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lessons handed down no acts of kindness more like the answer to the question are we paying attention back in sixty-five forty second and San Pedro backroom of the barber shop racking pool balls for pennies or whatever them players saw fit to handout hustle in some folk’s eyes scripture in others Gandhi or Elijah Muhammad Jesus over Iceberg Slim a world like a bordello filled with pimps and Johns and the only ho' in the room was me

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/20/2018 9:22:00 AM

"are we paying attention" Stands out -and of course the last line, I'd be shaking too lol Another greaat one to listen and read today, Richard. Your words hold great impact. I really enjoyed your beautiful poetry this morning.

Ricky Muse
Date: 3/20/2018 7:22:00 PM

Thanks lady. From childhood memory to poem. I like when that happens. Thanks again.........peace!

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 3/10/2018 7:50:00 PM

LOVE IT.

Ricky Muse
Date: 3/11/2018 7:25:00 AM

Leanne I thought my little poem about growing up in Los Angeles would go unnoticed. Thanks for taking the time..........peace!