Great Grandmother

My great grandmother 

Was a gypsy

Is a gypsy

For even though she 

Has passed she is around

Mostly silent

As I rarely take the time

She is the only one who 

I have met

That makes me

Want to know more

A rich heritage

For one smile

A hundred frowns

Yes a rich heritage 

I want to smile 

I wonder why 

I felt guilty for

Not knowing myself better

And letting myself being made fun of

I know myself fine

An autonomous being

Wandering without a home

Without much of anything

Snacking toasted buckwheat bowls

I like it this way

I think she did too