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Black Boy Blues

A farmer in the city

By Jeremy ChristopherPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Black Boy Blues
Photo by Raul De Los Santos on Unsplash

A young Black boy from Carolina . . .

what a pity!?!

He traded his farm blues for the city.

Met an angel . . .

felt a spark,

She put her horns right through his heart!

Yet, all he could say was, "She's So Pretty!".

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About the Creator

Jeremy Christopher

Jeremy Christopher is a southern gentleman raised in the art of Chivalry, Southern Hospitality, fear of the Lord, love of good refreshments, & appreciation of the feminine form. He is a poet, author, teacher, and a huge fan of live music.

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  • Annie3 years ago

    clever - funny and sad at the same time!

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