Immigrants of our own land

I think that this poem makes sure that people know that immigrants do not live an easy or good life. It definitely shuts down the previous view of glamourizing immigration into the United states. I think it's really important that it was written. I think it would help me learn more about it if I knew when it was written.

Vocabulary Fall List 8

ruinous- disastrous or destructive
» The tornado was very ruinous and civilians homes were trashed.
quavered- to nervously shake when talking
» While giving his speech, the speakers voice quavered and you knew he was anxious.
certitude- absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case
» When the girl was asked where she was, and being falsely accused, by her mother, she answered with certitude.
notch- an indentation on a surface
» There were several notches on the amplifier.
perspired- to sweat
» The culprit was perspiring profusely in the interrogation room.
manifested- to display a quality or feeling ny one's acts or appearance
» When Gabe was told to do an impression of the teacher, he totally manifested her personality.
latrine- a toilet or outhouse
» Shreks bathroom is a latrine.
uttered- to make a sound with one's voice
» He was hesitant at first but I finally got him to talk- and he uttered out how he wanted to break up.
parried- to ward off
» One of the pirates parried the other and then he fell off the boat.
oracle- someone who is a medium giving advice
» Once the confused lady talked to the oracle, she knew everything was going to be okay.
conscious- aware of one's surroundings
» The young boy could never to anything bad because he had a very guilty conscious.
anesthetized- to induce a loss of consciousness
» When getting his wisdom teeth out, the man has to be anesthetized.
tyranny- cruel and oppressive government
» Napoleon Bonaparte was in power with a tyranny.
folly- lack of good sense
» When it came to making important decisions, the lady knew she could trust her husband because he was dumb and folly.
dreary- lifeless and depressing
» In Fahrenheit 451, Mildreds personality is very dreary.
grotesque- repulsively ugly and distorted
» The monster in the horror movie was so grotesque that most movie goers had to leave the showing early.
reckoning- estimation or someone's opinion
» I didn't value her reckoning because I thought she was wrong.