The Girl Forgotten

Vickie Nguyen

I am from Uh-ohs and Oops
From messes and mistakes
I am from gatherings

I am from drunks
LOUD DRUNKS!

I am from rice with soy sauce
I am from Pho

I am from sole-less tennis shoes
From barefoot running, tree climbing, rock jumping,
And Thats gonna leave a scar!

I am from Super Mario Bros.
From Street Fighters
I am from Ariel, Jasmin, and Mulan
From Fabric, thread and Needles

My literacy comes from Dr. Seuss,
Endless access to graphic novels
I am from Fables and Mysteries