Layered Identities

from...

I am from a house,

from a house that became a home,

filled with Mamá, Papá,

four older siblings, chaos and love.

I am from Barquisimeto, the town of pink afternoon skies

painted by the hands of our creative God.

I am from the orchid, I am from the rain.

from happiness, from pain.

A product of Lilian's cooking and Conrado's stern scold.

Now a mommy to Analisa

and a listener of the stories her piano told.

Alex's mom and Andre's wife,

I know, I am the luckiest girl alive!

A lover of nature, a yogi, a traveler,

Seeking my perfecter, and always a wanderer.

Quirky and silly, I love the beach,

the skillet that cooks and the the smell of peach.

A lover of Jesus, my savior, my redeemer.

searching for my purpose while serving and dreaming.

I am from Venezuela, land of wonder,

arepas, black beans, plantain and thunder.

From the whistling of the cold wintry wind,

as my snowboard travels through the powdery terrain;

With the memory of a fish 

but with a heart as deep as the ocean,

I hold onto memories that barely survived

a move across time zones and saying goodbye.

I am strong, I am blessed,

oftentimes... I'm just a whole latin mess.

like an onion packed with layers

I think I am unique,

I am just... me.