My Selfie Poem

I am from rugby league balls

from Golden State basketball and dripping wetsuits.

I am from the Seaside Top 10, fun and the fell of sea salt.

I am from driftwood washed up by the salty sea.

From West Tigers, the red flowered Pohutukawa.

I am from the sounds of exploring fantails.

From basketball courts.

I’m from celebrating Christmas and watching league in the deep couch.

From big siblings and the best mum and dad.

I’m from lazy Friday footy and pancakes at Lake Brunner.

From Steph taking me from sport to sport during the week.

I’m from mum and dad taking me to rep team training.

I’m from, “Go to swimming club.” and, “Get ready for rugby league.”

From the pages of Green Eggs and Ham and, “Leave the light on.”

I am from sport and basketball and league.

I’m from rugby league, Hardgraves.

I’m from Greymouth Hospital and a Kiwi.

Turkey and home grown steak.

From popcorn stuck up my nose, going to the hospital.

A book of photos from South Africa.