name is Eric Harris. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amongst the largest cities, Milwaukee ranked third highest for murder, aggravated assault, and robbery. I have seen my own life in jeopardy many times. Some of my friends have been murdered as well. As a young boy growing up in Milwaukee, I was often bullied for my height, my voice, and my size. So I was very insecure, and I didn’t think people understood me, so I decided to write poems.