The Chicas Project: Nuyorican Poets Cafe on mun2

Deep down with our emotions.

fri 7/11/2008

Coached by renowned poets, Yasmin and Crash write and perform original poems at a poetry slam at the world famous Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe.

"Isn't It Funny?" by Crash

it could be so obvious when you look at her
that reggaetón sway and her hip hop ways
that her block was heavily cemented in her veins
a block that was unusual to me
foreign grounds and harsh, heavy sounds
those are the elements that affected
her reggaetón sway and her hip hop ways
unknown to me that people haven't the slightest idea what an enchilada was
as I wonder what the f**k an arepa was
and to tell you the truth
I never yearned to learn who this chica was
the one with her reggaetón sway and her hip hop ways?
until i was forced onto a project
to reflect to the kids
that there could be a reality show
without all that crazy unnecessary drama
two girls from different worlds
could find a common ground
a friendship was born in front of a nation
that was realer than any chicas project airing right now
that chica with her reggaetón ways and her hip hop sway
on the real is my homegirl
without a mothaf***kin doubt

"For New York" by Yasmin

I just want you to know, I love you.
I'm sorry I left at such an early age
but I'm still from you
I'm still your child - I have your smile
your ghetto fabulous style
I even talk with that unique, sometimes funny sound
I'm still that chick from around the way
that always, always, always
has something smart to say
and even though I'm in the west now
with all the fake titties and all the fake crowds
your realness never lets that faze me
matter of fact, that's what saved me
and i just want you to know
that i still love you

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THU 12:30 AM • FRI 4:30 PM
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for this episode of chicas:

Nuyorican Poets Cafe: Oveous Maximus' Spoken Word Poem

Spoken word artist Oveous Maximus performs at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe: Sandra's Spoken Word Poem

Spoken word artist Sandra performs at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York.

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Quinceañera

written my Antero Nevarez-Lira (me)
August 1, 2007

Today is a very special day
For today is your birthday
Its no ordinary birthday, however
For today you turn 15.
And on this special day,
Many new doors will open for you
And a new chapter in your life will begin.
Today you celebrate with all those around u
Your family and friends....
However,
Not all your friends are there..
I am not with you on this special day..
I have been paciently waiting 4 this day
For you are a very special friend to me
You have been there for me
Through my ups and downs....
And there is nothing that I want more
Than to be at your side..
To give you a hug and watch you smile...
To watch you cry of hapiness
And catch every tear
Falling from your face
Like drops of rain
Falling from the petals
Of a beautiful rose
But since I unable to do that
I write you this verse
To tell you what I cannot do
Hoping that as you read this
You can hear my voice softly whispering...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUINCEAñERA!

Antero

7/17/2008

"KILLING ME INSIDE"

THINKING HARD WHAT TO DO WITH THIS LOVE THAT'S KILLING ME INSIDE.

THERE'S DAY'S AND NIGHT'S THAT I TELL MYSELF THAT I'M GOING TO FORGET ABOUT THIS LOVE I HAVE KILLING ME INSIDE EVERY DAT AND NIGHT.

THERE'S DAY'S AND NIGHT'S THAT I SAY YOU NOT WORTH IT DO DIE FOR.

THINKING HARD WHAT TO DO WITH THIS LOVE THAT'S KILLING ME INSIDE.

THERE'S DAY'S AND NIGHT'S THAT I CAN'T THINK RIGHT CAUSE YOU ALWAYS IN MY MIND.

THERE'S DAY' AND NIGHT' THAT I SAY I'M NOT GOING TO SEE YOU ANYMORE BECAUSE YOU KILLING ME INSIDE.

THINKING HARD WHAT TO DO WITH THIS LOVE THAT'S KILLING ME INSIDE.

THERE'S DAY'S AND NIGHT'S THAT I JUST GIVE UP, BUT I SAY TO MYSLEF NO!!! BUT END UP DOING IT AND SAY YOU THE ONLY ONE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

THERE'S DAY'S AND NIGHT'S THAT I JUST GIVE UP, BUT I CAN'T BECAUSE YOUR LOVE IS SO DEEP INSIDE THAT I CAN'T GET OUT.

THINKING HARD WHAT TO DO WITH THIS LOVE THAT'S KILLING ME INSIDE.

BY:DANIEL L.

D@N!3l L3@N0$

7/17/2008

Well I have been writing for a time now, hope you ladies enjoy something I put together while watching your show...

Pasion de Amor

By Javier Falcon

En lo mas profundo de pecho,
se revuelve lo mas lindo de los sentimientos,
con esta conmocion se forma una conexion.
La cual cede el cuerpo a una temptacion,
en que la pasion es la que lo controla,
Y locuras empieza a pensar la mente.

En este momento tu te mueves,
a encontrar a la persona que amas.
Murmurandole todo lo que sientes,
abriendole el alma a sus deseos.
Y ellos con los mismos sentimientos,
se viran con la mismas intenciones, a amar.

Mientras tanto la felicidad te hunde,
en un mar de alegria y tranquilidad;
Perdido sin ninguna ayuda en esta profundidad,
solo te despiertas a encontrate embobecido,
mirandola fijamente a sus preciosos ojos.
Enseñadole el affecto que le tienes.

Cuando menos lo piensas estas envuelto,
en esta gran suavitud de una almohada,
la del cariño que te da ese amor eterno.
Todos tus deseos te queman el corazon,
hasta que tus besos se hacen incontrolable.
Con eso se consume ese gran amor.

Passion of Love

By Javier Falcon

In as far deep of your chest,
Stir the most beautiful of feelings,
with this commotion a connection will form.
The body gives away into temptation,
where the passion is what takes control,
And madness begins to conquer the mind.

At this time you move yourself,
to find the person you love.
Murmuring everything you feel,
opening your soul to their wishes;
and with them showing the same feelings,
coming with the same intentions, to love.

Meanwhile happiness drowns you,
in a sea of joy and tranquility;
Lost without any help in this depth,
and you awake only to find yourself frozen,
gazing at their precious eyes.
Showing her how much affection you feel.

Before you notice, your wrapped,
in this great softness of a pillow,
the affection that gives you that eternal love.
All your wishes, burn your heart,
until your kisses become uncontrollable.
With this, our great love is consumed.

Hope you enjoy...

Nandomo

7/17/2008

Omg i luv ya poems i imagine how tough it was to write them. But anyways i luv how Crash's poem came straight 4rm da heart. i luv Yasmin's poem 2.

CH33RIOS

(Immokalee)

7/17/2008

Hello Chikaz!!!!!
how are u 2?!
i LOVE The Chicas Project soo much!! and so does my sister!
We LOVE u 2 Crash and Yasmin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a ?..............
Will The Chicas Project ever come out on dvd?
Uall are already on the 3rd season!!
And I REALLY wanna get them on dvd!!!
I hope uall do!
Love u Crash Ur awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
u 2 Yasmin!
T/C!

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Adri Eli Queen

(Monterrey, Mexico)

7/17/2008

The Longest Week Ever by Veronica

This is going to be the longest week ever
I wish there was a way we can talk
Ever since u told me "I LOVE YOU"
You couldn't stop saying it
I couldn't eather
You told me that you were going to go to your cousins house
Well I thought you were going for the day
Then you told me for the week
What was I suppose to do tell you not to go
But i couldn't because that is your family
Family comes first
What I'm i going to do if we can't call eachother
What if something happens to you
Or what if something happens to me
How are we going to tell eachother
I wish we can still talk on the phone like we do when you away