Identity

A poem that has developed from exploring who I truly am while traveling around Brazil over the last few years.

I grew up not knowing my history.

Where I came from

Was always a mystery

To this day,

Everywhere I go

The people I meet

Always wanna know,

Where are you from?

What country?

Or should I say
What nationality?

And then I took a second
as silent as can be

Thinking about
my forgotten identity

Today is a different story

I know where I’m from

A child of the Earth, the Universe, the Sun,

I walk with pride

As if my ancestors were with me.

A co-creator of my own destiny.

I channel the spirits of my African soul,

As I dance through life

Confident that I’m whole.

I am here as present as can be,

Transcending labels

As I accept who is me.

The words you’re reading

Each morning that I write

Are a lyrical representation

Of a multi generational fight.

And as long as darkness exists

I will keep spreading my light.

Healing the world starts with me.

My medicine of choice

Is simply poetry.

If this poem resonates with your heart and soul, I invite you to join the Wolfpack, a global community of conscious leaders that are devoted to embodying the change we wish to see in the world, living fully, protecting the planet, and HOWLING OUR TRUTH.

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It would be an honor to share this journey with you!!

With love and gratitude,

Zach