We Can Never Be Free... Poem by maya crisol

she's gripping at the doorknob..
she's about to turn it to finally step out
the black lady grabs her by the arm
her face wretched with hate and pain
face drenched in burning tears
'Stay! ' she screams..'Stay with me! ! ! '
tugging her arm desperately...
she was on her knees begging
begging though her eyes in rage
and she started to mumble incoherrently..
there's nothing for you out there my child...
you belong here with me...stay...
stay with me in the dark...
i am you...and you are me...
I need you...and you need me...
we can never be free....
death awaits...