War into Slavery
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It starts with little games but ends up not being able to be tamed.
People jubilate upon victory while others cry
They hear the noise and sounds of tears but ignore them.
They win but don’t know they’ve sinned.
Children crying, elders sobbing but there is no hearing to their wailing.
They are beaten to the bone like stones.
They are treated as animals and not humans.
They cry out loud while they feel so proud, you are under their command and there’s no way they’ll let you come out.
They treat you as though animals were better than you.
You’re in a cage full of rage, how do you let out your anger when you feel hunger?
You shout with all your might as if not knowing you’re on top of a tower.
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Janelle Ameyaw is a high school student living in London, UK.