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At night I braid her hair

As my grandmother did

As her mother did

And as it was 

To the tribal ancestors 

The two spirited child 

With their colorful heart

And Taino soul

I dream in tribal symbols 

Of the taínos 

Of the land of Puerto Rico

Oh my child, 

How different your world 

Would’ve been, had the past

Not been the past

Rest now with your twisted hair of onyx and maple

Awaken tomorrow

with your courage of all things your life 

Remember your ancestors And love your path

I've entered an imperfect world

As the imperfect human that I am

My Taino ancestors watch over me

They guide me as I age

I extend my hand 

Accepted

I extend some food

Taken

It is a chaotic world

But we can leave it a better place

Leave your legacy in the light

Fight the external darkness

And leave the world a better place

Accept everyone for who they are

An impact of particular events 

An impact of actions

An impact of a person’s life

Genuine work of art

Genuine joy of a train ride 

Genuine smile towards fellow human

Fulfill your goals at your own expense 

Fulfill your dreams while you're awake

Fulfill your promises 

Inherit your heritage

Inherit your ancestral DNA

Inherit the world as it is

Make changes to improve

Make improvements to lives

Make yourself known through your legacy

I stay for hope, I stay for love, I stay for our future and to feel above.

No matter the pain, the work or dedication, 

I stay because my heart wouldn’t survive the suffocation.

So no matter what, here I stay, your happiness is my happiness in every way!

I sat in the light

They laughed in the darkness 

I felt them

They watch me

Cackling 

They see me through the blinds

I sense you 

Closed blinds

Closed eyes