I am writing for my life
writing so that I can get free
writing because the world currently feels like a prison
I am writing for the black and brown bodies
in cages
coughing
and crying
praying
to god
to their ancestors
to their grandmothers
to their beloveds
I am writing so that my siblings aren’t forgotten
writing for the elderly
home afraid of technology
in homes without visitors
wondering if I will get it next
writing for the children
that don’t know what’s going on
being told to leave the safety of classrooms
hungry and homeless
I am writing for my life
writing because black and brown bodies are up for debate
writing so that trans bodies can have the voice
writing so that liberation
is now
A part of the grand plan
Staying at home
physical distancing
listening
Advocating
worshiping
I am writing so that my siblings aren’t forgotten
Writing for the children
undocumented not illegal
identifying as lgbtq
hiding but not hidden from view
writing for the elderly
making decisions
making history
and making it all up