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Jose Marti
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since 2000-07-01

Posts 374
washing DC

0 posted 2002-11-22 07:56 PM

This poem in Bomba
Rhythm of another island
Sister to my own

This poem is not white
And did not grow up with the Brady Bunch, or Mr. Rodgers
It is not polite and does not mind its manners
It does not fit into a nice neat little space
And does not go well with TV dinners

This poem does not watch “friends”

This poem is written for those who are placed where they don’t fit
Who have to pretend they like a culture they don’t
Who have to make do with frozen food and TV dinners and Mickey D’s.

This poem is written for those who only feel that they have a culture
And that they have a home,
And in the end find out that they don’t have one really.

And the secret is that the more you travel,
The more you realize
That this thing we call identity
Doesn’t really exist

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2002-11-22 09:25 PM

I believe it's best to view yourself as a global citizen anyway. It's just one tiny planet in the overall scheme of the universe.
So for me, your poem is universal.

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

2 posted 2002-11-23 11:50 PM

Wouldn't want to burst su bomba, but some of we blancos don't Brady, never Rogered,no coma las cenas de T.V, still have manners and manage to walk with a lilt (and sometimes swagger). No one appreciates attacking the status quo more than I who works at knowing thine enemy. Appreciate the jab, work on the cross.

Radrook
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since 2002-08-09

Posts 648

3 posted 2002-11-24 01:34 PM

Bomba!

Bomba me dice el bombero y yo le meto un bombaso!
Y esa negrita es mi mujer,
la diosa de mis abrazos!

Bomba!

LOL

I enjoyed the read.

Stereotyping is something we should all be certainly made aware of. Thanks for doing so in this poetic way.

God bless!

[This message has been edited by Radrook (11-24-2002 01:35 PM).]

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2002-11-24 05:53 PM

A good read...I disagree with a few points, but I did like Kacy's comment, in that this could be seen as universal for some, but then, it is all in one's perspective...Thanks for sharing!

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-11-24 06:31 PM

(smiles) Oh Jose, I couldn't agree with you more, sweet friend, I believe life is short so we should immerse ourself to the many beautiful gifts of the world, as I have so many interests of many different cultures! (big hugggsssssss) We are international, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jose, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

LOve,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (11-24-2002 06:31 PM).]

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