Where I'm From
I am from honeysuckle air,
And sun kissed skin.
I am from a fat green chair,
And mischievous grins.
I am from singing creeks,
And dancing fields.
I am from a hollow tree,
And a love that doesn't yield.
I am from a protector,
A brother.
I am from the guidance,
Of sisters.
I am from loving hands,
And merciful lies.
I am from army chants,
And soft goodbyes.
I am from aching hearts,
And pitiful tears.
I am from brief calls,
And lost years.
I am from coming homes,
And happy days.
I am from buried bones,
And sorrowful praise.
I am from late night whispers,
And screaming fights.
I am from desperate "I love yous"
And cries of "Daddy, please don't leave tonight."
I am from broken promises,
And painful nights.
I am from crushing loses,
And custody fights.
I am from impossible choices,
And broken dreams.
I am from vengeful voices,
And unjust means.