Rat - tat- tat
The pulse of seduction
Swaying bodies lost in rhythm
History, tradition
cascading in rippling waves
of sound, music, muscle, temptation.
Waaaaaant - waaaaahhhhhh
Moaning horns
Sights of satisfaction mirror the brass and metal
Reflecting eyes and heaving chests
With the rhythm of a sultry fiesta
they tango in touch.
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My students complete this assignment every year. You can see their newest Dave Thomas responses at riversidehighschoolenglish.blogspot.com
Due to the nature of my piece, I opted to post it on my own blog rather than on a student centered blog.
Thanks!
Lovely! Have you read any Afro-Cuban poets? This reminds me of their works.
MountainLaurel,
Thanks! Every year I have my students do a response piece to this particular Dave Thomas piece. I'm sure I influence their direction a bit due to the fact that when I look at the picture I think Cuba,Central and South American food and influence, African beats, sweat, movement. I end up blairing Africando music while we workshop. So yes, there is an influence there.
Secondly, when I was working on my undergraduate degree I took a ton of Spanish language classes, FLIT classes (many of which were South, Central American/Island pieces of literature). I also dated a man who was Mexican American and taught/attending WVU while I was there. He was heavily involved in the Latino Clubs and outtings. I met many great people from all over and was exposed to much through him and his affiliation.
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