In my poem, I wanted to explain that even as people who suffered through war and tragedy, immigrants arrive in the US in search of a better life for their children, emphasizing education and hard work to give the next generation the best chance at life. This is the reality for most immigrants, but many still face prejudice in their new homes. My poem holds sentimental value for me as well, as my grandparents and parents were immigrants themselves to America, and I wanted to shed light on an experience that I am familiar with. I also hope to raise awareness for the discrimination the Asian community faces, particularly with the rising hate crimes against members of the AAPI community during the pandemic. I hope to highlight the need for greater acceptance and understanding for the plight of immigrants, especially from people who haven’t had this type of experience. Through poetry, compassion between people increases, essential to improving the general social environment.