United to Strike: A Story of the Delano Grape Workers

United to Strike: A Story of the Delano Grape Workers — page 5
wanted more kids but I'm their only treasure on earth Nanay said she needed an extra special name for their extra special girl She says she took one look at my face and named me Tala after the goddess of the morning and evening star Goddess Tala's love stretches all the way to the sun and moon and back Nanay's love for me did the same when she first saw me I don't mind being the only kid in my family It's not lonely at all Jasmine lives nearby and has enough brothers and sisters for everyone In our little apartment Lola lives with us and we have a lot of aunties and uncles coming and going depending on the season and which crop they're following There always seems to be someone looking for a job on the ranch or just passing through on their way to the next harvest Tatay says we're the landing place for wayward yesterday's word of the day family Sometimes I wonder where we would live if we didn't live in such an agricultural area Sure Delano is a nice enough place and great if you have a vineyard or want to work in one but it's not all that exciting Not that I'm dying for excitement or