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© 2004 By Shella SaintCyr
Is there a cross for the hood?
Not one hanging from gold-plated chains.
Is there holy blood for the city?
Not blood spilled from Black on Black crime
Blood that appeases no wrath.
Is there salvation for the streets?
Redemption for colored souls, colored pasts.
Is there a Jesus for the cornbraided mane?
A Lord for the alcoholic's ways.
Said is there a cross for the hood?
A Jesus ready to clear the drug-infested temples.
Is there a healer in the house?
A laying of hands for the lost.
Is there forgiveness for the gangmember?
Fresh water for the sista at the well.
Is there a Jesus for the hood?
A comforter for the blunt rollin' fool.
Will the provider feed?
Cussin' teens with new verses?
Is there shalom for the crib?
Nggas reppin' 50, Jayz n Snoop.
Is there a heaven for the city?
A Jesus for the homey.
Is there a cross for the hood?
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