I Am An Immigrant

[c=#008099]Today I let myself weep with nostalgia. It's been something less than a year since I've been away from home. I feel like I'm not myself anymore. I have not spoken my language in days so all I can do is murmur when I'm alone and sing folk songs that I didn't even think I liked until recently. People here don't have the same sense of humour and communicating on a deeper level with someone is the hardest task. I feel like I'm the fool of the village. I feel like they see me as retarted. I have this bottle filled with sand from the beach near home, I sprinkle some in my hands and cry.[/c]

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PoetryNEmotion · F

What a courageous person you are to move somewhere foreign and alone. I have done this before too. At times it was overwhelming. Nothing wrong with being homesick. Let yourself experience your feelings. Remember why you chose to make this move. Know that you can do most anything. Try to get outside and breathe when you feel sad. You can always choose to go home in the future. Can you go where people speak your language or sing like you do? Can you call home or Skype? You are not a fool. Know this. Brave and strong.

writhe · 26-30, F

@PoetryNEmotion [c=#008099]Thank you so much for this. I am trying my best to communicate with my people back home. Not always easy but it is something. I suppose I will get used to it some day. Just not today.[/c]

PoetryNEmotion · F

@writhe You are welcome. I came to consider the place I moved to my second home. I ended up moving again and not of my choice, and I still cherish the memories of that home. Enjoy the experience.

writhe · 26-30, F

@PoetryNEmotion [c=#008099]thank you, I will![/c]