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walking in a ghetto wonderland..(annual rp)
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walking in a ghetto wonderland..(annual rp) |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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the annual x-mas tribute to the old hood. (to the tune of winter wonderland of course..) DISCLAIMER******DISCLAIMER******DISCLAIMER******DISCLAIMER The author of this satire recieved, for the first time last year, emails and general complaints for this annual post. The author assures you he is not an outsider making light of ghetto neighbourhoods, but in fact, survived these ordeals, coming to terms with them through humour, dark humour perhaps but then, he is a sick twisted individual. Please try to enjoy the satire, and be thankful that said author doesn't post much, and that his face is mostly covered in his ID photo. Sy Kottick Landau, Luckman & Lake ____________________________________________________ Gunshots ring, are you listening? Purp subdued, Cops are kicking.. A horrible sight every night Walking in a ghetto wonderland Run away, from the sirens screeching tires, break the silence pushers and theives scatter like leaves when cops come in my ghetto wonderland In the alley druggies buy a kilo give themselves a name like Mr. Brown He'll say are you packing? He'll say No man! But just in case the pusher pats him down Later on we'll admire three of four raging fires I face without fear these streets as they leer a white man in a ghetto wonderland In the alley there's an aging hooker wears more makeup then a circus clown every night the cops come down to book her she doesn't seem to mind going downtown When it snows it is thrilling all the purps inside chillin I can go out an play in my honkey white way Living in my ghetto wonderland Living in my ghetto wonderland Living in my ghetto wonderland |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
you know (love the lawyers name btw) I would laugh at this and only because I LIVE there! What are you doing in MY neighborhood! It s a perfect fit, the scheme and I did sing it actually . . . and living around this, no, I take no offense to it, its the truth! Merry Christmas, Raph . . . I know how much you enjoy this time of year . . . about as much as I do. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Raph! I enjoyed your Disclaimer almost as much as your lyrics!  I sang along singing this songWhile walking in my T. O. Wonderland. How can a song be so sad ~ and yet so funny! ~ at the same time?  That is one adorable pic of you! EA is tucking you in for a good night's sleep.  Sweet dreams!Welcome back, beddy-bye hugs, Linda |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Was wondering the other day when you were going to post this...  you do know how to make a girl happy.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I miss your stuff, this was a great repost lol. Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hey Raph!! Sure is good to read you.... or rather sing with you. LOL I did sing it right along....like I did the other times I read it. I'm glad you reposted it, too. Big heart hugs to you..... Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Now, I can't get this out of my head, kind of like listening to John Valby and never being able to listen to normal XMAS music again because his lyrics keep popping in your head? Yeah, thanks for that btw. And making me sing it to myself even: Crackheads smile, but their toothless ~ all the while I feel ruthless . . . 'Cuz its such a shame I know them by name, Walking in this Winter Wonderland. See? |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
damn, something gave me the smile I needed today. Hey Raph, no need for apologies, life is what it is and it can't be denied no matter how much some folks would like to make it seem like it just isn't out there.. its reality bros...it's reality. Enjoyed, this slice of reality today. Thank you. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
thank you all, i'd actually forgotten i'd posted yesterday lol oh and gentle one, if i made you laugh then my work is done, it was my plan all along.. and with that, raph leapt into the night sky, and somewhere, off in the distance, a cat barked... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
hey Raph, if that was your goal? COnsider yourself having succeeded.  thanks guy, again, for a much needed smile. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
pleasure's all mine  |
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DejaEntendu Member
since 2005-12-06
Posts 82Pennsylvania |
very funny post. That song is going to be stuck in my head all night now... lol. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Hey, a double a hug and a smile? damn Raph, I owe you a drink buddie. seek the flame within yourself and let your soul be cleansed by the fire of love. Axel Ekenstierna |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Reality is truth is beautiful, though sad (although also fun). Thank you for this. - Owl |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Wat? Wat? Somebody griped about this??? Lemme at 'em! Good to see your smilin' face around here these days....um, that is your face, right? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Aenimal, this is bitingly poignant. I can see how it might be mistakenly taken as some cruel joke because of alluding to a Christmas song, but looking deeper, it is a time of year when people remember the saddest, darkest times of their lives. The holidays bring out depression in a lot of us. here's to a quick coming of spring. Corinne |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Here in New Orleans, a window dresser had himself a moment and built a Christmas/Holiday/Winter display that included tiny little blue tarp roofs, refrigerators on the curb, etc. Some of the public got offended and he had to take it down due to complaints. Then the rest of the public got organized, and guess what? It's back. Just like you!  (and izzat an "x" on yer pillow?) grin |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
All you can do is laugh 'cuz it is so hard. Great write, Raph.  ....jo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm glad you reposted this, Raph! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
donna make it a double...no wait..triple. you know what, get them to leave the bottle and we'll go halvsies ed tis indeed my face, until facial transplants become an option Corinne, amen. Karen yes, its part of a 3 piece set und thanks to the rest of ye who replied |
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lofreq Junior Member
since 2005-11-26
Posts 11Pa |
Very very cool........! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Love this, Raph... Ya got me smiling with the disclaimer, and kept me smiling and singing to myself through the poem/song... Merry Christmas, my friend... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
was just singing that song in my head and remembered this one, had to come back and visit, I needed the smile today. still enjoying this one Raph. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Mannaggia la miseria Bello.... I thought i had replied to this..... sighhh old age, it's creeping up on me *grin* anyway...I absolutely love this Bello, the reality of it, shame..we forget what really goes on in the "real" world. Magnificently written as always. m xx how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
thanks all and a special for donna and bellisima(who's not old at all! stop the madness) |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
Sounds like parts of Baltimore! If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Massive hugs for kris |
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pandonov Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 478b/w conscience and insolence |
intence, brutal, and... realistic poem. nice one raph |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
thanks petre, how about a post been awhile since ive read you? |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I know someone who describes his neighborhood like this to me...same situation only he still lives there. enjoyed despite the sadness of it Merry Christmas...good to see you around here M |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've read this several times over the past days... and like it more every time. It is a sense of humor that helps turn grim into grin... And even if those grins fade, they brighten a grim reality for a moment... and leave a flicker of hope. Excellent work... one I'll look forward to seeing reposted every year. *S* |
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