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As my time at UCLA wraps up, I will keep all the memories deeply buried in my heart
I will remember the times you opened doors for me The first time you made me feel safe, you made me realize I belonged I heared all the brown faces that spoke in my same tongue I didn't have to translate my spirit, for you understood my past When I told you I was undocumented, you smiled When I cried because I was homesick, you offered me a new home You never meant to replace my old one but knew that I needed a lil extra support You texted me to invite me to events and made me socialize when I wasn't feeling my best. I will never forget that you always remembered my name. When I thought I was invisible on this campus, you saw me on bwalk and said my name "Isabel" you delicately pronounced my name in its original form- en espanol it reminded me of chilaquiles and the smell of dirt, mi pueblito hermoso que llevo en el corazon Desde ese momento, supe que tu eras para mi Thank you Hermanas Unidas de UCLA, my success is yours In two months, I will walk that stage and when I do, please remember that you are walking next to me For all the girls that couldn't walk, I walk for you For my friend, who decided he was too pure to roam this cruel world, I walk for you For all our parents who gave up on their dreams to cross the border but continue to tell us there's no limit to our dreams, I walk for you For me, the little girl who teared up during 3rd grade recess because no one liked her accent, for you I walk. I give you my tears, sweat and spirit. This is your time to shine. I love you
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