Where I’m from

reggae island style
be the jam
where I’m from

ukulele tunes
sway them hips
where I’m from

shaka means
hang loose
where I’m from

bare feet ‘n flip flops
be the kicks
where I’m from

sand and shoes
never meet
where I’m from

spilling hip hop
jazzy blues
where I’m from

b-ball with
homies at the park
where I’m from

surf runs
through my veins
where I’m from

mother is aina
beating heart
where I’m from

where my soul
meets the earth
where I’m from

lighter shade of brown
be the wears
where I’m from

aloha
is life
where I’m from

so where you from?

Reviews

[barleygirl]

You’ve injected a bountiful helping of pizazz as you show us where you’re from. You’ve selected a great assortment of details to share, voicing each with a seeming bohemian flair. I use a country vernacular sometimes & this reminds me of that carefree jiving way of bouncy talkin’ – except different cuz it’s your style not mine! *smile* One feels yours are words of welcome, as well as introduction. I’m from my own current location, the coastal mountains of middle-California, something that infuses my mood & message, as does yours! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Island Hippy]

Ahh many mahalo Margie, love what you’ve shared and how keen your observations are. Super review!

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared my friend. I liked where you live. Good to celebrate every day of life. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo my friend, I absolutely agree life is for living!

[Coyote Poetry]

We must live and enjoy life. Mahalo my friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Izzy for this lesson on your culture which sounds quite idyllic and has me feeling a little envious other than for your inclement weathers. Sounds laid back and wonderful laid out in proud stanzas.

[Island Hippy]

Ae’ so proud of my roots equally proud of my English roots too. Living it, it’s easy to be proud and share it with others. Mahalo for your lovely comment x