“Roseland” and “Through My Eyes” Djuana Florez
Roseland Welcome to the land of roses, where you’ll find historic buildings and Old Fashion Donuts You’ll find abandoned storefronts and nowhere to buy groceries You’ll hear loud music at night and birds chirping in morning You’ll find black owned barber shops and foreign owned beauty supply stores. In Roseland, you may turn foreclosed houses into homes You may have noisy neighbors who become extended family They might cut your grass when you’re away, while the city neglects the vacant lots filled with trash and over-grown grass. In Roseland you’ll find a water slide at the park and a liquor store on the corner You’ll find hardworking people and home-based businesses In Roseland you’ll find real people with real lives, real struggles and lots of love. You may not always see roses in Roseland, But you will damn sure see flowers if you take your shades off. -DJ
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