I am from beaches, parks, and warm weather
I am from the "once" only turquoise house on my block
I am from the sandy shell covered beaches of the seashore
I am from corned beef and cabbage on Saint Patrick's day, and a house full of morning people
I just drew the short stick I am from Valeria Jones the one who knows everything and everyone
From no father, but plenty of strong independent women to lead and cheer me on
I am from a family of loud talkers even though it seems as if we're yelling
From a family where everyone has to have the last word, in which case "conversations" can last a while From "told you bout that mess" to "stop arguing and do what I say"
I am from generations of Vikings until one brave wildcat stood out among the rest and started a war I'm grateful my uncle had some taste in schools
I am from band, from playing without stopping for mistakes
I am from Wilmington, but we really come from lots of places Africa to Ireland and straight from the original U.S. soil
Native Americans to be exact
From Sunday dinner in Aunt Cally's kitchen after church
Chicken is what we eat, anything you can name Aunt Cally has probably cooked
I am from traveling stories passed down from cousins about Star Trek conventions to amusement parks
My mother is a Trekkie, and a roller coaster junkie
I am from a brother in jail to "oppsy daisies" and "oh wells"
From imperfect family photos because someone is always nosey and looks in the wrong directions
I am going where I decide, but just haven't figured it out yet
But I am from where I'm from and nothing can change that