Part One | Lament

by ReNay and Ravin

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Grief carried

born in misunderstanding 

As grieving was not taught to me

So my grief carried cries of anger

cries swallowed by silence 

The silence increasing the burden

Yet it is justified

My mind weighs heavy

Conscious that my sorrow 

creates discomfort 

My people’s humanity 

Sacrificed at the altar of contentment 

Suffering at the hand of silence

And yet the silence is still justified