Nephew

In light of recent events, I have witnessed a collective heartbreak that I have not witnessed in my life. It is during this time that I can’t help but think about the youth of nation. This piece is dedicated to my nephew who I love with all my heart.

My nephew is a bouncing bubbly boy.

My nephew loves music.

My nephew tries to sing and dance with me.

My nephew is almost a year old and can speak Spanish & English.

My nephew has no idea that while he sleeps in his crib, riots are happening all over the country.

My nephew has no idea that as he takes his first steps that people are marching for racial equality.

My nephew has beautiful curly hair & a smile that can heal a broken heart but as he plays the piano he has no idea that the world is on fire because we have a duty to make this world a better place.

My nephew deserves to have a future.

My nephew deserves to grow up in a safe world.

My nephew deserves to be a Latinx child in America.

My nephew will grow up knowing about Black Lives Matter.

My nephew will grow up knowing how to protect himself.

My nephew will grow up to be a strong person because we will teach him.

As a community, we will make sure he grows up in a world where he can thrive.

We will teach him about the civil unrest that happened this week.

My nephew is loved by so many people.

My nephew has a support system like no other.

My nephew will have a bright future because of all the people who are fighting the good fight.

My nephew will be educated, eloquent, & exercise his right to freedom of speech.

My nephew will have a future.

Note: I support the Black Lives Matter movement. The injustice MUST STOP. We must do better as a nation. My heart goes out to all the people who are marching, donating, and trying to fight for a better future.