You and I

by Bridget E. Body


	You?

Manicured lawns,
mini-vans,
and soccer moms

Scouts, 
car pools,
and cookouts

promotions, 
vacations, 
and private school orientations

I?

The sound of sirens means certain disaster
Patrols on my block				
Who are they after?

Pawning my legacy to front his bond
Substandard food means, “Innovative Meals by Mom”

The beauty of it all is I still stand tall
A strong, black queen in the ‘hood of it all!


You and I by Bridget E. Body

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