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Still I RIse
August 25, 2015
Their favorite words are
"You're never gonna make it"
I say, Fake it, then Take it
The color of my skin
won't determine my destination
The road may get tough,
Family and Friends may give up,
Never stop grinding, stand up,
and like Maya said, no matter what,
I'll rise.
© Jamie B., Fairport, NY
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This piece is about me rising above any obstacles that I may face because of the color of my skin.