The Delta's Struggle

Sun, 07/14/2013 - 03:28 -- NeNe16

"People from the Delta are the fattest, the dumbest, and the poorest"That's what they sayWhich are all lies in my eyesAs you can see, I'm in good shapeIf you check my scores, I'm at the top of my classAnd I'm not the richest, but I am far from the poorestAnd there are many more Delta individuals like meSo, why are ALL of us characterized as thisWe have people shame to say their from the DeltaThey don't want to face "criticism"Why hide where you're from though?People should be proud to say their from the DeltaBecause we have proved that we're betterFitness and academic programs are all setAnd employment rates, they're all metWe have beat the odds and will do it againNever will we have to suffer the painThe pain from words who are meant to hurt usTo break us down and control usWe are more than just a Delta citizenWe are citizens who embrace the Delta's significanceNo more struggling for the DeltaWe are reaching for the stars and more!

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