The Crown I Wear

Crown tilted, jewels drippin’ venom from the throne,

Rats in the shadows, they be fightin’ for a bone.

Gold teeth flashin’, but my words cut stone,

Every move a checkmate, king stands alone.

Chains heavy, neck bruised, but I still rise,

From the gutter to the clouds, reachin’ for the skies.

Enemies scatter, I see through their disguise,

The crown I wear don’t fit the average size.

Streets taught me lessons, scars paved my road,

Turned dirt into diamonds, pressure made me cold.

Echoes of the sirens, but my heart won’t fold,

Survivor in the jungle, my story untold.

Whispers in the alley, snakes hissin’ in my ear,

Shadow on my back, but I see crystal clear.

Built an empire where they cowered in fear,

The king in the chaos, my reign is severe.

Chains heavy, neck bruised, but I still rise,

From the gutter to the clouds, reachin’ for the skies.

Enemies scatter, I see through their disguise,

The crown I wear don’t fit the average size.

Ciphers in the dark, spit flames, melt the ice,

Dice in my hand, gamble life, pay the price.

Hunger in my eyes, they soft, sugar and spice,

Throne made of fire, ain’t no paradise.