I Am from….

I am from Faygo Pop.

From Bettermade Chips and Vernors ginger ale.

I am from the sweet road of 7 Mile – Busy, Colorful and Bumpy.

I am from Tall swinging trees – Green leafs, standing tall as my father.

I’m from Sunday Soul food dinner and thick brown skin.

From Kenia and George.

I am from the laughter and hugs.

From “challenges make champions” and “it’s bigger than us alone.”

I’m from the universe, roots rich as the pure earth.

I’m from Detroit by way of the dirt streets of Alabama.

Blue Bell Ice Cream, Macaroni and Cheese.

I am from the ancestors whose sacrifices provided opportunities.

The souls that put a football in the little brown boy’s hand, who in return passed the paton of education, community, and empathy to his offspring.

I am from the Silver Fox, the Fire Cracker and the Bus Driver.

The lottery tickets, Jerseys and Dancing under the moon.

I am from where surviving and love meets.