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Post by LIFE AND DEATH on Jul 26, 2005 19:35:31 GMT -5
To Haiti,
My native home whispers my name. When I was young I would disclaim. Now pride overwhelms this undiscoverd fame. Long ago I was ridiculed, ostracized and forced to shame. Now I realize hypocrites will deride during your tribulation, but praise you when your victory reigns. But now I stand in vain, remembering the dim regions whence my mothers came. Do I still hear the ecstatic laughter of the dark children's games? Can I still feel the burning pride of Haitian culture arising Africa's flames? It dwells within me still; this ruthless memory that can't be tamed. I still have hope for this island of pandemonium and destitution which was tragically framed. When America's cupidity, and unfair immigration systems forget you; I stand fateful just the same. When the world's misconception of your "uncivilized" values morally deprives you; standing tall I will remain. For when the struggle of Haiti is unbearable to overcome, endurance is gained. When the gods of Guinea have turned their ears from your creole cries of hoplessness, with faith the Lord will ease your pain. Even when the entire world has seemed to forget you, Haiti, I still will Proclaim!
Still Standing, Keda Jeantine'
Written by Keda Jeantine'
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Post by smoke on Aug 1, 2005 10:57:06 GMT -5
I'M FEELIN' THIS RIGHT HERE! AMERICA HAS TURNED A BLIND EYE AND DEAF EAR TO HAITI, THE POOREST COUNTRY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. THIS IS EXCELLENT AND I HOPE AFRICANS HERE IN AMERICA WILL LOBBY AND DO MORE TO ASSIST OUR HAITIAN FAMILY AND ALL OUR FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE EARTH WHO ARE IN SO MUCH NEED.
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Post by LIFE AND DEATH on Aug 1, 2005 21:52:51 GMT -5
BEING HAITIAN MYSELF I AGREE WITH YOU ONE HUNDRED AN TEN PERCENT. I WANT TO TACKLE ALOT OF THINGS ONCE THIS SITE IS FULLY FUNCTIONING. WE NEED TO UNITE ALL OF OUR PEOPLE OF GRASS ROOTS ORIGIN NO MATTER WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN BRAIN WASHED TO THINK THEY ARE.
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