nylava woodson Poems

can you tell my story
do you know my history
can you tell us where were from
or is it a mystery
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Dear: Abusive people
I am not broken
you cant break me
my heart is like medal
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OHC is a place for you and me
OHC is a happy place to be
OHC will give you joy and happiness
But it will also give you pain and sadness
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The pain
The feeling
The sorrow
The begging
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Mommy always told me to be wise like a serpent and harmless like a dove
she taught me to have unity and compassion
no matter what color your skin was
You could be black like a shadow.
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They call it the land of the free and the home of the brave
Who's fighting for us
Who's listening to us
who is us
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