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Sueño, America (I Dream, America)
By Janeth ReyesI was born at the wrong place
At the wrong time
Both my parents seeking a better life
For my sister and I
To find comfort across the border
Where movie stars and country folk
Looked deceivingly happy
Pay Attention
By MJ FergusonPay attention to the road.
The soft mantra fills my head as the dark pouring rain pelts the windshield. The wipers beat relentlessly, expelling as much water as they can while more continues to fall.
Pay attention to the road.
Like Spearmint and Snow (no blues)
By Isabelle ShachtmanWhy do they keep praying
If nothing has changed
Call Me Stephanie
By Ayiana UhdeHi my name is Ayiana
Once upon a time,
I was a young girl
Seeing the world through rose colored glasses
my mother sobbed to herself at the kitchen table
Wondering why
Crying tears that would not relinquish