poetry
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Imagina una realidad Where indígenas are not reduced to Hunter gatherer Teepee dwellers. Estudiantes learning More than just their role in the 1600s. The iconography Of the Cleveland Indians Redskins ceased to exist Rightfully Represented as Living First Nation people. English was not the language of this land. 16,000 languages existed and flourished, Now only…
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For one summer I was invincible, Flying underneath the trees. A pink bicycle was my wings, three friends sharing one joyride. Learned how to fly thanks to my ducks Melissa & Kim One block in a one square mile town seemed like the world. Tracks encapsulated by wet cement, flanked by fireflies held close by…
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Have you been watching the news? Repugnant to watch the hate mongering that seems like it’s here to stay. People sharing superficial statuses to show “support” Soft bigotry and bullshit stories about Starbucks coffee being bought, fluff stories is new millennium caring. Ignorance breeds Islamophobia but if only there was dialogue they’d understand Islam teaches…
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Take me to where the Sultan of Swat was king, where 1918 chants still echo. A place that pulsated history Legends were palpable Take me to where Gehrig stood on a mound and said, “Today I consider myself the luckiest man on Earth.” where a Captain oh my Captain was declared Mr. November. Baseball’s Bronx…
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My man is fire and never tires. tells me He loves me In every way Even in an email. Too cool attitude Sadly never met my love bug Tells those suffering from Thirst “Nice try but my girl is The best in the world” Anytime your love talks, Listen Especially when making decisions. Kindness is…
Yesenia Guerra 