La Mexicana (The Mexican)

"Are you serious?" "Shouldn't you be in all prep classes?" The questions that I've heard multiple times I don't follow what others believe I won't change me I am different My skin is the color of milk chocolate I speak español And my parents struggle with english But that doesn't effect who I am I am just me Eating tortillas con frijoles everyday Having a big familia And laughing out loud I can also be smart I can be what I want to be I also have dreams as big as the Rocky Mountains Mis sueños son igual que los tuyos We may not follow the same path but we all reach our destination I continue towards my goal I can be in AP classes And I can succeed As I walk in the classroom A million eyes stare A million whispers can be heard A million seconds pass until they look away The many symbols on the clear whiteboard flood my head My mind may not be the best but it's good enough for me ‍Ignoring their whispers, avoiding their stares, and looking away‍ I raise my hand and answer correctly I can also be smart I can be what I want to be I am different Soy 100% Mexicana