Comradeship

By Jason Donato Sanchez

Boys from Mississippi, boys from New York young, afraid of calling them. Calling them by their names. Stephon Called them New York. Loud Noises, crowded hallways, advertisements Cars beep- beep- beepDistracting bright lights Flickering, Jackson Called us country Energetic, helpful, nimble They were tough Assisting one another Overcoming obstacles We talked with our hands. We listened with our chests New York and I Lively, Energetic City that never sleeps Mississippi boys visiting By the end New York boys Mississippi boys wandered Kind, vibrant friendship. A strong bond, Condensed chains linked Iron fused together Can’t be severed.

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