30 Poems In 30 Days: Queen of South Texas (Day 14)
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Queen of South Texas by Christy V.
Her death shocked the world
Afterwards even more knew her
Even though she’d won a Grammy
Many didn’t know who she was
A film told her story for all to see
Her music was bilingual
Even though she struggled to be
She knew Spanish and English
And what it meant to be
Of two worlds and fit in
She inspired Latina girls
To be proud of their culture
She inspired singing and dancing
Including the “washing machine”
And did all she could to be herself
Even when people treated her different
She wrote some of her songs
She created designs to wear
Especially for her concerts
She had amor prohibido
And wanted to be an actress
Now she’s seen as queen
With a festival and products
And a star among many
What will last will be
Fotos y recuerdos
Y toda su musica
Passed down to others
Como la flor, siempre
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