Democracy
by: Langston Hughes
Read by: Giovanni Presutti
Democracy will not come
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my own two feet
And own the land.
I tire of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I'm dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.
Feedom is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.
I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Written Response to Haiti Earthquake
Everybody was shocked when they first heard news of the earthquake in Haiti but, still it was only mentioned in passing. By reading the report on the earthquake, only then could I comprehend the full extent of the aftershock results , or at least a more elaborate explanation on the effects of the catastrophe.
I was truly perplexed by the sheer power of the earthquake and more so by the toll it has taken on the people of Haiti. The ramifications included contaminated water, lack of shelter and improper sanitation. Disease will soon be spreading if not already. Since food is already very scarce in the country, it becomes a major necessity among the multitudes of people. Within the first week people already begin to starve, along with all manner of problems rapidly building.
Furthermore, people continue dying from untreated injuries everyday despite efforts. Three million people suffer from severe trauma. Consequently, society will soon begin to corrupt and social security will again become a major issue. In the absence of all resources for survival people will be forced to 'fight to survive'.
Yes, the health of the people of Haiti is very poor indeed. It's safe to say that Haiti will have to endure the harsh times to come, though not without hope. International aid from all over the world come with supplies and good intentions everyday combining efforts to better the society of Haiti. This is why there is still hope. Everybody in the world should be involved, schools should make it a point to involve students of all ages to help for the benefit of the people in Haiti. Put together, every inch of effort, and every individual putting in that special effort, can make a difference.
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