What we take for granted 

Graphic by Bruna Costa

The things we waste in America are the things people need to survive. While we waste things such as water, people need it in other countries to survive. Restaurants throw away endless food, while people in other countries eat things contaminated with stool. We argue and bicker over oil and money, while politicians make promises. 

Sit back and watch us fight over games and sneakers. We think things are funny. Joshing and laughing at each other daily. While the police sit back, running their mouth over the internet, and getting lazy. 

“Look at ‘em in crowds smoking lazy marijuana. While we’re taking their powers, locking them up, to see ‘your honor.’” Click-clack, click-clack. Let’s take our power back. 

Instead of beefing over females, let’s set our power back. If we don’t stand for something, we’ll fall for anything. Let’s plant it: be grateful for the little things; it’s what we take for granted. 

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