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Shoe Shine Boy

Hey boy

                                                Shoeshine boy
                                                Shoeshine boy
                                             Why you whistle so
                                                 Shoeshine boy
                                         Cus I'm gonna make me 
                                             A shiny new nickel
                                                     Hey boy
                                                 Shoeshine boy
                                              Why you so happy
                                                  Shoeshine boy
                                            Happy cus I'm gonna 
                                                Put some black 
                                                   on yo shoes 
                                              And make em shine 
                                                     As ma face 
                                                       Reflects
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Tales Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 11:51 PM
Haha, great write.... Love the optimism Hard work pays
Camacho Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 9:06 AM
Esther,your kind words mean a lot, nothing else like Hardwork makes you sweat and feel good peace n hugs tonytocaa
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