Where I'm From

I am from hole-digging,
from Future of Forestry ringtone,
and a Haitian sunburn.
I'm from a bedtime bible story,
a resisted goodnight kiss,
and an Afar magazine.

I am from far away places
that I have never been
but have visited in the expanse
of my mind.

I am from "do what makes you feel good"
Speak the painful truth
Cross a boundary
With a broken, capitalist father.

I am from a beautiful blonde
from Knows what she's talking about
Creativity adventure in new laughter.

I am from purpose
and resistance.
From a cold shower after work,
From Potok, Pamuk, and Robinson,
And from where did the time go now?

And I'm from salvation,
a new life each day.
I am from a global purpose.
I am from the kingdom of truth
on Earth.