Living in the Shadows
Living in the Shadows, the man of color
Looks for work, only to be turned down.
Another day for food stamps
and support from his wife
Living in the Shadows, the man of color
looks for friendly faces, but none to be found.
Despite his effort to make friends, he can't
and never has been able to his whole life.
Living in the shadows, the man of color
is discriminated against in his town.
Unable to support his family, he is ashamed
and takes his own life.
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