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I Never Understood

I never understood the 'boys in the hood' Why they ditched school and thought they were cool I never understood their love for switchblades They were carving up faces while I made my good grades I never understood why they talked so 'affected' I always felt then like I was rejected... They're long ago dead every last one While I live out my dreams and the world carries on

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/11/2023 8:09:00 AM

A violent life typically ends violently, and early. Sad. Good for you and your good grades! :) laf

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/12/2023 3:56:00 PM

Same here. In fact, in some circles I'm still considered a nerd. LOL.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2023 6:52:00 PM

Thank you, Linda. I felt that I was a nerd for the first quarter of my life, unfortunately...

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/10/2023 8:58:00 AM

For the sake of popularity. I think! But I also think it was mainly stupid. Lol. Great write, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2023 6:52:00 PM

I agree with you, Fin. It was stupid. :) gw

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/10/2023 8:46:00 AM

Yep! The nerds got all the property and shinny toys. Well said.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2023 6:54:00 PM

Ha, ha. I guess that makes me neither nerdy nor nasty...

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/10/2023 12:52:00 AM

I wonder if they realise how stupid they are Themselves.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/9/2023 5:02:00 PM

Yes, stupid is as stupid does and the rest live a rewarding life.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2023 6:46:00 PM

It was actually hard for me to tell who was stupider 'back in the day' me or them. Nothing like peer pressure and hormones pulsating...

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/8/2023 11:14:00 PM

'Live with the sword die with the sword,' i think that was the quotation, Gershon. Great poem, you certainly bring home the stupidity of that tragic way of life. All the best Harry.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2023 6:47:00 PM

Stupidity is, indeed, the correct term here, Harry.

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/8/2023 10:52:00 PM

when we don't undestand these people, i think we have to manage distances, fine penning indeed

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2023 6:49:00 PM

Thank you, yann! :) gw