I am from brand new match box cars, fashionable Polly Pockets and Nanny’s flavorful
strawberry cakes.
I am from a pink Barbie Jeep, rolling down the hill in the backyard.
I am from the Dukes of Hazard, playing on the TV all day long.

I am from my big sister’s magnificent blanket forts, waiting patiently to explore inside.
From crawling through different paths to find the way out.
Lorrie Ann finally agrees to let us sleep in this wonderful castle of blankets.

I am from Lincoln Logs, a raggedy white blanket, and Kim Possible.
I am from swimming in the neighborhood creek, splashing around in the cool water all day long.
I am from sitting in a little red wagon, hooked to the back of the lawn mower as my sister drives it around the yard.

I am from a bouncy, blue trampoline, the sandy beaches of Myrtle Beach, and the speedy golf
carts of Summerton.
I am from trick or treating with all the kids on Cluster Lane, going door to door collecting
candy.
I am from dancing to the beat of popcorn popping in the microwave, waiting to devour it.

I am from playing Wii Sports for hours at a time
From never ending the game until the high score is reached.
Mama calls to me that it’s time for bed, so the high score will have to be reached tomorrow.

I am from playing school, anticipating the day Kindergarten begins.
From doing math worksheets for fun.
Lorrie Ann prepares me for the next 13 years of my life.

I am from scooting around the patio in my Little Tikes yellow and red car, relaxing in a hammock underneath the biggest tree in the yard, and attempting to prepare meals for the whole family.
I am from flying through the air into the pool by my dad.
I am from performing terrible concerts on the piano for Grammy.

I am from a big loving family.
I am from a home where I am always comfortable and happy.
I am from somewhere that completes me.