Where I'm From

I am from home

from ice skating on the pond, marching through forts

and swinging on the monkey bars

from “don’t fall in the hot lava” and scavenger hunts

I am from tree with moon

and purple room

from Wapato Point, Lake Cavanaugh

and camping at the ocean

I am from “when I was a kid” and “hate is a very strong word”

I am from mom and dad and big sis

From George and Betty, Margaret and Howard

I am from red ribbon cake, potato salad

and cheeseburger frie diet coke

I am from exploration and adventure

from 4 generations of teachers

and strong women

I am from dependability and stability

from lots of “I love you’s” and hugs

I am from “my name is Jessica not Jesse!”

I am from where my daughter lives

I am from home