“I am from” Poem

I am from a ghetto city Oakland
Where it’s a very diverse place
Where us Mexican’s are a threat to America

I come home to eat beans and rice
And as a women is expected to clean the house
And to be a good role model for my sister

I may not go out with friends
Because my mom is Hispanic
Can’t lie because my mom is like a stalker online

I am from a well educated family
From society I am expected to drop out
All stereotypes fill my head
I ignore
But it hurts

I don’t let it get in my way
Because how many Latinos and people of color have proven them wrong