My Life as a Drama Queen

Based on "La Migra", by Pat Mora Beware of La Migra, my child. They'll catch you, 'cause they are the MAN. Get to the boarder, get to your end. If you're not them, that is the way. My poor little one, beware of their guns! You may hide and run, but may not get away, if La Migra is there. They'll take you away, and may never return. If they find you, my child, get ready, get set... RUN! Beware of La Migra, be better than them, and beat them at their game! The desert if your friend. La Migra can search, while you run and escape. Get ready, get set.

by Olivia H. Darker outside, experienced A figure of my own Show pride, wits  A scrumptious bod What most can take,  What I choose to show On the inside, down the covers Naked is pale and quasi bright Weaker, childish A braveish bod What most cannot get,  What I do not expose  Endless moles to burn a witch Soft upon the sharp blade Unable to prevent But enough to prevail The harder it gets  An experience without match Becomes my personal trap But mine nontheless A fine work of art

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