Where i'm from

Where I come from,

Smiles were rare, laughs were seldom

And love was a word unknown

I’m from punches and handfuls of hair,

From bruises, pain and tears.

From loneliness and self-hatred.

Where I come from,

Promises never went unbroken,

Broken relationships were a trend,

I’m from un-truthful wedding vows,

And my mother taking one too many pills

Where I come from,

Depression came easy,

Religion was frowned upon,

Hope was hard to find

And alcohol was always present.

Where I come from, fishing twelve hours a day, was normal

The stories from my father came daily,

And a bond between father and daughter was created

Where I’m going,

Is not anywhere close to where I’m from.

Where I’m going… is far

I’m going towards my hopes and dreams.

Going farther than anyone in my family before-

Where I’m going is towards success and happiness

Where I’m going, is to make a difference.