Don’t let my last name fool you – Cortes
I want to work as equally hard as the person beside me
One who holds the same struggle of school, or home
I want power…power to work, power to influence
My appearance hides nothing
My languid curly hair is heavy of my ancestry
My tan skin shows many days under the sun
My language will give away my up bringing
I want my right to earn
My right to show success
To work for my gain
I am I and you are you
We vary from stories and truths
Affirmative action makes me feel cheated
-NC