4/5th hour ELA
Mr. McCormick
Tio Juan Chapter
Back in Guatemala I had everything. I had a farm, I had family, I had friends, but when we moved to America I lost everything. Not really everything, I have a family, but only my niece can understand me; i can’t communicate with anyone in this country. I just wish that I could go back to Guatemala I remember the days where life was good, the air was clear and the sun was shining. I remember and miss when I had the happiness of being part of something. I was walking along the border of the family farm; i was around 17 years old at the time. I was rash and stupid. It was the early evening and I was bored, my friend Jesus found me and told me that they were going out to drink. “Come on Tio Juan, it's just one night.” Jesus whined. …show more content…
I tried arguing with him, but they just wouldn’t give in. “Tio Juan, if you don’t get out and live you won’t be happy with your life.” he pleaded. I knew it was wrong, but I gave in and went with him. That night we never came back to the farm, because we were walking back to the farm, when a police officer came up to us and asked
“Are you boys old enough to drink.” Because we were noticeably drunk the police officer didn’t have to ask if we were drinking.
“Yes,” mumbled jesus as he fell