Poems from Miickala Diaz
Teen
Who are we?
We the nameless, shameless
Youth of everlasting sameness?
So similar yet so unique,
Our secrets seemingly forever,
And...
What do you see?
Those people
With deep colored skin,
And coarse kinky hair,
With dark brown eyes,
And cheekbones high and fair.
What do...
I am not a stereotype,
I'm not the girl with caramel skin,
dumb as a rock,
that's been with all your kin
and all the boys on the block.
...
Take a good look at me,
Go on, tell me what you see.
Do you see beauty, rich and deep,
that's remembered throug eternity?
Is it long, ...
Hello out there!
Can you see me?
My tears, my pain,
Do you see me?
I'm over here!
Can you hear me?
My cries, my lies-- Suprise!
Do you...