Author: Desire Acevedo

I am from an island where cocoa is produced, has coconuts palm, 

and the beaches are clear blue.

From Induveca salami and president beer. 

I am from the house with a medlar tree in the front, smells like cinnamon, and has two floors. 

I am from the rose of bayahibe and the Cigua palmera,

The coffee plantations, Carnival of La Vega. 

I am from sweet beans,

and tanned skins.

From Mr. Acevedo,

and Mrs. Vasquez, and Abreu.

I am from the parties,

and dances .

From don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today, 

and every night kids must pray 

I am from Catholics and go on Sundays to the church. 

I’m from Dominican Republic and Fritos con chicharron.

From the woman getting married and leaving her parents a note,

the kids being punished for throwing a glass on the floor. 

I am from the photos in my grandmother’s hallway

From doctors and business women where they were taught family worth it.