The Glitter and the Grind - 7 days til Christmas - Day 1 - The Brooklyn Way

As my mind was racing about the holi-daze officially taking residence in my head, I was inspired to de-clutter the thoughts and wanted to write about the true meaning and share some thoughts about people and events that have stayed with me. It's like an inspiration journal, only the format will be one poem or thought per day until Christmas - starting now.

The Sundown Rundown (the view from the Brooklyn projects)

Roaches on the tiles

Will not dissuade the smiles

Junkies on the stairs

And nobody cares

The elevator smells like pee

The desperation is too much to see

Her hope is strong and she is a queen

Who has seen way too much by the age of sixteen

She has a beautiful heart and big brown eyes

She has taught me a lot and I 've heard her cries

This girl shines brightly and her future is vast

Our special friendship was meant to last

She never complains and never asks why

All she can see is the sunset in the sky