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Mary Lou

lived in the biggest house on the block

in l town

at north ave & leclaire

the biggest house made for 2 families

that fit 8.

the biggest house on the street

that never got robbed

on christmas.

the candy lady for all

the leslie lewis elementary kids

even the ones who wouldn’t let me sit at their lunch table

even the ones who would.

the best nacho maker on the block

used two different doritos

convinced Nikki they’re better than her dad’s tacos

convinced Nikki food was safe

even from people darker than her

even from people who ain’t her.

the kitchen a hair shop

on easter and passover

working on mines,

and Aiyanna’s

and Ashley’s

and Jada’s

and Gabrielle’s

and Snookie’s

and steve’s baby’s

even the babies he never claimed

even the baby mamas who claim they got him on child support

even my sister who never put him on child support

even my sister who is still a child with 4 children.

the nanny on the 1st and 15th

the finesser of a 5 dollar handshake

10 on my birthday

20 with good grades

30 just because it was her last

from the bills

1 dollar even if it was her last.