by Jamie Whyte
Raised in Miami, FL by Jamaican parents and a beloved older brother. Mr. Whyte has held many jobs but has been a teacher for well over 10 years. He desperately tries to remain positive as a way of coping with life.
What do you see?
Am I holding up the tree or is the tree holding up me?
Understand that perspective is not always the same
some find things pleasurable while others only feel pain
I say it’s hot today, she says it’s fine
Kids are not ready for bed, Mom says it’s time.
People are all different, various details we see
It may be much older but the tree supports me