If I had three wishes, bullets would become gummy bears
Kids would laugh when the candy gets stuck in mother's hair
I would no longer be scared, of the summer air
When the heat rises, the heat rises, and no one cares
I would turn all of the prisons into summer schools
Instead of giving up on people, I would give them learning tools
Instead of shunning them, and hurting them, for something cruel
Give them more attention, and help them in a much better room
My third wish would turn drugs into fortune cookies
When I'd need a high, I'd read a line, and have something push me
After my third wish, I’d wish I had another few
Cause three isn't enough, to make my city a better home for you...
About the Creator
Alexis Dean Jr.
Alexis “L.E.X” Dean Jr. is a clean Hip-Hop artist, poet, and educator from Milwaukee, WI. As a writer and music artist, he focuses on the importance of educating through his words and stories...
IG: @DreamsStartYoung
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The first two lines drew me in, I love the strong imagery you employ here. Fantastic job!