Common Tribute

Went to Chi-town
saw the spots that made you
carved and created you
recognized where that
mellow flow and
confident strum developed
that charismatic charm and
visible third eye flow
finally understood
the rhythm of you

Visited Chi-town
and figured out why
you possess deepness
a centered root upon which
your lyrical majesty sprouts
Sort of a midwest
CL Smooth
words creating memories of
family gatherings and backyard BBQ's
stolen kisses and forbidden hugs
street parties and corner store candies
plastic lined sofas and frozen summer julips
merging my memories into your melodies
teaching me how its done
Chi-town style

Visited Chi-town and
had to admit that we weren't
the only ones
finally verified
Chi-town revels in real hip hop
and you definitely
used to love her...