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Mar 2018
The eyes are a reflection but only a reflection of what is disguised.
Led to believe that I am a misfortune and you are prized.
That we are of two worlds but earth is singularized.
The perception and misconception that I am an enemy to society.
An enemy that is the epitome of non-propriety.
Because the melanin in my skin is buried deep within you.
Your ancestors are my ancestors, way before the Hebrews.
They taught you to hate me, to be afraid of me because we are not of the same color.
Love is transparent, so love me like I'm see-through.
They've formed disconnections that separates us from one another but as it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end, you are thee…though art, my brother.
Richard Reid
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Richard Reid  27/M/Mount Vernon, NY
(27/M/Mount Vernon, NY)   
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