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.