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Witness
January 11, 2016
The agony as they waited in the sun
Unexpected ability to run
The cramped positions during transport
Relying on each other for support
The relief of escaping claustrophobia
Shattering fall into xenophobia
The tears that rolled down their cheeks
As they were forced into freaks
I saw it all
I saw everything
I wanted to cushion the fall
I wanted to intervene
But for fear of repercussions
Fear of threatening discussions
I kept to myself
I let my eyes glaze over
I kept my jaw clenched
I let my body go on autopilot
And I did my job
© Dena G., Pittsburgh, PA
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