Activities

Events that occur on a daily basis. Interactions that would be considered the norm and how they are able to shape our perception of the world and people. People come not only in all shapes and sizes but they are all unique in their own way. The impression we may have of a person also may determines how we may view race, religion and even ourselves. I will talk about something that has effected me and that has left a lasting effect on me.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Shades

As a child I was pleased,
with everything that I would see.
I easily dismissed things that bothered me.
My mind did not grasp society's ways,
But dealt with it through a child's forget fullness.

When I grew up ,
I realized RACE is a word to be reckoned with.
RELIGION came next,
Beliefs came close,

Children have a view of the world,
that lacks discrimination.
They understand and accept the word different easily.

What happened to be unique?
What happened to the broad minded people that lived in this world?
That taught differences were good and led to innovation.

I tell people my heritage ,
they give me a look,
of horror,
of fear,

Yet I still go on PROUD,
With a smile on my face,
Never lying just being the truth, the truth of who I am.
Fierce,

I have a culture to be proud of.
I can trace my ancestors through the span of time.
Yet the U.S. wants everybody to uniform to society.
To criticize who we are and hide our true selves.
To be ashamed of what our ancestors stand for and their accomplishments.

Lastly,
I want to leave you with food for thought,
Media may show the deviance in race,
Yet don't forget they are still the tiny fish in the sea.
Don't judge them by the criminals protrayed.
Every society has the bad guys,
Just don't disregard the silent voices of the good people in this world.
For they still exist in every society,
No matter the race,
The religion,
The beliefs that they might share.1

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

TRUTH VS LIE

When I spoke the Truth it was a lie.
When I lied you believed me.

Why is that the case ?
Why cant you see the really me?
Why do I feel like I am in a glass case?
Screaming to be heard.........
When will the glass crack?
When will all of the restraints of life be gone and released?

Why do we love someone who controls every waking moment,
DREAMS?

Being with you, is to lose my dreams.
I fought many battles to be myself,
I cant sacrifice the ultimate prize,
the prize of being FREE

My spirit deserves to be free,
To be accepted for who I am,
For life is to short to settle.
For settling is for those who are afraid to live!

I have fought battles with strangers,
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
To be with you,
The sacrifice though shouldn't include losing myself,
as an entity, as a woman, as a scholar.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Dumb People

People can be so arrogant at times that it is so ridiculous. They hate on you if you have a better life then them. They never consider that it is hard work that has given you these rewards and that they should do the same. My room mate happens to be one of them. She is such an arrogant person that always wants people to revolve around her. Her world consists of her being the nicest person and the rest just being her subordinates. She is always envious of other people and always hordes worldly goods to make herself feel better. Once I asked her to help me out with a question in reference to my school. Her boyfriend went to the same school as me and I asked him to explain something to me. He was like your a freshman and that is why you don't know anything. I was like whatever am not even a freshman am a junior. Its not really any of yr business as far as I am concerned. So just keep your stupid opinions to yourself!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Words

Words are so meaningless and yet they mean so much,
To me and you.
We cherish the word "love" and yet it becomes a burden to me.
I hate you more then I love.
I hate the fact that you took advantage of my innocence,
I look in the mirror and all I see is a gaunt face and the lack of youth,
It should be abundant in this time of my life.

You gave me debt and pain.
I still feel it right now as I write this.
You gave me more burdens financially and emotionally.
You say you want to fix this !
Ha I laugh in your face.
The love has changed into hatred,

All you care is about the way you are perceived by the world.
Do you care about what I see.
No. That's what I feel in this emotionally nightmare created by the word "us".

I feel like laughing hysterically.
I feel like doing something crazy and then claiming insanity as a mode of escape.
You do not have a care for me.

I do not care what the world may think.
I am sick of you and of myself and the stupid dreams you used to ensnare me with.


I will no longer dream of belonging with you anymore.
For in the end it will only destroy me.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Friendship

This poem is for all the people that understand the value of friendship

You've got the gift
to thaw the thinnest ice.

My heart was like this
the day we met,
Somehow you past
all my defense.

In the end
you proved it true,
That friendship can come through.
Can bloom like the prettiest roses
Can make you sigh with bliss.

No one understood,
The way I felt
You were the first to comprehend.

The gift you gave me is most dear,
Then any jewelry
That one can possess.

You gave me kindness
where I felt pain
You gave me hope
When I felt dumped
You gave me wisdom
Where I felt foolish
You GAVE more then anyone!

Unlike the people who'd known me since birth.
Ignored and neglected me like dirt.

You always be
the one to give me hope, joy and encouragement.
Until the end of time
in this world of mine.

I give you the utmost thanks
For accepting my faults and folly's
For being my sturdy rock in times of sorrow.
For being someone special.

For giving a special significance
to the word "friend".