I Am the Merced River By Liliana Z. I am the Merced River Easy going and courageous Always looking forward Never looking back Pushing myself to my potential Flowing gracefully to my next journey My parents want me to thrive and achieve great goals As if I was the only hope to keep them from drowning But I don’t meet high expectations My family depends on me My frustrations are carried in the massive currents
My mistakes are like the rock slides trying to cover my path But I don’t let it get in my way Creeks of knowledge connect to me How to take care of a baby How to ride a horse
Friends, people, family Hurt me Disturbing my smooth river Preventing me from following my route I plunge and smash against huge rocks Friends turning against me Lies and betrayals