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Coalhouse
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Little Black Bird

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Gentrified little black bird forced to fly

were will you go little black bird

Urban renewal/Negro removal from prime real estate

Little black bird found uncomfortable nesting in the shade of skyscrapers

Uptown or across the tracks, made a dollar outta fifteen cents

made corners into street economies, cash and carry bodegas

populate the black birds habitat. First and last months rent sent in

envelopes, a place to stay for one more day..

Temporary permanence, boarded up windows telling the old story

of whats left behind in broken down brownstones and brick walk ups.

Gentrified little black bird fly forced to flee for non payment of hidden fees, tax codes, priced out property sacrificed for commuter convenience, reduced drive time for professionals with disposable incomes.

Bye Bye black bird see you in the wind

Bye Bye black bird see you in the wind

 

 

 

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LP45 says:

Great write Coalhouse. Loved the flow and the imagery mirrors a true but sad reality. Thank you for sharing this.
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Coalhouse says:

thank you LP!
 

Just_Me_Kelee says:

Loving this, great pen.

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Coalhouse says:

Thank you Kelee

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mlowe5 says:

Thanks Bro. Let us continue to build nest for the Black Birds to come. Powerful write. My ears are ringing to the sounds sent from my eyes reading. Peace and Love, mlowe5.

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