In its entirety, the poem describes the modern dilemma of Chicanos in the 1960's, then outlines 2000 years of Mexican and Mexican-American history, highlighting the different, often opposing strains that make up the Chicano heritage.
In its entirety, the poem describes the then modern dilemma of Chicanos in the 1960's trying to assimilate with American culture while try to keep some semblence of their culture intact for future generations. Then outlines 2000 years of Mexican and Mexican-American history, highlighting the different, often opposing strains that make up the Chicano heritage.