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Youth Society

Growing up in a rundown estate Statistics Predict the youths fate Gathering in crowds, loitering with intent Terrorising the weak there days are spent Subject to verbal and physical abuse Victims of the crowds drug misuse They never let up, always a problem Local authorities fail to solve them acting out as they've been neglected Wanting to be seen, heard and respected They all have a past, story to hide looking for support, someone to confide Let down by society, branded as vermin In an environment where there constantly learning

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 3/14/2015 3:09:00 PM
Then there's the possibility that said youths can and could do a lot to help themselves, and I couldn't agree more that local authorities don't do enough, and sometimes don't even care, especially in the many estates in various cities and towns. Here's hoping! - James...
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Date: 3/14/2015 8:35:00 AM
such events is saddening.. :( and it doesn't only affect the youth but also some.. your poem is a dark reality that happens nowadays..... but then i hope and pray the youth in such will find and know God.. and well they must be more keen and careful to really distinguish who will they go with... a good poem to ponder on and any reader should be reminded and be challenged of what to contribute in order to lessen the prevalence of such....//olive eloisa
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Steven Fraser
Date: 3/20/2015 3:57:00 PM
What I have written about, I have seen first hand in people that I went to School with. It's saddening to see.
Date: 3/13/2015 10:31:00 PM
Very well penned. Tough truth. #7
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