Where I'm from

I am from the laughter of my siblings

As they play in the yard.

I’m from the sift from kind friends

To children who see me a threat

As their lies try to rip me from family

I am from the wall that classmates pushed me to

I am from the “Ugly” and “Smelly” taunts.

Classmate judge and shun as wind comes by

They try so so hard to make me mad or cry

I am from the shadows that they have hidden from

For they fear us both for nothing

They pretend I don’t exist as I wander through the halls

Except when I have done something wrong.

I am from the tears that stained my face

As years pass by without change

I am from the lonely air that I breathe alone

At school in the lunchroom

As I sit by myself without friends

New to about every school I went

Without a friend to talk with.

I am from my mother’s smile and reassuring

A promise of a better day with a hug

I am from my father’s strength that helps me get by

I am from my family who loves me even after hearing the lies

That other students have tried to drill in their heads

A mighty mighty Toyukak, that is who I am

And the filthy lies I will listen to no more.