply
Love it, K! Honest,and relatable. I thank GOd for HIs love and forgiveness that nurses us back to health, and right back on to the right path, after wasted time and years of “foolin’ around”.

simplyme79 said this on October 26, 2011 at 6:56 pm | Reply
- Thank you so much J! I’m glad you were blessed.
  
  Keisha L. Clarke said this on October 27, 2011 at 3:23 am | Reply