I am from where the Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks play,
but now surrounded by Bucks, Beer, and Bart Starr fans.
I am from a white house with all boys
and a crucifix by my bedside.
I am from “let’s hit the gym”
and playing without score with my friends.

I’m from a windy city...
where Jordan and Jackson took six out of eight.
I’m from Ditka and Payton...
with a Fridge in 1985.
I’m from Kane, Toews, and Hossa...
all skating on ice.

I’m from a bunch of barking dogs...
in a neighborhood where the UPS Truck lives.
I’m from Mike and Michele...
plus six.
I’m from having our own team...
with a brother who finishes at his pace.

I’m from a couple of concussions,
and switching from catching to dribbling.
I’m from the Church,
and a league wins and losses don’t matter.
I’m from having our own nicknames,
and being Nate Robinson