by Jasmine Nelson
Third Place Student
For the souls burning with hate.
A future without love is timeless,
Cries of murder and shootings for a cause prove
That it pays to destroy a brighter reality.
We know to never dream
Questions that create wonder,
Should I take a knee?
What do I stand for?
Take time to consider
Revenge is what’s best
Forget the belief
The value of a life is about character.
They think the Outer Shell is all that Matters
Black Lives or All Lives
What’s the Difference?
It’s useless to believe for better.
The worst mistake is thinking
Love is all that really matters.
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Jasmine Nelson is an MSW candidate (2019) at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.