"Immigration: Two Viewpoints"
Bobby
De La Salle Middle School
City of St. Louis, MO
Bobby De La Salle Middle School St. Louis, Missouri "Immigration: Two Viewpoints" "Poetry on Their Terms, Winners of The 2013 7GP 7th Grade Poetry Contest" is an event and poetry anthology sponsored by The 7th Grade Poetry Foundation (7GP).
“Come, young ones and elders from every great nation. Sail the immense sea.”
“Yes, but do you know our English language?”
“Arrive poor, but notice that our doors and opportunities are open to you.”
“Yes, but with a price: You must work hard to start a life with no money.”
“Travel, sick and downtrodden, ready for tremendous change.”
“Yes, but, come with a plan; don’t come to live on our streets.”
“Come and live with us and learn our culture. Maybe we’ll learn from yours.”
“Yes, but don’t change our ways.”
