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My Pop

I can't do what my Daddy did, making ends meet from Swap Meet fortunes. I can't do what my Daddy did, start a job at 15, work into it as an adult give in to it for 30 more years to retire to the white picket dream. I can't do what my Daddy did, save-a-way, with each penny earned, each cent nimbly tucked away for the "rainy day". I can't do what my Daddy did, how he helped me with my young goals, set sights on education. No, I can't do what my Daddy did, give in to a structure of economy that took care of him and his family and his sisters and mother a father in the VA... live to see another day... of the Dream. of the American reputation that was printed for all to see in the books of history -- now a mere scrapbook of Uncle Sams glory days. - Jessica M.Wilson 2/28/14 Friday, 11:15am

I'm in the Indi Poetry Challenge! Vote for "Old City Glamour"

I'm in the Indi Poetry Challenge this month! All votes count! Help me place #1! Old City Glamour is my homage to the city of my birth, Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by the architecture of the Alexandria Hotel. Alright!! I am up and up here... Can we get over 100 votes today? hehe only 1 and a half days left! Eep! http://indi.com/episode/07d0523d-ef11-47f3-866d-17bef5ddefa7