To mom and pops
Light edges across the roof
giving rise to my shadow.
With eyes closed I know
it is there, I know I am home.
I left 20 years ago
trying to find my way
to make my own life
and path.
Travelling to other countries
finding my heart in Alaska
but I always came back
to where my roots planted –
where I first tasted
natures’ sweetness
and felt pain and love,
where I struggled with
childhood and a place
within the chaos.
No matter where I went
home was there waiting
with mom and pops
arms out unconditionally.
