I am from 34 year old blue shingles'

from tap shoes and ballet slippers

i am from the little blue house on the corner,

small but quaint.

I am from the roses, the tulips in the front garden.

I am decorating for Christmas 

And individulity

Im from stacey and Cheryl 

Im from the opinions and warm 

And strength and determination 

I'm from faith on Sundays gathered in church. 

Im from African slaves from ham hocks and greens

From he woman who worked in a prison while pregnant

The student who woks to help others 

the cross hanging from the rearveiw mirror 

reminding us of a loved one long gone

I ma from naps and reading, obsessing over tv and visiting friends

from movies, ice crea, diners and walks,

Im from Cheryl