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This poem is reminiscent of the poem Between the World and Me by Richard Wright in that it describes the scene of a horrific racially motivated attack. This one in Jasper, TX is a real event. If you don't know about it, check the following link:

https://www.insider.com/jasper-texas-20-years-after-james-byrd-jr-was-dragged-to-death-2019-4