I AM

I am of reminders, and changed plans,

of big dreams and a small town reality.

I am from my family home and small town,

The sense of familure and known,

Of back roads and playing in the woods,

Long friendships and shred memories.

I am from love and kindness,

Caregiving and compassion,

I am from two loving parents,

Generations of history, living and deceased,

All holding stories and pieces of history,

Continued by Robert and I

I am from the field, sweaty and exhausted.

The bumps, busies and scars of mistakes made,

A broken heart long healed, challenges and silly moments,

Boxes of pictures and a family tree.