The “American Dream” Consuming. The darkness that encases us Every sound amplified by our terror Please make it. Please make it. Please make it. Dread. At every passing cop. Every brush of the law Don’t take us. Don’t take us. Don’t take us. Frustration. Seeing the divide exist everywhere Every condescending word drives through me You don’t know me. You don’t know me. You don’t know me. Hope. At the strength of our determination Every new voice that sparks change Accept us. Accept us. Accept us. Jessica Cordova Class of 2023
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