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Rise


Trailer Park, lights out

Not safe, no count

Punches thrown, momma hurt

Rise.

 

NYC, sleeping bodies

Some breathe, some give out

Rise.

 

Minimum wage job, broke already

Too many bills, not enough money

Rise.

 

College, education

Fighting, graduation

Risen.

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