I’m from Oakland
I’m from the “deep east”
From gun shots and sideshows
From kids dying and mammas crying
From tragedy and no recovery
I come from a good home though
From where my
From where she does for me my brothers and fam
Mann my mom don’t get easy but she can do what any man can
My moms my inspiration without her I would have no determination
For the goals I have
Or For my dreams
From tragedy and no recovery
From kids dying and mammas crying
From gun shots and sideshows
I’m from the “deep east”
I’m from Oakland
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ok bestfrann
Phatima,
I found your poem both insightful and inspiring. Because I come from a very different place, reading your writing gave me a hint of a new perspective. I also admire how much you respect and look up to your mother. Your determination to defy the norm of “tragedy and no recovery” is so inspiring.
WOOOORRRKK mamas
go bestfrannn
Dear Phatima,
I would just like to say that I very much enjoyed this poem. It was very raw and true. Loved it soo much.
Lets Go Buddy