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Split In Two

One island;
one people, two nations
Dominican Republic
Haiti
An island split in two
by European colonialism,
a most vile economic mechanism
One part of the island
was controlled by France
The other part of the island
was controlled by Spain
The saddest part of this deal,
is that those two separate people are the same
Split in two
by a nationalistic name
Some be Haitians,
some be Dominican Republicans
One island;
one people split in two
Posterity's children will ask:
which one are you?

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/19/2017 1:50:00 AM I feel a great deal of the reasons why Haiti suffers so much is the mountains that divides the two making the weather on the Dominion can side have a much better climate and easier to grow crops. It reminds me a bit of the U.S. and Mexico where I have visited. I have never been to Haiti/Dominican Republic except through documentaries, but I certainly have empathy for them after the tragic earthquake. Cindy. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/19/2017 1:55:00 AM My Kindle changes my words which is why it says Cindy...instead of Contd. Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/19/2017 1:52:00 AM Your poem reminded me of the pain they endure partly because of logistics. Hopefully one day that will change and the Spanish side will help out their French brothers. I enjoyed your poem Freddie. : ) 7

Matthew Anish Date: 1/18/2017 10:30:00 PM Yes, history is fascinating! Nationalism always seems to get in the way of peace! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Login to Reply

Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/18/2017 7:28:00 PM That is interesting; learned something new today! Thanks Freddie; this was a history lesson in a well written poem! P &L~Che Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/18/2017 3:57:00 PM So you are from there? I wish I knew more about that part of the world. I bet the history is so fascinating. I enjoyed this read. Login to Reply Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 1/18/2017 4:40:00 PM Oops. No, I am not from either place. Love always. Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 1/18/2017 4:39:00 PM Ty, Andrea. Do I am not from either place, nor are any of my relatives to the best of my knowledge. I am simply a student of history ... anybody's history, doesn't matter ... any history interests me. Appreciate the kind comments. Love and peace to you.