Nanda Nunnely-Sparks

Growing up in an interracial family during the 70's and 80's had its difficulties.  The poem "Beautiful Day" is about an attack by members of the KKK after a track meet in Martinsville, Indiana.  While difficult to write about, that even helped shape me into the person I am today.  "The Mustang" is a simple remembrance of my childhood.  My family was called "salt, pepper, and a little bit of garlic" when I was young.  I'm so thankful that my parents had the courage to spice the world up a bit!