Tell Me

Tell me what to say to convince you that you matter?

Tell me, how do I convey to you that your voice belongs despite the collective transgressions of this country that may have you believing otherwise?

Please tell me, how do I look you in your eye and say, "You are needed here.You are wanted here" regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, or religion when the rhetoric of this nation's leaders expresses the contrary?
 
I am simply a teacher...