moments frozen in time
hold more lies
than the truth of everchanging lovers
black and white
smiles and laughter
stare mockingly
jeering in contempt
Episodes parade across my mental television
Re-runs of raw emotion
Fists, Kisses, and Embraces
who we were
not who we are
merely memories for better or worse
sweet retribution
flame
swirl
and dance
Dirty Pidgin
The idea that pidgin is second-rate English is more fowl than what this dirty bird just did to this poor kid. Pidgin is a beautiful blend of languages, cultures, and lifestyles that converged upon Hawaii during the Plantation days. Pidgin was the attempt of the Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and other migrant workers to meld into a cohesive force to RISE UP against the Plantation owners and demand better wages, rights, and working conditions. Pidgin is a language of freedom and liberation, so ENJOY IT!
Pidgin's Origins
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