dear congress, give me back the american dream
Sierra E.
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This poem explores the effect of gun violence on not only the individuals directly affected, but also the community as a whole. I explore the experience of coming of age in a country where not even schools are protected from such atrocities. I think it is crucial to tell the personal stories that arise—not just the statistics we see in the news, and that is what this poem aims to achieve.
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To me, creativity is allowing ourselves to express our emotions and opinions openly and uniquely.