I am
“Where I’m From”Poem
Sagal Jama
I am from persian rugs from incense and bright scarves.
I am from loud laughing,roast sessions,spicy food
I am from coconut oil and turmeric face masks
I am from pizza nights and birthmarks, from fatuma and mohamed and the jama’s
I am from the constant cleaning and faint smell of incense.
From “family first” and “coming together can mend a crack in the sky”
I’m from a muslim household
I’m from kenya and somalia,sweet plantains and rice
From my grandmother who would take out our baby teeth and feed us ice cream after
I’m from a rich culture and amazing food.