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