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Here I am

Here I am a baby. I do not yet know how to live in this place. I am guided and my hand is held. I see all, but understand much less. I soak up all I can each day hoping to retain something for tomorrow. I am ready to grow. 

Here I am a child. I have parents who watch over me. I have a mamita who corrects me when I am wrong. I have a papita that works to provide for the family. I stumble and pick myself up. I watch my family and mimic what I still have not yet learned. 

Here I am an adult. I have personal responsibilities. I am a piece of a larger group. I travel with confidence and I attempt to function as a part of society. I am living independently. I am my own keeper. 

Here I am again learning to live. I have struggles to overcome and memories to make. I begin to memorize my route to school and what I will need each day. I eat new foods and discover what I enjoy. I take the bus and live like everyone else. I am finding my way down unmarked paths slowly finding my way to the other side. 

Here I am myself. 

Ely Kadish

About Ely Kadish


Elyana has traveled to such places as Thailand and Costa Rica, where she discovered her passion for protecting Human Rights and ending world hunger. She spends most Saturday mornings volunteering at her local Food Bank. When she is not in school, Ely enjoys scuba diving, reading, baking, watching movies, and creative writing. Her two life goals are laughing at least once every day and visiting every continent.

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