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Nov 2013
News, news, news.
Why are you constantly the subject of the evening news?
Why is it a reminder of saga of a black man?

Inner city heartache.
Inner city heartbreak.
And we wonder , if the story is bias.
When they pointing out a black male troubles.

A hard honest worker trying to earn a dollar.
Just to be accustom by a no good robber.
A man refusing to live honestly.
Oh, saga of a black man.
When the news seems to be showcasing them.

Sure we could complain and states it completely wrong.
Sure we say  it.
But when it seems to be youthful fools.
What is anyone suppose to do?

We can't say that its hard.
When we are are struggling to stay afloat.
But constant robbery of hard working folks.
Just won't be tolerated.
Yes, this is written about the saga of a black man.

Ministers preaching, but afraid to guide.
Teachers teaching, but many refuses to abide by the rules
Then dropping out and using any means to survive.
Again, saga of a black man.

Those that good in our society.
Gets lumped together will these fools for no apparent reason.

Gangs intimidating and harassing a few.
Because many don't intimidate those that stand their ground.
They know the odds they will be laid down.

We  could say its because of fatherless homes.
Except many has  a father to call their own.
Its just many trying to think they are grown.
Yes, saga of a black man.

Life is what you make it.
So don't get upset when your son is locked away.
Its just the price they must pay.

And they realize all their power are gone.
jeffrey conyers
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jeffrey conyers  united states
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