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Rainbow Child

Rainbow Child

I close my eyes
and see a rainbow bright.
The firm footsteps of my ancestors
echoing through the night,
and know that the red blood that flows
within my blue veins are a living, 
surviving part of them.
Even though they are long gone, 
their essence will never die
because I will carry on their sacred legacy, 
I am their rainbow child!
Spain, Mexico, Africa
cry out loudly to me –
you are our brown skinned progeny,
you are our rainbow child!

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Paul Callus

Date: 5/2/2016 7:24:00 AM

Full marks for such a lovely and meaningful poem, Kika! It is true...the essence of our ancestors will never die! ~ Best regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/5/2016 12:49:00 AM

Kika, Congratulations in the SKAT contest. LINDA

Kika Ayala
Date: 4/23/2016 10:25:00 AM

Thank you, Linda, with much appreciation for your very kind words that mean a lot to me! I am happy you enjoyed my work. Kika

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 1/29/2016 9:49:00 PM

Congratulations, dear Kika on well-deserved win! A-7! Pandita

Kika Ayala
Date: 1/29/2016 9:56:00 PM

Thank you, Pandita, for your kind congratulations and high score! Kika

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/28/2016 11:47:00 PM

Congrats on ur great win with this colourful write Kika!

Kika Ayala
Date: 1/29/2016 9:54:00 PM

Thanks, Dr. Sharma, I really appreciate your kind comments on my poem! Thank you so much! Kika

Sharon Gulley

Date: 1/28/2016 11:28:00 AM

What a lovely way to express the rainbow of souls in God's colorful world of love. Congratulations on your win in the contest my pen friend. A lovely write and read......Sharon : ) Enjoyed this so much.

Kika Ayala
Date: 1/29/2016 9:53:00 PM

Thank you, Sharon,with much appreciation for your very kind words that mean a lot to me! I am happy you enjoyed my work. Kika

Skat A

Date: 1/28/2016 9:52:00 AM

Kika, Congratulations on your awesome colored win. Drop by my blog " Character Sketch" if ya like. LOVE ** SKAT **

Kika Ayala
Date: 1/29/2016 9:51:00 PM

Skat, I am so happy that you selected this piece to be on your winner's list! Thank you! Kika

Carol Eastman

Date: 1/3/2015 10:17:00 AM

Your poetry and thoughts always flow so beautifully... You are one of my favorite poets. Congratulations on the win.

Kika Ayala
Date: 7/5/2015 7:40:00 PM

Dear Carol, I am sorry for not getting back to you earlier. I have been very sick and I try to respond as I can. Thank you so very much my dear for the wonderful compliments you left me. I can't tell you how much they mean to me and how they have helped to brighten my spirits! Thank you! Kika

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 10/18/2014 8:39:00 PM

Well done, Kika! Congratulations on this well-deserved win! Pandita

Kika Ayala
Date: 11/2/2014 6:30:00 PM

Thank you, dear Pandita for you kind compliments and comments, my friend! Kika

Doris Jamoner

Date: 10/17/2014 12:24:00 PM

Congratz on your win! ^^

Kika Ayala
Date: 10/17/2014 11:29:00 PM

Hi Doris, I so very much appreciate your congratulations! Kika

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 10/16/2014 8:44:00 AM

It is nice to see this super one on the winning list,congrats Kika.

Kika Ayala
Date: 10/17/2014 11:28:00 PM

Thank you, my friend with much appreciation for your very kind words! Kika

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/16/2014 5:41:00 AM

Nicely worded poem, Kika, congrats on the win

Kika Ayala
Date: 10/17/2014 11:27:00 PM

Thank you, Dr. Mehta for your kind congratulations! Kika

Jan Allison

Date: 10/16/2014 4:57:00 AM

you have painted a beautiful picture - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Kika Ayala
Date: 10/17/2014 11:26:00 PM

Jan, thank you very much for your kind congratulations! Kika

Judy Konos

Date: 10/15/2014 11:44:00 PM

No bad writers in this contest! You were fast, furious, humorous, romantic,lost, found, sought after, wondrous! THANKS FOR ENTERING! I'M HAPPY!

Kika Ayala
Date: 10/17/2014 11:24:00 PM

Hi Judy I am very happy you chose my poem as a winner in your contest! Thank you so very much! Best wishes. Kika

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 9/3/2014 11:13:00 PM

A beautiful picture you have painted here with your words. Welcome to our Soup family of poets. Many blessings... Lucilla

Kika Ayala
Date: 9/5/2014 7:25:00 AM

Hi Lucilla, thank you so much for complimenting me! Have a nice weekend! Kika

Lisa Richards

Date: 8/9/2014 10:06:00 PM

Fantastic poetry very well written

Kika Ayala
Date: 8/13/2014 8:29:00 AM

Hi Lisa, thank you so much. I really appreciate your visit. Kika

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/9/2014 11:38:00 AM

What beautiful rainbows that make up an individual. Well said! :) Keep writing spectacular poems :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/26/2014 4:30:00 PM

What a pretty, moving write! Every one ahs greatness in their genes. If only everyone could express it the way you do things would be better for all! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Kika Ayala
Date: 7/27/2014 9:45:00 AM

My dear Michael, thank you so very much for your kind comments and compliments! Best wishes to you, my friend! Kika.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/18/2014 3:20:00 PM

Thank you for the reply...PD

Skat A

Date: 7/7/2014 8:09:00 PM

Kika,, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Kika Ayala
Date: 7/7/2014 11:51:00 PM

Hi SKAT, thanks for stopping by and for your warm welcome which I so appreciate. I am really encouraged by all the great poets on this site and hope that I can become better as I go along. Best wishes. Kika

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/5/2014 6:07:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup, Kika. I am glad you discovered this nice community of writers and hope you enjoy the site. Read the work of other poet's and comment if you find something you like; many poets will return the favor. Over time you will get to "know" some of us. You are welcome to visit my page anytime. Enjoy!

Kika Ayala
Date: 7/6/2014 3:32:00 PM

Hi Faye, thank you very much for your warm welcome which I greatly appreciate! I look forward to great interactions with fellow poets.