Who’s at the door?
Who are you?
Who are you looking for?
Do you have a search warrant?
Why are you taking him?
What did he do wrong?
Did he commit a crime?
Mom, are you okay?
Mom, can I help you with anything?
How can I make you feel better?
Where did they take him?
Where is he now, is he okay?
When is he coming home?
Can I stay up until he gets home?
My mentor text was "Miami Airport" by Raymond Antrobus which was a poem with a series of questions. I was inspired to write this poem because when my dad got deported to Mexico I just always questioned the reason why he got deported if I knew he didn't do anything illegal. That would be why I wrote this poem with a series of questions. The questions in the poem were questions I had while I didn't have my father around. Writing this was a personal and sentimental topic because it was hard seeing my mom struggle alone and knowing I really couldn't do much to help her broke my heart.
The line, "When is he coming home?" hits me deep as I could relate to your situation but for a different reason with my mom. When she left I was so confused I kept asking myself when she's coming back, and why did she leave me? There are some things that are gonna happen that don't make sense and that seem unfair, especially living with only parent I understood all to well that you can't do anything but just sit and wonder. Your poem is a piece that connects to many others as they have experienced the same as you. This will give you a sense that your not alone and that you have others that can help you if you need.
--Joshua Bates
This poem had me lost at the beginning; I though it was one of just questions with no meaning, but after reading the inspiration and what was behind it, it all clicked, it made me feel for Simric and understand where those questions were coming from. It was a really beautiful peace after you know the background, very sentimental.
--Obed Ramirez
This piece is very heartbreaking once you hear the authors reasoning for this piece. It's one of the very tragic realities in our American society. I can't even comprehend what it's like to lose a parent to deportation. I love the beginning innocence of the questions used in the poem because it really intrigues the reader into thinking why these questions are even being asked.
--Cyleste Garcia