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East End, Where the Toughs Hang Out

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If you want to find out what it's all about, Go to East End, where the toughs hang out; Where street-smart girls, their skirts unfurled- Through the wicked streets whirl. Nights down there-always stark, Hipcats smiling in the dark; And the sun shines down through all the days- Down on wayward ways! Dead flowers lie in the street, As people run from the heat. Rose tattoo and butterfly; Ruby lips; mascara eye. Motorcycles in the mist, Flashing lights; clenched fist; They move as if in a craze, Through the city's maze. In the streets and alleyways, they clash, Seasons change with a splash, But, warriors ever, ever advance- Though they haven't a chance! If you want to find out what it's all about, Go to East End, where the toughs hang out; In leather pant, and faded jean- It's noplace, if you get what I mean.

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Date: 12/7/2019 9:08:00 PM
Like the way you started---and ended this, Evelyn. Real dead-end kids those. Once they were a mother's little baby---and now. It hurts to think about what they've become... Thanks, Gershon
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/7/2019 9:40:00 PM
You're welcome, Gershon, and thank you for your insights. I am joyful that you liked it. If one young person reads this and changes their mind, then it was worth it! :)
Date: 12/2/2019 5:10:00 AM
- A great poem ... I don't feel comfortable in such places, Evelyn - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/2/2019 11:38:00 AM
LOL! Neither do I, Anne-Lise. Thank you for your nice comment-hugs// Evelyn :)

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