A Place Called Home

I am from rolling plains,
from glistening beaches and golden sunshine.
I am from the blood red poinsettia flowers
    painting the landscape with colors of harmony,
    love and joy.
I am from the sizzling sound of bacon
    greeting me each and every morning
    along with golden brown eggs.
I am from the hand-built hammock
    that lays beneath me as I fall asleep
    and comforts me like a true friend.
I am from Grammy and Pop Pop
    who strengthens the soul inside me
I am from Uncle Freddie and Aunt Patty
    who always have a funny joke to tell.
I am from all those crazy Christmases, Thanksgivings and picnics
    that bring back so many tearful memories,
    giggles and delight.
I am from the remember your pasts
    and the you can do it alls
The always try something new
    and stay true to your self.
I am from "Our Father"
    and long church services
I am from guava smoothies
    and rice with peas
From exotic fruits to lean red meat.
I am from those long soccer games
    that drifted into the night
And those plum coconuts that offered a refreshing drink afterwards.
I am from triumphant memories, shattered dreams, foolish mistakes and gained hope
I am from Jamaica, a place called home.