I Am From
by Christina Parks

I am from a small, peaceful neighborhood in Chicago,
where sunlight is aplenty and the air slowly flows
My home was one adorned with old pictures, toys, soft carpeting, and cartoons on every
TV.

I was born to be a runt in a big dog's pen,
trying to thrive the best I can.
I was a short, sensitive girl that would never speak more than a few words.
That was my humble beginning.

I grew stronger through my family and friends.
My sister, mother, doctors, the list never ends.
They supported me through hugs and kisses, morals and old childhood stories.
They are my emotional armor and breastplate.

I now explore the world, one with high stakes,
a jungle where one can easily tell the climbing ropes from the snakes.
Various roads branch out everywhere, some to support and salvation, and others to death
and ruination.
This is my playground, backyard, and boxing ring.

I take a liking to electronics,
the PC, the Xbox, the Genesis....
I dream of creating a device that will send gamers to a completely new world.
This dream will be my path to greatness
mirror-I'm not alone.

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