“Dear Shooter” By Navontae’

Dear Shooter

Dear shooter, please don’t shoot

Don’t take your anger out on me

Your thoughts in silence lead to gun violence

But don’t take your anger out on me

I have my life to live, is a bullet all you have to give?

Is this the path you want to take?

I don’t want to die.

I’m young and powerful so I won’t break

Your emotions and anger lead to me being in danger

Don’t be stupid. You’ll end both of our lives

I know there is someone genuine inside in disguise

So don’t take your anger out on me  

I am a young black man that decides to be great

So don’t shoot; I already deal with enough hate