The Tenderloin Voice publishes poetry and other artistic works by community members. This poem was written by a student at the Tenderloin location of 826 Valencia, a nonprofit that teaches writing skills.
By Judethan, age 13, 826 Valencia — Tenderloin
I am like a taco My family is all the ingredients for me
My dad is the tortilla He holds the family together And protects the family Just like a father
My mom is carne asada She is one of the most important ingredients Carne asada takes time It takes hard work to make And takes warmth Just like a mother
Cilantro is like my aunt Cilantro could be peppery But at times it is savory The times it is savory is when we would get invited And spend time with her To spend time with my aunt it is very fun but very fast It is very hot In Christmas time it is very colorful in Mexico Like a cilantro and an aunt
My cousin is salsa verde He is the most fun flavor of them all My cousin is really fun He is the one that takes me on trips My cousin would take me Go-Karting
Every taco has salt And in every family there is a grandpa Salt is always their in food And a grandpa is always there Getting along with people Salt is the thing that has started flavors just like a grandfather
The onions would be my grandmother They would start out Spicy and grumpy But then it makes things taste better
My sister is the limón Most of the time it makes things taste really good But sometimes it is really sour Limón gives everything flavor and makes me fill with joy
826 Valencia is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their creative and expository writing skills. Work by students at the Tenderloin Center will occasionally be shared in the Tenderloin Voice.
