Getaway

"No right of way!" they said
with a grin in front of you.
You kept calm, held back.
unresting you followed through.

I know you didn't come
by feet a thousand miles
to fear racist scum
and their spiteful smiles.


There must be a way outta this,
out of fear and out of anguish,
into something we all can trust
and where each and every one is allowed to rest.


Lost all you had.
Sister, brother, mom and dad.
Nothing could get you down.
Now you're on your way alone.

You and me we know
what the caged bird's singing for
You and me we know
why you face this world once more