coming from a family of immigrants

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they come from far away leaving behind everything they know hoping everything will be okay some packing nothing but a photo  
I sit in class I listen as the teacher talks I read what the teacher talks I read         America the land of opportunities  I read
You insist this is America You insist we speak American Honey, have you looked at a map lately?
He, White, small, and charming. She, foreign, small and unique. He, athletic, funny, and open minded. She, no English speaker, and always hungry. He, middle class, driver, and skater.
You told me I was free, Free to be whoever I want to be. Free to fly, Free to succeed, Free to reach for the sky, Free to love  
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