We compete for food.
We compete for shelter.
Compete for love.
Even to stay healthy.
We compete for education.
We compete to be religious.
Compete for our sexuality.
Even for public housing.
We compete against our neighbors.
We compete to have rights.
Even compete for our children
Just to have a basic civilian life.
We compete as husbands and wives.
Single mothers… fathers.
As hard as we work,
We’re forced to work harder.
Every day we compete.
So many sleepless nights.
So many stressful days.
If you don’t want to work.
Don’t expect to get paid.
Take it or leave it.
Yes! It’s minimum wage.
This America has no place for
Beggars nor choosers,
You’re either the winner or loser.
Compete
Compete
Compete.
It’s all we ever do.
Dear Congress.
And Mr. President too.
Don’t you know?
This America
Even has to compete with you.
written and read by Dee. Williams
Music Supervisor: Dee. Williams
Background music: In the Forest - Ambient Acoustic Guitar Instrumental by: Lesfm
Background music arrangement by Afthal
Photo by Lexica
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