Living in a multicultural society – Gedichte, die zum Nachdenken anregen sollen

In Zeiten in denen das Leben geflüchteter Menschen politische Wahlkämpfe bestimmt, in denen generelles Misstrauen oftmals vor Weltoffenheit gestellt wird und humanitäre Standards bisweilen dem vermeintlichen Wirtschaftsgedanken weichen müssen, sollten wir uns alle die Zeit nehmen, noch einmal den Blick darauf zu richten, welche Chancen das Zusammenleben von Menschen unterschiedlicher Herkunft, die Verbindung vielseitiger Sprachen und Kulturen sowie individuellen Fähigkeiten uns bieten kann.

Inspiriert von Zahra Dadds Video zum Thema multikulturelle Identität (fixers.org.uk) und vor allem Benjamin Zephaniahs Gedicht The British haben sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler des LK Englisch Q1 kreativ mit dem Thema Multikulturalität auseinandergesetzt. Herausgekommen sind zahlreiche berührende und hoffentlich für euch und Sie alle auch zum Nachdenken anregende Gedichte, von denen hier einige vorgestellt werden sollen.

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an die jungen Poeten und euch und Ihnen viel Spaß beim Lesen.

Beste Grüße
Clarissa Saura y Vogt (Fachlehrerin des LK Englisch)

Beiträge:

“A meadow full of cultures” by Vanessa Achim

“Love enters through the stomach” by Leni Becker

“How to Build the Foundation of a World for All: A Step-by-Step Guide” by Emily Bell

“Recipe for a good culture” by Anna-Linn Bücken

“The library of the world” by Anna Köhler

“A mix of talents” by Paul Schibrowski

“Your final destination is: multiculturalism” by Ylvie Schnelker

Texte:

A meadow full of cultures

by Vanessa Achim

A little seed is planted.

Each year it grows a little more, watching its environment.

In spring the first flowers start to bloom, colourful and vibrant.

All different kinds, some blue and bright, others pink and tall.

Some grow in the middle, some on the walls.

One of them is not from here

Everything is new But it has no fear.

One is born right in this space It lives and blooms, oh how it loves this place.

By the time summer comes round the once green meadow is covered in millions of flowers and in the middle of it, the little seed.

But it does not feel scared because it knows that every flower is welcome. And what would be a meadow with only one flower?

We should be more like the flowers. So that one day our meadow is filled with different cultures and identities.

 

 

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Love enters through the stomach

by Leni Becker

You walk through your neighbourhood
Late at night
The houses smell good
Every dish smells right

You visit the market
Ready to learn
You get invited to dinner
And have no concern

You see the rice and also the bread
You smell the spice and reach for the spread
Lime and thyme with every dish
You get offered a cookie and make a wish

Every recipe is a map where we are from
Some kids around the table start singing a song

Every culture has a dish to share
A wonderful scent starts filling the air
You share knowledge not only through mood
But also through company and delicious food

From north, west, south and east
Every meal is turned into a fabulous feast.

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How to Build the Foundation of a World for All: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Emily Bell

To build a world for all,
you must first lay your foundation.

1. Clear the ground. Make sure to remove anything that stands in your way: prejudice, fear, and misunderstanding.
2. Study the soil. Understand what you are building on. Search for the stories within the soil, recognise old wounds, and learn how to heal them.
3. Mark the outline. Decide the shape, boundaries, and purpose of what will stand there: a world built on equality and belonging.
4. Dig down. Go beneath the surface to create depth and stability. Learn about other cultures and embrace them.
5. Add support. Place the right materials to carry the weight: knowledge, acceptance, love, and understanding.
6. Pour the foundation. Commit to your base structure and let it take form. But make sure no hatred or division becomes trapped within.
7. Let it set. Give it time to strengthen before building on top of it. Be patient, for a foundation grows strong only under the right conditions.

Now that you have laid your foundation, you must proceed with confidence in the world you are creating.

Build on it carefully.

Everything built upon this foundation must be worthy of the time and effort it took to lay it.

Remember: you are building a foundation for all. Every next layer depends on the integrity and (e)quality of the base below.

 

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Recipe for a good culture

by Anna-Linn Bücken

Take a cup of tradition, a handful of change,
Mix in the dialects, familiar and strange.
Add a dash of tension that comes when we meet,
And the spice of the rhythm on every street.

Stir in the colours, diverse and bright,
Until they blend in balance and light.
Fold in strong roots like lay in the ground,
With bridges of trust where new voices are found.

Let the mixture simmer through seasons and years,
For time softens doubts and quiets our fears.
Don’t let the walls of suspicions rise high,
Or silence will grow while chances pass by.

Finally add a big spoonful of patience and grace,
Then serve a warm home for the whole human race.
A good culture is never made in a day-
It grows with the people who choose it each day.

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The library of the world

by Anna Köhler

Walk into the library of the world,
see history or see stories that have not yet occurred.
It´s not built of brick or lime,
but of stories collected through the passage of time.

Look at the shelf to the East,
Look at the shelf to the West.
Clear out the aisles where the shadows hang deep,
where the secrets of prejudices lie to sleep.

Add an amount of Spanish,
a blob of Greek.
Let the words of the searcher find what they seek.
Notice the bindings,
some leather, some gold,
some stories are new,
some are ancient or old.
But dare (not) to judge by the colour of its spine!
It might take away all its shine!

So, open the covers let the words flow,
spread the words,
scattered knowledge must grow.

Let justice be your light in the dark night
to ensure every author is treated right.
A library thrives when the collection is vast.
Linking the future to the ghosts of the past.

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A mix of talents

by Paul Schibrowski

We walk into our school today,
to learn and study, work and play,
we do not look or think the same,
we have a different face and name.

Some kids bring stories from far away,
we listen to what they have to say,
each student brings a special skill,
together we can climb the hill.

The problem is when rumours spread,
and bad words get into our head,
we sometimes fight and disagree,
when we are blind and cannot see.

But when we sit together, side by side,
with feelings full of joy and pride,
a mix of talents, smart and fast,
a graduation built to last.

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Your final destination is: multiculturalism.

by Ylvie Schnelker

Warning: your destination can only be arrived through various detours and is recommended to advanced drivers only.

 

Before starting your car, please double-check your rear-view mirrors, tires, and gas tank. They will be important later on.

When you’re ready to go, please make a left to enter the diversity route. Don’t get scared off by the different cultures, values, and religions. If you have problems with your prejudices, try openness and acceptance to keep your vehicle on route.

 

After you’ve successfully overcome the busiest road, the drive will become more relaxed. If you look closely, you will be able to notice little traditions walking down the street. Make sure to slow down and admire, to ensure that everyone feels seen. If you have time to stop on your way, maybe you can greet one or two to show respect and interest.

If you follow the main road, it’s mandatory you take detours into the side lanes of individualism. Of course, the main road of assimilation seems much more comfortable, but we mustn’t forget the importance of the individualism lanes to make everyone feel welcome. If you have a hard time doing that, please check your rear-view mirror of memories and feelings. Closely check if you felt valued when needing to adapt to everyone else and not receiving the right to express yourself.

 

We are coming close to our destination. We need to pass the mountains of equality and justice. Make sure you’re buckled in your seat correctly and brace yourself for the hardest part of the journey. If you notice miners trying to destroy the fundament of these mountains, please alert everyone immediately. The mountains are your only way of arriving at your destination.

You’re almost there, and the destination is at the end of a beautiful road. Sometimes, rocks of hatred can be in the way, but they can easily be removed through love.

 

You have arrived at your destination: multiculturalism at its best.

 

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