Calosha Gomes

What I despised,
now music to my ears.
Sometimes a mix of both,
because I could never love anything
that much.

Not more than my own safety.
I could hate and
love something.
That only shows I love it
coming from the right people
or good people.

Teens scare me in this strange land
to me personally.
Maybe you feel differently
about new places.

My reflexes heightened at all times, when I am alone and
even more when I am with someone,
streets never felt safe.

I fear that I’ll never feel safe
in this world.
But I breathe easy
on this strange land
for strange reasons.

No snakes,
that may be the number one reason,
thanks to St. Patrick.