Category: america
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the torchbearers and me
The lullaby I sing to my child is one of apologies. She does not yet know what for, But when I leave, She will understand I am the one to blame. As much as my parents And their own. Adults only get more set In their ways, Becoming more rigid, Yet unknowingly fragile with time.…
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state of the union
Fellow citizens of America.. Scratch that—let’s be frank here for a moment. I just said that to make you feel as though we’re on the same level, but c’mon now! I’m the president, you’re the citizen, let’s get that straight. I’m so humbled and grateful for this position. Really, wow. Thanks for voting me in…
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rose
America — where the streets are literally pavedwith golden mac and cheese from my Grandma’s kitchen.where opportunities grow like apples on trees,just waiting for you to reach up and pick them off,and when you finally do, you take a bite and plant your own.where the songs of each country come togetherto form a new melody…
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march 24, 2018.
12:05pm. Black Lives Matter sign held by white folk. Kim nods. Laura takes a picture. We look around…. (continued)
JORDAN SANCHEZ 