I Am From
By Nelson Garley

I am from a neighborhood so bad,
You get shot while getting shot.
A neighborhood where crack and cocaine are
Cheaper than asthma and AIDS medicine.
And where I got my first bike stolen.
I am from Chad Brown

I am from a family with two
Brothers and one sister.
With strong black men
And beautiful young women.
A family where soccer is loved
From childhood to manhood.
A family where great athletes are raised.
A family where God comes first
In every day life.

I am from a place with many ancient histories .
A place that raised many young, strong,
And smart young leaders.
I am from the home of Kuntakinta and
The great Nelson Mandela.
I am from the land of my father’s pride.
I am from Africa