IAMELISHA

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Where I’m From

 

I’m from Patois, such as “a wah ya a gwan so, you no want fi ramp with me”

I’m from ackee and salt fish, fried fish and festival, and breadfruit.

I’m from the exotic yellow stains of curried chicken.

I’m from twisties, Afros, and nappy hair.

 

I’m from the melodic instruments being played on a Sunday morning.

I’m from Elisha, God is my salvation.

I’m from Alisha, the everlasting mispronunciation of my name.

I’m from Emmanuel, God is with us.

I’m from Edwards, the last name of a father I never knew.

 

I’m from uniqueness, originality, and lack of embarrassment,
laughs, promposals, silly shenanigans.

 

I’m from Peter Pan, desperately wanting for freedom.

I’m from One Piece, striving to be the best.

I’m from Drake, heat of the moment.

I’m from Trey Songz, love and attraction.

 

I’m from the clank of weights hitting the floor at the gym,

mountains of muscles and rivers of sweat.

I’m from the “swish” of the basketball gliding through the net,

trash-talking, going all out, proving that you’re better than anyone else.

 

I’m from the dreams, nightmares, and realities

the love and the hate

the experiences and the individuals,

sculpting me into the intricate piece of art that I am.