Poems from sarah.0rtiz

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Poetry has been my escape ever since I could remember. Every time I think of what to say or write, my throat has a seal that is broken free from strangulation. Words tend to sporadically slip out of my mouth and I have the pure enjoyment of writing them down.
I wasn’t born in a position like you. Your hair is short, shiny, luscious with a hint of golden-brown highlights. My hair is long, dull,...
They hear your happy, they go and find a way to make you sad. The hear your debt-free, they go and make sure you have more bills to pay....
You
You smile, hiding that internal pressure slowly killing every inch of your body. You laugh, hoping no one saw that broken heart of yours....
I was 5. My superheroes fought the dragon. They took me in safe hands, pulling me in my wagon. I was 6. “You can’t just come to the U.S” My...
Pain surrounds his body He still plays with his youngest child, Bobby Stress deprives him from sleep He still makes time to teach his...

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