Annicita's Poetry, Short Stories & Thoughts

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Monday, December 31, 2007

Broken Heart

Remember I read the letters and handle the mementos Hoping they will give me a hint or clue What had I said or done I remember... Times nothing could affect us The pledges... Love eternal Sharing and understanding Forgiving and forgetting But... Those were days of innocent romance Of empty dreams... Sign in to see full entry.

Out of Tune

I sit here listening To a piano Out of tune Mellowing me As you once had Barely noticing the sour notes Reminiscing begins The music Our song Playing softly Ever so softly As you once had held me. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Vegetarian and Proud of It!

I'm coming out of the closet! yes, finally I am. There, I write it for everyone to see and read. I was the queen of denial. I feel liberated from hiding that so-called secret that is right there out in the open for anyone and everyone to see. Oh, I know you're thinking that you had no idea. Think... Sign in to see full entry.

Maguey

Spindle and shuttle Weave the tapestries With vibrant hues that speak of tradition Ochre the color of my forefathers Turquoise reminiscent of the flowing waters Red for all the blood spilled by the false one Maguey why do you hurt me so? Adorned in huilpil and shirt They caste me Rich in culture... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

the affects of racial epithets

Racial Epithets Racial Epithets Vibrate throughout the body Each letter and syllable a scratching nail Etching across the mind Slowly chiseling Whittling away at self-esteem and worth Planting a seed of doubt Nurtured by veiled phrases of ignorance I hear so often The words echo in my mind... Sign in to see full entry.

Deletion of Mexican history from curriculum

A Discourse I open my mind Absorbing the bits and pieces of knowledge Still doubts linger It's not enough The fragments do not provide a complete picture I need more of my history What are people so afraid I might learn? Just as the roots of the tree Are its lifeline Providing nourishment and growth... Sign in to see full entry.

Choices

The wind blows faintly Brushing against the young man He stands still receiving its sweet caresses Daily the wind whispers sweet enticements Come with me today As I take you sailing into exotic worlds He begins to yearn for the breeze on still nights He seeks it He finds it several times This... Sign in to see full entry.

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