Theysaw mebut didnt know me.

A SIX WORD MEMOIR

I am from 79th

From the Red line and gas stations.

I am from a big, green brick house with a little yard

I am from pretty plants and flowers of all kinds of colors, Especially the red ones.

I’m from my mom Shari and my sister Kiki. From going out to eat with both of them at the Cheesecake Factory Having chicken alfredo and strawberry cheesecake for dessert.

And from my mom and her boyfriend being funny and making me laugh.

I’m from “don’t have that school be calling me, ”

And from “don’t come home too late.”

I’m from being a Christian.

I’m from Belize.

From ribs and BBQ chicken.

From Kirk. I am from Home.

I’m from excitement.

Since you asked I’ll Tell you why I’m mad.

Because I didn't get to smoke and free my mind before school.

Because I don't like females hitting me in the face.

Because I don't like people being disrespectful and dumb things.

Because I’m hungry and I didn't bring my money.

Because I don't like to get lied on.

Because I will be in school sober.

Because I don't like being accused of things I didn't do.

Because these students be disrespectful to the older people who be looking out for them.

I am going to Jamaica

To see the land

I am going back home to Belize

To see my family

I am going to Mexico.

I am going to join the Army.

I am going to California.

I am going to join a soccer team.

My trip from Belize to Chicago was fun. So on this bright Saturday morning I was laying in my bed and I heard someone pulling something like a carry on bag, and it stopped at my room door, then I heard someone knock at my door. So I get up to open the door and it was my mom telling me I’m about to go to Chicago with my brother. I knew he was coming but I didn't know I was going too. I was so happy and excited.

So I got up and started to put on my outfit my mom bought for me to travel in, then later that afternoon I saw my other brother pull up at my house in a van and it was time to go and i got so emotional and my eyes was teary, then off we drove headed to the airport.

When we got there I was so sad because I had to leave my family behind and was not finna see them in a long time. Then it was time to leave and I got so sad looking at my family walking away from me and I went on the plane and started crying.

Dear Pops,

I miss you so much it’s been 1 year and 3 months since I’ve seen you. I love and appreciate you so much. I really want to reunite with you because I need you in my life, as a teenager to show me steps in life and how to be a man.

I can't wait to hug you when you come and see me dad. You are a special person I really need. I know you wasn't around when I was a kid, but I understand why you wasn’t around.

I understand now, like how I am as a teenager. You made mistakes, but I’m going to be one of your sons who gone make you proud pops.

Hope to see you soon pops. I love you.

A Six Word Memoir

Dad, since you asked I’ll tell you why I’m so lost.

Because you were not understanding.

Because you grew up different.

Because you chose me over the others.

Because you hit me for unnecessary reasons.

Because you yelled about everything.

Because you left.