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Birth Cage
I, an African American girl, am born in a cage.
My cage is formed by many stereotypes concerning my ethnicity.
No matter how bright I may shine, I feel I’m always looked down on because of my cage.
My cage makes me feel limited on what extent I can succeed in life.
I will not allow for this to happen!
Society and stereotypes will not govern my actions, mindset, or my self-esteem.
I will hold my head high and be proud of the skin I’m in.
For I am my own person:
I choose my future
I choose how I will be treated
and I choose not to allow society to degrade me.
I am born in a cage but surey, I will not die in one.
I will work hard and overcome any obstacle that prevents me from reaching my goals.
I will be free!
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