Louisiana Taught Me

Louisiana Taught Me
-Brittany Hennigan

Louisiana taught me about a culture that's vibrant and bright;

where there's music day and night,

and a little jazz makes everything alright

Louisiana taught me that actually, I like spicy food.

Louisiana taught me how to conversate

without adding concern, igniting hate, 

or trying to appropriate.

Louisiana taught me how to accept feedback.

Lousiana taught me how to learn and grow

with cultures different than my own;

how to call this place home.

Louisiana taught me that black is beauty,

black is strength,

and that representation matters.

Louisiana taught me it's ok to need help.

Louisiana taught me what to do

when your friend is feeling more than just blue

and he brings a gun to your house 

that he tried to use on himself

Louisiana taught me how to use a calm tone,
get him ready to go home,
and then get the police on the phone.

Louisiana taught me about friendship

Louisiana taught me that good friends stay by your side

when you drop to the floor and you cry

because a loved one just died,

and you've only experienced that pain once before.

Louisiana taught me that good friends talk it through

and the great ones stay true

and become more like family soon

Louisiana taught me how to teach

Louisiana taught me that teaching is more than technique
that each child is unique
and as an advocate they need me

Louisiana taught me how to survive in the heat

Louisiana taught me how to say hi
To that random girl or guy
as they pass by
because they made contact of the eyes

Louisiana taught me
Louisiana taught me

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