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Cornbread and Grits



Dead folks in my hood.
I just watch Netflix and keep
my shades down.
Hoping I don't get killed.

I pray to the Lord!
And in the dark night, 
bullets fly past my window.
Kinda makes me frown!


(* this is not about me*)
Panagiota Fomios


August 10, 2019
8pm PST

chicagofearviolencefree verse

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Joseph P. DiMino

August 12, 2019 at 6:22 AM

No matter what the experts say, what we see and hear becomes a part of our DNA. Children cannot help but grow up violent, If that is their only diet. Great writing!

Panagiota Romios

September 28, 2019 at 2:36 PM

Sorry I just saw this today. Kids and adults in the hood are glued to CNN. I have a friend living in the worst hood, she's convinced white folks sit about talking about killing blacks. There is no undoing what's in her head. Whites are evil. Yet, she eats far better than I do in a home with latest devices and appliances. Buys more clothes than I do and believes segregation still exists, congrats to the D Party. You have poisioned my friends life forever. Oh, it is an American tragedy. The media belongs behind bars. Panagiota.

CayCay Godwin

August 11, 2019 at 7:28 PM

The title drew me in as both my parents were born and raised in Georgia. Love the flippancy, a joy to read. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Panagiota Romios

August 11, 2019 at 7:38 PM

I wondered about the title. I see it worked. Good to know when another poet enjoys your work. Appreciate your time and bright comments, Panagiota ...poetry blessings to you.

Andrea Dietrich

August 11, 2019 at 12:50 PM

oh thank god it's not about you. I was wondering for a second about that!! Good one, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios

August 11, 2019 at 1:09 PM

Right, my friend! Panagiota and bullets do not mix. I am sorry for my friend, however. Kids there get shot doing their homework. Many kids sleeping on the floor these days for safety. OMG Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

August 11, 2019 at 3:29 AM

What happened to law and order and respect for each other regardless of colour religion etc. The world has gone mad. Tom

Panagiota Romios

August 11, 2019 at 11:41 AM

My friend is Black and she cannot understand Black on Black crime. Plus no respect for the law. Kids are not raised the same anymore. Add Antifa. There are no whites or Latinos killing Blacks there. This is deep in the ghetto. We must remember, the whole world is not like that. The planet is not going to hell. Yes, news loves blood. Tune out, Tom.. Panagiota

Quoth Theraven

August 11, 2019 at 12:42 AM

Panagiota, I will worry still for those in harms way. Aren't we all? Be safe, be alive. -Richard

Panagiota Romios

August 11, 2019 at 1:18 AM

This is made up from a REAL email I got from a friend in the hood. I would not live in the hood. I Cannot explain why they won't leave the hood. I have encouraged her to leave to no avail.In the midst of murder, they insist on living in fear. They think the whole world is the hood? Honest.. I have been shot at and beaten in Chicago. It's a painful memory. PR

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