ANDREW NARAIN i can’t breathe wake up. make your bed. don’t forget your lunch. remember to drink water. i love you. take a sweater. take the train. notice that man staring at you. don’t say anything. don’t look. be aware of your surroundings. your body is not your own. don’t wear a hoodie. everyone is watching you. facebook live saves your video. don’t walk alone at night. comply. know your rights. comply. can’t sell loose cigs. can’t hold up finger guns. can’t hold a cell phone. can’t roll over. can’t talk back. can’t say no. i love you. be safe. don’t buy skittles. don’t let them see you cry. never reach for anything. know your rights. comply. can’t go to the grocery store. can’t play in the park. can’t drink. can’t drive. can’t run. can’t walk. i can’t breathe. what are you following me for. i can’t breathe. i can’t breathe. they are going to kill me. i didn’t even do nothin’. officers, why do you have your guns out. you shot me. you shot me. why did you shoot me. stop shooting. everything hurts. i can’t breathe. please don’t let me die. i can’t breathe.
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