I Am

I am from a  dark place of black faces

where gunshots ‘clap’ into the night.

I am from the middle

depending only on myself,

I’m quite different.

I am from fantasies

dreams from bigger than me

admiration of Earth’s beauties

a sun bright as a gold coin

trees dancing as the wind praise in freedom

embracing the sounds of early morning singing birds---songs of freedom.

I am from the House

Looking out at the crowd, I see eyes closed

Tears falling, hands lifted

People praising and worshipping too.

I am from the teachings of William

Like, “smile”

His smile so pure

The feel of his sick body as I reach for a hug

His smell remarkably normal

I am from the sea

The dream to smell and taste the salt

Just like the sea, I am dark, deep and unknown

I am invert

I am from dreams,

Dreams far bigger than me.