Democracy
Fo Dem
Not us
Democracy
Fo Dem
Not us
Dem done told us
Dem done beat us
Democracy made a mockery
Dem done kilt us
At the courthouse
Democracy
Fo Dem
Not us
Darkies die Fo dreams
Dem done stole us
Dem done sold us
Democratic
Democracy...
Coalhouse
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mlowe5 says: Indeed, my Brother! Dem don made a mockery of us. But we still here. Democracy! Well penned, Coalhouse. A beautiful rhythmic flow of the truth of dem demockery we see. Peace and Love, mlowe5 |
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Coalhouse says: Respect Mlowe, trying to put in work.. |
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street cries says: Very nice ink |
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