Proud To Be Puerto Rican

(4/4/13) Our island is known as the island of enchantment Of men and women who fight to be free. Our roots are deep, our foundation is strong This is our heritage and with others we’ll get along But don’t try to step on our dignity or put us down We are not a doormat that you can put to the ground. Many of us are nuyoricans Bronx born We will not be looked down upon or be scorned. We are from an island, not a large nation But we have seen enough of burnt out buildings and devastation From the ashes we will rise like the tallest of trees With our roots planted deep into the ground And wherever you go we’ll be found. We are spreading our wings like a bird in flight Showing our strength, showing our might You’ll hear our music, you’ll see our dance You’ll feel the sensation of romance. We are PUERTO and NUYORICANS And a better life we are seeking. We have overcome hate, oppression depression And recession, and fear, and are still here amongst our tears. The DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK TIMES, and the NEW YORK POST Were the ones who discriminated the most? Any Hispanic who was caught committing a crime Was classified as a Puerto Rican And this injustice we are seeking. MIGUEL PINERO did drugs and some time And had a criminal mind, but he was a poet Playwright and actor too. He opened the doors for me and you. So it is time my brothers and sisters to get off your asses And show that we are here to stay And our minds and souls, they can’t take away. © L. RAMS