Algo Automatico

By Alexis Hernandez

Author’s Note: When writing Algo Automatico I found that I reflected heavily on my time flying between both my hometown and New York. While New York is rewarding I have found that there is always this feeling of an automatic switch. When I first moved to New York I found that this switch can be difficult specifically when finding a meeting point in the middle of navigating home life and creating a life that still incorporates parts of your past.

Algo automatico entre dos mundos
Muy juntos en el mapa
hay algo automatico
1 hora y 59 minutos
La primera hora se dedica a programar
Los 59 minutos los dedicas a mirar fotos de los que extrañas
La voz grave cambia a un tono más alto.
Un acento que se tenias cuando era niño.
Un acento que todavía no escuchas
Un acento que tu familia dice que estás perdiendo lentamente
La pérdida de algo que no sabías que estaba ahí
Algo que pensaste que sería imposible de perder
Palabras que cambian por que tienes que hacer profesional Entendiendo la diferencia
Un día lo verás por ti mismo.
un momento privado para finalmente hablar en la lengua que extrañas Coexistiendo
Una hora y 59 minutos vuelve a pasar

Algo automatico Translation: Something automatic between two worlds Close together on the map there is something automatic 1 hour and 59 minutes The first hour is dedicated to programming You spend the 59 minutes looking at photos of those you miss The deep voice changes to a higher pitch. An accent you had when you were a child. An accent you still don't hear An Accent Your Family Says You're Slowly Losing The loss of something you didn't know was there Something you thought would be impossible to lose Words that change because you have to make it professional Understanding the difference One day you will see it for yourself            a private moment to finally speak in the language you miss Coexisting One hour and 59 minutes passes again

Meet Alexis Hernandez

Alexis Hernandez is a sophomore at Marymount majoring in Creative Writing. She enjoys films, music, and the fashion industry.
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