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    Eight, Six, Two
    Eight, Six, Two
    Eight, Six, Two
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    Eight, Six, Two

    By Khali Raymond

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    I had to cook this one up for ya.' I've been thinking about how I could serve others with my gifts in the arts instead of always trying to outdo myself each time that I craft a new project. My hometown has been on my mind a lot as of late. I think it is time for me to do an homage to it. As a matter fact, that is exactly what I am doing here. Newark, New Jersey - stand up!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKhali Raymond
    Release dateMar 20, 2020
    ISBN9780463019177
    Eight, Six, Two
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    Khali Raymond

    Khali Raymond is an exceptional individual who had published a lot of work at a very young age. His serious and realistic writing style is just the icing on the cake when you’re indulging into him. Not only he’s into writing, but he has a muse for music and a whole lot of other things as well. Khali Raymond was born on December 22, 1998 in Newark, New Jersey. Ever since then, Khali has been working at refining his craft in the writing field.Learning how to read at the age of two, there were bright things ahead for this wise man. After going through a lot of life-changing experiences throughout his years, it’s inevitable that he’s doing this. As Khali writes book after book at a rapid rate, you can’t help but wonder how he does it. His continuous efforts to put out riveting and mind capturing work arouses a lot of people’s interest. People are curious as to what goes on in the head of this reclusive genius.Khali’s love for his city and community is extremely strong. That alone is a primary influence for his work. His continued humbleness and strong work ethic will carry him into places that the average person can dream of reaching. A lot of mystery shrouds this genius author, but Khali is more than genius. As he makes a vow to write until he dies, the good work will keep coming your way.When you do happen to read Khali’s work, the themes and vocabulary he uses is extremely strong and provocative. You will feel drawn into the power of his sword, and that sword is his pen. Be sure to follow Khali on all social media platforms you can find him on so you can see what he does next.

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      Eight, Six, Two - Khali Raymond

      North Ward

      Vignette One

      On December 22, 1998, I met a woman named Beth

      inside the hospital of Israelites, over by the

      Crown where they fried the breasts hard.

      Over by the school named

      after a man who came up

      with a variety of ways to use peanuts.

      I still remember the bodega

      which was across the street from there

      It’d be crowded every morning.

      No wonder you were constantly marked tardy

      In line trying to get a baconeggandcheese sandwich

      And yes, it’s all one word where I’m from.

      Twenty-one years ago, a star became reincarnated.

      To this reality I returned.

      Made a truce with the creator to fulfill

      my karma in this life I’ve been granted

      Since my cord of wisdom was cut at birth

      I lost all the intelligence that I came here with

      Though it was flowing freely through my

      DNA like blood cells in my veins which was

      used to pump this vessel that I row today

      I’m still on the journey

      I’m still figuring myself out

      It has been torture

      Nails have been laid into my hands, arms,

      and feet like they had me on the cross, story of Horus

      That other character doesn’t exist,

      sorry if you’re too religious to hear this

      I ain’t have enough patience to sit

      in church so I got up and left

      Holy Trinity this dick, nigger

      My ancestors were not impressed

      by your mindless brainwashing

      Falsities from friends who

      were not my friends at all

      Ideals from family which

      were portaled by disguise

      Made out to be a monster, a psychopath

      Told I don’t know what the fuck I’m talking about

      Masonmen are seeing me

      Veils have fell like clovers

      I have been called crazy, yes

      I have had my ideals tarnished, yes

      I have wanted to walk away from the

      awakening multiple times, yes

      Set tripping, yes

      Questioning my purpose, yes

      Losing all momentum, yes

      Quitting, no

      Dropping out, almost

      But no

      Stopping the truth,

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