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We moved to Florida


 "We Moved to Florida"

 

I was in a tough place

my mom could tell by my face

However she was in gloom,

We were both headed for doom

 

She was depressed

and I under stress fell out during lunch and caused a big mess,

I am now an Epileptic first in my time, 

So sad to say I was right in my prime

Dosed up and medicated,

Happy Belated, 

Nothing she said could make me ELATED

 

Then it happened, 

My Uncle he died

Mom flew out to Florida where she said she cried

 

She came back full speed ahead

Hugged me so tight, 

I swear I turned red

 

I have an idea she explained 

We move to florida it'll be a total gain.

At first I was confused

but the more she spoke, I became amused. 

 

Due dates and deadlines came and they went, 

Something always stopped us, 

As if this trip was hell-bent

Until that day which came in July

Me and my mom stood there Stupefied

 

The Hitch that never was finally came to be

We got the trailer, finally something good for this family

We would leave at five, give my sister a chance to say GoodBye. 

 

My brother drove like a mad powerhouse,

In pouring rain, and all through the droughts.

Eighteen hours it would take in total 

Luckily we were very hopeful

 

So we drove and drove 

up and down many roads

until we reached our destination

that's when we both had a revelation . 

 

We moved to Florida and 

I smiled with glee

pleased to see what my new life would bring me.

I met new people, with very different tastes 

I eventually made friends but not in a quick haste.

 

I was shy at first,

luckily there was juice to quench my thirst. 

We moved to Florida 

now it's a different life I lead.

 

Born anew, and proud to be

an american in this land of the free country.

Times were rough but they got better,

my mom got a job and I got a letter.

NSHSS claimed to want me

due to the grades I earned previously.

 

Eager and Excited, 

My mom was delighted. 

We moved to Florida

and it couldn't be better,

despite the crazy change in the weather.

 

 

 

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