crime is

just a kid in the city

growing up

blowing through

crowds clutches

of people

in numbers

large & small

being only

obstacles

in the way

holding on tight

lower the risk

in only trying

to make your way

get money

better place to live

hoping maybe

one or two people

along the path

might become

friends & lovers

trusted

not to betray

in the way

they too

are city kids

just growing up