blanca170921

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blanca170921
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I am a simple person that loves to write. I write for pleasure and I used to write books for my kids when they were little.

  February 2022     2 years ago

Submitted Poems 2 total

Death's Hand

The stench of illness fills the air.
Death lingers by my side,
Waiting for my demise.
His putrid breath upon my shoulder.
Tears stream down gloomy faces.
Metamorphosis!
Sad faces contort to something wicked,
Hatred finding a scapegoat to...

by Blanca Diaz

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I Am Just Mexican

Growing up I was always asked “what are you?”

People expected me to be half African American, Asian from India, Philippine, or Thai; that would make sense because of my complexion.


 I would sadly respond, “No I’m just Mexican,” mostly out of...

by Blanca I Vela Diaz

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Thank you for the kind words. I struggled a lot growing up to finally embracing my heritage and loving who I am..."I am Mexican"

2 years ago

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