Talk of family
Words did not come easily
But I understood
Though our languages differ
We spoke as if long lost friends
You Colombian
Plagued by crime and poverty
Low pay your reward
Yet still you love your country
Love it with all of your heart
Me American
My badge of entitlement
Worn outward with shame
Embarrassed by my complaints
You my friend have humbled me
~
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Dom DiFrancesco 
“My badge of entitlement
Worn outward with shame” Well said!
Thank you and so much, I really enjoyed writing this one.
I have encountered this experience many times and still do.
Me as well. I have been a little slow in writing and responding as work has been hectic and I was out of town on business last week. While there I had a class with a good number of people from other countries. I always enjoy speaking with people that live in cultures other than ours. That was my inspiration for this piece. :)
I wonder what inspired you?
I was at a training session last week and there were several people from other countries in attendance, I happened to strike up a conversation with a young man from Colombia. He told me a great deal about his country and family and I was fascinated by the differences in our cultures. In many ways they are far wealthier than we are and I do not mean financially.
Wonderful! I think we all feel this way from time to time. Amazing how you capture the emotions of so many!
Thank you very much Ionia. :)