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SHADY POINT

Deep South Word of mouth The town had so much hate Today’s world can relate Separation Black Man’s nightmare All about fear Tormented Name calling Woes Blood that flows The idea of being a minority True reality Just to survive Attempting stride No trust Town of a past Freedom at last Shady Point Didn’t inspire me No dignity and honor South scent North went

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