City of brotherly Shove

Argue, cuss, push or shove. Philadelphia is no city of brotherly love. Wholesale violence galore. Stick-ups at the corner store.

It's hard to out run bullets when every teenager has a gun. Businesses shuttering their doors due to security lacking.

Stopping at a traffic signal can make you vulnerable to a car jacking. Argue, cuss, push, shoot, stab and shove. Philadelphia is no city to find brotherly love.

Nor sisterly affection. If you're looking for safety and peace. If you value your life. Gingerly head in the opposite direction.

By
Abu Lateef
© 2023

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