Kasy Arguello, Alex Caldera & Desari Rivas
John R. Wooden High School
We watch the world with open eyes
America is diversity
America is laughter
America is cumbias y merengues
to hard rock and roll songs
This Valley is a mixture of colors painted across our skins
We all bleed red, but have the thought of gold rushing through our veins,
but the truth is we live in a segregated society-
parents snatched from their children
children afraid of their new homes
while citizens are trembling in fear of speaking out.
How many social media posts do we need to see before we make an attempt to take a stand?
Light shall outshine the darkness.
Threats knock at the door of our safe haven
Trauma proceeds to be written across the faces of many
We are all concerned when our community is under attack
Nearly 154 encounters with perpetrators later and there is still discomfort in our schools
There has been talk about refinement. Why must our people still live in fear?
Why should the parent of an eight year old child dread dropping their son or daughter off at school?
Teenagers shouldn’t have to march any longer.
Don’t you know our feet are exhausted from this combat with our foes?
Let’s take a step together.
Many times we pass by someone in need
Most walk by while they piteously plead . . .
Plead for help that may not come
Plead for love because they have none
So many people just don't take the time
To support their fellow man and woman
Like it's too much to be kind
Too much to give a helping hand
To someone who needs it, please take a stand
Stand up for the ones who cannot speak for themselves
Stand up for those who live their lives in hell
They need your help, you may be the one
That saves their life, think of your son or daughter
If he were in need and you’re not around
Would you want others to laugh at his frowns
To see him in need and lift not a hand
To help him up out of no man's land
You'd want strangers to aid him, I know that's true
But don't forget help can also come from me and you
We are all in the position to assist
I know you know that, but here's the twist
In helping others we also help ourselves
And that is a great reason in and of itself
It feels wonderful to help those in need
To sleep soundly knowing you did a good deed
So please when you see someone who does not have a thing
Take time to help
It will make your heart sing