identity
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I’m more than rice and beans Soy latina but what does that mean? Spanish is what I speak but it doesn’t define my ethnicity Roots Part Indigena European African All come together in one tree Accents unique in 20 countries some leaving it all behind in pursuit of the American Dream Spanglish starts to…
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It starts with a word A whisper from the soul Threads phrases into lines That sometimes rhyme Dreams and reality converge On the page, poet’s canvas For word play. Designing Immortality’s stage Fulfill stardust destiny Of spreading art from Sea to sea. Can’t stop Words keep coming to me Giving new eyes…
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I dreamed of Machu Picchu the voices of my ancestors calling to my soul evoking past life memories. Royalty, daughter of the sky standing by mama ocllo’s side. Constructed our masterpieces in stone Regal and adorned in gold. Our empire vast and wide We lived on top of the mountains civilization on the rise Inti…
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Flower war my name for those who can’t speak Español Peruana roots developed in American ground Spanglish is my sound Bonita flor growing under Inti sol one taste of mi amor Leaves to crave more Delicate y calmada Until mistreated then You can drown In Mar Brava Only truths to be…
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Nombre La poeta flor y flower poet guide the pen to separate ends. Two points of views. negative and positive attitudes. Which is best, up to you. Flower poet romantic but hardly shows it La poeta flor Dice el amor Es ¡superior! Flower poet Hates her name Wish it would…
Yesenia Guerra 