My sister is struggling
Struggling for her rights
Her rights to exist in a country
A country that does not want her.
Its not her fault
She didn’t ask for this
She is a victim of her parents dream
A dream built on freedom
A dream for a better life
An opportunity to grow
Yet she is a victim and forced to comply
So many unjust rules
Rules focused on sending her back
Back to a country that does not know her
All she has is a single thread
A single fragile thread that holds her
A thread that is slowly unraveling and disappearing
Disappearing because of decisions
Decisions founded on twisted political views
Views that threaten the very fabric of this country
A country built by immigrants
Why can’t she just stay
Why does she have to hide
Hide from those who would separate her from those she loves
rip her from her family
to shatter her existence into a thousand pieces
she is not guilty of any crimes
she works
she pays taxes
she is loved
she is needed
she is my sister
Dr Johnny G. Chavez III 