Drew Watson is 35 years old. Raised in Kensington, he grew up with his four brothers and father. Watson had a lot of free, unsupervised time, so he started rapping and writing poetry at 12 years old. Writing poetry became a hobby and outlet to help him cope with his substance use disorder. He is now in recovery.
This poem is about how humans should follow their hearts but avoid stepping out of any boundaries since there are consequences to their actions, Watson said.
The nine rules of living
By Andrew Watson
Don’t drive faster
Than your guardian angel can fly
Don’t say I love you
If you plan to say goodbye
Do only to others
What you want done to you
And never be ashamed
Of anything you do
And remember we are just humans
With our mistakes to make
So always strive your hardest
To be the best you can
Never take a shortcut
That will hurt your fellow man
Walk the straight and narrow
If Temptations call to you
And make the Angels proud
Of everything you do
Editors: Zari Tarazona / Designer: Henry Savage
