Where I'm From

I’m from a treehouse,

from swings and slides.

I’m from grass stains

(which covered my knees).

I’m from rose bushes

and the lemon tree,

from which lemons were picked

to make lemonade.

I’m from sewing and cooking,

from Irma and Marina (loving grandmothers).

I’m from stories from long ago,

from big family and prayer.

I’m from varied cultures

united as one.

I’m from sunrise to sunset,

fresh tortillas and poffertjes.

I’m from farm life

and World War II survivors.

In the cabinet filled with pictures,

of good times

there are life-long memories.

I am from that cabinet

with memorabilia

some before my time.