That won’t let memory die
I swam in peace and war
submerged trauma
in my mother’s womb
sold to white savior body snatchers
I am from a revolution
that floats in Pacific oxygen
waves rock eternal slumber
exhale between east and west
mask grief, loss
I am from a revolution
that rests in Buddhist temples
meditates on kimchi
drinks beer and soju with monks
revolution that conquered Japan
revolution that will conquer
star-spangled banner freedom
which revolution are you from?