This entry was posted on September 16, 2009. It was filed under African Diaspora, Latino Diaspora, My Favorites, Social Commentary, Spoken Word .

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1. 

   Joy

   Brilliant contrasts. I can visualise the scenario all too well! The disparity between poverty and opulence is huge in SA! So sad, but the way of the world, I guess.

   My son went to his Senior Prom last week. Cost us an arm and a leg for his share of the Limo, his suit, the dance tickets, the after party tickets, flowers for his date etc.. and then I see people sleeping on the side walk and begging for food and I feel sick and ashamed

   Life can be so obscene at times!

   September 17, 2009 at 11:16 am
   

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   Crystal Belle

   wow! honestly, this and dawn of man are my favorites. the imagery you caputured is concrete and concise. the rhyme scheme and alliteration makes it sound like a sweet 16. really love the line about dreams being able to flourish or defer. nice connection to langston hughes there.

   September 19, 2009 at 7:55 am
   

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   Substance

   SB…u killed it! This piece has just enough grit and glory. Don’t know how u do it, but please don’t stop! I truly admire your work.

   September 21, 2009 at 7:29 pm
   

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4. 

   Jae

   beautiful!

   September 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm
   

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5. 

   Roderick

   Powerful piece. The lure of the images is amazing, captivating and dangerous. The ‘postcard’ / ghetto and dreams flourish / malnourished contrasts you draw forces me to think much more deeply about those
   caught in the tension between the two.

   October 9, 2009 at 10:00 am
   

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6. 

   Aisha

   oooh, beautiful! striking!

   January 5, 2010 at 9:33 pm
   

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