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He was only a kid,
Thrown into trouble and danger at the age of nine
Put in a detention center locked away from his family
He was only a kid,
Knowing one day he would have to make a choice
Between what he knew
And surviving.
He was only a kid,
Keeping one foot in both doors
Rapping
Writing
Drawing
Living
He was only a kid,
Tatted up
But still brilliant.
He was only a kid,
Zeakyy
With a future
Threatened by his color.