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My City

August 26, 2011
By Silver_Ink BRONZE, Miami, Florida
Silver_Ink BRONZE, Miami, Florida
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My city is a Woman
with steel lining her spine

My city is a Woman
who won’t give you a penny without a dime

My city is a Woman
who rages like a hurricane in July

My city is a cruel Woman
with a forked tongue to spread her lies

They say I should take pride in my city
so I ask them Why

For how can I love a Woman
with snake eyes.


The author's comments:
It was originally an assignment for school but I enjoyed writing it. This piece really helped open my eyes to where I live

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Shpun BRONZE said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 8:51 am
Shpun BRONZE, Southampton, Pennsylvania
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Hi,

I am using your poem for a magazine making project in computer class. If you would not like me to use it let me know.