I’m from long car rides up north

from grilling burgers on a Weber grill
I’m from paddling around the lake in an aluminum boat.

I’m from “make your bed” and “do your homework”
from from “practice piano” to “pick up your toys”
I’m from turn the television off and go outside.

I’m from the first snowfall to the snow thaw
from suiting up in snow gear and grabbing sleds
I’m from spending hours in the snow.

I’m from Pink Floyd to Imagine Dragons
from classical to rock
I’m from music.

I’m from weekly get togethers
from long trips around the country in the RV
I’m from family vacations.

I’m from jigsaw puzzles
from spending hours looking for the right piece
I’m from a beautiful completed picture.

I’m from running through the corn fields late in the fall
from finding my way through the valley
I’m from daringly crossing the railroad tracks.

I’m from building forts indoors and out
from pillows and from sticks
I’m from staying out until the sun goes down.

I’m from average grades
from “not turned in” and “late”
I’m from homework and projects.

I’m from family and friends
from school, work, and play
I’m from all of the above.