Where I'm From

I am from the land of the ducks,

now living in the land of the bears.

I am from the dirt and snow hitting my face,

to a soccer ball between my feet.

I am from the "don't do," 

to the "do more."

I am from a "mature quickly" 

to a "don't grow up to fast" family.

I am from a family that lives for the American Dream. 

I am from the "I'm happy"

to "I'm salty." 

I am from the "leave me alone,"

to "stand by me."

I am from the "I give up,"

to "I will prevail."

You wouldn't understand me if you tried, 

but I still sat there and cried. 

I don't like to think about the past,

but I still wear it like a cast.

I am Jazmin Morales-Hernandez, and I am from Anchorage, Ak.