My Aunt

By Alondra De La O

She works and works
She works for a better life
She works for her kids
She works for better times
Barely has time for her kids or any fun.
My aunt works in wild weather
She works in the heated sun
But she loves it.
She said with a smile “No pude tener una mejor vida como la que tengo ya.”
Her smile was as bright as the sun
Her eyes were crying for help inside
But outside she was doing ok.

She hugged me and as she walked away she said “Cuidate mija”.