In 2018, in my frustration and anger with the bias, two-faced way things were being done when it came to issues during my years at The Way of Yah Synagogue, I posted a poem concerning a situation that took place which was the final straw for me. This led to me being removed from that so-called synagogue.
I'll admit, although I knew anyone could get removed, well on the surface, I was a little stunned when it first happened probably due to being there for so long-- seven years too long, to be exact. As I mentioned in my post "Poking the Bear," I initially apologized, but after doing some reflecting, I realized they were constantly coming at me with sadistic, passive aggressive, goofy stuff, I was merely responding, so why am I apologizing to them?
Since then, I've rescinded that apology, and as a token of taking that apology back, I'm reposting the post that led to my dismissal, which thinking back on it, my only regret was that I posted it on LinkedIn, and although nothing happened concerning LinkedIn, I don't think that was the place to post such a thing.
To their "leader" Henry Smith, If Tim Renfroe is still there, I'm sure he's still verbally tossing your salad. You seem to like yes men/women, and that so-called synagogue is loaded with them. I will say this: if he's still there, and you're this "prophet"-- I know that's not the word you use, but I'm using it for the understanding of others-- that you claim to be, you better watch that boy. If he will sing like a canary for petty stuff like that, imagine what he will do if someone really put the pressure on.
Personally, I don't care what happens to you, I'm just putting that out there in general. The way you treat and disrespect people, whatever your comeuppance is will be exactly what you deserve. I've lost all respect for you.
Now, the repost of my poem, "Petty." (Posted around 10/2018).
So, without further ado, this is my piece, called "Petty."
In all the days of my life,
I've never seen something so small, so insignificant cause so much strife.
In the near 37 years I've been on this planet, I've been told on, reported, and falsely accused of things by others from time-to-time,
But to tell on me for something that's mine?
Wow, dude. Really?
You've just reached the lowest kind of petty.
Knowing the nature of females, there's certain things, albeit still aggravating, I would expect them to do,
But for a man to do such things, to me, is questionable.
Now, it gets dragged on and made bigger than what it is,
Because I stated a preferred way of being addressed,
Your b*tch a** go tell on me like a little kid.
I didn't slander, threaten, or rob anyone,
I didn't plot to round up some hoes,
You just wanted to be a tattle-tale brown-nose.
I hope it was worth it,
I hope you got your merit badge, boy scout,
Or validation for brownie points, whatever you were trying to accomplish,
If I said something detrimental, the action, regardless of my thoughts about it, would've been understood,
Come to think of it, perhaps it was an attempt to make me look bad and make yourself look good.
For me not to acknowledge, I would be remiss,
Just know from the bottom of my heart,
That was some petty, b*tch-made sh*t you did,
And I wouldn't be surprised if you squatted when you took a piss.
