Where I'm From

I am from great escapes and padlocks to prevent them I am from evergreens and the smell of pine cones I am from trees-you-don't-climb that were climbed anyways I am from “hideous cake” and “family party” From bargaining genes and stubborn genes I am from beloved dogs and rats From “No, you can't have a snake!” And “Yes, you can have a praying mantis” I am from My Book of Bible Stories From the truths of the Bible and making them my own I am from three boys in the house (four if you count Dad) From bugs and sticks and blanket forts I am from a household united through allergies through colds through family trips through adventures and love that never ends