The Sand and Church
I am from the the sand off the beaches to the east.
I am from the greyest house you’ll ever see in the middle of a forest.
I am from the coconut trees, the sweet coconut milk.
I am from the three L’s, l’ecole, Legliz, Lakay(school, church, and home)
I am form the stubbornness.
From Marie and Anthony and Katia.
I am from the parties and loud music.
From “live life to the fullest” and from “be happy.”
I am from the Baptist and SDA church.
I am from the sabbath and church every week.
I’m from Mirogoane,
From the fritay, and the griot,
From the moment my father built a house for my mother and me.
From the dogs that would always chase me, and the the prayers my brother would lead.
I am from all the photos and papers under my parents mattress.