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Some with the big oversized pants / No belt, no shape at all / It's time to get it on the ball!

 
 

 

Youth of Today

 

By Beverly R. Henry

 

The youth of today need to get this straight

We put the ball in their court and the problems on their plate

 

Some with the big oversized pants

No belt, no shape at all

It's time to get it on the ball!

 

The Afro's looking matted, it ain't gonna work

Put some shape to it, wash it, don't be a jerk

Follow your dream for goodness sake

Stop following the losers that you think are great  

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Beverly R. Henry is a creative Baltimore City Public Schools' elementary school teacher who loves to write, create beautiful crafts, and teach life lessons to the children she encounters including her three children.

She earned her degree from Coppin State College. In addition, she studied at Baltimore City Community College, Johns Hopkins University, and Notre Dame.

Ms. Henry has been writing poetry and short stories since elementary school. One of her specialties is writing for people about special friends or loved ones. She is currently writing a short story about a family.

 

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