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All I See Is...

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By Rowan Finley Published 4 years ago 1 min read
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All I see is... double standards galore.

All I see is... a limited life in store.

All I see is... very few rights at all.

All I see is... a ridiculously skewed law.

All I see is... an unfair trial at hand.

All I see is... none willing to take a stand.

All I see is... my skin, I have to hide.

All I see is... my husband's pride.

All I see is... no hopes of working at a career.

All I see is... my constant ebbing fear.

All I see is... I will never be able to vote.

All I see is... on my brother, my parents dote.

All I see is... segregation, segregation.

All I see is... everyone's constant vexation.

All I see is... life's narrow window and scope.

All I see is... a life of so little hope.

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Rowan Finley

Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. Aspiring licensed mental health counselor. My real name is Jesse Balogh.

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