Stop the Hate
I was inspired by Jonathan Mendoza the poet. I was inspired by his words, about biracial boy, how he felt and how he expressed his thought into words.
I wish he spoke more of what is biracial boy and what does it mean?
Does it have a definition of human being and who did biracial boy choose to be?
Did he choose to be called brown, white, or human with pride and dignity?
This reminds me of who I am and what I can be,
If Trump and society can see that I am human who eats and thinks naturally.
What hurts me is that Trump said that Muslims don’t want peace,
But that’s not true; you’re in my country killing the innocent in the Middle East.
Trump said that I am the bad guy I need to leave this world, because I don’t believe in peace.
That’s not true; I am pointed out with shouts of “BAD” like a vegetarian when they see meat.
Everyone is not the same so please don’t judge me, just because I wrap my hair that’s the true beauty of me. I speak on behalf of what’s going on today, when Trump says “Muslims need to be banned right away”
I don’t agree with anything he said, be prepared for what he plans roads ahead.
So how can we let the pain and anger go away?
What is the reality and solution?
Trumps words are terror attacks that aren’t friendly in any way.
Blood and Violence have been all over the world,
By the man who has power is allowed to say it all.
Sometimes I felt like running is the only solution for my pain
But I know I want to be like Lincoln and free the slaves.
I want to be the first female Muslim in history, like Rosa Parks who stood up during the civil rights movement peacefully.
How do we teach our children to be true?
How do we teach Love, peace and honor too.
We need to find ways to build a future with care, despite no matter whom we are, we need to be treated fair.
So are with me in this journey to spread the Love? So let’s stop the hate, stop the bloodshed around the world.
Nagat,
This is so exciting: as you know, I’m so totally stoked that you’re doing a rap! Like, yessssss. And, I’m excited to see what beats your classmates drop for you 😉
I’m curious about the beginning of your piece; is that part of your rap, or an introduction of sorts? I ask because usually, when hip hop artists make references to other artists and songs that have inspired them, it’s done in a less direct way. It’s done in a way that doesn’t say explicitly “this person inspired me” but rather in a way that makes reference to them, does homage to them, integrating the reference seamlessly into the flow of the rest of the piece. So that’s something to think about.
I’m also curious about the form your poem takes; rap often has repetitions (like poems!); a central set of thoughts, a central structure that shapes the piece. What is that structure for you? It might help you tie the ending in a way that’s a little less abrupt (unless you’re aiming to be abrupt, which is totally a cool strategy!), and it might help you frame the piece in a way that gives your listeners something to “get in their head”, so to speak. What line or lines do you really want to stick with people? How will you indicate that by the structure of your piece?
I absolutely love where this is going! When you submit the final draft, remember to answer the questions for the artist statement outlined on your assignment sheet (and in the announcements section of this site!).
Can’t wait to see where this winds up!
JP