Diamond in the Rough
by THS Students
"Diamond in the Rough"
by
Hser Eh Wah
I am a diamond in the rough
a product of hardwork and devotion
I came to grasp and learn new stuff
a youth with classwork and determination
I am an English speaker
a person who has lost their native tongue
I know my Thai is weaker
it’s because I haven’t spoken for so long
I am an immigrant
it’s not to be ashamed of
I came from descent
whom I don’t even know of
I am a Christian
from a congregation of love
I know I am a creation
from my GOD I seek up above
I strive to be perfect for my parents
who provide all that they can
I am however only an adolescent
who is not yet a woman
I hope this world realizes I am enough
a person worthy of admiration
I hope they’ll know I am that diamond in the rough
a person who is part of this nation