Three Hearts
Small and chocolate skinnedrunning through the woods
hiding from the hound dogs
human stolen goods.
A heart thudding with fear
that freedom won't last long
nor precious jewels of hope
promised in a song.
Star of yellow sewn on
every coat and dress.
Brownshirts on each corner
think they're cleaning up a mess
A heart beating with shame
to be send away from school.
There's no more biking to the park
or swimming in the pool.
Standing tall and marching,
banner waving like a sail.
Men who think their better
want to send her into jail.
A heart beating, determined
to prove that suffrage is a right.
And no long chains or bullies
will make her cease to fight.
Three hearts tied together
along the river of time
Why is being different
treated as a crime?
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