Where I'm from
I am from books,
from bleach, and Clorox
I am from acorns on the porch
(brown, rough,
it tasted like dirt)
I am from the hedges
the big oak tree
whose branches held me up
I am from tacos and glasses
from Twylah and David
I'm from smart-alecs
and sassiness
from "Go play with your brother!"
I'm from Christianity
with communion every 1st Sunday
I'm from Indiana and Texas,
Oreos and Dr.Pepper.
From the snakes the cat found
and the 3 pairs of glasses my grandma needs.
In my room there is a bookshelf
with books filled with adventure
and laughter and sadness
to lose myself in the stories on long days
to show I don't always need others
I am from those memories
lots of unfound knowledge
yet to be discovered and loved by others.
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