Pushed from the pueblo into
the barrio
Ripped from the homeland and
forced abroad
Pulled from their family to live among strangers
This is for the displaced
Seeking to connect
Reconnect with the roots they
were torn from when the cross
and capital flooded their homes and soaked their belongings
with oil and blood
You’ll soon find your place and
that connection you seek, I
know it
Written while protesting with the NOPAL movement. When he was asked “Where are you from?” he thought “[I’m] just another displaced native.”
Look out for Guerrero’s upcoming zine, Bangin on the System!
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