Hello and Welcome to
The Poetry Stage
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from Toronto Canada
Dead or Alive by Jazz Carter
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photographers
Homeless by Randy Jacob (Fresno CA)
New York by Mark Asthoff
CITY STREETS
by Kelly Lewis of Exclusive Inflictions
Los Angeles
City Streets
Dark secrets roam our streets
those no one really wants to know
so unfortunate stories go untold
as they struggle to meet basic needs
Standing on our corners just to eat
holding up a their feeble sign
hoping that someone will be kind
unable to beat the scorching heat
Countless people pass on by
pretending as if they’re not there
avoiding their pleading stare
beseeching god, wondering why
Frostbitten toes exposed to bitter cold
piecing together woolen threads
swapping warmth for a chunk of bread
treating basic necessities as if gold
Living on the streets does grow old
no one is immune to circumstance
just so you know, so lend a hand
do what you can to lift another’s soul
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The Poetry Stage
Act I: City Streets
Act II: Contrasts
Act III: Cease the Fire
Welcome to The Neighborhood
created by Kendall F. Person
this is... The Neighborhood 
Reblogged this on Exclusive Inflictions and commented:
It’s all about being in the right place at the right time isn’t it? I recently passed thru The Neighborhood, and managed to nab the opening act (1 of 3) with this piece I wrote. Check out the talented artists whom I got to share the stage with here:
Act II
https://thepublicblogger.com/2017/07/25/contrasts/
Act III
https://thepublicblogger.com/2017/07/25/cease-the-fire/
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Wonderful word-smithery. Proud to be sharing the stage with you here.
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Jazz hello fellow country man!! Loved the song! A perfect fit with Kelly’s poem. Enjoyed it!
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Kelly always deliver and ‘soundtrack’ song Dead or Alive was by a mile the perfect fit. Thank you coming to Poetry Day and Welcome to The Neighborhood
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Thanks for always leaving the lights on. I’m looking forward to the coming shows, and catching up with everyone in The Neighborhood!
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So glad you were to open up the show, you have an incredible knack for setting the right tone. And always nice when alumni returns (huge smile)
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Awesome and sad at the same time. The dark secrets of the streets need to be brought to light. Great job Kelly!
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HEY Nadine! Thanks. 🤗 Can’t wait to see the results of your collaboration.
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