NEIGHBORS (Poem)

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris

NEIGHBORS

By Farah Lawal Harris, 2025

Welcome to DC,

where we honor Blacks who are dead,

and treat the live ones like ghosts.

Welcome to DC,

where we drink $15 cocktails

named after neighborhoods we don’t know.

Have you tried the Chuck Brown burger?

Ordered the Barry Farms drink?

This city tastes so good, 

we don’t even have to think!

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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