I am from where the city never sleeps
I’m from the 24 hr bodega and rats on the subways.
I am from the jamaican household
I am from the my neighbor grows powerful smelling Mariana in his backyard.
I am from always involved but never aware family 
I’m from sandra and Howard and mimi
I am from the always going back to Jamaica family 
and bringing back two suitcases full of treats 
From “those who do not listen will feel” and too much is never enough 
I am from a Christian household who never goes to church nor prays 
I’m from the Apple and the third most murders in the world 
I’m from oxtail and ackee From the my mothers example to strive and work hard 
I am from graveyard near our home in Jamaica where all of our family is buried