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Some clichty folks
don't know the facts,
posin' and preenin'
and puttin' on acts,
stretchin' their backs.
They move into condos
up over the ranks,
pawn their souls
to the local banks.
Buying big cars
they can't afford,
ridin' around town
actin' bored.
If they want to learn how to live life right
they ought to study me on Saturday night.
My job at the plant
ain't the biggest bet,
but I pay my bills
and stay out of debt.
I get my hair done
for my own self's sake,
so I don't have to pick
and I don't have to rake.
Take the church money out
and head cross town
to my friend girl's house
where we plan our round.
We meet our men and go to a joint
where the music is blue
and to the point.
Folks write about me.
They just can't see
how I work all week
at the factory.
Then get spruced up
and laugh and dance
And turn away from worry
with sassy glance.
They accuse me of livin'
from day to day,
but who are they kiddin'?
So are they.
My life ain't heaven
but it sure ain't hell.
I'm not on top
but I call it swell
if I'm able to work
and get paid right
and have the luck to be Black
on a Saturday night.
Maya Angelou
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Changu Chilwesa
(7/8/2009 4:48:00 AM) |
True inspiration to me you remain, the eloquence of speech many as i do entertain.Paper and pen, i now put to task and make you proud.
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Imani Reynolds
(4/1/2009 5:40:00 PM) |
your words just flow and u kmnow how to put words together just beautiful
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Krishna Baalu
(1/24/2009 10:19:00 AM) |
wonderful, wonderful like every line, every word and every poem of yours!
You have that high calibre of expression of LIFE in a nutshell
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Dr.subhendu Kar
(4/29/2008 2:50:00 AM) |
simply a superb poem i like, well penned, thanks for sharing
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Tijera Gipson
(8/27/2007 12:16:00 PM) |
i love this poem it is sp amazing to me
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Keousha Fair
(1/6/2007 3:48:00 PM) |
I love this poem, among others. You are my favorite poem cus u are a great writer who speaks the truth.
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Susan Lawino
(4/20/2005 9:43:00 AM) |
Lol, the attitude gets me stirring! !
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