Steven Fraser Poet Rhyme

Youth Society

Growing up in a rundown estate
Statistics Predict the youths fate

Gathering in crowds, loitering with intent
Terrorising the weak there days are spent 

Subject to verbal and physical abuse
Victims of the crowds drug misuse 

They never let up, always a problem 
Local authorities fail to solve them 

acting out as they've been neglected
Wanting to be seen, heard and respected

They all have a past, story to hide 
looking for support, someone to confide

Let down by society, branded as vermin
In an environment where there constantly learning

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James Fraser March 14, 2015 at 3:09 PM Then there's the possibility that said youths can and could do a lot to help themselves, and I couldn't agree more that local authorities don't do enough, and sometimes don't even care, especially in the many estates in various cities and towns. Here's hoping! - James...

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 14, 2015 at 8:35 AM such events is saddening.. :( and it doesn't only affect the youth but also some.. your poem is a dark reality that happens nowadays..... but then i hope and pray the youth in such will find and know God.. and well they must be more keen and careful to really distinguish who will they go with... a good poem to ponder on and any reader should be reminded and be challenged of what to contribute in order to lessen the prevalence of such....//olive eloisa Steven Fraser March 20, 2015 at 3:57 PM What I have written about, I have seen first hand in people that I went to School with. It's saddening to see.

Njeri Hunjeri March 13, 2015 at 10:31 PM Very well penned. Tough truth. #7