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kerry I'm from the Deep South,
humid and green, buzzing

I'm from the dogwood
and the orchid,
stretching and fragile, vibrant.

I’m from the quiet and the gentle.

FromYou’re so strong,” and
Those who seek authority are those who least deserve it,” and
the lilting Georgia accent.

I’m from the godless,
the half-hearted and dubious,
from soda bread and sweet tea.

I'm from the scrawny new kid in so many California towns.

I am from hiding in the darkroom,
watching shapes emerge,
my dad’s voice in my head.
I'm from learning how to let go.
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dafremen see also: catfish_road 190322
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unhinged cleveland
youngstown


rust_belt


(and milwaukee and seattle now receive honorable mentions since i spent eight years in milwaukee and going on eight in seattle)
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nr toronto, but i'm realizing more and more that i never felt like a torontonian 190324