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Life as a U.S. Diplomat


For 27 years
I served my country
As a diplomat

I worked all over the world
Advancing US government policies
Promoting American values

Helping foreigners visit the U.S.
Helping Americans overseas
Issuing thousands of visas

Talking to thousands of people
Every day
In my fractured tortured English
Korean, Thai, and Spanish

In the end
I was just was I remained
A boy who grew up in Berkeley

And was eternally grateful and amazed
For the opportunity to serve
My country