it was always
me vs the world:
buying hot cheetos and a fountain drink
a cashier behind a counter calling the cops.
walking down the street
a blind woman calling the cops.
laughing during a movie
a woman with popcorn calling the cops.
unlocking the door to my apartment
a jogger in the neighborhood calling the cops.
bobbing to music with earphones in on the bus
a bus driver calling the cops.
smiling at a stranger
a man in sunglasses calling the cops.
not waving to a stranger
a stranger calling the cops.
taking a nap in a common area after finals
a student from class calling the cops.
waiting for a friend in a cafe
a worker calling the cops.
having a barbecue in the park
a woman with a dog calling the cops.
the cops showed up every day that summer
until one day i found myself screaming
at the mirror in a hotel room
and a bellhop called the cops, then
i got Shot.
and no one called the cops.
Amie the Author. 
Oh Amy, Ms. White and I talk about you all the time. We are so proud of the young adult you have become! We are inspired by you! So glad we reconnected after all theseyears. I knew you were special when you were in my 3rd grade class at Sierra Vista Elementary. Lots of Love!! Cathy Gomez
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Thank you so much! You guys were great teachers too, and great teachers are inspiring too!
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So sorry, I spelled your name wrong, Amie!! 👀👀💗
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