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Citlalli

Citlalli Cruz

February 21, 2025

3 syllables, 8 letters 
A name that has been 
Mocked 
Recognized 
And misspelled 

A name that honors 
The ancient people that still 
Carry the Nahuatl language 
Foreign and strange 
Is what some people 
Think of the unique dialect 
But it’s the song 
People weave when they 
Speak to one another 
Love and melody 
Float off their tongues 

A name that still remains 
The odd one out 
For even the lettering 
Was carefully curated after 
Culturally conscientious consideration
In which another “l” was given 

It represents 
The only star you 
Can glimpse in the morning 
Persevering through 
The Sun’s blinding rays 
Making its presence be known
Daring to challenge the 
Formidable opponent

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Citlalli Cruz was born in Houston, Texas and is currently in 10th grade. She likes to hang out with her friends, read, and draw in her spare time.