I’m from a place where visionaries have sailed
where opportunities are grabbed with both hands
where “the world is an oyster” is merely a glimpse
and possibility is as numerous as the sands

I’m from a place where resilience is key to feel ecstasy
a town where the fit have survived
a small village next to success central station
where evolution is how we thrived

I’m from a place where towers of rubble we turned into castles
and sprinkled ash like snow in a globe
the bridges we burned were stepping stones to success
several lessons learned like brother Job

I’m from a place where dreamers are born
where we walk with our heads in the clouds
shooting arrows laced with our fears
that come down as remnants for much better years

I’m from a place that brings calm to the chaos
where to be the best you just had to be born
you give your all and you take it in stride
and you lay down your cares like soil on a fresh lawn

I’m from a place that needs no enlisting
where applause from others is built in its tapestry
layer by layer we’ve built up a legacy
with a perfect foundation like a star pastry

I’m from a place where morale holds up its gates
where in an inner sanctum a legacy is protected
and around her blooms a hope for those who seek refuge
I’m from a place that will never be neglected

Tall and strong I stand
a woman with a mighty hand
I have power in my voice
Yes, I am from my father’s house

I am from my father’s house