I am from bedtime stories

I’m from music to culture

I am from thanksgiving wishes,

To Christmas campfires,

I’m from sunflowers,

With a golden touch like angels

I’m from Easter Sunday church to curled blonde hair

I am from trips to Mamak and cousins from far away

From sunshine and smiles

I’m from Fort Worth, Dallas

I am from crosses to scripture

From coffee and waffles

To birthdays with friends

I’m from laughter and stories

From life before

I’m from cheerleading to competitions

I am from fish and guinea pigs,

To puppies and lizards

I’m from spiders to mice

And camping under the stars

From snow to blue skies

And some goodbyes

I’m reading and writing

I am from dance and gymnastics

From weddings to funerals

I am from making new memories

And a place I will forever call my home.