You Stand for this Country, But That Scares Me

A Story of Power and All That Comes With It

Nikki H. Rose
Nov 5 · 5 min read
Photo by Matheus Ferrero on Unsplash

Your lights flare, blaring through my window, confiscating my ability to see, demanding respect and authority.

My view floods with blues and whites, unable to differentiate an oncoming car from the road.

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Nikki H. Rose

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Most people use writing to escape their minds. I use it to meet mine. | Writer ~ Reader ~ Teacher ~ Fighter of Invisible Illnesses

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