Confessions of an Illegal Immigrant

by Dr. Mousse

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The black of the night has swallowed everything around me. There is nothing but me. The only source of light is the occasional search beam criss-crossing through the sky.

The night is bonita, the stars seem brighter than ever. Will they be the same on the other side? Or will my eyes change as well as my life?

I look around and enjoy my last night, ever, in Méjico, maravilloso Méjico. If only mi madre y padre hadn’t passed, I’d still be there. I’d be playing with mis primos y primas, mis hermanos y hermanas. I would sit in the garden while abuela made churros and abuelo told stories.

I wouldn’t have to be a ten-year old fugitive.

I tip-toe through the under brush, careful not to make a sound. I slow my breath, watch the guards, become one with nature. I wait for the distraction and ready myself to sprint. Months of practice, years of planning; is this what it’s all for?

I hear the shouts of the soldiers and I make a run for it.

I smile as my new life begins.
“Welcome to America, hombre.”

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  1. Confessions of an Illegal Immigrant

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    Posted 7 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    this is great! i love how you added the spanish, it gave an authentic feel to your ficlet. you’re amazing at capturing what it must be like…keep it up, moussie…
    LoA

  2. Confessions of an Illegal Immigrant

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    Posted 7 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    forgot to mention- all of this from a ten year old’s perspective…wow great imaginitivity.
    very touching too :)
    LoA

  3. Confessions of an Illegal Immigrant

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    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    the best so far.. I cant picture the lil boy crossing.

  4. Confessions of an Illegal Immigrant

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    Posted 4 months ago

    wow this is so true
    and incredible
    this is the best confessions entry i have read so far

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