I am from trailer parks,
from shag carpet and busted doors.
I am from late nights at the casino,
and ear infections.
I am from gloomy days,
and Baby Phat.
I am from long plane rides,
and back and forth.

I am from Chedas and Chudas,
from aunties and uncles.
I am from Mom and Dad,
and their new partners.
I am from Fathers and Matushkas,
from incense and long robes and men with beards.

I am from salmon and moose,
from akutaq or nivigi.
I am from many siblings,
and a million cousins.

I am from good and bad people,
I am from good and bad places.
I am from everyone and everywhere.