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Oppression
September 27, 2010
Separated by birth,
Skin color to prize.
Tattered books,
Born to work.
Excluded everywhere,
No voice for us.
Can't eat here,
No room to stay.
“Content of character not color of skin.”
© Erica V., Philadelphia, PA
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thewriteidea DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 11 2010 at 6:09 pm
wow, such a powerful and moving piece. you are a great writer and i love the way your express your emotions in this poem.
rate/comment on some of my work too if you'd like. great job. keep writing!
