Tinge

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