1. * Gregorio López Fuentes (November 17, 1897-
December 10, 1966) was a Mexican novelist, poet
and journalist.
*He was one of the leading chroniclers of the
Mexican Revolution. In his youth he spent much
time in his father’s general store, where he met
many farmers and labourers of the region, whose
lives he would later describe with deep insight.
*His first success Campamento (1931,
‘Encampment’) was followed by several others
dealing with aspects of the Revolution, including
Tierra (1932; ‘Earth’), a novel about the Mexican
revolutionary Emiliano Zapata; Mi general! (1934;
‘My General!’), a work on the lives of generals
after the Revolution; and Elindio (1935; ‘The
Indian’) his most celebrated work, a fictional
study of the life of Mexico’s indigenous people.
G.L. Fuentes
2. Before You Read this story, just go through the poem with the
same title…
Dear God,
I heard so much about you
Until it is burning me in my
heart
I want to tell you how I feel,
but
I don’t know where to start.
They say that you are the
answer
To the way I feel inside
And once I am in you, I will
Have something to be my
guide
I picked up the bible that
Had collected dust on the
shelf
I decided to read it and find
out for myself.
I read about how they
nailed your
Precious body to the cross,
And the reason for this; was
to
Save that which was lost.
Tears poured from my eyes
as
Joy overtook my soul
I found a lot out about you
that
I was never told.
I read about Job and
All that he went through
And the three Hebrew boys
That had all faith in you
I just had to write you Jesus
And let you know how I feel
No matter what I am told;
In my heart I believe you
are real.
As long as I have your spirit,
I will never be alone
You told me if I hold on,
You would give me a new
home.
I am taking you at your
word
Because it means a lot to
me
The day you died on
Calvary,
It was to set me free.
Thank you for bringing me
out of the world
And giving me a brand new
life
I promise to keep your
commandments
And do that which is right
I promise to teach my
children
To obey every law
And not let a day go by
Without you being in their
thoughts
I have to go now Jesus
And share you with
someone else
As much as I want to,
I can’t keep you to myself.
I want to thank you for
saving me,
And being my friend
I thank you for your love,
And your grace unto the
end.
3. Sample Letter
Veracruz
23/7/1950
My dear Lencho,
First of all, I appreciate your faith in
God. It was I who sent you 70 pesos.
I collected it from my friends in the
post office. Do not think that we are
a bunch of crooks. We could collect
only that much. Was it helpful to
you?
I am sorry that I put the signature of
God. Please do not misunderstand
me. Actually I was helping you. Go
on
with your cultivation. You will get a
nice harvest. May God bless you.
With love
Postmaster
Sample News Report
HAILSTORM DESTROYS CROPS
Veracruz, July 13: A hailstorm
destroyed the crops of the entire
Veracruz valley last evening.
Farmers were praying for rain but
it came as a hailstorm. Lencho,
the leading farmer alone suffered
a loss of at least 200 pesos. The
district collector visited the valley
late in the evening.
4. Now click here for a short video
Answer these questions now:
• What are the themes of the poem and the
video?
• Can you pen down the similarities between
these two?
• Can you compose a poem/short story/a
report/a letter to God with your pour-out?
5. Important Words:
Crest: Top of a hill
Dotted: Full Of
Downpour: Heavy Rain
Intimately: Closely
Regarded- Consider Or Think Of In A Specified Way
Draped- Adorn, Cover, Or Wrap (Someone Or Something)
Hailstones- A Pellet Of Hail
Resemble- Have A Similar Appearance To Or Qualities In Common With
(Someone Or Something); Look Or Seem Like.
Exposing- make (something) visible by uncovering it.; reveal
plague- a destructively numerous inflow or multiplication of a harmful
animal, infestation
locusts- Insects which fly in big groups and destroy crops
Pesos- the basic monetary unit of Mexico, several other Latin American
countries, and the Philippines
Amiable- Friendly And Pleasant
goodwill- friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude
resolution- a firm decision to do or not to do something.
