Me From You

It’s hard to understand how they can separateMe from you,But they do.My blood is in your veins.You drank of my milk,Suckled from my breast.I held your handsAs you took your first steps.I gave you your father’s name.I am yours, you are mine.You, your father, and I are a rainbow,The ultimate neapolitan.Our hearts make us the same.We are family.

But to so many we are different.I am constantly aware of the division.It’s not fairHow I can take up space.It’s not fairHow my voice is not erased.It’s not fairThat a land built off the backs of your ancestorsHas no safe place for you.It’s not fairThat I will never know how it feelsTo walk in your shoes.

It’s not fair,So I’ll always walk beside you.I’m with you.I’m behind you.It’s not fair,So I promise to always acknowledge, be humble, and remain conscious.

I love you.