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My Life
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Mandie "My name is Mandie. I no longer live in TO but, grew up at Driftwood Court Unit 7 #11. Would not change the past of my life for nuttin. Times were hard, rough and likkle scary at times but I am still here and still goin for my dreams." Sometimes people talk Not knowin the sharpness of their tongue not knowin where youve been and how far youve come People they talk you in your face with all the glam and respect But how easily that can change When they wanne chat bout where you be from When they hear Driftwood Court Jane and Finch raised all they seem to muster is that must have been hard They look in disbelief question you were from where?!?!?! Been beat down a many a time for the colour of my skin Because I wanted to play in Jaquline's park A 5 year old looking in confustion Honkys cant play back there now get goin before you get licked down Didnt understand why I just wanted to ride the tire swing Me an my big sis pumpin that tire as high as we could Needles in the sand Cato watchin over Trackin the time But everyday I went to play On that tire swing Was more afraid of the security guards which surrounded the park at the front they would irritate my dog Untill one day they did it no more As Brutis somehow tore off his chain as they banged a stick on the front bars That is what I said and I aint swayin so Playin marbles on the cement singin Boom, boom, boom from the car tops The kool-aid we would sell Goin to Dino Fish and Chips to give him a message Then pickin up some patties and bubblegum pop Walkin back to the yard Runnin fast Gettin chased by a three legged dog I sit back and take this small recolectt What it was like to be me Deep in the jungle Life was real; Memories sweep over me I have never changed only the surroundings which are before me |
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