“Uncertain Borders”

Lilyana Diaz

The day my court date came, six years ago, was just

that, The ending in the joint, where I served my time.

The new phase of life where my freedom began.

I was a hostage in my own

skin. A ghost; invisible with

no voice.

I was a living sin; not being able to win

With zero cash and no identity

Oh lord is this my destiny!

Undocumented and

underpaid Education was so

hard to obtain Working 2

jobs and afraid

Trying to break the poverty chain

Kicked out of a country I

belonged My boss showed up

ready to fight Asked the judge

if she could adopt As a way for

me to uncross

The border that I crossed

“Ni de aqui Ni de alla”

I never felt I really

belonged. A paper that

changed my life!

Finally obtained freedom and beyond!

My parents planted a

seed For their daughter to

succeed

Obtaining a career was their biggest

dream Becoming a teacher was

extreme

A certification that will set me

free! A life I will live without

uncertainty!