I am from hair ties,
From Rinker and Connelly,
I am from muddy Flint River waters,
I am from playing hide and seek in the hay field,
And seaweed in Lake Huron.
I am from Christmas Carols and Kickin’ DJ.
From Suzie and Ed and Schutz.
I am from the partiers and picture-takers.
From “Pearly Shells” and “Moonlight Bay”.
I am from John 3:16,
and heaven help me.
I am from goulash and cheeseburgers.
From Jimmy Buffet and Kid Rock.
From Hermit Crab Races.
I’m from the salty ocean of a Key West breeze,
Hearing my grandparents’ vows.
I am from the National Clydesdale Show,
From Zip, Sam, Gates, and more.
From Secret Lake.

I am from the dreamers before me.