Explanation:
In this poem, Robles depicts where "she comes from." She uses the repetition of a certain line: "I come from a long line," to bring together the different parts of her poem. A repetition of a line or group of lines throughout a poem is known as a refrain. Robles starts by saying,
"I come from a long line of
Confusion,
A long line of
Patience
And understanding myself."
These lines represent the component of Robles' origin where she is understanding herself and who she is. The confusion, is her being unsure of who she wants to be. The patience and understanding, is her taking time to grasp her ideals and beliefs, and understanding who she wants to be.
The next part of the poem:
When there is no one who understands.
I come from
A long line
That never ends
But bends
To the right
And then to the left.
This portion discusses her struggle with others being inconsiderate and non-accepting with who she is. When no one understands, she has to take paths to avoid these resentful individuals while still searching to fully uncover her true identity.
The last part of the poem:
I come from a long line of
Liars
And fakers,
A line of cutters
Who step in front of me
In line
This section describes the people who pretend to be understanding, friendly, and kind. The "Liars," and "fakers," are those who put on an act of amiability in order to benefit from or gain the trust of the author. The line cutters, refer to to individuals in Robles' life, who take advantage of her to get ahead. That's why she describes them as "A line of cutters, Who step in forn of me, In line." Then, Robles ends the poem with the same refrain, just altered to fit into context.
In a long line
Where I come from.
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