I still remember that date
Years ago when I arrived at that gate
Family was there to greet
5th Avenue was our street
Once settled I did find
Sadness for all left behind
As the days progressed I knew
I had nothing in common with this crew
Every time that I came to see
Others not like me
Once the language I came to speak
My surrounds weren’t so bleak
Giving others half a chance
Did my life enhance
Now I’m proud to say
It’s my home and where I’ll stay
It’s our mind that needs adjusting
When others we start judging
We all share the same air
And for all others we should care
Matters not where you are from
Now that you share this home
Where all are together to create
A world of peace not hate...
by Natalie V Frazao
Natalie V Frazao is a wife, mother, and grandmother to treasured family, and most recently an author of her first book: A LIFE in VERSE. Writing verses is something new to Natalie, who started writing upon retiring to take care of her first Grandchild 8 years ago. Sleepless nights with thoughts running through her mind first inspired her to write them down, and while she initially wrote to create a small book of memories for her children, as these thoughts flowed they became a book 5 plus years in the making.
Natalie move to Canada from Portugal when she was 9 years old, so many of her thoughts come to her in Portuguese, her native language. She is currently working on a book in Portuguese, which will be followed by a second book of poems in English.
