I wrote this poem reflecting on my heritage and the place where I feel I belong.
home home
I don’t come
from ancient people or places
rather
from bruises, scars, and stitches that
define my lineageFather, guide me
Brother, hang out with me
Sister, read with me
Mother, sing to me
once moreresting from
lost battles
I was scared
hiding from
unseen ghostshome
homeMangoes and kiwis
summer called me out once more
until
fall came
serial rains fell once moreDaughter, come home to me
Friend, reach out once more
Love, I tried to forget who you were
once moreI am traveling home
every night I reach for my bed
only to have sleep escape me
once morehome
homeThere’s no pathway home
there’s no journey abroad
there’s no sleep tonight
the days arrive with a dull lightslow dancing
naked
in christmas lights
makes memories cold
and goosebumps riseSearching to find restlessness
shadows crossed
our skin
No instant forgiveness
but a drawn out retreathome
home
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Adam F.C. Fletcher 