I Am

Eztli Romero

I am the one with the family that creates
the food you enjoy.

I am the one with the fun traditions
you celebrate.

I am the one wearing red
because you think that’s what we look good in.

I am the one from Mexico 
because you can’t believe I was born here.

I am the one who has to speak Spanish
because you assume I do.

I am the one who gets stared at
because my skin is different.

I am the one who is dirty
because to you I can’t be clean.

I am the one who commits crimes
because my people are guilty.

I am the one who will have no family
because you will take them from me.

I am the one who fears for my life
but you are the victim.

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