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This Is How


I walk like you in a way I place one foot in front of the other But still is where i refuse to stay Giving you less time to look me over I speak like you in way My words tumble out unscathed Yet there's a lot i refuse to say Your patronizing views leaves no one brave I write like you in a way Writing utensil scraping at the parchment But you criticize my words everyday Maybe you didn't know what i meant I breathe like you in a way Inhale, exhale, so simple to remember But it seems i was always a breath away From judgment as cold as December I see like you in a way Moving pictures and beautiful sights You say we're equal, but portrays us as grey As if you people have every right I don't think like you in any way I remain a nonconformist This is how i express my minds way I don't need an interpreter or psychologist
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