Saturday, January 24, 2009

Where are the fathers?

graffiti provokes the enemy,
marking territory,
staking claims.

bloods, crips, 13th st, et al.

markings recognized and feared.
war is on.

92nd street shooting in the midst of Lents Park.
Rockwood gangland drivebys.
North Portland retaliation.

Kids, all. Armed and dangerous.
Max train movement of members.

Plenty of chalk to outline the night's take of bodies.
Plenty of talk to give lip service to solutions.

Where are the fathers?

24 January 2009 by Glen Alan Woods

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