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When People See

May 2, 2013
By Firefaerie SILVER, Austin, Texas
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Firefaerie SILVER, Austin, Texas
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&quot;Do not pity the dead. pity the living, and above all, those who live without love&quot; - J.K Rowling<br /> &quot;There&#039;s always another secret&quot; -Brandon Sanderson

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When people see my face
They will see the faces
Of my ancestors

When people see my hands
They will know that I work hard
Just like the people of my past

When people hear my voice
They will hear the laughter
Of my family, long gone

When people see me
They will see that I'm Hispanic
And that I'm proud of who I am

© Natalie D., Fanwood, NJ

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Did this for a Cinco De Mayo project in English. Hope you like it.
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kikixkupkake GOLD said...
on Jun. 4 2013 at 6:54 pm
kikixkupkake GOLD, San Marcos, California
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&quot;The things that walk out when we open our minds.&quot; -Dylan McCoy

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Good job! You should add some more context. I think this poem would be really nice if you added some feelings about being Hispanic, or what is was like for your Hispanic ancestors in the past. Overall, it has lots of potential!
LittleLadybird GOLD said...
on Jun. 4 2013 at 6:49 pm
LittleLadybird GOLD, Carrickfergus, Other
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The simplicity of it works well, could maybe use more description or substance?
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on Jun. 4 2013 at 6:43 pm
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This is beautiful :)
BorderlineGenius777 SILVER said...
on May. 8 2013 at 3:39 pm
BorderlineGenius777 SILVER, Lewiston, Idaho
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Its pretty nice. I think maybe it could use a little more substance, but still, its not bad!