Undocumented immigrants are people too, aspiring artists, writers, musicians, scholars, lawyers, teachers . . . everything that every American has ever wanted to be, firefighter, police officer. There are many undocumented immigrants who have gone into the armed forces despite their questionable residency. I must admit I once considered going into the armed forces myself, but it would have been for one reason only and would not have been the right reason to make such a huge commitment to a country that denies my existence.
Last week a friend of mine invited me to an art gallery, told me it showcased immigrant artists, nothing more had to be said. Here is some of the stuff I saw (you can click on each image while holding the 'Ctrl key' to enlarge it in a different window to better appreciate it).
This one has to be one of my favorites, it can't express more clearly the situation you find yourself in when you finally manage to graduate from college.
This one cracks me up, the poster the people are holding reads: "We are here and are not leaving! And if you throw us out, we'll be back!" It's funny because it's so true, in general, the human race are a determined bunch and will not give up the things we want. And the unique thing about Latinos, we don't hold back the truth, ever, we say it like it is. And if you take something we want from us we will fight for it, even if it means our lives and thousands of people have died trying to come back to the land of "opportunity" and the "land of the free".
This again couldn't express more clearly how I've felt for a very long time, partially invisible. I admire artists because I don't think I could physically illustrate how I feel, I think I'm better off as a writer (or a speaker perhaps one day).
There were some poems the artists made which I identified with completely, for the most part:
It's about living life a day at a time, enjoying every minute of it and that's how you should life your life regardless, you don't have to be an undocumented immigrant.
This is a dreamer I personally admire, I don't regret being a bit of a coward and sitting back while others put themselves on the line but everyone has different priorities. I know the circumstances I and my family has faced and am not willing to sacrifice myself for others, selfish but it is what it is.
Seeing these poems is so empowering, knowing that there really are people out there going through what I've gone through.
Please check out the post about what's going on in Arizona, and last night's post as well. Lost of interesting stuff is happening out there.
MUCH LOVE!!!
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