Chinese American Girl

Jill lives in a cruel world.
She's on guard for 
people are mean
to a half breed.

She'll not wear a hat or
a bowed down head when walking.

Wearing flowers in her hair she
speaks louder than words
with no voice
as her face lights the room 
and turns heads.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This is so nice
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