It’s funny how things have a way
Of returning
UNSW memories
Abuelo, St. Ives
The house on Eldridge Street
The anniversary of our family arriving in Australia
Delving through old writing to find a post
Who was that person that wrote that thing
Twelve years ago --
Only twelve?
It must be longer

The time and space in between
Before you left
And after you arrive
Sydney and New York
Well New Jersey really
But your heart is in the city

Folding all these different You’s
Into self.