Where I Reside
I wiped a forbidden tear away from my eyes
he says good girls should never cry
So I close my eyes so tight that my lids tremble
I am trying to symbolize a strong women
to my tribe but I hate that I must respect
men that I despise. A women's opinion means
nothing, and a man is god. I wouldn't dare
tell a soul this but when I sleep I dream
of America. I wish I could escape my home.
Copyright © Shahana Jackson | Year Posted 2008
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