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For Those

April 16, 2024
By jixcoy PLATINUM, Chester, Illinois
jixcoy PLATINUM, Chester, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
“I am the granddaughter of slaves, who dared to dream. I am the daughter of immigrants, who challenged the status quo. I am a symbol of hope and resilience" ~Sonia Sotomayor


I speak for those who couldn't

For their tongues have been ripped from their souls 

I sing for those who were forbidden to

For I believe their voices join mine in harmony

I dance for those who wanted too

For their legs were broken and that will was gone

I stand for those who have fallen

For their own knees gave on them from each beat they received

I cry for those who tried

For their efforts that they didn't even know was worth anything

I live for those who died

For life meant so much more to them

I dream for those who were bound

For their lives were forever selfless 

I reach for the stars for the ones who tried but were to far

I do all this for them, for everyone, for humankind 

It takes more than one, and It all starts here



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