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My mind is filled with words and sayings that I wish to scream out to the world. The problem is, I cannot. Start: 11/14/20 Finish: 09/18/22 ©7spades_

Mother's Tongue

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by 7spades_

by 7spades_

"Speak English, you are in America."

"Go back to where you came from."

Do you know how many times I heard those phrases?

I'm immune to it.

I do not flinch when they look me dead in the eyes with hatred.

Instead, I smile.

"I do speak English, do you speak Spanish gringo?"