Contaminated

By Scarlett Contreras-Montesano

It’s been a struggle

Turning on the tap

50 gallon barrels of water cost a lot

The price is going up next month

Water gushed into the barrel

We know the problem is much bigger

Contamination

Water isn’t safe anyway

Isn’t safe

A cool mist from a leak in the house rained over her

There is no getting water around here

lead levels are too high

No funding

No help.


Found Poem 
Source: “Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds”
Author: Laurel, Morales, NPR