And two Middle names-
One is my mom's former roommate
who set fire to the kitchen.
And one is a relative
that I never met.
Godfather runs a freakshow;
his name is Bart Simpson.
At one time, my mother dated him.
I was born with antenna, c-section,
father not allowed in the room.
Same guy who was dj-ing an AA dance
under the nickname
Twisted Tommy
a few months before
when she told him she was pregnant.
Conceived in Michigan;
Born in Indiana.
That's why, in winter, I had no jacket on.
Mom didn't forget; I just didn't need.
She said I had antifreeze blood.
People conceived in Michigan
by a man raised in Michigan
are never cold
-so I was told.
Neglect can feel like a personal best.
He is also the reason
I rarely sunburn.
"Part Indian"
whatever that meant.
As my skin tans this summer
I know it's all him.
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