I see my father in my nose and in my toes.

I see his impatience and the way my chin grows.

I have my mother’s finger nails and emotional eyes.

I have her sense of humor and her silver-lined strides.

Though I am me, independent yet meek,

The older I grow the more we become in sync.

Alexandra is a creative residing in Brooklyn, NY. She moved to the city after graduating from New Mexico State in hopes of persuing a creative career. She enjoys long walks around the city and takes her coffee black.