I am from the stars
From the universe and beyond.
I am from the jungle.
I am from the cooksonia, the first
I am from the battle
and the deceitfulness from Ali and Allison and the vassel’s
I am from the war and emptiness,
From never being like him
and preventing the cycle.
I am from the agnostic.
One who wants to further expand their knowledge, in the belief that the norms are untrue.
I’m from the Caribbean, residing in the home of the big apple,
Jerk and Crawfish.
From the agony the father caused, constantly abusing his family,
the trauma he left as his legacy
and the unguided child that has taken in the wrong mindset.
I am from Florida, watched by the monsters that rule the lake,
Who claim their territory and wait for their prey.
Hi Marcus,
I really enjoyed reading your poem. I liked the existentialism I felt from the first few lines, and how it transitions into more concrete images of your life.
Great poem Marcus. I really enjoyed the honesty and vulnerability that showed through your work.