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April 22, 2021
By Ace2003 GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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X was self-defense
Luther was pacifism
Parks sat down
Till fell down
Taylor gunned down
Who's next before change happens?
Why can't the country change?
Why can't the country listen to our cries?
How many marks need to be made?

© Grace Elizabeth S. Malden, MA

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Due to the recent events, I decided to write a piece about the topic.

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McLaughlin_It SILVER said...
on Apr. 23 2021 at 11:19 am
McLaughlin_It SILVER, Vista, California
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Favorite Quote:
All my life they let me know<br /> How far I would not go<br /> But inside the beast still grows<br /> Waiting, chewing through the ropes<br /> Who are you to change this world?<br /> Silly boy<br /> No one needs to hear your words<br /> Let it go<br /> Carnivore, carnivore<br /> Won't you come digest me?<br /> Take away everything I am<br /> Bring it to an end

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cool, this kinda has the same vibe as 'we didn't start the fire' if you know that song