I walk ‘n’ talk like a citizen, but feel like an American Alien.
I’m Canadian born, brought up by a Philadelphian.
Falling asleep at 3 AM, rising after noon
Instant fame and riches, happening way to soon.
Always being told to keep my head down;
On the road from town to town.
Pleasing the crowds, appeasing my manager.
Sometimes I think, I’m just riding shotgun.
If I ever broke my melody making,
crab claw pickin’ fingers
I’d be out on the street,
^^^
like all my other,
^^^
unfortunate s.
Categories:
philadelphian, black african american, hip
Form: I do not know?
Apollo Creed was the master in the ring.
Most fighters thought facing him was a foolhardy thing.
To defend his title, who was he to fight?
There were some contenders, but none of them seemed right.
From the ranks of unknowns, Apollo chose a fighter.
Practically nobody knew this Italian-American amateur.
This street smart Philadelphian worked as a meat packer.
For a loan shark, he was an enforcer and collector.
Out of some possibilities, this one looked right.
In front of his hometown crowd, Rocky would be in the spotlight.
Given a shot at the title, Apollo was the one he would fight.
What happens in the fight? Do you want to see?
All I have to tell you is watch the movie.
Inspired by the 1976 film “Rocky”
Categories:
philadelphian, hero, inspiration, sports,
Form: Rhyme
A bit of great cuisine history
was made by Philadelphian Pat Oliveri.
Along with his brother Harry,
the steak sandwich was created in 1930.
They were the men to whom we all owe thanks.
Being hot dog vendors who ran out of franks,
Pat took some chipped steak from a butcher next door.
He created a new sandwich that would endure.
The years followed, and cheese was added later.
Other things like fried onions made their business greater.
Today, they offer steaks of great variety.
The business still operates in South Philly.
It is at Ninth and Wharton Streets for all to see.
They have catered to many a great celebrity.
A visit to Philadelphia is not complete
without a stopover at Pat’s Steaks to eat.
Categories:
philadelphian, history, travelbusiness,
Form: Rhyme