I am from hairspray bottles,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
from Dawn soap and vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am from the loud silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am from the sweet potatoes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the aloe vera plant; used to heal and nourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am from Mama\u2019s mac n cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and foreheads,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Solae and Journee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And Quest and Kiewan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am from the ignorant bliss,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From “Don\u2019t eat and lay down!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and “moisturize your hair!”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am from enjoying the choir,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But not the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m from the Bronx always missing St Vincent,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curry Chicken and saltfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the day Ashley ran away,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the bison burgers Mom made that special day,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Denea\u2019s zoo book photoshoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am from the few photos we have, i\u2019ve saved<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kept during the move; envelope the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reuniting with the memories,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We reminisce thankfully.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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