echoes of us

I have this dream

where the sky is dark,

moon illuminating,

faded stars surrounding it,

that I gaze at from 

the top of my roof.

One of my best friends

a friendship that may never end.

Insanely close we got

and in my heart I have a spot

for you because you've been there

every single day

for you because you've cared for me

Protest after protest,

chant after chant. 

I watch and listen

as people continuously fight for their rights.

But the fighting should’ve been over

on July 4th, 1776

when it was declared that