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I am from the “Island of Enchantment”,

From big coconuts and warm beaches.

I'm from the tall mountains under the clear blue sky

Arroz con gandules, Mofongo, it tasted like home.

I'm from the “Land were Reggaeton was created”

The noisy fiestas

Whose celebrations I remember as they were my own.

I’m from Rivera and Ferreira,

From San Juan and San German.

I’m from the soft ocean waves and the

Loud clucking chickens,

I'm from “I love you” and “did you finish your homework!”

I’m from sneakers and shorts

With a concrete floor

and ten 3 pointers I can make myself.

I'm from traveling and late night partying,

cold shave ice and fun surfing.

From the green bike I lost

To the PCS,

That used to keep me entertained.

Under my bed was a purple box

Spilling happy memories

A tiny island of music

To drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments

When I walked before I ran.

I'm a dandelion attached to the family tree.