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In Ghetto From Heaven

The arrival of a boy child Parental congratulatories; to the baby; wasn't mild. Ghetto, from Heaven, is the destination Slaughter of poverty was the contemplation Growing in the hood; Eternal bliss of devilish mood Growing in the ghetto; Misery our motto Every turn of sight; Young ghouls hustling tight Peeping through tunnel-hope My foresight altered by dope Future presidents, doctors, engineers, Rolling crack Ol' Gees, definitions of lack In inward glimpse of my soul Is the 3D of me with bound sole Is this life? I wonder No! Strife! No wonder Can't be a dealer Chased by a leader Beneath my table, lie success Disguised in a voluminous book A gift from grandpa He said "don't want you to be a crook" Oh! Heavenly! I'll thank you severally The way out of poverty Is my study for dignity...

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Date: 4/24/2013 4:24:00 AM
Wow..this is a touching piece..I really enjoyed reading this..I'm surrounded by this lifestyle at work..welcome aboard poetry soup...regards INK-U-SCRIPT
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Date: 4/23/2013 10:45:00 PM
Holly, Wishing you a nice warm welcome to the Poetry Soup. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself! If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please feel free and look me up by clicking on my name anytime you see it. HUGS <3 from your newest friend ~*~SKAT"
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Date: 4/22/2013 7:49:00 PM
wow,,,these are heavy and good expressions, I love the poem. Holly, "Welcome to the poetry soup. My name is Linda; many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. I'm stopping by to invite you on over to my latest contest --called the “7 wonders” I'm hoping you will consider the enjoyment and challenges we offer in our contest. If you like, please consider my contest. You can find the contest page on the top left hand side. I’m looking forward in reading and enjoying your poems in the future. Today I will start by reading all you have posted this far..... Thanks @-> LINDA <-@"
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Date: 4/22/2013 6:42:00 PM
Excellent. Keep on writing. Welcome to the Soup. SuZ
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Date: 4/22/2013 5:45:00 PM
Very nice piece.
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