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Microaggression

The look they give me

Their stares send a clear message

I do not belong

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American-born outcast

I fell back in time

I am on a field

I am a part of the circle but I feel surrounded inside it

Their laughs pierce my existence because of the way I talk

American-born and yet they still see me as a foreigner

Their laughs place barriers, preventing me from entering the land

The land that did not belong to them

The land they stole

I try to laugh back

I plead and beg to please accept my laughter

To accept me

But, I realized that day

I am an American-born outcast

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Về nhà

Về nhà bố mẹ thương

Tình thương là một điều rất sướng

Con không bao giờ quên

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One Life

It is so easy

To get up and walk away

Stay and work it through

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Shattered Expectations

I had an initial vision

That everyone would be harmonious

That things can be simple

But that did not happen

I was upset

Afraid

Soon, I come to realize

That it’s not a bad thing

That I can do what I want

Without worrying about everything being in harmony

I know one thing for sure

There are people who I don’t want to rely on

But can still be a part of my life

This is my life

I will do what is best for me

And I don’t need your approval

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My Dad

He was in front of us

We criticized him

He was trying

We got annoyed

My Dad isn’t the type to verbalize his love

He shows it

But I didn’t see that

I was clouded by anger

Angry that he wasn’t like the other Dads

Other Dads understood their children

But I was the one who didn’t understand him

When he did want to build a bridge

I broke it down

I’m sorry Dad

I wished I’ve known that you did understand me

You took care of me through your way of love

You cooked me my favorite food My Ga

You worked long hours to provide for the family

You ran away from your country so that I can live the life I want

I love you Dad

I love you so so much

I promise to always love you and to be a better son for you.

I love you so much

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Boundaries

I set boundaries

To protect my mental health

Holding myself firm

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Meditation

I will stay neutral

As energy flows through me

That’s how I process

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Healing

When you are not well

Take in all the emotions

Feeling will help heal

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Sleeping is Hard

If you cannot sleep

Instead, try meditation

Breath in and breath out

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Belong

We want to belong

We want to be included

Why do you hate us

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Life after Death

I’ve always wondered

What if when we pass away

Our eyes open

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A Cargo of Thought

If you have a thought

That is a burden to you

Face it and let go

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Life

At its basic core

Life is an experience

Of what is on earth

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Freedom

Be light with your soul

Let go of the attachments

Find your happiness

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Unlearn Worthlessness

Staring inside me

I wonder what is my worth

Living is my worth

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Many atheletes have injuries where they require months to heal. Of course comparing your situation to their’s may or may not be appropriate but it puts things into perspective. It’s okay to give yourself some time to rest and heal. Don’t rush it if your body can’t do it. You’ll just add more stress.