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You Say

by aaliyah_payton

You Say that you sell drugs, and hang out with a bunch of thugs. Hard and rough, trying to be tough. Getting in trouble in packs of doubles. Shooting and killing you say its thrilling, writing on walls and fighting in halls, You say you do those things, you say you're just trying to be mean. What are you trying to prove? It's nothing but a bunch of moves.
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<p>gang violence affects all of us</p><p>this is something i talk to my students about in my school as a hs counselor</p><p>this poem is direct and genuine-i felt it</p><p>gave great examples</p><p>this is an opportunity to convey the importance of gang violence in an open mic series, at your school, community, etc</p><p>great job and keep writing</p>
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Gang violence
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This poem expresses my feelings towards gang violence and actions that i have seen in my community.

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