Yasin’s Bio
Yasin has been a student at Noorthoek Academy for 3.5 years. He moved to the United States from Afghanistan several years ago. Yasin enjoys sharing about his fascinating journey to the United States.
Yasin’s Poetry
My Immigrant Story
I arrived in America 8 years ago,
a refugee from Afghanistan.
I felt safe for the first time.
Bethany Christian Services
helped me in many ways.
Learning English was hard.
Getting the things I need is easy in America.
I am thankful for my new home.
Exploring Paradise
The water flows down the mountain,
through green and purple trees
weaving its way to the forest floor.
It sounds like a running shower and
looks almost white as it races down.
A nightingale's song beautifully
echoes through the cold woods.
The wind is still.
I am thankful to be here,
to be a part of this paradise.
My Life
When I lived in a refugee camp,
my thoughts were of my family,
telling me to stay alive.
I was sad without them,
My muscles tensed, I cried,
I couldn’t relax.
I still get sad sometimes.
Talking with friends,
or listening to music
makes me happier.
I smile and laugh,
I relax.
South African Dreaming
Relaxing on the beach,
enjoying the cold, crisp ocean.
Listening to people talking,
cars dashing around the city.
Colorful fresh food markets.
Rice biryani in my mouth.
I Miss My Country
I miss my country.
Soon, I hope to journey back.
I miss the parks in my country,
Soon, I hope to see them.
I miss the food from my country.
Soon, I hope to taste it.
I miss my friends.
Soon, I hope to talk with them.
I miss my mom and dad.
Soon, I hope to visit their graves.
Kindness
Kindness is being nice.
It’s a way to make people happy.
Nobody feels left out.
Decide to greet others with a smile.
Not just once, but every time.
Everyone tells me, “You always have a smile,
Smiling every Sunday.”
So many people are happy!