I’m from the oldest city in Morocco I’m from the largest old city in Africa I’m from the city that looks like a museum I’m from the city that is 1,200 years old I’m from the city that has 9,500 small streets I’m from the city where all of the buildings and architecture still look …
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The River Near Me
The river near me was called the Caura River, a place I remember for all its beautiful natural environment. The river was a stone’s throw away from where I lived. In my late teens, my friends and I would meet up at John’s shop. We would buy the stuff we needed for our outings. Setting …
Anna’s Home
I grew up in Guyana and came from a beautiful family of nine, with five loving, protective, and ambitious boys and four beautiful, quiet girls. If the girls ever got into a quarrel, the boys would fight for us. I am the sixth child in the family out of the nine. We used to live …
My Truest Love
All people have a great love or experience a special love. In my case, the first time I felt truly loved was when my daughter was two years old. At that time, I felt the purest and truest love. I remember the day very clearly. It was a Tuesday. I was sitting in my parents’ …
My Dear Ali
Dear Ali, I should have written to you sooner. For many years now, I have wanted to write to you a letter so you would know you are not alone. I am a bit worried about you because I realized that you have been looking much thinner and have lost your beautiful green color. Ali, …
An Unforgettable Thanksgiving
The date was November 25, 2021, Thanksgiving Day. I was scheduled to work at the hospital. On my way, l was feeling a bit down because I couldn’t spend time with my family. As I entered the hospital and approached the time clock, I heard the patients talking: “Is the hospital staff preparing Thanksgiving dinner for the patients?” I turned around, smiled, wished them a happy Thanksgiving, and kept walking.
The First Time I Met My Husband
It was my first time coming to America, June of 2015. I wanted to go shopping. My aunt gave me the address for a store. On my way to the store, I couldn’t remember the street. I saw two guys at a Car Mart, so I stopped and asked for directions. One of the guys said, “It’s not good to speak to strangers.” I told him I wasn’t going anywhere with a stranger; I just wanted directions.
Voting
The greatest thing that happened to me is I voted for the first time in my life at 75 years old. The first thing I had to do was get registered. I was in my literacy program, and Miss Susan and Mr. Matthew helped me fill the papers out. I think I did it online. I got my voting card in the mail. Now, I was able to vote.
Moon
Every night, the moon visits me
At my window, shining like a light bulb in my room.
Tulip
This flower needs rain and sunshine.
Underneath the soil, seeds begin to grow and sprout.
A Stormy Night
Before the rain came down, the appearance of a dark cloud changed my entire mood. There was a continuous flash of lightning, thunder, and heavy wind. It was around 6 p.m. when I took my shower. I sat on the veranda, waiting to see what was going to happen.
A Family Legend
Dear Father,
I’m writing to your memory tonight because I miss you so much. I know that no words can bring you back, and no one can replace you. I will never, ever stop loving you.
My New Job
As a health-care worker with the elderly, I never know when my job will end. My client was doing fine when I went home for the weekend, as usual. Early Monday morning, I got a call from my supervisor, saying that my client was sick and had been taken to the hospital. In less than a week, she was sent to hospice. She was lively and fun to be around; I missed her and was really sad. At the same time, I had to think about getting another job.
The Rolling Calf
My name is Peter. I was 10 years old, living with my mom and dad in St. Catherine, Jamaica. We lived near the biggest butcher shop in the town. My mother used to tell me stories about what happened to dishonest butchers when they died. The butchers would turn into rolling calves.
Secret Identity
I guess it’s true,
What my life is like for now.
Just chilling, drinking coffee,
Thinking, and praising God.