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Identity
Who do you see?
I am from a family of 11.
I am from St. Catherine of Alexandria, a community that shaped me.
I am from my siblings who would do anything for me.
But who am I?
Am I the peppy volunteer who does too much?
Am I the person who loves to sing on Wednesday nights?
Am I the oldest and most responsible?
Who do you see?
I am from reading books by flashlight, hoping not to get caught.
I am from 18-hour road trips, cramped spaces and full bladders.
I am from new faces and new places.
But who am I?
Am I the girl who is too inexperienced to play, but too passionate to cut?
Am I the girl who hides her pain to shelter others?
Am I the girl who fades into the background?
Who do you see?
I am from my ancestors who traveled, risking everything to get to America.
I am from my grandparents, farmers from Nebraska.
I am from my uncle who died of ALS at 25.
But who am I?
Am I the person who was there for you regardless?
Am I the person who you turned to in your times of need?
Am I the person who you forgot?
Who do you see?
I am from caring for my siblings, making them feel important.
I am from taking on the responsibilities.
I am from loving without question.
Who am I?
Well, not your problem anymore.
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