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Sense of Self
I am from the scorching desert valley—
sand, sun and scorpions,
seeing a saguaro wave…
I am from adventures—
bike rides with dad on the reservation,
a hundred feet away from a cougar, I fill with fear...
I am from a house with two older brothers —
fighting, frustration and forgiving,
learning how to love through disagreements...
I am from a family who believes in a strong work ethic—
regardless of the continent or language spoken,
we say that “you earn accomplishments through hard work”...
I am from the tennis court—
serving, slicing and sportsmanship,
learning from losses which have given me tough skin...
I am from the loss of loved ones—
taken by cancer and a plane crash,
confused and frustrated…
I am from the scorching desert valley —
sand, sun and scorpions,
seeing a saguaro wave as I enter the land of the Cheeseheads.
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