In a land of endless stars and dreams,
A girl from Nigeria, or so it seems,
Steps onto the stage of a vibrant scene,
Where the colors of culture dance in between.
With rhythms of Lagos wrapped in her heart,
She arrives with hope, ready to start,
Yet faces the challenge of fitting in,
In a tapestry woven, where do I begin?
Her skin a shade of the earth, rich and deep,
Each gaze that lingers, a promise to keep,
Yet whispers of doubt curl like ribbons of smoke,
In a foreign tongue, a language bespoke.
She carries her stories like jewels in a chest,
Of festivals vibrant, and family blessed,
But here, the chatter is fast, like a stream,
Where words slip away, transforming a dream.
With each smile she shares, a bridge she will weave,
Teaching and learning, both hearts to believe,
In the power of kindness, of laughter and tears,
In breaking the silence that feeds on our fears.
She makes friends through flavors—jollof and spice,
Sharing her culture, a gift that is nice,
In the rhythm of music, she finds her own beat,
In the dance of diversity, she claims her seat.
From the bustling markets to the quiet parks,
In the melting pot, she leaves her marks,
A tapestry woven with threads of her past,
An American dream that is built to last.
So here's to the girl with a radiant glow,
Who knows that belonging is more than a show,
With pride in her roots and hope in her stride,
She fits in the tapestry, her heart open wide.