You can never call 911
If you or la familia is here
Illegally.
If MS-13 catches you
In their next raid,
You either support them, die
Or call the police and risk deportation
Which may be worse than
Death.
The gang also requires your pledge of allegiance
And blood
If you get caught
In between
Their next shootout.
This savagery
Traumatizes every kid
Who sees this
From a baby crib
And hears
Gun shots
From their best friend’s home.
It would be near impossible
For the kids
Growing up
Constantly seeing homicide
Near their homes
To be normal.
While we open our textbooks,
They open their windows
Only able to see the ammo
Spilled the night before.
While we play four square,
They hear cries for help
From the butchering of
Yet another
Familia de cuatro.
Grade: 12