I am from...

I am from…..

Adapted by Levi Romero

Inspired by “Where I’m from” by George Ella Lyon

I am from the toolbox in the garage

From the fridge and the freezer

I am from the three story house

That feels like freedom

I am from the garden in the backyard

To the maple in the side yard

Whose long gone limbs I remember

As if they were my own.

I’m from fishing and lifting

From Debbie and Rusty

I’m from hard work and respectfulness

And from making people laugh when needed

I’m from no fighting and be responsible

And give respect to get respect

I’m from fish fry’s

I’m from Columbia/Cahokia, Illinois and American Indian/ Irish decent

From Stuffed peppers to chocolate pie

From serving our country and being proud of it

Regardless of how my Uncle Robin was affected after the war in Nam'

I remember taking the yearly family photo and fighting with my siblings
I still keep my mementos everywhere from the wall in my room to the walls in my heart.