These Not So Hallowed Halls

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In our memory is seared,
The House defiled, a horrific act
But desecrated, no, sacred it's not.

More hollowed than hallowed,
More holey than holy
The people's house, but not for me
People there don't look much like me.

Your holy book by which you follow
Constitution not writ for me
Your Acts made law, but not for me
Too many grooves within your walls.

Amended with 13th, we freed you for sure
Gave you the vote, isn't that of note?
Civil Rights Act, that's not enough?
Affirmative Action, what more do you want?

Ancestors enslaved, you need to pay,
Find those acres and the mule.
Your prison pipeline enslave us this day.
Redline, fine line and gentrify.

No need to go on, loopholes too many.
Live up to the honor upon which we bestow
Rise up, be bold and take the stance
To make it right for me and my ilk.