Baton Pass
I came into this world
Crying
Felt hunger and discomfort
Fell sick, too often
Went to school and worried about having friends
Occasionally got bullied
Frequently felt embarrassed
Feared my marks weren’t high enough
Fought with failure
Worked hard every day
For a roof over my head
For food to eat
Found a man to care for
Nurtured a pregnancy we wanted
Then when my child
Came into this world
She cried.
Copyright © Jane Nguyen | Year Posted 2021
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