Dahlia
Seattle
Youth Poet
Mi cuarto
Cuando me siento perdida voy a mi cuarto.
Allí puedo relajar en mi cama y escuchar música.
A veces es música de rappers de Seattle,
y a veces es canciones de amor en español.
Mi alma se siente más calmada y en paz.
Mis preocupaciones se van de mi mente
Y no tengo que pensar en nada.
My bedroom
When I feel lost I go to my room.
There I can relax in my bed and listen to music.
Sometimes it’s music from Seattle rappers,
and sometimes it’s love songs in Spanish.
My soul feels calmer and at peace.
My worries leave my mind
And I don’t have to think about anything.
Original language: Spanish
Translated by: Liz Barry (Poet's Teacher for 8th grade Dual Language program at Denny International Middle School)
Translated by: Liz Barry (Poet's Teacher for 8th grade Dual Language program at Denny International Middle School)