![killthepad_01-1.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNcxYL7Ln2RhWLFFRpuEVs96RoTPrj5JMLDNHomV3v3MS/killthepad_01-1.png)artwork by @scuzzy Its been a while... Today's #killthepad is about life. Freestyling based on a couple pics and experiences here. This is an entry for the [Killthepad competition](https://steemit.com/killthepad/@jamesgetsit/kill-the-pad-challenge-week-18-sponsored-by-sma-dsound-community-initiative) hosted by @jamesgetsit. I'm grateful for a lot in my life. My family, my lil niece, my girlfriend, my crew. Living in Nigeria gets a bit difficult from time to time. So many things designed to hold you down but with relentless effort we always find a way to survive. ![IMG_20180714_054030_505.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdPBPsGMe6Kugj11YqJreyiZFRZ1kh2TyGG26PJYebfKH/IMG_20180714_054030_505.jpg) Dressed to achieve Goals for the life that I need In a personal race, there's no extra points for that speed ![IMG_20180721_022342_974.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQEiyp7ikgg1v1wzPsgGaJAL1rNFFrVDADGpyQXM6pkNf/IMG_20180721_022342_974.jpg) Been through the weirdest times Lived in the deadliest climes You wouldn't understand the picture If you knew, that shit would give you seizures ![IMG_20180721_022303_525.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeMGsYjie94amSCwbyQkZxMmqCskjpLCTrTfzRPSoiwfQ/IMG_20180721_022303_525.jpg) I've seen mystic powers clash Radio towers spark On a sunny day, radiant flowers dark Guerrilla warfare, bloodbaths when bullet showers start But there's Hope for the friendly locals People done getting so loud Now we hold hands and share the vocals With love around, return of health is total ![IMG_20180721_022322_397.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNoMHhFLFafcXkS7zBEHJDDQrMghDA66ekiLUz41jDEvG/IMG_20180721_022322_397.jpg) From the village to the big cities We've seen these things Hardwork and a keen spirit.. Vs laziness, in church hyping the ministry Lots are still the sheep Now the masses bet slip printing Why work, when you can dream of big winnings? Degrees, trainings, who needs these things? Many just don't see the trick The pen is mighty Very mighty The right signature in this city And all your life... you can kick back and drink silly ![IMG_20180721_022247_636.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdoBvtoZTts5PNkbmynGoRNFFZccz66A6cNPpC4KyAmBV/IMG_20180721_022247_636.jpg) ![IMG_20180714_054030_505.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdPBPsGMe6Kugj11YqJreyiZFRZ1kh2TyGG26PJYebfKH/IMG_20180714_054030_505.jpg) # Did you enjoy this article? ## Don't forget to # Upvote | Comment | Follow