i am from

I am from running down the streets of Mexico barefoot. From laying in fields and cloud watching with my 1 million cousins. Warm summer nights outside on my back yard stargazing. Gardening with my grandfather and stealing grapes while he’s not looking. Bored to the point of messing with bees just to be chased by them and sent to the hospital.   I’m from lonely days at home with no one to play with. From jumping for joy at the news of a new baby brother or sister. To waiting for the day I get to ride the school bus. Watching cartoons like Dora, Blue’s clues, and Scooby Doo and learning English from them. Wanting to grow up fast so I can do what I want.

I’m from loving school and making new friends From leaving behind good friends and memories. To making new friends and new memories Having my first sleepover and staying up late Moving again and holding close those beautiful memories.   I’m from reading the hours away From writing my dreams and fantasies To sharing with people and finding new friends. Taking school trips and seeing the world. Coming home to 2 sisters and a dog.   I’m from stars and planets in a book To telescopes and drawing charts by hand Naming constellations and making some up Camping out under the stars and star gazing Passing on stories, scary or not, about my family.