Original Poetry
nothing to others, but to me, say a lot. I am from a simple
house with high ceilings and large windows where I would
contemplate beautiful shapes in the clouds -- and at night, I
would stare at each star shining in the sky. I am from a
diverse land with mountains and savannas, forests and
rivers, snow and sand dunes, beaches, peaks and falls. I am
from Venezuela that I love with all my heart. I am from
deciding to spread my wings to fly far away and settle in
another place with my husband and our dreams. I am from
the United States of America where I’m learning about
other cultures and opening to other ways. And, for that, I
must say: Thank you Lord for everything because today I
can say that I’m a member of two amazing worlds. If
anyone asks me “where are you from?” I would like to say,
“Oh! I belong to two places; I am from Venezuela, and I am
from the USA.”
Xelaynhe Mecias is a hardworking, dedicated student taking multiple
literacy classes to improve her academic skills. She has a terrific sense of
humor and lots of drive. Her teacher is Ms. Pruitt.