Bums search the garbage cans on the side of the building, taking out bottles to return, police walking looking for their next victim, constantly watching the activity of the street. ... A few local kids are walking out of the restaurant with food, looking at the display of affluence, and falsely realize how much crime really pays. ... You begin to make your journey through this present day ghetto into a nearby apartment building, 220 main street. ...

• Word Count: 721
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

How ironic that when the two men were walking, they had a conversation about people thinking just because they are black they are just like the rest. ... When customers see your from a different nationality they begin to act rude and funny towards you. ...

• Word Count: 551
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School