Okinawa born First base was in Missouri But I had to leave Now I am back in Japan And I am resilient
Jourden Sifferlin
Floating up above Bringing change like the weather A new adventure
Dean Lingle
From my neighborhood in Maryland To a base in Japan Away from my old friends Away from my homeland New sights are introduced to my eyes I welcome new friendships That help me grow and thrive...
Kaitlyn Gandolph
Assigned and booked house Used before we came to call Word used for comfort Home a word used many times Until retirement we stay
Zaiyesha Lasher
From different lands Never where I am from None are similar Never will they be the same Each, still a version of “Home”
Tate Lee
Golden sun beams on me. Walking home from school in the desert. Should I call this home? Or should I move to the next? Japan frees me from my fear.
Leah McCree