Immigrants in our own land (groupness)

A. When I read Jessica's blog I didn't imagine the poem the way she described it, but I guess I kind of see it now.... I thought of it more of a persons expectations are not always the way they expect to see them. People are told about certain things in the world that will benefit one person of what they want but not see the other view or side of the other, for example "it's going to help and benefit you later in life" or " these changes are better then yours" which is bull shit for SOME thing's because not ALL sides are being understood. I feel it all depends on the individual. I feel this poem is more of how immigrants feel and are treated. They are treated as if they are prisoners, handled like criminals, rapist, and worthless. Won't develop and advance to the "American World" yennow the feeling of "making America great again" (damn it Donald). I like they way Santiago is describing his feelings through his eyes, showing us as if we are him. Also showing the reality and big picture how people are really fucked up to each other without noticing or considering what they truly deserve, which is respect, seeing how everyone has their own problems, or realization of how people move to different places for a better life.

B. The theme of this poem I feel is the reality of life to everyone, not just immigrants. I was told the answer is false hope. I may be wrong but I feel its more then that, it shows us how sometimes we expect things in life to go smoothly or work out great but that's not how it works because this world sucks at times. Expect the un-expected. I say its the reality of life because everyone in some, most, one part of their life is treated like a "prisoner".
     The mood for me is not depressing or sad but mind blowing and mind explosion. It's like this poem tells it how it is, no roses are red violets are blue life sucks just like you type of poem. ( I mean its not telling us in a sweet or horrible way I guess). I see how Santiago compares his not so great and failed life to people are or so called successful.
    The Devices are symbolism and free verse. He expressed his opinion and facts in a very touching way..... shows us the real world of bitter and sweet life.

C. I don't know what to change because my questions and answers... well mainly my questions always change. But I guess one is, Why are people treated so horrible specially people that come around the world for a better life? My question will never be factually answered in a life time sadly...