I am very fortunate to have been born in America, the land of the free, but my heart aches for those with good intentions who are in such a crisis.
With all due respect to your political stance and views, you can't deny that these "tender-age" shelters are heartbreaking. I keep playing that recording of a little girl who is crying out for her dad and pleading to make a call to her aunt.
The pain and fear in her voice rattles me; sends me through an unsettling state of emotions. It kills me!
They Belong by sweetjr05
Dear Beautiful America,
A scared girl she was when she crossed the border.
Her parents wanted a better life for her…more opportunities
She was too young.
“Illegals” and “Aliens” they called her
And those like her.
What a disgrace.
Mamá said, “keep your head low and behave.”
They were fearful but humble
To be in the great America.
He gave them hope in 2012
Twelve years of school she accomplished
Her dreams of attending the college…
Breaking News: TRUMP CALLS TO END DACA
Demolished.
Hearts fall and
the lost and confused
don’t know what to do.
She arrives home
No words are said.
Her chance flew.
Her mother’s eyes are full of fear
and uncertainty.
A scared girl she was when she crossed the border.
Her parents can’t provide a better life for her… much less a secure home.
Anyone who works hard in school
Anyone who works hard in their job
Anyone who works for their country
Does not
deserve to be torn
From a place, they belong.
Anyone who pays their taxes
Anyone who abides to the law
Anyone who’s a productive citizen
Does not
deserve to be torn
From a place, they belong.
Anyone who fears war in their home country
Anyone who’s seeking shelter from corruption
Anyone who was raised here
Deserves to stay.
I stand with the Dreamers.
America, what do you say?
This poem is about:
My community
My country