Philadelphia's Black Babies

"Why are almost 50% of all
black babies in Philadelphia
being aborted?"

We surveyed the damage
to your happy, American home
the flamingos were fading

the neighbors lived in newspaper
like baby queens suckling
welfare from the failing hive

with notable quietness
the British soldiers rest where
"no dumping" is permitted

the subway: a casual miracle.
birth and treading afterbirth.
the aluminum storefronts rattle,

their merchandise buried with
the miscarriages and 50% of
Philadelphia's black babies