14.10.10

we are brave. we are haitians



With almost two months under my belt, and midterms right around the corner, I think it is safe to say I have fallen in love…with my English III class.  English I and II, are a barrel of laughs, don’t get me wrong, but having a room full of 50 beginners doesn’t exactly make for an easy two hours. So it’s when English III rolls around every Tuesday and Thursday evening that I get really excited!

A class of 15, brilliant and articulate, we sit around a table and engage in what is always stimulating conversation. 

They teach me about their country, and I correct their pronunciation and the occasional grammatical slip up.  

During Tuesday’s Creative Writing session, one of my students produced this gem:

Everyday doing business is getting harder and harder…
I remember the good old days when trading was simple…before a cup of coffee.  At that time it was easy to know what to expect, just looking people into their eyes.  Nowadays, things are really different:
-       a bank account number for the deposit…
-       and the location of the bag…
Usually an isolated part of the park into which you will have to walk alone…
Part of the deal…they say!
No guarantee,
What a life!

There was nothing that proceeded or followed this passage, but its still so undeniably intriguing. 

As is Sufjan's new album. listen up - it's so good. 


by: Sufjan Stevens
by: Sufjan Stevens

1 comment:

  1. hey, how do you post music on your blog???

    Also, I understand..

    Hope all is well and God Bless.

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