Ghetto Dreams



In the ghetto, life's a continual battle,
Broken dreams and shattered cattle,
Yet hope still blooms in the rubble,
Like a rose from a concrete jungle.

The streets are filled with lost souls,
Their dreams crushed like empty coal,
But their spirits soar like eagles,
Carrying them beyond life's hurdles.

Amidst the chaos and the strife,
There's beauty in the ghetto's life,
A tapestry of pain and joy,
A reflection of the human ploy.

For in the ghetto, there's a fire,
A burning desire to rise higher,
To break the chains of poverty,
And embrace a life of prosperity.

So let us not judge what we see,
For in the ghetto, there's much to be,
A testament to the human soul,
A reminder of our ultimate goal.

About this poem

The poem is about life in the ghetto, where people face many challenges such as poverty, broken dreams, and shattered hopes. Despite the difficulties, there is still hope and beauty in the midst of the chaos. I'm speaking about the resilience and strength of those living in the ghetto, who seek to rise above their circumstances and pursue a better life. I hope it encourages people not to judge those living in the ghetto, but rather to see the beauty and potential that exists within them. Ultimately, this is a reminder that we all share a common goal - to live a life of prosperity and fulfillment. The American Dream! 

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Submitted by LibraOfLove on May 19, 2023

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Scheme AAAA XBCC DDEE FFGG GGBB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 705
Words 150
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Eddie J. Mills

Eddie J. Mills began reading and writing poetry, love letters and song lyrics when he was in middle school back in 1980. He hopes to become a well-known poet someday. He's inspired by the popular poet, Maya Angelou and Paul Dunbar. He is a published writer. - International Library of Poetry, free to do freelance work. Poet or Author Pseudonyms: Libra Of Luv, Man Of Romance, Erotic Eddie Personal Quote: I enjoy observing life by writing poems, like a artist who paints. Honors: World Of Poetry Award of Merit Poet 1990, World Of Poetry Golden Poet 1991 Appreciation, International Library of Poetry "Outstanding Achievement in Poetry 1999", International Library of Poetry Editor's Choice Award 2004, Famous Poets Society Certificate of Achievement 2004 Other Works: Over 110 unpublished poems and song lyrics. I also wrote poems for relatives and other friends. Favorite Poems selected by friends and relatives: All My Love To Thee, Happiness, Love Is Destiny, Visions and Soldier In the Army Favorite Poetry Web Sites: www.poetry.com, www.wordclay.com, http://www.poeticq.com and http://www.worldofpoets.com Published Book or Work by: Eddie Mills Camping at the Desert on a Windy Day Published by International Library of Poetry May 1998 ISBN: 1575539047 This actually is a single poem of mine published in the 'Touched By Grace' anthology printed by the International Library of Poetry. The book is currently Out of Print but is located on Page 192. The poem is about a soldier who spends several days in the desert as track vehicle mechanic who frequently is on the go in the Army. more…

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