I Am From Poem

I am from a shoe

From Nike and Adidas

I am from the Philippines, dirty, beautiful, and full of joy

I am from a rose, bright red pink

I’m from expensive and strictness

From Precy and Sally

I’m from the small town and trapped

From Santa and Tooth-fairy

I’m from the sweaty basketball court

I’m from Saudi Arabia, hot and cold

From the deep dark trees of my home

The white hairs on my dad’s hair

The warmth of Vancouver

From a handful of memories.