sad joke on a marae

 In English class we have been reading about the poem sad joke on a marae. It is about a man who is struggling and does not know much about his culture. The only Maori he new was Tihei Mauri Ora.

this is the link for the poem
I drew this because he said he the jail was his home.


                                                                                                                           

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