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Where I'm From
I’m offspring of my mom.
not from...
him.
I’m from leaving him behind
a day after I was born.
I’m not from full recycle bins
with something I cannot...
drink.
I’m from being the ring bearer
at my parents’ wedding.
Not from trying to wake him up…
at noon.
I’m from a successful, strong, sincere family.
Not from a destitute family in need of…
help.
I’m from someone who I want to call Dad.
Not from who I was forced to call…
the D word.
I’m from being born at six
excited to have a family dinner.
I’m not from being given second-hand…
coughs.
I’m offspring of my mom.
not from him...
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