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Yo soy hispano
I am Hispanic
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Raised as a heterogeneous mix of America and Guatemala
Mis palabras se mezclan tan profundamente
Accents are heard in both English and Spanish
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Speech therapies and language tools could not subjugate my mispronunciations
Presentations and speeches only exemplify my accents
I interchange mis palabras, causing confusion para otros
Yo trabajo to persuade my tongue to pronounce cada syllable
Through my speech I am easily identified as gringo
I long to be accepted into mi raza
Through my speech I fail to express my thoughts in English
A veces solo encuentro las palabras en espanol
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Tone, hand gestures, facial expressions and volume shatter this dilemma
My hands tell my story
My face shows my plight
My voice conveys significance
Poetry allows my words to be spoken as they are, not as others want
I tell my story through my broken, mixed language that is mine and mine alone
The stage is where you can hear my true voice
Some may not understand my words, but they feel my emotions
Poetry is where my passion and sentiments are pervaded into the minds of my audience
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Mis palabras son strong y relucientes when recited
COMPLETE ENGLISH VERSION
I am Hispanic
I am Hispanic
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Raised as a heterogeneous mix of America and Guatemala
My words are so profoundly mixed
Accents are heard in both English and Spanish
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Speech therapies and language tools could not subjugate my mispronunciations
Presentations and speeches only exemplify my accents
I interchange my words, causing confusion for others
I work to persuade my tongue to pronounce each syllable
Through my speech I am easily identified as gringo
I long to be accepted into my race
Through my speech I fail to express my thoughts in English
A times I only find the words in Spanish
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
Tone, hand gestures, facial expressions and volume shatter this dilemma
My hands tell my story
My face shows my plight
My voice conveys significance
Poetry allows my words to be spoken as they are, not as others want
I tell my story through my broken, mixed language that is mine and mine alone
The stage is where you can hear my true voice
Some may not understand my words, but they feel my emotions
Poetry is where my passion and sentiments are pervaded into the minds of my audience
My words are fragmented and discolored when spoken
My words are strong and radiant when recited
Comments
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erica.maurice
I really enjoyed your poem. The Oringinal definently speaks more about you then the complete enghlish version.
14reynso
Wow. You poem is amazing. I can definately relate to it because I'm Hispanic so I go through that as well. You're a talented writer. Keep writing some more!
destinystar
muy bien hermano ! bueno suerte amigo
Somar
What is there to say but that this poem is totally amazing, profound and awesome?
Very we'll written. Love the mix of Spanish and English! Glad you won the scholarship. Keep writing!!
-Mikaila
Congrats!! You definetly earned this "W". You opened apart of my heart and mind to understand others that may be in your position but not have writing as a gift to communicate with the world.
caliloufab
i loved your piece very touching and honest.
Dignified Voice
I think you are very talented. Very beautiful poem.
I can see why you won, because ours words aren't measured by quantity and quality; but the passion that is granted by our understanding of one another. Yet I could say that my words are the tigger to my pressure and when it releases it exposes my mind's creation. Yet then again I wouldn't really be touching the surface of my understanding, because words are meant to be in the surrounding of others to make a difference; instead of being in somebody's old dusty journal.
vanessa101
I feel like you spoke for many others, you definitely gave those people who are in the same situation as you, a voice, with these words, i can relate, thank you. * thumbs up *
Jessi D
Spanish is such an amazing language!! I love how you incorperated it into this poem. There was alot of heart put into it. Keep it up, I want to read more.
smooth_harmony
Passionate and eloquently worded. Your mind is beautiful and filled with creative links. What you wrote was brilliant. Snaps all around. Great piece.
Beautiful, dude. Well done. Im hispanic too, who has an accent in both English and Spanish alike. This truly expresses the feel of this state.
secretsleftbehind
*snaps* to you Harlyn! I really enjoyed your piece, I can definitely relate. You know it's hard sometimes, but we all learn how to handle it and use it to build who we are. :)
You inspired me. You inspire me. You're inspiration. That was so good that writing about it And attempting to express, to CONVEY how good it was. Is almost an injustice. oooh damn, that was so good.
hlambach
Loved it! I am a Brazilian/American, and though I speak both languages fluently, when I speak with my friends, it's all mixed and meshed. No one understands us. :) haha We're just special like that.
mariaVsolorio
This is an amazing poem. Being a spanish speaker myself, i can really relate to this poem. It is alwasy an amazing, uplifting experiance when we find someone that shares our struggles, or our intrests, or our inspiratioin. Congrats on your creativity!
K. Noelle
I love you, man. Ohmygosh. I'm just here like staring at the screen... And I also don't care how long ago this was, and how many times you've read comments just like mine, but you're amazing.
samiamehbub17
It is good to see that you embrace your culture and use it as a weapon! Awesome.
this is literally one of the best things i've ever read, and that encompasses every styleof writing. you definitely deserved this.
AdeolaBolu
Very profound, well written sir.
I like this a lot, it speaks volumes. It's always easier to express yourself through verse rather than spoken word.
Celestyna
Que cheverre! Y verdad, las palabras speak for themselves
gabytobias17
Espero que te este llendo bien! Impresionante tu poema. Esa es la historia de muchos hipanos que estan lejos de su tierra! Suerte!
speckx
Thank you Harlyn, That was beautiful!