Monster Poem

I am from basketballs and T.V.

I am from cozy apartment on 20th street.

I am from the roses, the Chinese Elm whose long limbs I remember as if they were my own.

I am from Christmas dinner and big feet,

from Jerry and John.

I’m from church and family friend get togethers,

and from filmaking.

I’m from honesty and good-students, and from never giving up.

I’m from Thanksgiving dinners.

I’m from Harlem adn African American ancestery.

I’m from potato wedges and fried chicken,

from state track and tall, strong people.

I’m from gold hanging on the wall, which glitters like the sun.