¡Soy Latina!Luz EscotoOct 20, 20232 min readOur hearts beat with the force of rumbling drums.Walking is just another dancing stepSwaying our hips in sync with ocean waves, We hug and kiss our people when they come and goDon't judge us for being so expressive; it is in our blood.Our parties can be measured on the Richter scaleWe come in every color: black, white, brown and paleWe are straight, gay, transgender, and who cares!We are caring and loving as a warm sunny dayWe are feisty and forceful as thunder in MayWe cry hard, and we laugh harder.We are witty and resourceful.We are gatherers and hunters.We are loyal and hard workers. Our mothers are Mami, Our fathers are Papi.Family is everything; everything is family!Nobody touches mi gente! Y mis hijos son sagrados!Our tribe is sacred, but everyone can enter.Our debates are lively, and disagreements can be intenseBut nothing that can't be fixed over cafecito and a croquette The smell of Mami's cooking makes everything okay!Papi is the storyteller; he is our wise old man!Tias and Abuelas also have a special place, Peacemakers and confidants, they hold the binding thread.We are mothers, wives, and tia abuelas, A loyal friend till the end No nos llamen chismosas, but can appreciate a good chisme! We invite our hand gestures to partake in all debatesWe speak with different accents, is the rhythm of our tongueSpanish is our language; it's the language of our love. We are thoughtful and loud; We are Latinas, and we are proudMerengue is in our veins, and Salsa is in our soulsWe are shy and reserved, with the heart of a León.With immigrant stories of struggle and resilient,Doctors, Teachers, entrepreneurs, Journalists, Artists, Bankers, CEOs, and EngineersSoy Hispana, Soy Latina, and you will hear my voice!
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