From Rural to Urban

From Rural to Urban

I am from small towns and backroads

I am from Chittlins’ and Hog Maws

From collard greens and black-eyed peas

I am from Willie Morris and Myrtle Ruth

I am from Val, Gina, Step, and Reggie, Ebone, and Chad

I am from Baptist roots

I am from don’t speak unless spoken to

From if you don’t having nothing nice to say, don’t say it at all

I am from do unto others as you would have them do unto you

I am from respect is earned not just given

I am from hurry up and wait

I from following ethics and codes

I am from Left, Right, Left, Right; One, Two, Three, Four

I am from be prepared to go to war

I am from The Hill where we chill

I am away from everyone but having a good time

I am from read and write and study

I am from research, collaborate, get a study buddy

I am from meeting new people and gaining new friends

I am from driving an old raggedy car to get where I can

I am from chasing a love of anything to the end

I am from old cities and streets

I am from soups and chili

From shrimps and ribs and steaks and ham

When I want some

I am from Shawna Lonanne

I am from the hood and the streets

I am from be careful what you wish for

I am from make your dreams come true

I am from Mycah and Trinitee

I am from spare the rod; spoil the child

I am from show the people you love the most affection

I am from Our Father Who Art in Heaven. Amen