Borough of Manhattan Community College - Prism Yearbook (New York, NY)

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THE BLA CK WOMAN Out of Africa she sprung forth. Structured by the nature of her tribes. Young and elegant she possessed The beauty that nature blessed. Uprooted from the soil she called her own. Ravished, abused, then misused. Spewed throughout the universeg Force to assimilate into a culture totally unknown Shefs a tower of strength to her mate. Always stands by when fate takes command. Her intelligence can never be undermined. To her I'll ever be kind. Pushed to the lowest strata of life, Fought her way back from depressiong Now she leaves an indelible impression. Shefs worth more than gold, Shefs a joy to behold. All you Blackmen be aware. Treat your Blackwomen with respect. If she's the woman of your choice Don,t you neglect to fulfill her needs. Trevor Jones.

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SUFFERINGS Down to '. I Can't even pay the rent l'll be evicted come what may Lord! is there any way I can stay? y Mister. mister, hear my plea I I Please don't throw me out in the cold Think of the hardships I must face Why cause me to beydisgraced? This world is harsh It sure is cruel lt cares not for my sufferings Now l'm out in the street: nothing to eat The earth is my pillow The street is my house W I ' t Wondering, wondering. looking for reprieve I'm an outcast, a nomad, a sufferer Trevor Jones WHY BE DEPRES SED Dreary days beset Solitude. depression revolves Around life's lonely fortress Happiness instills hope Genocides. oppression provoke hate Who can control fate? Life is one short ordeal In it you steal, kill, Laugh and cry: then you die. Society determines your outcome: Then you tell me you're in command We are all end products of this world For me optimism is subdued Pessimism rides high Here I sit and wait on fate Trevor Jones ,W

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