"Where I'm From" Josh

I am from Napaskiak

From drama and excitement

I am from miles of playground
(Tundra, swamps, sloughs)
I am from the bluffs of the tundra
The native lands
whose tepuq I tasted
sour tasting of the stink head

I am from modern and wildlife
From fishing and cleaning
I’m from strong and mean
and nice and funny
I’m from where everyone does a part

I’m from lakes and rivers
Calm waters and strong currents
From the broken-down snow machine
to the Woolridge boat for travel
In the boat there’s a fish
Splashing waves hitting the boat
Tons of white fish
To drift down river
I am in the memories
From my cousins and uncles
Reeled in by time