Taina

Taina by Esther “esty” Pagan 11/7/08 My roots come from within, my blood runs many… Cultures. From the beautiful jungles of Africa To the glitter of Madrid. My cousins, France, Italy, Germany & Ireland, My cultures are many, but, through my veins runs one true blood of a Taina. A noble woman am I. Strong, with dignity, proud, standing tall. Beautiful with all my cultural curves, from white to black. Pureness in my heart, fruitful in my soul. Taina am I, proud to be the Puerto Rican I am. Proud to be Taina. The skin tones, the sounds, the smell, the laughter all flow rhythmically. From our past, to the beginning When our beauty emerged With our Boriqua Sun and our Rainbow of Colors. Taina, yes am I. Proud fighter, Ama de casa, carinosa, giver, supporter, mother, wife, sister… All in one. Si soy yo Taina, yo soy Boriqua, Orgullosa, till the day I’m done. This proud blood which runs through my veins. Strong, you can’t knock it down. Como el coqui, tan allegre que canta, No where else, but en mi Isla Del Encanto Y no olvides de mi arroz con gandules y pernil. Que sabroso, my taste buds come alive To the feast which we as humble people always welcome. Mi Isla Bonita tan bella y abundante de amor. I’m too proud to sit down and let la politica Take over mi Corazon. My beauty, mi olgullo, my dignity, My intellect, my power, my soul… This energy comes out con salsa picante Running through my veins and pores mmm…que rica soy yo Soy yo Taina, Boriqua from head to toe. Dedicated to my dear friend Pat Cacus… Who loved my Boriqua energy, I’m gonna miss you Pat. God bless your soul.