I am from grassy fields at the park

Swinging and rushing down slides

Hiding behind humongous trees and running

Tripping and falling on mulch

I am from clinging to my mother’s arm

Walking through the kindergarten classroom doors

Playing with blocks and coloring pictures

Simple times and lots of laughter

I am from slammed doors and arguments

Tears because of split family and new people

Separate holidays and birthdays

Time spent with different parents

I am from studying for tricky tests

Walking down the hallway with friends

Staying up late doing homework

Working very hard and sometimes failing

I am from waking up with the same daily routine

All my ways changed and lost friends

Either succeed or failing

Meeting new people and trying new things