Where I'm From
Of the region of New England, I'm from; Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Of Plante and Welsh, I am the bastard son, A reminder of sin and temptations. I am from the Holy Roman Church Whose doctrines I had followed, devout. I am from God, but in my long search, I am left with no choice but to doubt. I am from Kent; 61 Circuit Drive, Built by Eugene’s weathered and careful hands. I am from a legacy of talent. And to uphold that heritage, I strive I am from daydreams and analyses, From many books and documentaries. These are my guides, rocks, and lords; they taught me When in doubt, pens are mightier than swords. I am from LEGOs and Star Wars toys From lightsaber duels with neighborhood boys. I am from an afternoon of shooting a BB gun. And from spare lumber, building forts of fun I am of the earth, our only abode. The trees, mountains, and oceans are my kin. As humans, we will r...