Where I'm From : Here's My Story

I am from the pail of water,
from wooden dolls and rice balls.
I am from the mud hut by the river.

I am from the water lily,
the touch-me-not.
I am from singing all night and
playing 'cold&hot'.

From Renu and Paul
from stay indoor and
shut up, you are too small.

I am from Assam, India and Bangladesh,
from herbal soup and flower fritters.
From surviving and sharing laughter

I am from poor eyesight and eating right.
I am from blue hills, from people on the move
I am from spreading hope and love.