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| Two-faced, Chinatown, Honolulu, HI, March 2015, Nikon D600 © Steven Crisp |
Finally I understand
those who could not breathe
As I feel the tightness
growing in my own chest
What is happening now
is not normal
The threats that we face
are simply unheard of
How can the behavior
of one man, place at risk
a beacon of light to the world
and its great experiment
Until now, I’ve kept
my head down
knowing I would
do my part and vote
But now I understand
what the disenfranchised
experience daily, and worry
right along side them
The head of our nation is
telling us what he will do:
Say our ballot won’t count
Refuse to transition power
Dear God, how did
it come to this?
Where are the checks
and balances to stop this?
I’ve heard the hypocrisy, the lies
Their words during the past 4 years
No principle, except win, whatever the cost
And I too cannot breathe
