Random Thought: I Can’t Sleep!!!

June 12. 2009 by admin.

I never thought I lived in the hood, but I’m starting to have second thoughts and here’s how. My bedroom window in my Brooklyn apartment is across the street from what becomes an over 30 “after hours playground” for the dudes who “run the block” and their acquaintances to be as obnoxious as they possibly can (until 5-0 comes). Typical, huh? Unlike most playgrounds that are in full swing during the daytime hours, this narrow cement romping ground doesn’t climax until around midnight. Night after night, I’m disturbed by loud quarreling, drunken escapades, arguments with clients (i.e. crackheads), and your occassional gunshots. Don’t be alarmed- I’m immune to ‘em. I live amongst young boys turned grown men programmed to chase that easy money, but why at my expense? When did working AND playing on the block boost your street cred? Now I’m no pharmacist, but that’s totally not okay when you’re running an illegal operation. I’m not tryna knock anybody’s hustle because (…eh hem, “It’s Hard Out Here For a Pimp!”), all I’m sayin’ is why tonight? Damn!

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