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=American Family= = = [|Family with hands] [|Family without means] [|Bro and Sis]

"'Maybe,' I figgered, 'maybe it's all men an' all women we love; maybe that's the Holy Sperit-the human sperit-the whole shebang. Maybe all men got one big soul ever'body's a part of'" (Steinbeck, 1939, p. 24).

"Casey picked up one of the cottontails and held it in his hand. 'You sharin' with us, Muley Graves?' he asked. Muley fidgeted in embarrassment. 'I ain't got no choice in the matter.' He stopped on the ungracious sound of his own words.... 'What I mean, if a fella's got somepin to eat an' another fella's hungry-why, the first fella ain't got no choice' (Steinbeck, 1939, p. 48).


 * A Pleasant Trip**

Sister, you've come so far In your younger years, you faced your share of problems You refused to bend to please and you felt your share of splits and cracks The deep blue flowers of your eyes often tasted sweet salt-water

Your mouth was as loud as it was beautiful You spoke your mind without fear of consequence The thought of growing older was absent for you You were already there

I used to wish you out of the house to make more room for me You were hurt but you would never dare show it I now cherish every moment we spend together I would gladly rock the couch in exchange for your return

Through your travels, you have found wisdom You have hushed Your words are chosen more wisely You listen

I am interested to find out where you end up but that I can wait for The story of how you get there will hold my attention forever

Wall of Racism

American Family Reflection