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Vera Hose has got a mate Her name is Sweary Mary She's clothed in rags and carrier bags And her chin is red and hairy She shuffles daily down the street And if you pass her by She'll shout Gawd bless...
Street Urchin Shuffle The street Is all he knows The cold, familiar pavement The stench Is all he knows, Sewage and smog from the factories He's learned to live By a set of rules A code to...
Just a kid living in the hood putting on a front misunderstood you think your hard you think your tough most of your life you've had it rough in with the wrong crowd owning the streets being...
Noble's Point Of View There was a knock at the door. I went to see who it was. " Whats up baby " a familiar voice said. " I looked up to see Kyle, my boyfriend on the DL ( Down Low ).
Evil images flash before my miserable grey eyes. My straight choppy blonde hair sticks to my filthy face. Torn clothes cling to my icy flesh. Crimson cuts and purple bruises crisscross my pale skin.
So many bright lights, The city passes by, I cannot see your face, Restless, sleepless is it night. Craving but no money to spare, Pulled out a knife, I hear the sirens blare, Killed someone's wife.
Scary as it may well seem Out on the streets so mean Where Tupac and Biggie screamed Living in a gangsters fake dream Don't tell me you have no hope Popping pills and smoking dope Pulling girls with...
Many hours had passed and I spent my time helping the homeless and giving food to the hungry.
Wannabe gangsta wears hooded tops. Wannabe gangsta runs from cops. Wannabe gangsta wears baggy jeans. Wannabe gangsta thinks he's from queens. Wannabe gangsta kisses his teeth.
#household I find my home out on the street. All sorts of people that I meet, I find my home amongst the trash... Teabags, apple cores, all in my stash, I keep it down, it's quite a feat.
Wandering through the streets of life No plan, no goal, just now. Avoiding the chains of society's strife Nobody to show me how. Conforming to others isn't my thing Dreams that plague my sleep.
I love my bed, And I'm grateful for it. Not everyone gets a bed. Think of that next time you sleep. There are some people Left out in the cold.
Underneath the railway bridge Early morning fog Sits a lonely homeless man And his faithful dog Stands up tall and stretches 'Rover' does the same Another hurtful round Of the begging/busking...
I'd slowly accumulate bits and pieces of things I found and construct a makeshift home, under a bridge ideally because of the shelter from the elements, and also because I'd pretend to be a troll.
‘This is Milton street lads. What d’ja’s wanna do. Richard is instantly focused: like a meercat gazing through the windscreen He scan's the street ahead.
Cowering, Shivering... Alone in the rain. Whimpering, Pining... Nothing but pain. Starving, Needing... Something to eat. Licking, Lapping... Sore little feet. Looking, Listening... Trying to survive.
*warnings and whatnot* 'Oranges and lemons!' Yelled a girl in St Clements. 'Hay-roll for half pence!' Yelled a whore in St Margaret's. 'Come jump my stile,' Called a man in St Giles.
With the police you have to think on you're feet, don't stammer or stall, you're answer or lack of one, could end you up in the nick. And don't be afraid of retribution.
(inspired by Tanya Stephens) These streets don't love you like I do Remember when it was just us two Now it's just you and your crew I wish you'd treat me like your yacht.
McKitty rubbed his paws together with a greedy little sigh, He ruled this neighbourhood, the go-to top-cat guy.
It was really cold in town, not crowded and loud as usual. Vacant, and rainy. My brother did tell me that there may be a storm today, but I didn't really listen.
The first verses of the tupac song "Better Days" I have re written some parts. Yet more inspiration from one of the greatest poets we were blessed with.
He has a pavements for a mattress And his pillow: his own crooked arm.
Hannah looked nervously at her cracked watch. "He should be here by now"she anxiously whispered to herself.