Away
By Oren Milgrom-Dorfman age 11
I am away, as are so many people
Away from my home, away from my city
I am away, as anyone who can is
Away in a bigger house, in a spread-out city
I am away, and I’m seeing new things
All kinds of new birds, the Scarlet Tanager
I am away, and I’m tasting new things
Pasta and pizza, every night is a feast
I am away, and I’m hearing new things
When I step outside, I hear bird calls and crickets
I am away, and I’m smelling new things
The flowers, the scent of the trees
I am away, and I’m feeling new things
Dirt on my hands, leaves on my feet
I am right here, as just I can be
Right here in a new home, here in a new city
I am right here, experiencing new senses
Right here in a new life for me