That’s right lovelies its FEATURE FRIDAY!! Here at No Line Left Behind we support poets near and far. So help me welcome our next feature this week, Nicolas Correa with his poem, “Break up with you (Secondhand Serenade – Fall For you)”. Before we jump right into his poem. Y’all know we have to ask some questions to get to know him.
So, what is your name and where are you from?
My name is Nicolas Correa.My poetry name is “The Withdrawn.” I was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. Shout outs to the Lower East Side! I currently am living in Buffalo, NY right now.
Okay, New York in the house!!! What do you believe the poets purpose is?
I believe the poets purpose is to communicate through self-expression what the heart and soul senses through words. In writing it all comes from these two places. The poets purpose is to aid in what we as human beings were put on this Earth to do: spread love, kindness, to help each other, connect, learn. Every day we learn how to do these things–how to communicate and understand each other and the world around us. We never reach a day where we are like, “Aha! I’ve mastered the art of spreading love!” Not at all. The process of connecting and learning doesn’t ever just stop.
Oh yes, I completely agree. How long have you been writing and do you partake in any other creative writing?
I have been writing for about 16 years, but have been writing poetry for about 13. My writing started as small raps, stories, and comic books. I actually still have my journal from 4th grade in really great condition which is awesome. I love to journal, sing, rap, write my own songs. I’m always looking for new and creative ways to expand my writing.
Super dope, what would you like people to know about poetry?
It’s pure, it’s from inside, it’s safe, it’s up, it’s down, it’s left, it’s right, and in my case, it’s me. When people tell me they write but aren’t very good, I always tell them that there is no bad writing. It’s YOUR truth, and that’s what matters. People will never be able to understand your writing the way you do, the way your heart does. I speak my truth and speak the truth for others as well. At first it was hard for me write without inspiration, but I’ve grown to a point where I am inspired every single day. Now it’s easy for me to write on the spot. This year might be my most creative year yet, and the year just started. I’ve realized it’s also ok to speak on experiences that you have not personally dealt with, so as long as you don’t claim that that is your reality. Be truthful and be genuine. You can write from whatever perspective you want whether it be a mother from Florida, a crab on the beach in Hawaii, a piece of cheese LOL. Art is all about creativity.
Creativity is key. I am happy 2020 has been productive for you, yassss! Do you have a favorite poet and why do you choose them?
Man. My favorite poet would have to be Kendrick Lamar. I’ve known about this dude long before he blew up. I can’t just ever see him as a rapper. He’s bigger than that. If you look at his choice of words, the way he flows over these instrumentals, his eyes, his passion expressed through his facial expression and body, it’s just like, wow. It’s crazy when you think about a project and how much younger you were than the artist when listening to it, and then listen to the project again when you’re at the age the artist was when he/she created it. You understand it differently; It resonates differently. Dot is on a whole other level. What a blessing it is for God to have given us such a talented soul.
Kendrick Lamar is a dope artist. Do you have any upcoming events?
I do! I actually perform at some local open mic places in the Buffalo area. You can find the dates posted on the 1st of every month on all my social media accounts. I am looking to eventually try some open mics out in Canada since they aren’t very far. Shout outs to the supporters in Canada!
Okay, Buffalo and Canada show him some love! Check out his social media accounts below.
Now lets get to the this awesome poets work. Show some love and support for, “Break up with you (Secondhand Serenade – Fall For You)”, by Nicolas Correa.
Break up with you (Secondhand Serenade – Fall For You)
John Vesely said,
”The best thing about tonight is that we’re not fighting,”
and I wish we could relate,
cause it feels like almost every single day you come to me with a reason as to why I am deserving of this mental beating.
And I start to believe it—that I deserve this,
that I am the piece of shit you make me out to be or,
that the reason you’re like this, we’re like this,
is because of me.
You suspect me of things but wait you’re the one who would cheat,
I mean fuck,
you have all my social media passwords, and want updates on my schedule in and out of work, the hell you even have a copy of my keys.
You want a list of all my friends but I don’t have any cause you talked me into putting those relationships to an end,
and now I have no one cause they all think I chose you over them…
…you over them.
Said we didn’t need anyone else cause it was always us till the end.
Last night mom asked me about the bruise on my arm again,
”You know, just playing with the guys,” I said.
Last night God asked me about the condition of my heart again,
”It’s doing just fine,” I said.
I can’t cry in front of you or in front of anybody else, not even myself, cause you taught me it isn’t ok to be pussy.
You made me read a book on how to be a better man in this world cause you thought it would be a good read.
You broke it down to my exhausting brain that love is the only thing we would ever need to survive,
but why the fuck am I so tired?
I don’t even pray like I used to anymore, I don’t really care if I die.
Does anyone else know what it’s like to have someone control the food you consume cause they think you’ve gained too much weight since they’ve gotten with you?
Or when and how long you should sleep like hello, does anybody else hear me?!
Or does no one hear me because I’m only crying inside?
I guess the smile on my face isn’t an obvious disguise.
I’m not sure I fully understand or know exactly what love is but,
this that you taught me,
this is not it.
So tonight will be the night that I break up with you.
Pushing, toxicity aside.
I won’t stay with you another day, I swear I’m through,
cause a girl like you should not be in my life.
Tonight will be the night that I break up with you.
Pushing, toxicity aside.
I won’t stay with you another day, I swear I’m through,
cause a girl like you should not be in my life,
should not be in my life.
For all things Nicolas you can follow him at the links below:
Website:Â https://www.thewithdrawn.com/Â Â
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thewithdrawn Â
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWithdrawn Â
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewithdrawnofficial Â
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mrmusicheadd Â
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC11_l8Pke5Wvjs3HMv41jug?view_as=subscriber (work in progress)
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