I Am Samantha
What You’ll See: 1. “What I Am” Poem 2. pictures related to “What I Am” poem 3. Just Because 4. pictures related to “just because” 5. “I Am Ambitious and Emotional” Poem 6. pictures related to “I Am Ambitious and Emotional” poem
What I Am...
I am Samantha. Daughter of Sharo and Arpy; sister of Adrianna, Sheila, Gerald, Annika, Andre, and A.J. Who needs more sweatpants, freedom, and money. Who loves music, family, drinks with boba, food, warm pj’s, the rain, and adventure. Who sees mom watching the news, guys with elites and girls with the same colored converse. Who hates when the internet is slow, getting in trouble, and not feeling good enough. Who fears spiders, clowns, ghosts, losing friends and family, and the future. Who has found poems that relate to daily emotion. Resident of California in the Bay Area. Yap.
Just Because...
Just Because I’m Filipino by Samantha, 8th Grade Writer Just because I’m Filipino It doesn’t mean mangos are my favorite fruit Doesn’t mean I’m always loud Doesn’t mean all I do is play karaoke I am more than just tan skin and yelling Just because I’m Filipino It doesn’t mean basketball is my favorite sport Doesn’t mean I’m a try hard gangster Doesn’t mean I normally eat with my hands Just because my race is known for these stereotypes doesn’t mean they represent me
I Am Ambitious and Emotional... I am ambitious and emotional. I wonder what lies in my future. I hear train tracks from a distance. I see the impossible during my dreams. I want Taco Bell. I am ambitious and emotional. I pretend that I’m a princess living my life in royalty. I feel my mind racing with thoughts before I shut my eyes to sleep. I touch my late Auntie Linda’s hand that supports me through my miseries. I worry someone will eat the leftover cheesecake I saved for myself in the fridge. I cry at the endless strive for content. I am ambitious and emotional. I understand that everything happens for a reason. I say that life’s too short to even care at all. I dream of traveling the world and finding true happiness. I try to make my parents proud and to inspire those around me. I hope for the best for everyone including me. I am ambitious and emotional.