“Where I’m From”

By Denise T.

I’m from mansion,

Where all they want is to win

I’m from a home where I am loved

I’m from a land where people get killed

From a place where all I can do is hide

I’m from a mother wound where I once lived

I’m from fried chicken and green peas

From a home cooked meal

I’m from a family that allows boyfriends

I’m from a place where only I can be me

From a story, play and even pictures

I’m from north Philly where I live and was raised

I’m from new picture and mystery story

From a place where I feel alone a some point

I’m from a home where there are more boys

I’m from grandmas, who had the upper hand

From mamas who listen to husbands

I’m from left over and hand me downs

I’m from a land where no one understands me

From a place where I’m some what alone

I’m from a land where the grass is no longer green