Where I'm From

I’m from a land

full of yes sir no sir.

From a land

full of yes mam no mam.

I’m from a land

where we were told

“rub some dirt in it”

and sometimes we took it seriously

I’m from a land

where if your mother

calls you by first and middle name,

run like the wind.

I’m from a land

where we hold the door for elders

and respect our brother

and sisters.

I’m from a land

of singing and acting

I’m from a land

of reading and writing

I’m from a land

a very small land

with a big family

and a few rooms.

I’m from a land

of eight brothers and sisters

I’m from a land

where I am the youngest.

I’ve got Michael

I’ve got Laurie

I’ve got Brandon

I’ve got Justin

I’ve got Joshua

I’ve got Tamara

I’ve got Brianna

and they’ve got me.

I’m from a land

that is all my own

however for my siblings

I have no idea