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Public Enemies of States

Being melanated put targets on our backs
The Hate U Give cause we're so called Black
Deck's been stacked and we know the deal
Lashes on our backs not given time to heal

Using steel to kill and extinguish dreams
Even skin folks are playing for other teams
It seems that green is all that they pursue
Here in the lands of the red, white & blue

Where hue may hinder growth & ascension
Remaining stagnant as if we're in detention
An affliction better known as P.T.S.D.
Shell shocked flocks; post traumatic slavery

Do you see us as wholes or still as 3/5th's?
Is melanin a curse or a coveted, divine gift?
Sift through his story that's been washed in bleach
Each page is still filthy even though we constantly beseech
Written by da_poetic-edifier (Damon)
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