Posts tagged poetry

In These Waiting Rooms of History -...

By Prerna on October 24, 2008
In These Waiting Rooms of History – The DREAM of U

i wait for you in this caged room we’ve never met and yet [you feel familiar i feel like i've known you before] shadows mill past me moving slowly, drudging and digging futures ploughed within these timeless walls you see me waiting and yet [i can’t get to you, i feel stationary much like... [+]

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24Oct

L is for Liminal – DREAM poem

By Prerna on August 17, 2008
L is for Liminal – DREAM poem

Today I am paperless, A refugee in my own land, homeless Freeze-framed and lifeless, In-limbo, my existence timeless But never fear, certainly not peerless In the waiting rooms of history, A growing community Sharing and caring, Joking, laughing, ribbing, riling. But never despairing We are strong, kind and capable Our DREAMs quite inevitable They want to punish, banish... [+]

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17Aug

SPEAK out - Immigration Control -...

By Prerna on May 27, 2008
SPEAK out – Immigration Control – Emerging Police State

The progressive media is finally paying more attention to the emerging police state in light of immigration crackdowns in Postville, Iowa and the Washington Post report on the (mis)treatment of immigrant detainees. Joshua Holland provides a good summation in his article of the actions carried... [+]

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27May

Awaiting DREAMs - Getting Lyrical

By Prerna on March 5, 2008
Awaiting DREAMs – Getting Lyrical

This is for the DREAMers. Do you have a song, poetry, or piece of art that you relate to your experience as an Undocumented Student? Something along the lines of hiding or living in the shadows or waiting in line and long queues? I would... [+]

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05Mar

Appropriate songs-poetry for DREAM...

By Prerna on March 5, 2008
Appropriate songs-poetry for DREAM Act students?

Ok, so there is a part of me that appreciates some literary genius once in a while. Where are the DREAMers that write poetry, lyrics, sing or just know their music in general? Are there any particular pre-existing songs or poetry that reminds you of your... [+]

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