WHERE I'M FROM
By Mia Hatter-Woods
I am from Barbie,
from happiness and freedom.
I am from the south.
Not From ignorance and superficiality--
From intelligence and creativity and adventure.
I am from the Rugrats and Sabrina,
From Hello Kitty, Superman and X-Men,
the brave and strong.
I am from Christmas morning breakfast and compassion,
from Shawndra and Brandi and Lisha.
I am from Art and Apparel and used to be friends and those who remained.
I am from the lip gloss and cell phones.
From always follow your first mind and never give up.
I am from hope, from faith.
I'm from Louisiana, Gumbo and Jambalaya, Creole from superstitions and home remedies and family gathering.
From the joyful thanksgivings, the horrible weddings and the karaoke nights.
I am from the Temptation’s Christmas Album.
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