14 January 2013
The color of my skin tells outsiders one story but not the whole story
Latina
To me Spanish is the language of love. My interest in Latino culture started as a child and grew to a love that is everlasting.
I may not be Latina by blood or by birth but when I hear the music it does something to me... My hips start to sway and I dance the Salsa as if I were Latina
German
I was born in Germany and claim it as my home
I love the food I love the flag And I proudly sport it but alas I don't remember much more as I was only a small child. But no matter where I go I will forever claim German Because though I left a part stayed with me.
African
I may not have been born on the African plains but my ancestors were and so were my roots. There are signs of the hardships in the history of Africa and they still struggle now but it is through hardships that we have grown We are still Kings and we are still Queens we still wear the crown.
Asian
I may not be Asian whether it's Japanese, Chinese, or Korean but I love their cultures and languages.
I love their style be it their homes, traditional clothes, or their hairstyles.
I have acquired The nickname China Doll from my father that was inspired by Asian hairstyles I love their music thanks to my Asian friend.
My wish is to one day travel there and experience it myself.
I love that when I speak the language for a moment I connect with that culture.
Native American
In my family we have Native American blood in our veins We are Blackfoot and Cherokee and probably a few others that I've yet to discover
I feel like I have a connection with the Earth and all things nature I've always had a passion for animals and for the environment I've always admired its beauty and have tried to do my part to preserve it.
Some may say I'm trying to be everything except what or who I truly am
That I'm trying to be Latina, German, and Asian
Though I am clearly not these things
but really I am only being me
All of the cultures have shaped who I am and are a part of me to lose anyone of these aspects or to say I can't love these cultures would be like saying I can't love who I am and I'd lose myself in the process
So the only way to say it simply is...
I'm a girl of many cultures.
All Rights Reserved Shekonah G January 13, 2013
Girl of Many Cultures • Opuss № I