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Motown - My Home Town

My name is Loreen Parke and I’m from Detroit City. I’m quick. My Mom calls me ‘Slick’ My friends say I’m Witty. No wants. No warrants. No priors. No dirty deals. Strictly cash buyers. I’m a very busy woman with no time to waste. I’ve got Big Dreams, High Hopes & Expensive Taste. Think slow. Talk fast. My connections are tight. My options are vast. Just like the ‘Kid’ I’ve got my ‘ghetto pass.’ I grew up here. This is my home town. These are the blocks that I’ve been around. Don’t think you can show up and start changing the rules on my play ground. That won't fly. The bottom of the Detroit River is where you’ll be found. This is Detroit. The Motor City. The One and Only Motown. This is where I grew up. This is my Home Town. Loreen Parke May 22nd, 2004

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Date: 5/6/2011 7:00:00 AM
I think you should also try writing rhymes for rappers in the music industry I put a beat to your poem and it rocked
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