I’m from a place where
young girls no longer see
education as the key to success,
But older men
as the key to success.

I’m from a place where
young men see crime
as a job.

I’m from a place where
young girls make babies
like it’s a competition.

I’m from a place where
fathers, mothers and children
drink together.

I’m from a place
full of actors where
people act like they care
and love you, but deep
down they wish
you were dead.

I’m from a place
where family does not
exist, anyone who is
willing to hold your
hand through difficult times
that’s your family.

I’m from a place where
people use drugs as a
coping mechanism, instead
of speaking about their problems.

I’m from a place where
people use the word of God
as the way of making money.