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Where I am from


where I’m from

 

I am from follow your heart and take your brain with you

from don’t believe your new friends

 

I am from sweet-smelling trees in Djibouti

from shining flowers around the lake

 

I am from sambusa and anjero

from Odkac and halwo

 

I am from the death of my brother

from the  tears of my mother’s cheeks

 

I am from happy and cheerful sisters and brothers

from who hope to have a job he like

 

I am from always be brave

from never let others know your deepest secret

 

I am from peaceful is what makes the word better

from who believes freedom

 

I am from the wedding of my sister

from the

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