I am from fine china
from knitted dolls and Barbies
I am from the brick house across from the blue house
and house where strangers sat on our steps
I am from purple and white orchids
whose petals falling symbolized how the years were passing
I am from the swingset and tricycles
from “Juma” and “Juanabear”
I am from getting together every month and eating plenty of food
and from good hair
from dark eyes
I am from “Bismillah”
from flying to America
and from leaving our home countries for better opportunity
From ballet and taekwondo
I am from those moments
I am from good company
Photo by julianomarp 
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