Oppression Poem by Jimmy Santiago Baca

Oppression

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Is a question of strength,
of unshed tears,
of being trampled under,
and always, always,
remembering you are human.

Look deep to find the grains of hope and strength,
and sing, my brothers and sisters,

and sing. The sun will share
your birthdays with you behind bars,
the new spring grass

like fiery spears will count your years,
as you start into the next year;
endure my brothers, endure my sisters.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chris Frazier 26 May 2019

Perseverance in the teeth of all adversity.

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Jimmy Santiago Baca

Jimmy Santiago Baca

Santa Fe, New Mexico
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