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GORY STREETS

I hate walking
Down the streets
Because of ghostly faces;
Faces of Hunger
Faces of frustration
Intimidated faces
Incapable of revolt
Because the raiders
Are sticking to their guns
Maiming, killing without remorse
Like the fallen angels

I therefore keep to myself
Praying to my God
To give me eagle's wings
To fly
Fly, Fly away
Beyond the sea
For the rest of my soul


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