A Birthday to Celebrate
The ground started to turn white
A shiver ran down my spine
White powder scattered against my coat
Swiping at the flurries as the wind blew stronger
Shaking the ice crystals off our clothes
A sudden rush of excitement
I looked up at the falling snow
It was the first one of our lives
Small white flakes fell to the ground
Like little bits of powdery sand floating in the air
I never knew how intricate their shapes really were
Soft kisses from heaven landing on my nose and forehead
As if someone were telling me everything would be all right
It was a birthday to celebrate
Found Poem inspired by Christina Diaz Gonzalez’s “The Red Umbrella”
I have selected this important scene in “The Red Umbrella” for many reasons. In this scene, Lucy is truly happy for the first time since she left Cuba. This scene shows that she has adjusted to the cultural differences in America and that even though she is not living at home with her parents, she can still be happy on her birthday. It shows that even though American culture is different than Cuba’s culture, Lucy has a safe, new home she appreciates is there for her. This also shows she is tolerant of the Baxters’ lifestyle, which was hard for Lucy at first because they live a very different life than what Lucy is used to. Due to her tolerance of the Baxters’ and America’s culture, she now is able to enjoy the beauty of snow. Only when Lucy was sure that she was living in a safe and stable environment, could she admire the exquisiteness around her. That is why I have chosen this scene in “The Red Umbrella”.
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