My name is Mike Patton and I am a poet, author and writer. I attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and graduated in 2004. I like to write on current events, do short stories, sports topics and anything that I feel draws me in to write on it. For more of my work, you can find me on Twitter @MikePatton82 or on Instagram @tha_general_mp.
Bang! The shot rang loud and clear as Carolyn took in a bullet. She fell to the ground, and immediately the consciousness of her body began to fade. The white light got bright as she heard Johnathan sadly holding her and sobbing because she was dying. The end was there for Carolyn as her … More Organized Chaos- Part 3: Dead Wrong
Incident after incident keeps popping up and I am sick of it. “Karens” are popping up everywhere there is a camera to record them. For those that are not familiar with “Karens”, this has become the nickname for white women who have been perpetuating racist behavior and seniority over a situation and then trying to … More Tired of The “Karens”
BET celebrated 40 years on air Sunday night with it’s 20th annual BET Awards show. There have been many who have given up on the BET Awards, but if there was any year to watch and tune back in, this was the year. The show began with a remix of Fight the Power with Public … More Virtual But Vital BET Awards 2020
Riding along on my way Trying to have my best day Look back in my rear view mirror and what do I see Two police officers behind me My mood changes from happy to fear My stomach is in knots as I begin to think About all the things that could happen I just want … More The America I See
The Coronavirus was coming. It started out in China and begin to drastically spread over time. Meanwhile, people here in the United States viewed it from afar as our government did not take it serious. The comments ranged from “It’s not worse than the flu” to “it ain’t that serious”. Fast forward to now and … More Corona Got Your Attention Now?
Feeling indestructible. That’s how some feel when it comes to their bodies. Totally ignoring the signals their body gives them to do the things they want to do. At that point in time, it may not catch up and the regularly-scheduled activities can still go on. But as you get older, things definitely change. I, … More Listen To Your Body!
I want it all The fame, the love, the money But is it all worth it? Will I want more? Will I become a media whore? Wanting every woman that looks my way? Or can I stay focused and be a king in women’s eyes like Denzel Washington, only with one woman Will the money … More The Facade
Cuffing season has been around for a while now. Each year, when the weather starts to change and fall starts to roll in, people begin to get their drafts going and put their pieces in order on their chessboard of cuffing season. Some end up in power positions on the board, while others are just … More Why Does Cuffing Season End?
I’m writing you this letter Dripped in my soul Done with the madness The emotional toll Loved you all winter Then you hated me all spring That’s how I figured out that this was all just a fling Never saw you in public But saw all of you at night The way you used to … More Cuffing Season
Sex. Whether you are or aren’t having it, there are plenty talking about it. From social media to everyday conversations, in the society we live in, it’s a topic that’s discussed a lot, especially with people that are in relationships. If you have checked out any of these discussions, you notice they tend to stay … More Great Sex Is More Than Just Having Sex
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