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Arash Mohammadi Far

Dr. Preston
English Composition I
11 Jul. 2016
Fly Eagle Fly
Dont open the door to anyone, keep away from trouble, and dont
ever forget that mom loves you!, said my mother anxiously as she left us
for the first time. The click of the door filled my hollow self with fear and
doubt. I tried to stay strong and conceal my inner emotions from my brother,
and instead, encourage him with a positive attitude. As I struggled to
maintain my daily life and school, I realized my similarity to a young eagle,
left alone in the nest by my parent to learn to fly; and flying I learned.

As long as I can remember, my childhood always lacked a father

figure. When my fathers addiction became unbearable for my family,
divorce appeared to be the most viable option. even though my mother
could barely afford to provide for a family, the court granted our custody to
her. Shortly after, my mother realized that we would never flourish in the
small city we were living in. The chance to strive to our fullest would only be
gained by moving to a city with better educational opportunities.
Unfortunately, for my mother it meant two three-hour trips every week; a
cost she was so selflessly willing to pay.

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My every Monday morning began with a farewell to my mother. without

her everything was a first time and every day a new challenge. But
determined to carpe diem, I plundered through the day, struggling at each
turn. My chores started with making breakfast, waking up my brother and
getting ready for school. These might seem like effortless tasks, but as an
eight-year-old child, I encountered many obstacles at every step of the way. I
maintained my composure through all this for my brother. To, him, I had
become the father-figure we had always longed for, and that thought made
me happy, as I prepared myself mentally for a flood of new challenges.

Nonetheless, as my wings grew longer, I stood strong and faced every

challenge by myself during the seven years that I lived with my brother.
Throughout those years, every morning taught me a new lesson, and the
lessons I learned from early wakeups, my long lonely walks to schools, and
my cold dark nights made me realize that with adequate effort, nothing is
unachievable, even attending UT without sufficient funds. So, even though
life never showed me its kind side during my childhood, but its lessons
helped me in my adulthood.

When I decided to go to UT, poverty appeared as an obstacle that

would probably stop the ten-year-old Arash, but the new me could not afford
to give up on his dreams so easily. Since my mother was unable to support
our family, I decided to look for a job. because of my inability to speak fluent

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English, many companies rejected my application, but determined to attend

UT, I filed out piles of applications every week, I sent resumes and contacted
numerous companies. Eventually, one day I received a letter from
ExxonMobil, regarding my job application. Tears filled my eyes when I found
out that someone had given me an opportunity, they had put their trust in
me by giving me a job in their nearby office. By working alongside studying,
attending school and maintaining the house, I started to save a meager fund
for college.

As time passes, I become more optimistic towards future. The dreams

that once seemed a far fetch from reality are now just a step away, and the
young eagle that was once filled with fear is now flying eagerously in the
vast skies. He will grasp every opportunity with his razor-sharp talents and
nothing will stop him until his hunt is over.