For a while, this world we live in felt so modern.
As I aged and changed, the layers still encasing us in centuries old ideology became more obvious.
An ideology that allows me to wear a hoodie in public without seeming suspicious.
An ideology that allows me to drive through any neighborhood without being questioned.
An ideology that allows me to believe that I still have a tomorrow.
This ideology allows me to stand tall and powerful, though I feel more powerless than ever.
I wish I could give your loved ones back.
I wish I could simply convict the son's of bitches who make you fear for your safety.
I wish I could tell you that tomorrow is going to be a better day.
But together, we will stand.
Together, we will fight.
And together, we will show them your power.
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Derek Evers
Hello! I'm Derek, a writer based in Portland, OR. Author of short stories, poetry, and blog posts about the things that interest me. Be kind to yourself and others, always.
IG: deverswriting
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