I’m from freckled knees and sunburned cheeks,

swimming until my hair turned green. With elegant  

white hydrangeas flooding the fresh summer air.  

I am from Disney movies ( played on repeat).

Singing along to “Part of Your World”, “Reflection”, and “So This Love”.

With dreamy eyes hoping one day my prince will come.

I am from serene Sunday mornings, with delicate bows

stuck in my wavy red hair. From attending church

to having family breakfast consisting of muffins (they

tasted soft and sweet). I’m from my blue house with

white shutters (yellowing with age). From the backyard

that appeared to stretch for miles, brought joyful memories

that will last a lifetime.

I am from the first day of third grade, new school

and new faces. From missing my blue house and

old life, to stepping forward into a new one.

I am from my childhood experiences.

From the naive little girl who dreamed of fairy tales.

From evolving into a girl who knows what she wants

and is ambitious to earn it. I am from unapologetically

being me.