I come from the village
caught on the edge of town
a place to wait
grow up safe

I come from a road
at the top of the hill
where the neighbours watch
flick curtains and gossip

I come from our house,
the place I call home,
3 bedrooms, downstairs bathroom
extended; improved over the years

I come from my parents’ room
the place I was born
top of the stairs, to the left
wallpaper, bedspread, secure