Louisiana Taught Me
-Brittany Hennigan
-Brittany Hennigan
Louisiana taught me about a culture that's vibrant and bright;
where there's music day and night,
and a little jazz makes everything alright
Louisiana taught me that actually, I like spicy food.
Louisiana taught me how to conversate
without adding concern, igniting hate,
or trying to appropriate.
Louisiana taught me how to accept feedback.
Lousiana taught me how to learn and grow
with cultures different than my own;
how to call this place home.
Louisiana taught me that black is beauty,
black is strength,
and that representation matters.
Louisiana taught me it's ok to need help.
Louisiana taught me what to do
when your friend is feeling more than just blue
and he brings a gun to your house
that he tried to use on himself
Louisiana taught me how to use a calm tone,
get him ready to go home,
and then get the police on the phone.
Louisiana taught me about friendship
Louisiana taught me how to use a calm tone,
get him ready to go home,
and then get the police on the phone.
Louisiana taught me about friendship
Louisiana taught me that good friends stay by your side
when you drop to the floor and you cry
because a loved one just died,
and you've only experienced that pain once before.
Louisiana taught me that good friends talk it through
and the great ones stay true
and become more like family soon
Louisiana taught me how to teach
Louisiana taught me that teaching is more than technique
that each child is unique
and as an advocate they need me
Louisiana taught me how to survive in the heat
Louisiana taught me how to say hi
To that random girl or guy
as they pass by
because they made contact of the eyes
Louisiana taught me
Louisiana taught me
Louisiana taught me how to teach
Louisiana taught me that teaching is more than technique
that each child is unique
and as an advocate they need me
Louisiana taught me how to survive in the heat
Louisiana taught me how to say hi
To that random girl or guy
as they pass by
because they made contact of the eyes
Louisiana taught me
Louisiana taught me
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